Who: Reinhard Dienes – Germany

What: Cardboard Bookshelf Dickens

Where: fashion 4 home – $759 $419 w/free shipping

Why We Love It: Looking head on, you would never know that this sturdy, yet lightweight bookshelf is constructed from 100% recyclable cardboard. Who knew cardboard could look so good? From an angle the layers of compressed cardboard reveal a rich texture and interesting design element.

The vibrantly colored front surface is made from SGS certified color-film made of PVC and is comes in black, red, blue, brown, green, yellow and white. Looks great paired with the coordinating sideboard in a contrasting color. Click to continue »

Who: Kristina Petrovic;  Miami, FL

What: Kafu Coffee Table

Where: Etsy – $1300

Why: This is the coffee table we have been looking for! One where we can neatly stow away our inevitable stack of magazines while still keeping them within arm’s reach. One that’s a sleek mix of modern materials with the thick 100% wool felt (by none other than FilzFelt) set against the smooth finish of the formaldehyde-free sustainable plywood.

Such an innovative design with great interplay of space, great curves, and great functionality. You can display the magazines vertically exposing the titles or on their sides for a more streamlined look.

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Who: Giovanni Pagnotta; Brooklyn, NY

What: Mi Chair

Where: hive Modern – $680 w/free shipping in the US

Why We Love It: Such a cool organic and fluid feel to this futuristic chair by Giovanni Pagnotta – almost appears more like a liquid than a solid with those graceful curves.  Made of a 100% recycled thermoplastic (derived as a byproduct of natural gas processing),  this innovative design is as much a piece of art as it is a functional design. Available in ultra white, orange glo, dark graphite, and hyper green,we can imagine grown-ups and kids alike clamoring to claim this seat as their own.

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Who: MasonGray; SOHO, NY

What: Regency Bed

Where: MasonGray – $4375-$6225  (Youth Bed – $1850)

Why: This statement piece would add instant glam to the dullest of bedrooms. The bold geometries with the heavy trim add great visual appeal. Opt for high contrast with a high gloss laquered finish as with this red against white or go for a more subdued look with a matte more weathered finish. There are dozens of color pairings and finishes offered by MasonGray. Love the idea of the worn laquer look for a completely unexpected finish. Click to continue »

Who: Leander; Silkeborg, Denmark

What: Convertible Bed

Where: Mon Petit Bijou – $1650 (Special Order), available in white, espresso and natural

Why: This is no ordinary crib – it’s kind of like the Rolls Royce of cribs, no the Tesla of cribs… and equally as hard to track down. Designer Stig Leander Nielsen literally and figuratively thought outside of the box by dissolving the hard angles and corners of traditional cribs and creating a cozy little oval nest. The smooth moulded European beech bent to create the soft sloping curves and the rounded ends -  perfect for curling up in for a long hard day of play… Click to continue »

Who: Iglooplay; Brooklyn, NY

What: Tea Pods

Where: 2modern -  $565 for the small pod, $1115 for the medium pod & $190-245 for the trays, free shipping on orders over $100

Why We Love ‘Em: Recently, our two little nieces came for a visit, which was awesome, but our home is far from baby-proof and we braced ourselves for the inevitable ‘ouwy.’  The culprit? The sharp corner of our coffee table,  fortunately recovery was swift. But it did get us thinking about a design by Iglooplay that we had seen a few months ago that would make a cool ‘corner-free’  coffee table. We have long wrestled with debate of ottoman vs. coffee table, but with the Tea Pods we’d get the best of both worlds. Click to continue »

Who: Designed by Konstantin Grcic; Munich, Germany & Produced by Plank; Brooklyn, NY

What: Cantilever Chair

Where: AllModern – On sale for $363.99 &  free shipping on orders over $69. If you are purchasing for the office check out the sale price of $244 at Topdeq, but only available in red or black.

Why We Love ‘Em: Imagine a plastic chair that is actually comfortable and stylish.  One that is sleek, modern stackable with curves that feel like they were molded to your body.  That’s MYTO. Click to continue »

Who: Vivaterra;  Pueblo,  CO

What: Plank Vintage Bed

Where: Vivaterra; Reg. price $1,995-2,095; Now through September 30th, on sale for $1,675-1,775

Why: We love this mix of traditional and modern. The vintage, 100 year old Douglas fir planks find new life as  a contemporary low profile bed. The high backboard gives the bed a greater presence as a focal point of any room. . Equally suited for a city loft or a beachside cottage.

The planks were reclaimed from demolished buildings and hand planed for a smooth finish using an eco-friendly wax to bring out the rich hues of the wood. Available in Dark or Light finishes.

Who: Housefish; Denver, CO

What: Key Short Stack

Where: Housefish; $419 for a short stack, including shipping & added bonus – now through August 1st get a pair of key doors free with any walnut Key Stack -  $79 value! Click here for more details.

Why: The Key modular shelving system is completely customizable, mix and match stack sizes, door colors, or skip doors altogether to create low-profile buffets, towering bookcases, wall-mounted shelves or tv consoles. Sure to be a piece that will move with you thanks to its adaptability and transportability – they pack flat!

The aluminum tenon keys eliminate the need for screws, nails, power tools or a PhD  to assemble and makes disassembling just as easy.  Housefish uses a CNC milling machine for precision cut components that  fit together so seamlessly you won’t have to worry about ending up with a piece of furniture that appears to be on the brink of collapse as with most big box self-assembled furniture.

Made with FSC certified walnut veneer plywood and powdered coated aluminum using zero VOC finishes, the Key Shelving system is an example of truly, truly smart design that’s built to last.

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Who: Peter Danko Design; Standardsville, VA &  J. Persing, Red Lion, PA

What: Arborline Benches

Where: Vivavi; w/back $1034 or backless $695; available in a variety of webbing & wood options

Why: Seat belts take on a whole new look with this pair of sleek, modern, minimalist benches designed by Peter Danko.

By design, the seat belt material is incredibly durable, fade-resistant and long-lasting, making it well suited durable and long-lasting furniture furniture. The webbed netting has been tested to hold up to 5000lbs without losing shape.

The use of post-industrial salvaged seat belts, PEFC certified european beech, non-toxic/water-based finishes and adhesives qualifies these benches for LEED points and serves as a great alternative for traditional urethane foam seating.

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