This set of stackable stools by Los Angeles-based designers J1 also function as sculptural play blocks for grown ups. Read the rest of this entry »
Rescued Chairs by Nina Tolstrup & David David
January 10th, 2013 Posted In:Design
Exhibitions and Events
These Rescued chairs by Nina Tolstrup have been upholstered in striking fabrics made in collaboration with British designer David David. On show in the Collection Room at contemporary design gallery 19 Greek Street, the chairs are part of a wider collection by Tolstrup called Re-Imagine, where existing, discarded furniture is recycled to make new sustainable pieces. Read the rest of this entry »
© P&T. Photography by Ludger Paffrath
As a tea drinker myself, I am glad to see a new speciality store that’s giving tea the same artisanal treatment that coffee seems to have been enjoying in recent years. The newly opened P & T store in Berlin (standing for Paper and Tea) is a veritable paradise for tea connoisseurs. Not only does the store sell a wide selection of speciality teas and brewing tools, but they also stock a carefully chosen selection of paper goods too.
Originally designed in 1933 by Alvar Aalto, 2013 marks the 80th anniversary of Artek‘s Stool 60. In celebration, Artek commissioned German art director Mike Meiré to customise the classic design. This colorful film documents the making of Meiré’s limited edition.