Wood Castings pieces of furniture by Hilla Shamia

Presenting a striking combination never seen before, these wood-casted pieces of furniture were created by designer Hilla Shamia. These Wood Castings promise a constant visual of the merger between two splendid materials – wood and aluminum. The reaction between hot aluminum and burnt wood creates a clear boundary between the two elements, combining them into a raw stand-still moment.
This allows the “negative factor of burnt wood” to become a focal point with a deep visual impact. When using this technique of combining aluminum and wood, there is only so much control, the small details being left to natural forces. Melted aluminum invaded every crack it could find, intimately bonding with the burnt wood.

The original tree trunk keeps its shape, but it split between the elements composing the collection. A square silhouette gives off an artificial vibe, while protecting the material it is forever bound to.

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The Singapore Limited Edition chair by Legno

Simone Legno lends his fun designs to furniture with a limited edition armchair. Each of the 33 “Singapore” wing chairs are numbered and made of birch and faux suede.
This piece ‘Singapore’ was designed by Simone Legno as he completed his incredible 5-metre Tailor-made Sculpture Installations ‘Caesar’ at the K11 Art mall in Hong Kong in the Summer of 2011.
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The new furniture collection by Mercedes-Benz Style

The new furniture collection by Mercedes-Benz Style will be making its world debut during Milan’s “design week” with a special Fuorisalone event.
The collection is made and distributed worldwide by Formitalia Luxury Group and brings the reality of research and material quality that is inherent in Mercedes automotive products into the home.

The presentation will take place from 16th April till 21st April 2012 at Mercedes-Benz Milano S.p.A., Via Daimler, 1 – 20151 Milano.
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IKEA is now selling houses

Last week at the Portland Home & Garden Show affordable furniture giant Ikea unveiled the “Aktiv,” a prefab home which will set you back $86,000 and arrive by trailer in either one or two pieces.  When the home arrives it will be partially furnished and have the pipes, light fixtures, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom already installed – you get to pick the colours.
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Alegna Wooden Bathtubs

Add a touch of natural elegance to your washroom with Alegna Wooden Bathtubs. Thanks to the company's experience building yachts, the tubs feature smooth, seamless, organic lines that are well protected thanks to a highly water-resistant varnish that coats the surface, guaranteeing that they'll provide optimal service for years to come. A number of designs and wood choices are available, and if those suit you, they'll custom build a special tub out of basically any wood you choose.
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The Wiggle Side Chair

Meet the Wiggle Side Chair created by Frank Gehry in 1972. Frank Gehry is well known for his use of unusual materials. With his “Easy Edges” furniture series for Vitra, he succeeded in giving a new aesthetic dimension to cardboard, an unassuming everyday material. Although they look surprisingly simple, the “Easy Edges” pieces have been constructed with an architect’s skill and are exceedingly robust and stable. 

Materials: corrugated cardboard, edges made of hardboard, natural or lacquered. Costs $985.00

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The iDesk Concept

The Adam Benton iDesk Concept comes along and any electronic intellect you possessed becomes absolutely amateur. 
The iDesk is an insanely creative concept illustrated by the talented graphic designer, that turns a sleek office surface into a massive touchscreen tablet. Benton’s idea would allow you to access the majority of your everyday workspace items as virtual accessories and even sync any iOS device you own just by setting it on top of the table. You could upload different skins to change your decor daily, save all of your files internally, and even set out digital trays to amass documents from other iDesks. 
The features of the futuristic Adam Benton iDesk Concept are endless, and for Apple to eventually bring this genius idea to life would be their coolest consumer-pleasing move yet.
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The MWE Emperor 200 Workstation

The MWE Emperor 200 is a scorpion-like design that gives a dangerous look to this workstation. It has a leather ergonomic chair that brings comfort to the user. In front of the seat is a touchscreen panel and a mini desk to hold keyboards and computer mice with. At the end of the tail are three 24” LED HD monitors that arches right in front of the person, all of which are adjustable. The Emperor 200 is also motorized, which means anyone can position the chair to their liking without getting up. There’s also THX surround sound and air filtration.

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Svvving Luxury Swings bring fun to fancy homes

Every swing is assembled to the same model, with a broad and rigid wooden seat, a soft cushion and a set of strong cords that keep it securely fastened to the ceiling. Beyond these compositional criteria, each object assumes a different aesthetic through its type and treatment of wood and its patterned fabric upholstery. Designed specifically for the enjoyment of adults, Svvving Luxury Swings bring focused successful people back in touch with the simple pleasures of childhood.
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Aston Martin Furnitures debut

Aston Martin has impressed just about any style loving individual. Whether it was cars, Drive-Me Home furniture collection, Voyage 55 concept tender, or the Mobiado handsets, it seems the brand name and style quotient is rubbing off on everywhere. The latest product to bear the established brand name of the auto maestro is the luxury office collection furniture, created by the Formatalia Luxury Group. Meant for the premium range of office goers, who have an eye for sophistication combined with modern day sleekness in designs, this furniture brings in pretty much the same thing what the Aston Martin cars would, to its lucky buyers.

For the desks, there is the push button mechanism for opening and closing the drawers for the one that has them (PKU04). The body for this one is mainly aluminum with black leather (night) outer skin. On the other hand, the PKU08 is more simplistic design, with the curved glass top and aluminum frame beneath. The accompanying chair is of course selected matching the color of the table set and rest of the décor. Equally smooth finished on texture, light yet sturdy, these are virtually the must haves for each well-healed executive’s boardroom.
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The Volna Table by Nȕvist design

Nȕvist design firm from Turkey presents the Volna Table, a piece out of any ordinary table styles and materials.
Mainly based on the movement on matter, these particular tables are symbols of asymmetry and irregularity. When looking at it, it seems to move and rejects any static design, letting away an impression of softness and visual pleasure. The tables meet some degree of functionality, definitely not a low one, but their main aspects are the purely futuristic looks and technologies used, as well as the modern materials from which they were crafted.

