NY Gift Fair: Andrée Putman for Gaia & Gino
More Metallic. Last week we looked at the amazing work of Arik Levy for Gaia & Gino. Today, it's the expanded line of Lucky Vases and Bowls by designer Andrée Putman. In addition to the original wh...
More Metallic. Last week we looked at the amazing work of Arik Levy for Gaia & Gino. Today, it's the expanded line of Lucky Vases and Bowls by designer Andrée Putman. In addition to the original wh...
Printed Circuit Boards.. You'll know Mark Mckenna from his Designer Emulation Kits — small scale designer lamps powered by a 9V battery. And you might know Rodger Stevens from his wire sculptures. ...
Felt! We loved the simplicity and beauty of the felt products from Parkhaus Berlin. Elaborate felt curtains, a wide range of various felt baskets and bins, bags, cushions, and even an ingenious doo...
Modern Tabletop. With an abundance of post-worthy designs from Gaia & Gino, we decided to break them up by designer. We were most impressed by the elegant work of Arik Levy. His Mistic candleholder...
Graphic Modern. Hinting at the new, expanded line a few weeks ago, we were excited to see Unison's new additions in person. The new products include organic cotton flannel printed blankets (super s...
Nature Calls. Artist and designer Alena Hennessy has a specific aesthetic that toes the line between the natural world and sleek design. We're huge fans of her birds in flight and enjoy her pillows...
Rag-Rug Redux. The dhuri rug above was designed by Cristina Gitti, owner of Matta. Made of a combination of recycled fabric and plastic, the rug is very familiar and fresh at the same time. The pla...
Neutral Patterns. Sisal is a great alternative to wool rugs. The leaves of the agave plant are dried and woven producing a natural and durable flooring. Boston-based Merida has taken sisal to the n...
Sweet Interpretation. As an alternative to fresh fruit centerpieces, we'd like to suggest the porcelain fruit designs from Sweet Bella. While we personally prefer the solid-color varieties (like th...
Modern Pillows. Melinda Cox of Balanced Design wanted to prove that greener, more eco-friendly housewares can be hip, modern and colorful. Made using hemp, linen, water-based inks, organic flannel ...
Alternate Realities. This fits in well with August's "Escapes" theme. Houston-based designer Melissa Borrell's Fantasy Shades allow the owner a silhouetted glimpse of New York, San Francisco or th...
Pattern! Bedding and pillow enthusiasts will recognize the colors and patterns of John Robshaw's extensive collections from local retailers like John Derian Company and ABC Carpet & Home. The block...
Hooked. While some would dismiss rug-hooked home accessories as "too country," we can appreciate the work from Hooked on Vermont for their graphical qualities. Pictured all together in a tradeshow ...
Pampered Pets! Check out the amazingly luxe designs from Denmark's The Pet Project. The collection of dog and cat beds, caves and bowls are beautifully made of materials to match your modern decor....
Luxe Living. We loved seeing the work of Brooklyn-based housewares and textile designer Aviva Stanoff. Rich but understated colors combined with silk, velvet and Aviva's unique etchings of natural ...
Simply Gorgeous. This collection was one of our favorites from the entire gift fair! Transylvanian Images imports beautiful handmade textiles from Eastern Europe. The textiles are made into stunnin...
Desk Accessories. The Work series debuted earlier this year at the Milan Furniture Fair. As part of a collaboration between designer Dick van Hoff and Dutch ceramics company Royal Tichelaar Makkum,...
Natural Form. The beauty of unglazed porcelain is apparent in the work from Borges Fine Arts. Based in Brooklyn, founder and artist Freddy Borges' small studio creates vases, lamps and small table ...
Handmade. We finally got to see the amazing Ceramic Buildings from Art Department in person. The bright colors and thoughtful details make these small art pieces stand out......
Sweet Swedes! Swedish designers Lotta Glave and Bengt Lindberg make up Bengt & Lotta and we really enjoyed their "Candy" and "Chocolates" patterns on their laminated birch cakestands, trays, stools...
Whoa! I had the chance to visit the Gift Fair this weekend and while anything at the Javits Center is a bit overwhelming, the Gift Fair takes the cake on crowds and an over-abundance of merchandise...
Winning Editorial. The New York Times Magazine put together a stylish slideshow showcasing some favorites trends from last month's Milan Furniture Fair. Because traditional print media can't bring ...