This & That, Ceci et Cela

Super mechanical watch: Cabestan

Nov 24th, 2007 9:47am

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If you like naked design, you’ll love this. An eye-catching execution of old plus new school approach, this design of this mechanical artifact was inspired by naval elements. Created by Jean-François Ruchonnet of Cabestan. …

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Arcimboldo: Mannerist/Surrealist eye candy

Oct 6th, 2007 3:19am

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“Autumn” (1573 AD)

Giuseppe Arcimboldo (also spelled Arcimboldi; 1527-1593) was an Italian painter best known for creating portraits using alternation represention; he used objects like plants, animals, books, pots, etc. to create a likeness of …

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Tangram shelving

Sep 11th, 2007 10:51am

Tangram Shelving

Tangram Shelving

Tangram shelves

“Tangram” shelving from Italian outfit Lago. Tangram is the name of the historic Chinese puzzle (???; Pinyin: q? qi?o b?n; literally “seven boards of cunning” [Wiki]) which consists of 7 geometric pieces …

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Christian Lacroix does Hotel Bellechasse

Sep 8th, 2007 4:04am

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Hotel Bellechasse (Paris) gets redone by Christian Lacroix.� Results: Something for everyone; from surrealistically scrumptious to coolly modern.

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Bling H20: when mere H2o won’t do

Jan 13th, 2007 2:26pm

BlingH2o

These days, merely bottled water won’t do. Re-affirm your commitment to the blinged out lifestyle while keeping one up on the Joneses. Let’s face it; Evian, Pellegrino, et al are just too pedestrian to be …

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Clock speakers inspiration

Sep 6th, 2006 9:53am

Buben & Zorweg clock

Harmon Kardon Apple speaker or sub-woofer gone mutant? Nope, it’s Pythagoras, the “only world time mechanical clock with tourbillon movement” from Buben & Zorweg. Made from macassar wood, metal, and crystal. Reportedly only

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Dishwashable Disco Chandelier

Aug 29th, 2006 1:29pm

Disco Chandelier

Disco never dies, so upgrade your disco ball to a full-time lighting device with minimal upkeep.  The Da Vinci crystal chandelier by Schonbek can be separated into a few pieces and washed in your dishwasher.  …

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Art from found materials

Aug 23rd, 2006 10:39am
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Edouard Martinet creates his sculpture using found metal materials from flea markets and junk yards which are fixed without welding. The results are indeed beautiful. I imagine he gets his tetanus shots regularly because that …
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Kichen in a bulb

Jun 25th, 2006 11:06am
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Space-saving, multipurpose disappearing kitchen from Sheer. You can prepare and cook food, chill champagne bottles, eat, store utensils, etc. all on this little bulb of an island. When not in use, it functions as

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NOT your mama’s ceramics

Jun 24th, 2006 8:35am

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Ceramics art works by Shigeki Hayashi from series 1 and 2 of his aptly titled “Entertainment Ceramics”. Although his pieces may appear to be made of plastics or PVC, they’re actually all ceramics produced via …

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