This particular furniture comes in an array of colorations, models and shapes, making it ideal for modern and contemporary offices, while adding a bit of extravagance and exotic to the atmosphere.
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Porsche 966 Design entertainment center

The Porsche entertainment is a custom TV stands made from genuine Porsche models. The innovative range of 996 TV display centers uses the rear of Porsche models. With the press of a button, the rear-end Porsche artwork will transform itself into a technologically advanced entertainment center.
The Porsche entertainment center features a built-in 42-inch LCD TV and electric sunroof placed below the TV set to place your DVD players or set-top boxes. While the TV unveils itself from the depths, the rear tail lights begin blinking, giving it all a star-studded aura.
The aesthetic customization options include paint scheme of your choice. With the realism of design, especially the rear taillights, sunroof and rear spoiler lamp, and the detailing, this device would be perfect choices for those who have been lamenting of see a Porsche within their homes.
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Promemoria, luxury Italian furniture

Luxury Italian furniture and design company, Promemoria, just opened its US flagship showroom at The Fine Arts Building on 59th Street. Showcasing everything from upholstered furniture, handmade cabinets, chairs and tables, mirrors, desks, seating, lighting and other accessories, the showroom is a tribute to Italian designer, and Promemoria founder, Romeo Sozzi. 
The creative force behind the company, Sozzi’s designs are not just timeless, but innovative and luxurious. 

Unique leathers are paired with the finest textiles and woods—shown to perfection in the 2,500-square-foot showroom where the cappuccino cotton velvet upholstered walls nicely offset each of the designs.

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The Colima Chairs by Rafael Mayani

The Colima Chairs by Rafael Mayani make many references to Mexico.
A textile pattern, a type of material or a piece’s general shape can all be indicators of its origin, yet few furnishings can boast the abundance of such references, as do these Colima Chairs by Rafael Mayani.
The designer created this set of three seats for Mexico’s pavilion at the World Expo 2012 in Japan. Fitting with the theme of “the Ocean and Coast,” the beautiful state of Colima was selected for ethnic and aesthetic inspiration.

Elaborate weaving techniques, the color integration and the sculptural construction make the loveseat, sofa and single seater bench remarkably unique. The intricate texture, the curving shape and the bright white, pink and red hues represent dancers’ billowing dresses, while the structure of the Colima Chairs by Rafael Mayani takes cues from the monumental petatera bull ring.

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Hi-Tech Luxury Bed

The HiCan takes Canopy beds to a whole new level. The bed comes with a state-of-the-art sound system, reading lights, and a built-in PC so you can surf the internet. Let’s not forget the complete multimedia system with game and entertainment consoles that connect to a projector, allowing you to enjoy high definition movies and images on the big screen.

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Judson Beaumont’s hollow bodied chair

If furniture is taking up too much space at home, Judson Beaumont’s chair is the next best thing that provides additional storage plus a seat.
Judson Beaumont has designed a hollow-bodied chair that’s more than just about design aesthetics; there’s a practicality to it. The lower half of the body is completely empty and offers additional space to hold items. This can fit stuffed toys, books or anything that needs to be put away. The hollow body also gives the armchair the ability to blend in its environment making it complementary to just about any home.
It’s a simple chair that primarily puts a focus on practicality over visual eye-candy. This is a clever design that will be useful in any home.
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CanvasPop Photos

Create your own art with Instagram CanvasPop Photos ($30-$60). Letting you mix the digital world with the real world, this CanvasPop offshoot lets you easily print your Instagram photos directly onto stretched canvas. Choose from 12" x 12" or 20" x 20", and be sure to order a small gaggle to make your own hipster-filter gallery.
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Derringer Cycles by Restoration Hardware

Vintage motorcycle artisans Derringer Cycles delivers a special edition bike into the hands of luxury furniture retailer Restoration Hardware for their exclusive holiday gift selection. The bike ($3,500) will be painted in Restoration Hardware's signature grey and will feature Kevlar-reinforced racing tires and a copper riveted black leather saddle. 
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The Ferrari Coffee Table

This is a coffee table containing the compacted remains of a Ferrari inside constructed by designer Charly Molinelli.
He came up with the idea after a customer asked him to design something “a bit special” for their front room.
He then sourced a wreck and built a wooden cabinet on wheels to present to his client – although the price of the swanky piece is unknown.

The French artist said: “It was hard to find a Ferrari that had been crashed hard enough for it to be completely written off.
“As you can imagine it does not happen every day. But with a lot of luck, we did find a garage which had one that we and the customer approved of. It was just right.”
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The DenHaus BowHaus Silver Pet Crate

The DenHaus BowHaus Silver Pet Crate ($600) is a round indoor pet crate that works as an indoor doghouse, an end table, and an enviable design piece accenting any modern interior. The clean lines of this contemporary pet furniture make it a versatile fit in your living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom or den.
The DenHaus BowHaus Silver Pet Crate features a sliding door to allow your pet to come and go. The starburst design in the steel walls allows for maximum ventilation for your pet, while appealing to your design-loving sensibilities. The powder-coated steel crate is also easy to assemble and clean.
The DenHaus BowHaus Silver Pet Crate comes in one size, suitable for small dogs or cats, or to cleverly conceal a litter box. DenHaus also manufactures a BowHaus Dog Bed mattress to fit perfectly inside the silver crate.
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