PURE CONTEMPORARY Design Bloghttp://purecontemporary.blogs.com/behind_the_curtains/Offers news, trends, advice and opinion on the world of contemporary design.enWed, 25 Nov 2009 11:00:00 PSTTypePad http://www.typepad.com/BehindTheCurtainshttp://feedburner.google.comArtemide supports Designs for Dignityhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BehindTheCurtains/~3/PPtJQw6UMP0/artemide-supports-designs-for-dignity.htmlALLISON JAWORSKIPURE CONTEMPORARYWed, 25 Nov 2009 11:00:00 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834515c5b69e20120a6d4104b970bArtimde

Visit the Artemide Chicago Showroom Dec 4-6 and save 50 - 70% and support Designs for Dignity. Click here to learn more!

]]>Visit the Artemide Chicago Showroom Dec 4-6 and save 50 - 70% and support Designs for Dignity. Click here to learn more!http://purecontemporary.blogs.com/behind_the_curtains/2009/11/artemide-supports-designs-for-dignity.htmlSlack in stylehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BehindTheCurtains/~3/jN4Du0w9YMc/slack-in-style.htmlALLISON JAWORSKICONTEMPORARY HOLIDAYSMODERN FURNITUREPURE CONTEMPORARYTue, 24 Nov 2009 18:12:20 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834515c5b69e20120a6d3cae7970b

Filled with turkey, pie, and good wine, you stumble from the dining table in hopes of a more comfortable place to enter into your food coma. Now imagine curling up in Pierre Paulin's Pumpkin. Re-issued for Ligne Roset.

Ligne Roset

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]]>Filled with turkey, pie, and good wine, you stumble from the dining table in hopes of a more comfortable place to enter into your food coma. Now imagine curling up in Pierre Paulin's Pumpkin. Re-issued for Ligne Roset. __________________________________________ Related StoriesModern Sofas, Modern Chairs -- allies Tags: modern sofa, modern chair, Ligne Roset, Pumpkin chair/span>http://purecontemporary.blogs.com/behind_the_curtains/2009/11/slack-in-style.htmlSoak it uphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BehindTheCurtains/~3/5eXDjq-G6bc/soak-it-up.htmlALLISON JAWORSKIBATH & SPAPURE CONTEMPORARYMon, 23 Nov 2009 16:27:50 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834515c5b69e2012875cd997e970c

Nothing sounds better on this cold, damp fall evening than a nice long soak in a nice modern tub.

The Leggera by Ceramica Flaminia.

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]]>Nothing sounds better on this cold, damp fall evening than a nice long soak in a nice modern tub. The Leggera by Ceramica Flaminia. __________________________________________ Related Stories7 Easy, Modern Bathroom Updates -- allies Tags: modern bathtub, ceramic tub, luxury bath, modern spahttp://purecontemporary.blogs.com/behind_the_curtains/2009/11/soak-it-up.htmlFloating Platform Bed -- Holger Wissmannhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BehindTheCurtains/~3/djmNFYfy1Yc/floating-platform-bed-holger-wissmann.htmlPURE CONTEMPORARYMon, 23 Nov 2009 10:12:07 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834515c5b69e2012875cb1e95970c

Floating_bed_WissmannThis design falls into the why-didn't-I-think-of-it category -- and yet if I had -- no doubt the bed would be collapsing to the floor.

However, German engineering has this ultra modern platform bed practically levitating on four cubes. Designed by Holger Wissmann -- who tells me that he is inspired to designing items that you can't get anywhere else!

Available in six woods and 9 colors, with the most popular in the US being black and walnut (Germans love the dark red and the white shown here!) Note that the headboard can optionally fold down to create a night table. -- diane

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]]>This design falls into the why-didn't-I-think-of-it category -- and yet if I had -- no doubt the bed would be collapsing to the floor. However, German engineering has this ultra modern platform bed practically levitating on four cubes. Designed by Holger Wissmann -- who tells me that he is inspired to designing items that you can't get anywhere else! Available...http://purecontemporary.blogs.com/behind_the_curtains/2009/11/floating-platform-bed-holger-wissmann.htmlPop Quiz Math Clockhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BehindTheCurtains/~3/GlarT9nEeKw/pop-quiz-math-clock.htmlCONTEMPORARY HOLIDAYSDIANE BURLEYPURE CONTEMPORARYSat, 21 Nov 2009 17:41:41 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834515c5b69e20120a6c20833970b

If military time is a breeze for you, then you'll love this clock that offers equations instead of numerals. These problems on a chalkboard hopefully will just evoke a chuckle and not post traumatic math class. Personally I think it's cute and clever --  and would be fairly appreciated by some engineer friends. But I have no doubt my middle school sons would not be amused.

