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Traditional Apple Store Tables Spied In New NYC Apple Store

Jack Loftus — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:30:00 +0000

Work continues on the posh Manhattan Apple Store, and reader/levitation expert Vincent snapped us some pics of this latest bastion of Apple retail consumerism. It looks like an Apple Store… from the sky — at night! Also, wooden tables. Trendy ones.

Nobo Radiator Belongs In Superman’s Fortress Of Solitude

Sean Fallon — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:40:00 +0000

It seemed weird at first, but I’m falling in love with this Nobo electric radiator. It’s like an indoor campfire coffee table made with fire and ice.

The heat emanating from the “pit” is controlled by an iPod-esque touch wheel, and a built-in projector adds to the ambiance by illuminating the glass logs with a video of flickering flames. Plus, the base gives you plenty of space for guests to place their drinks. Nobo is insanely expensive at $US2800, but you would be hard-pressed to find a living room centrepiece that has more going for it. [CL Designs via Born Rich]

Clamp-On Table Legs Turn Trash Into Fancy Trash

Mark Wilson — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:00:00 +0000

Sometimes it takes money to look like you’ve pulled all of your furniture out of the dump. These brilliant but expensive clamp-on table legs are no exception.

Available in black, orange or untreated steel, these 29-inch Re-vive legs from Cohda Design can accommodate tabletops up to 30kg without the need for drills or screws. The effect is an unparalleled, industrial-level look, but it’ll cost you about $US440 for a set, or over $US100 a leg.

But hey, we knew Tyler Durden had the soap fund for some reason. [Cohda Design via Core77]

Homework Is One Customisable And Totally Kickass Table

Jesus Diaz — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:40:00 +0000

I hate homework, but I love Homework, the infinitely customisable table that you set up yourself in any way that fits you. Definitely veehee smart and definitely veehee pretty. And I so like smart and pretty. In a table too.

According to the designer Robin Grasby, Homework “allows the user to customise every aspect of their workplace. By selecting everything, from surface size and materials to storage and accessories, the user can create an environment as rich and specifically personalised, or as simple and generic as they require.”

Oh, and it has a measure ruler built in. Total win. [Robin Grasby via Mocoloco]

That’s A Table All Right

Sean Fallon — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:40:00 +0000

Hey, it’s a table and chair set that looks like the word “table”. Rearranging the seats could also spell out “a belt” and “bleat”. Amusing, but it would be better if I could seat people on swears.

[Kamiya Design via Spoon and Tamago via Boing Boing]

The Stardust Table: Furniture Reclaimed By Cylons

Mark Wilson — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:40:00 +0000

On one hand, the Stardust Table reminds us that furniture can be recycled through the simple integration of new technologies. On the other, it costs about $US15,000 and is ugly as sin.

You control the 12-person table through two 15-inch touchscreen monitors. Their controls drive an integrated PC, speakers w/amp and, of course, all of those RGB LEDs that cover so much of the table’s surface.

There is a future for integrated technology behind the cold metal and plastic shells that are so popular today. But the Stardust Table isn’t it. We hope. [Treecycled Furniture via Bornrich]

Beautiful Colander Table Makes Objects Appear To Float

Jesus Diaz — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:55:01 +0000

I’m in love with the colander table by Daniel Rohr, a desk made out of a single piece of polished aluminium, a block that weighs 408kg before it’s carved using CNC milling. The making of video is absolutely hypnotising.

The table takes four weeks to build from beginning to end, with a machine making its smoothly curved shape, and the 909 holes. According to Rohr, the top glass combined with the curved design will fool you into thinking that any object is floating over its surface.

Of course, knowing that it takes that time to complete them, and the fact that there are only ten units in the planet, the price alone will make you think that the objects, the sofa, your dog and your arse are floating too. Into the freaking stratosphere. [Daniel Rohr via Mocoloco]

Clear Acrylic Grand Illusion Is A Designer Table Without The Table

Jack Loftus — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:30:00 +0000

Like some kind of ephemeral jelly fish table, this design by artist John Brauer is a ghostly reminder of a simple table that once was. Good luck keeping this thing clean. [Essey via Neatorama via

High-Tech Carbon Fiber Desk Looks Light As A Feather

Sean Fallon — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:30:00 +0000

Carbon fibre is showing up in everything these days—from bikes to toilets. I can’t say I’ve always been a fan of the look, but this Hexa Desk is certainly an exception.

Besides, it’s cool future-y look, it seems like it would be as light as a feather without the glass surface. Given that my desk probably weighs a ton, I could probably use something like this. Unfortunately, it’s probably well outside of most price ranges. [Nurus via LimitedHype via DVICE]

Electrolux Kitchen Designs Have Travelled From The Future

Nick Broughall — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:17 +0000

These new kitchen concept designs from Electrolux literally look like they’re from the future. Man, I wish time travel was possible…

The Rendez Vous (pictured above) is an all-in-one dining table and kitchen. Not only do you sit around to eat your meals, but you can charge your mobile phone just by popping it on the table, or activate kitchen appliances like a blender or toaster oven the same way. Throw on an induction pan, and you can cook right there on the table, with advanced sensors supplying heat to wherever you place the pan, rather than having dedicated zones for cooking. Underneath the table there are modular drawers to store any manner of appliances, including a fridge, while a virtual chef will guide you through the cooking process.

Meanwhile, the Volare design is “an entire kitchen tucked away in an illuminated piece of art”. It features touch sensitive controls, can fold out to become an induction stovetop, can dispense ice and has customisable functions.

Both designs look fantastic, but it’s important to remember that they’re concept designs, which means the chances of us actually seeing them in our lifetime is as good as convincing Tetsuya to be your personal chef. Still, If they did exist, I’d be planning a kitchen renovation right about now…

[Electrolux Design lab]