Confluences by Philippe Nigro

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Cologne 09: furniture manufacturers Ligne Roset presented a collection of seating by designer Philippe Negro at IMM Cologne this week. (more…)

Snap Chair by Karim Rashid

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Designer Karim Rashid has created a chair for Belgian furniture brand Feek featuring a two-colour seat of two parts that snap together. (more…)

Furniture: Children’s Desk Chairs

From Janet:

A few small chair alternatives to scoot up to your child’s desk.

Scholar Craft 150 Series Solid Plastic Stack Chair

Above: Scholar Craft 150 Series Solid Plastic Stacking Chair in a variety of heights; $46.99 at School Outfitters.

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Above: Jules Junior Desk Chair; $39.99 at Ikea.

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Above: Emeco Navy Child’s Chair in red or brushed aluminum; $395 at Design Public.

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Above: Bunny Junior Chair available in pink or white; $39 at Conran.

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Above: Available in eleven colors, the hardwood Parker Play Chair is 14 inches to the seat; $69 at Land of Nod.

Parker Desk Chair

Above:  For bigger kids, the Parker Desk Chair is 18 inches to the seat; $119 at Land of Nod

Children’s Rooms: High/Low Slim-Line Desk

From Janet:

Shallow but workable desks are hard to find. At 20 inches deep and close to 47 inches long, both of these desks will work well in small children’s rooms while still allowing ample workspace.

ducduc Cabana Desk

Above: Ducduc’s Cabana Desk with solid hardwood construction and nontoxic finishes is a full 30 inches high; $1,095 at Fawn and Forest.

Linnarp Desk

Above: The new Linnarp Desk is made of solid wood and measures just shy of 20 inches deep and 46.5 inches long; it’s also available in a black finish; $119 at Ikea.

Shopper’s Diary: Little Fashion Gallery

From Julie:

Some of the most sophisticated children’s furniture we’ve seen comes from the France/UK-based online outfit Little Fashion Gallery. We especially like pieces from Finnish designer Meri Von Renteln, who “decided to create a conceptual brand of children’s furniture that is based on a lifestyle philosophy: consume less and buy good quality products.” Via the excellent Minor Details.

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Above: The Nonjetable Bookcase can be hung either vertically or horizontally; €355.

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Above: Oiled and whitened birch plywood Nonjetable; €890.

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Above: Made of natural whitened birch (oiled and waxed), the Nonjetable Adaptable Bed consists of three large storage areas (providing more than 330 litres of volume) that can also be used for other purposes. The two side chests can serve as bedside tables, and the chest at the end of the bed can serve as either a bench or a table. The  set includes a cotton mattress and costs €2,298.

Foster 510 by Foster + Partners

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 Cologne 09: architects Foster + Partners have designed a sofa for German manufacturers Walter Knoll, launched at IMM Cologne in Germany this week. (more…)

JO-8 nesting tables transparent

JO-8 transparent nesting tables are the colour acrylic version of the previously introduced aluminium side table system

Folded chair

Folded chair is inspired by origami forms. It has a thin cut in the middle giving an unexpected visual effect when is combined with more folded chair..

Happy Chaise Longue

A hair-stylist, Dima Loginoff ventured into the interior-designing arena a couple of years ago. As apparent, this lounger has a modern take on the cla..

Furniture: 10 Grain Stool and Desk

From Sarah:

Eric Pfeiffer, the award-winning former lead designer at Offi, has stepped out on his own. His pieces for 10 Grain still focus on bent plywood in his quest to produce well-designed, everyday objects.

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Above: Slice Step; $89 at Zwello.

Eric Pfeiffer Lounge Desk

Above: Lounge Desk, $225 at Zwello.