Category Archives: furniture

Interior Elegance

By Chungaiz | Published: January 8, 2013

Another Country builds contemporary, simple, and timeless pieces of furniture. All made in the UK with EU wood, inspired by British kitchens, Japanese and Scandinavian woodwork and presented in “collections”. My favourites are the Sofa One and the Desk One, for their elegance and clean lines. 2013 is all about less being more. Even though [...]

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Shanghai’s 50 Best Shops

By Chungaiz | Published: December 1, 2011

The 50 best shops in Shanghai? According to TimeOut, that is. I don’t massively disagree with any of these shops, and there are enough places that I’ve not had the pleasure of spending my hard earned Rimbim’s/Rambo’s/Rimbibibibim’s/RMB in that I could spend an afternoon remembering the pleasures of a consumerist society. It’s strange the [...]

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Bike Desk

By Chungaiz | Published: May 11, 2011

‘Pit In’ is street furniture for cyclists that allows them to eat, drink coffee or have impromptu laptop sessions, without having to locate a place to lock up your bike. STORE MUU design studio developed this bistro-like table, which whilst it’s pretty simple already, I feel could have been even simpler-designed. To be seen at [...]

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Dean Edmonds’ Pipework Light

By Chungaiz | Published: February 10, 2011

Excellent industrial lean-to light by Dean Edmonds. As seen at b Store. Definitely on my radar.

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Interiors, again. And bathroom solution?

By Chungaiz | Published: January 25, 2011

A solution to my bathroom irritation, perhaps?

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Tortie Hoare Furniture

By Chungaiz | Published: January 11, 2011

Rather brilliant furniture from Tortie Hoare which manipulates and merges leather with wood to create rather good desks, chairs and more with a modernist nod. Her excellent work won the New Designers award 2010 for Designer of the Year. Dezeen have the full story behind the range.

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Interiors

By Chungaiz | Published: November 17, 2010

Some thoughts on a new direction for a flat or apartment. Mainly bedroom, but not only. Mine, most of all. Ongoing series? Definitely.

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The Story of Eames Furniture

By Chungaiz | Published: November 17, 2010

The Story of Eames Furniture: Marilyn Neuhart with John Neuhart – Interview from Gestalten on Vimeo.

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Outdoor Kitchen by Studiomama

By Chungaiz | Published: September 28, 2010

Studiomama presented this mobile kitchen at 100% Design. On the site they have instructions on how to make your own! Download the pdf here. The outdoor kitchen comprises of gas cooking hob, a bucket sink, a chopping board and storage for crockery, utensils and a few food ingredients. Water is connected from the garden hose [...]

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