We managed to squeeze in a visit to the Dwell on Design exhibition this past weekend. We chatted with really nice designers and shopowners, saw some great new products and prototypes, and our peek inside some cool prefab abodes made us want a little patch of land with our very own Airstream.
We've included a few photos here, and we'll be blogging more exhibitors and products over the next few days -- including this Christopher Deam-designed prefab dwelling.
Oh, and if you just can't wait, check out the Dwell on Design video. (Thanks, mod*mom!)
Branch imported these wool light strings ($188) from Germany (they're lovely in person). They're not on the website because they only have half a dozen -- but if you're interested, contact them
here
This great
folding aluminum desk is from Tim George at Iowa's
Fusion Furniture ($1400)
Here's the
desk, folded up
Modern Bamboo's bench/table prototype
And a prototype for a mirror, also from
Modern Bamboo
Modern Bamboo's custom bench (you can also see people trying out the
Spring Chairs -- they're so comfortable, and everyone intuitively tests out the gentle rocking motion)
Dwell on Design was great!
TOP 3 FAVORITES
1. I loved Modern Bamboo's furniture too. Favorite in the show. They did everything right. I was immediately drawn to the organic natural lines, which also happened to fit the body perfectly. Cheers to Modern Bamboo for creating pieces that instictively *feel* good, both on the eyes, and on the body.
2. Branch's salt and pepper shakers were divine.
http://www.branchhome.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=12
3. I learned the term "lamping", courtey of Pablo Pardo. Must employ in everyday vocabulary.