Meeting at square root of 4? diane

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]]>If military time is a breeze for you, then you'll love this clock that offers equations instead of numerals. These problems on a chalkboard hopefully will just evoke a chuckle and not post traumatic math class. Personally I think it's cute and clever -- and would be fairly appreciated by some engineer friends. But I have no doubt my middle...http://purecontemporary.blogs.com/behind_the_curtains/2009/11/pop-quiz-math-clock.htmlRaindrop Chandelier by Jean-Pierre Canlishttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BehindTheCurtains/~3/rjLObIQcWog/raindrop-chandelier-canlis.htmlDIANE BURLEYMODERN LIGHTINGPURE CONTEMPORARYSat, 21 Nov 2009 13:29:26 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834515c5b69e2012875c317ba970c
Canlis_Raindrop_ChandelierSeattle glass artist, Jean-Pierre Canlis, designed this blown-glass chandelier. The eight 'organic raindrops' hang from a 36" round metal base and are designed to be lit from the exterior, causing the drops to illuminate for a dramatic look.

]]>Seattle glass artist, Jean-Pierre Canlis, designed this blown-glass chandelier. The eight 'organic raindrops' hang from a 36" round metal base and are designed to be lit from the exterior, causing the drops to illuminate for a dramatic look.http://purecontemporary.blogs.com/behind_the_curtains/2009/11/raindrop-chandelier-canlis.htmlSake Bombhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BehindTheCurtains/~3/c0Kop-w31Ec/sake-bomb.htmlALLISON JAWORSKIART & ACCESSORIESCONTEMPORARY HOLIDAYSMODERN DININGMODERN LIVINGPURE CONTEMPORARYFri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:00 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834515c5b69e2012875b893dd970c

A gift holiday gift -- or addition to your own mini bar. The Sake Bomb.

Sake bomb

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]]>A gift holiday gift -- or addition to your own mini bar. The Sake Bomb. __________________________________________ Related StoriesEntertain Flawlessly: 8 Perfect, Modern Piece -- allies Tags: modern lounge barwares, Sake Bomb, modern sake set, modern holiday giftshttp://purecontemporary.blogs.com/behind_the_curtains/2009/11/sake-bomb.htmlEco – Twinkle Light by Kenan Wanghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BehindTheCurtains/~3/EZWQM5HGZqs/eco-twinkle-light-by-kenan-wang.htmlDIANE BURLEYMODERN LIGHTINGPURE CONTEMPORARYFri, 20 Nov 2009 09:11:21 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834515c5b69e20120a6bb8984970b
Great concept light by Australian designer Kenan Wang. Crank the handle to power the battery and turn on the light. Love the idea of tying electricity output to exercise (thinking specifically of my kids' X-box).

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]]>Great concept light by Australian designer Kenan Wang. Crank the handle to power the battery and turn on the light. Love the idea of tying electricity output to exercise (thinking specifically of my kids' X-box). via www.yankodesign.comhttp://purecontemporary.blogs.com/behind_the_curtains/2009/11/eco-twinkle-light-by-kenan-wang.htmlDivine Lounge Chairshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BehindTheCurtains/~3/rOMArjM7tGc/divine-lounge-chairs.htmlALLISON JAWORSKIMODERN BEDROOMMODERN FURNITUREPURE CONTEMPORARYFri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:00 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834515c5b69e2012875b88662970c

Couture modern furniture from Ventury.

Divine white
Divine black

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]]>Couture modern furniture from Ventury. __________________________________________ Related StoriesChanel's Paris Pad, Couture Club -- allie Tags: modern lounge chair, Ventury, high-end luxury furniture, Divine lounge chairhttp://purecontemporary.blogs.com/behind_the_curtains/2009/11/divine-lounge-chairs.htmlDining on the gohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BehindTheCurtains/~3/VJL9X2xW0yU/dining-on-the-go.htmlALLISON JAWORSKIMODERN DININGMODERN KIDSPURE CONTEMPORARYThu, 19 Nov 2009 14:45:00 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834515c5b69e20120a6b6a645970b

For the modern mom on the go (and a budget) -- the Minui Handysitt Portable High Chair. $148.99 at Oompa.

Portable High Chair

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]]>For the modern mom on the go (and a budget) -- the Minui Handysitt Portable High Chair. $148.99 at Oompa. __________________________________________ Related StoriesModern Nurseries, Kids Go Mad for Modern -- allie Tags: modern high chair, Oompa, portable high chair, modern baby furniturehttp://purecontemporary.blogs.com/behind_the_curtains/2009/11/dining-on-the-go.htmlOh Christmas Treehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BehindTheCurtains/~3/ot7UYzCFfB4/oh-christmas-tree.htmlALLISON JAWORSKICONTEMPORARY HOLIDAYSPURE CONTEMPORARYThu, 19 Nov 2009 08:38:49 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834515c5b69e20120a6b691f4970b

A modern tree to trim this year, available through Unica Home.

Unica tree

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