CLOCKS THAT ROCK

george nelson, clock, ceramic

It’s been a long time coming!

First designed in the early 1950s, these just-released ceramic clocks designed by George Nelson are quirky as they are charming.

Consider it catroon modernism.

www.design-museum.com

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CHUNKY MOVES

planet commonwealth

Sculptural forms are created from seasoned recycled timber.

Created by Aussie designer Jo Wilson for Planet Commonwealth, these veratile bases could be used as a table or a seat.

Or, in our case, a work of art.

www.planetfurniture.com.au

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FOAMTASTIC

sixinch foam

Sixinch is a international furniture and design company located in Belgium, Portugal and Japan.

They design and manufacture furniture in coated foam, but they also work in other finishes to suit customer’s requirements.

Foam can be made into any shape or dimension and the in-house designers work with architects and private clients to their customer’s specifications or drawings.

www.sixinch.eu

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GREENING THE TUBE

nathaniel grey2

Surboard maker Nathaniel Grey says he’s “always been interested in making more sustainable surfboards, that last years instead of seasons.”

The Aussie’s hollow board are made from a mix of Western Red Cedar, Balsa and Paulownia and glassed with an epoxy resin, which has less volatile organic compounds (VOC) than polyester.

Nathaniel is always experimenting to make “….lighter, stronger, faster, fruitier shaped boards.”

Totally gnarly, dude!

www.nathanielgrey.com.au

nathaniel grey1

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TANGLED WEB

design by them, weblight

Australian design duo Nicholas Karlovasitis and Sarah Gibson have designed an answer to the overwhelming conumdrum of discarded plastic bags.

The Weblight incorporates 70% recycled material. Each light is unique as the forming process creates unique and highly detailed patterns of texturesand holes.

What a bright idea!

www.designbythem.com

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EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN

smeg fab28qbv

Smeg is launching a new limited-edition version of their iconic FAB28QBV 1950s style refrigerator in matt velvet.

There are less than 1000 of the new refrigerators in the world with a smooth, velvet-black finish.

They combine a soft-touch surface with an extraordinary rubberized effect, and the iconic retro features Smeg’s popular FAB collection.

Spontaneous outbursts of the Lindy Charleston may occur.

www.smeg.com

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