Contempo plates based on 19th century Brooklyn prints

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Last week, Think Fabricate launched a new line of transferware plates at 7 W New York Tabletop Week in Gallery on Six (Suite 604). Jason Gorsline, co-founder of Think Fabricate, said “Since our first collection of furniture included a wall-mounted display cabinet, it seemed fitting that we design a special group of plates to adorn the shelves and show our connection to Brooklyn, where we live and work.”
Each of the three transferware plates features a portion of a lithographic print by Currier and Ives dating back to 1879, showing a “balloon view” of Brooklyn with its south and west waterfront in the foreground. The three details from the map used on the plates illustrate the Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and the Navy Yard with Wallabout Bay in the foreground. The reverse side of the each coupe-style plate depicts the Think Fabricate logo – a composition of two overlapping heads forming a light bulb.

The color of the plates is the same blue that is featured in the Think Fabricate logo. Susan Doban, co-founder of Think Fabricate, explains, “It’s a bit more intense and rich than a traditional Wedgewood blue, giving the historical imagery on the plates a more modern appearance. In our interior design and architectural projects, we often find that the right color can make an important impact and breathe new life into a historical space.” See Think Fabricate on Facebook.

Contemporary, RTA sofas shown at High Point market

Eurø Style, a high-fashion RTA wholesale furniture manufacturing company, unveiled a new sofa collection designed by well-known New York furniture designer Stanley Jay Friedman at the High Point Market. The Bella Sofa Collection’s distinctive looks combine comfort, function and style.
All Eurø Style product collections are available from the company's U.S. warehouse or by container direct from the factory.
Director of product development and president Trig Liljestrand says, “Stan’s passion for quality and craftsmanship coupled with his firm understanding of the Eurø Style brand makes him our ideal partner – we believe the Bella Collection will become a staple in the new smaller living spaces.”
Eurø Style is a wholesale ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture company with factories in Italy and East Asia. The company’s high-style products are sold at promotional and medium price points.

2010 ICFF EDITORS AWARDS

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NEW YORK, NY, MAY 16, 2010 The much-anticipated 2010 ICFF Editors Awards were bestowed in 16 categories. The ICFF Editors Awards Ceremony took place during the 22nd annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) tonight at the ICFF Exhibitors Reception at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. This year's ICFF Editors Awards Committee: Arlene Hirst, Anniina Koivu of Abitare, Jessica Johnson of Azure, Stefano Casciani of Domus, Sam Grawe of Dwell, Gilda Bojardi of Interni, Chantal Hamaide of Intramuros, Susan S. Szenasy of Metropolis, Benjamin Kempton of Wallpaper*.

The winners circle:

Body of Work
Blu Dot, Booth 1808

New Designer
Objeti, LLC, Booth 1657
Studio Dunn, Booth 1972

Craftsmanship
Cocochi Design, Booth 832

Furniture
Mabeo, Booth 1112

Seating
Arper spa, Booth 1406

Carpet and Flooring
Ardeco Interier Sro, Booths 1166, 1372

Lighting
Peter Stathis & Virtual Studio, Booth 2542

Outdoor Furniture
Snow Peak, Inc., Booth 1400

Materials
Triple Pin Blue Denim Tiles presented by Material ConneXion, Inc., Booth 1348

Wall Coverings
Timorous Beasties, Booth 1236

Accessories
Kikkerland Design, Inc., Booth 1836

Textiles
Dana Barnes Design, Booth 1767

Kitchen and Bath
Axor, Booth 1704

Multiple Production
Tom Dixon, Booths 1804, 1900, 2000

Design School
MICA (Maryland Institute College of Art), Booth 1178

Booth
Molo, Booth 1204

The ICFF is produced and managed by GLM, LLC. Metropolis sponsors the ICFF. International sponsors include: Abitare, Domus, Frame, Interni, Intramuros, and Wallpaper*. The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA), and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) provide approval.

Contemporary portable lamps with red, black shades

Nova’s Brim floor and table lamps have bright-red shades and brushed-aluminum finishes. The table lamp is 28 inches tall an includes a 14-inch by 14-inch by 10-inch V shade. The floor lamp is 62 inches tall. Each design takes a 100W bulb and features a 3-way rotary switch.

The Brim Arc lamp is 81 inches tall, with a 76-inch span. It has a white marble base, a brushed aluminum stem with a three-way rotary switch and a red shade.

The Ibis Arc lamp comes in red and black. It is 85 inches tall with a 66-inch span. It includes a foot dimmer switch.

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Elegant table lamp

At the High Point market, Selva introduced its Philipp Selva Home Lighting collection of portable lamps and fixtures. Selva Co., founded in 1968, also carries bedroom, dining, occasional and accent upholstery furniture. Based near Verona, Italy, the company has a distribution center in High Point, N.C.

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Furniture from award-winning designer

Jason Phillips of The Phillips Collection was named product designer of the year in the 2010 ARTs Awards competition. A sample of his designs is below.

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Contemporary furniture

New furniture from Roberta Schilling is made of smooth metal, exotic woods, leather and fibers. The pieces make up the Moderna collection.

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Contemporary pendant lamps

Designer Andrea Chin found inspiration in camping for the design of these pendant lamps. imm Living says the Flashlights come in three sizes: "a robust one fit for the hands of a lumberjack, svelte streamlined one for the lady of the house and little one perfect for ghost busting."

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