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Posts tagged “mimic”

Good Questions: How Should I Mimic Exposed Brick?

Natalie would like some advice: "So. I just signed a lease for an apartment on Times Square and my one stipulation was that I really wanted exposed brick. Well, the apartment is fabulous, but no expos...

Hot or Not? Calculator Stools

We love this image! Individual stools arranged and labeled to look like a calculator. What do you think? ...

Hot or Not? Artichoke Felt Ottomans by Moa Jantze

We're drawn to these giant artichokes imagined as ottomans by designer Moa Jantze. Made from 100% wool felt, the poufs are both visually striking and cozy. What do our readers think? Survey and more...

Spool Stool by Bottega Montana

This solid cedar stool from Bottega Montana was designed specifically for outdoor use. The cylindrical hole and three grooves in the base allows the wood to breathe and also provides drainage so you'l...

Look! Trompe L'oeil Chair Chair Pads

Dreaming of that Eames Lounge? Or perhaps you've always wanted a Saarinen Tulip Chair. Designer Chenhui Su has created a concept for chair pads that transform your boring office task chair into a de...

Bucket Pendant Light from IKEA PS

The new pendant lamp from IKEA's PS collection offers nearly endless possibilities for personalization and customization. A clear plastic bucket houses a protected bulb and the space surrounding the...

Porcelain Paper Plates from Virginia Sin

While we're a little weary of the crop of "ceramic take-away containers" that has exploded in the past few years, these porcelain paper plates from Brooklyn artist Virginia Sin are captivating. In tha...

Tufted Tiles from Rex Ceramiche

Earlier this week, Gregory posted cool Tufting Stickers. If you're into a more permanent look, we'd like to point you in the direction of the new Capitonne line from Italian tile manufacturer Rex Ce...

Aqua Jewels Faucet by Marcel Wanders

There isn't a lot of information about it yet, but designer Marcel Wanders has created a bling-ful collection of jewel-inspired bathroom hardware for Aquaplus and Bonomi. Via: Trendir....

Hot or Not? WOM, the Egg-like Lounge from Lapaka

Promotional materials for WOM, arrived in our inbox and we had to share this bizarre, rocking egg chair with our readers. Designed by Barcelona-based firm, Lapaka, WOM is all about creating an intimat...

Twine Tables by Henrik Bonnevier

These big button-like tables by Henrik Bonnevier were inspired by "one of the oldest ways of attaching one object to another – with a needle and thread." The MDF table surface is supported by stee...

Lobster Lounge Chair from Lund & Paarmann

Enjoy the coziness of a crustacean! Danish design firm Lund & Paarmann brings us the Lobster Chair. Designed with the option of a walnut veneer back and leather interior, the Lobster Chair reminds u...

Gift Fair: Areaware

Design collective Areaware is home to many of the iconic objects of the past few years: from that realistic piggy bank, Jonas Damon's LED Alarm Clock, Self-Portrait Mirrors, and Ross Menuez's Fauna ...

Gift Fair: Klein Reid

Though we'll always treasure the idea of the Porcelain Campfire, we're pleased to see New York-based ceramicists Klein Reid with a new line of Bisque Books that deserve our "mimic" tag for things that...

Sit Bag Suitcase Chair and Ottoman from MayBeDesign

We've posted things that look like other things before, and this suitcase chair and ottoman are a great addition to the collection of ideas. The retro appeal of this design and the chosen upholstery...

Porcelain Bowls by Karin Blach Nielsen

We're on a hunt for products that support this morning's post on "Things that look like things." These delicate porcelain bowls from Danish designer Karin Blach Nielsen are made from molds of folded...

NYT: Novelty and Things that Look Like Things

Remember those creepy/cute Hand Soaps that made appearances on all the design sites? In his latest Consumed column for The New York Times, Rob Walker breaks down the meaning behind Foilage's hit with ...

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