Wednesday, March 11, 2009 10:00AM - By Joe Wertz

Fling a copy of Road & Track down on this glass tabletop and you’re likely to cover up the best part of the PFD Spyder Table. Created by legendary supercar designer Phil Frank, the glass and polished carbon fiber coffee table comes in two models: The 20-inch 2323 model and its smaller sibling, the 16-inch 2553 table. Supposedly, only 100 of the tables were made, and went for $7,500 – $10,000. Seeing one in person is a good indication you’re in a real showroom or in the basement of a real gear head. [via bornrich]
Monday, March 9, 2009 12:00PM - By Mike Payne

Designer Konstantin Grcic certainly has an eye for futurism, as showcased in his brilliant “Chair One”. This symmetrical, grid-style chair features a folding trellis of aluminum formed to comfortably cradle the human posterior. The frame is then coated with titanium and painted with a polyester powder available in black, red, gray and white. A set of two stackable chairs is paired together for $579, waiting to add some fresh futurism to your living room or office. [gnr8.biz]
Monday, February 23, 2009 2:00PM - By Joe Wertz

Using Parisian graffiti art as inspiration, French designer Charles Kalpakian created Graffititek, a sculptural shelving system that floats with form and function. The 3-D shelves, designed for Kalpakian’s brand hellokarl, are staggered haphazardly, lending peculiar crannies and nooks for media, trinkets and books. Nestled near the center of the shelf are a pair white, opaque blocks that, when switched on, artfully illuminate the shelf and the space near it. [via detnk]
Thursday, February 19, 2009 11:30AM - By Alex Ion

Crafted by Thomas Pedersen for Federica Furniture, the Stingray rocker was originally conceptualized in 2002. It may have taken 7 years for this graduation project chair to take shape, but the elegant, futuristic design will have a warm reception in modern homes throughout the world. Either made of sparkling metal or classic wood, along with fur as fabric or leather upholstry, this red hot property will add unabated charisma to the space it adorns. Simply aspirational! [via Notcot]
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 12:30PM - By Joe Wertz

Adding new shapes and bold new colors, the Italian kitchen designers over at Pedini Cucine have updated their popular Artika line to reflect the ever changing lifestyles of hip home diners. Ergonomics were a top concern for designers, who worked to make sure the functional fixtures were comfortable and useable while making a decisive statement as home centerpiece. Pedini also unveiled the Integra line, which borrows design cues from Lamborghini. Outfitted in ostrich skin and prominently displaying the car manufacturer’s bull logo, the company’s new design comes in black or signature Lambo yellow. [via trendir]
Monday, February 16, 2009 1:00PM - By Joe Wertz

The Cabbage Chair looks like it just might consume you. Making its New York City debut later this month, Tokyo-based design and architecture firm Nendo will showcase 40 of the pleated creations at the Ghost Stories exhibition at the Friedman Benda gallery from Feb. 27 through March 28. The chairs are handmade from rolls of waste-paper, which are peeled away to reveal functional, organic sculptures. [via fabrikproject, additional pics via dezeen]
Thursday, February 12, 2009 1:00PM - By Alex Ion

Designed for simplicity and style, the One Night flat-packed furniture by designer Sebastian Kjerse sure adds nicely to any small spot. Created after a single long night of work – hence the name, the collection consists of various sets of chairs each with a basic center piece that compliments it perfectly. Unassuming in its appearance and designed for low-seated comfort, One Night is compact enough to be welcomed into most modern homes, lounges and patios. Nice for a relaxing breakfast in the morning, no? [via Contemporist]
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 10:30AM - By Alex Ion

Originally built for a famous sumo wrestler, this Kashiwado chair is a spectacular piece of sculpture that goes beyond the traditional art of woodcrafting. Designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Japan back in the 1961, the chair is made of carefully selected blocks of Japanese cedar (with the most tree-rings) that are manually polished and coated to an immaculate finish. A visual treat for our eyes, it’s the exotic, natural feel that makes this chair a perfect solution for those who’d like a little Japan in their homes. [via YouShiki]
Friday, January 16, 2009 8:00AM - By Alex Ion

Famous in Finland for their innovative products, Inno is a furniture company with a clear vision of how form and function should blend together. Designed for entrance halls and rest areas, their LOW collection of armchairs and sofas is an amazing mix of comfort and style. With a tilted seating position, a pair of metallic legs, fine materials and elegant colors, it’s a sure bet to get you relaxed before that important meeting you were waiting for.