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Linje Espresso Maker Looks Straight Outta IKEA

8:00AM February 22, 2011 | Sam Biddle

Although the Linje hails from Norway—not Sweden—there’s definitely something IKEA-esque about the all-wood design. Probably the fact that it’s made out of wood. But the design school prototype also nails that clean, minimalist, Scandinavian aesthetic. [oWorks via MoCoLoco] More »


Phillipe Starck Zikmu Speakers Belong in the Living Rooms of Those With Inscrutable Accents

4:30PM December 18, 2008 | Elaine Chow

On some level, I know that these minimalistic wireless speakers by Phillipe Starck are classy works of art. But when I look at them, all I can think about is Nuni and Nooni Schoener.

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