Profile: Phuze

Since 2000, Phuze (pronounced fuse) has been a progressive force in crystal and glass design. By combining the color and transparency of glass and crystal with the formal languages inherent in different materials, Phuze creates inventive work with an irreverent sensibility, from unique jewelry and accessories to home furnishings, custom objects and interiors.
A partnership founded [...]

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MoMA Store - Ceramic Grater (Japan Porlex Inc., - 1988)

The bottom of this grater has a silicone non-slip ring, so vegetables can be easily grated with one hand. The sharp ceramic blade withstands wear and can last for years without sharpening. Microwave safe. Hand-wash only.
Size: 1h x 5.75″diam.
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MoMA Store - The Coolest Store Ever!

I absolutely love the products sold through the MoMA stores (Yes, you read it correctly: STORES - in the plural) and their online store!
MoMA currently has  a handful of retail stores, mostly located in New York City and one in Tokyo, Japan.
So, as some sort of homage to MoMA absolutely fantastic products, I will show [...]

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Monica Graffeo For Disguincio: Lazy Mary

Seduction interlaced with comfort, where others seem to do without. Lazy Mary, object of laziness, receives generously and stimulates the senses. The body benefits by complete and constant centering, for rocking in total security, accompanying the movements of its host.
Lazy Mary transforms spaces such as the swimming pool, relaxation areas, gardens [...]

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Profile: Monica Graffeo

Born in Pordenone in 1973, Monica Graffeo attended experimental classical “Liceo” and then “Scuola Italiana Design” in Padua. She first worked with F. Boscariol, and then with G. Centazzo of Valcucine. In 1998, she became freelance and started working with Kristalia. From 1996 to 2004, she worked at “Scuola Italiana Design” in Padua, as [...]

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2nd Shadow Lamp (Tord Boontje, 2007)

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Stretched gauze filters halogen-projected organic images from a fancifully painted mylar interior. Made of white-coated steel, mylar, and nylon. One 35-watt halogen bulb included.

Size: 12.5h x 12″diam.

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admin @ June 25, 2008

MoMA Summer Entertainment is on!!!!

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Whether it’s a casual indoor gathering or a sunny-day garden party, these fresh designs for summertime entertaining add style and fun.

Go to the Summer Entertainment products page

admin @ June 25, 2008

MoMA Store: Plant Frame (Chiaki Murata, 2006)

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Bring the outdoors in with this clever planter. A square resin frame cultivates prairie grass seeds (included) to form a framed scene. Can be wall-mounted or placed on a table or in a window.

Size: 6.75h x 6.75w x 3.25″d

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admin @ June 24, 2008

MoMA Store: Splash Dipping Bowls (Akimasa Yamada, 2007)

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A splash was the design inspiration for this dipping bowl set, which is ideal for serving sauces, with a rest for chopsticks. Made of porcelain. Hand-wash only. Set of three.

Destination: Japan is a MoMA-exclusive product collection highlighting lifestyle products from Japan.

Size: 1.25h x 2.5″diam.

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admin @ June 23, 2008

Win a Wiggle Stool from MoMA

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Visit the MoMA Store to participate in a sweepstake. You may win a Wiggle Stool!!!

Register today for your chance to win a Wiggle Stool designed by Frank Gehry, or a $500 gift card. Designed in 1972, this sculptural stool, made from recycled corrugated cardboard, was originally designed as part of Gehry’s ground-breaking Easy Edges series of sturdy cardboard furniture.

admin @ June 23, 2008