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Monday, June 18, 2007

Psychedelic Furniture Showcase


"QUANTUM SHOT" #209


Furniture does not have to be boring

"Voluptuous, alluring shapes", "burst of creativity", "slightly dangerous stance" - are we talking about furniture here? The wooden boxes that support our bums? That, and much more. Witness some attractive examples, courtesy of this Japanese site:




















for more of "car parts" furniture, click here

Watch that lamp! It's getting away!



Even a used musical instrument can become a solid decoration feature:


(image credit: Exler)



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It all starts with a door handle:



and the entry wool rug:


(image credit: happy ant)

Krazy Kitchens

Well, maybe in the 20s they had kitchens like these:


(image credit: vintagephoto)

Compare it with the modern Italian design -
"Zaha Hadid's Futuristic Z. Island Kitchen" from the Milan Furniture Fair:



(image credit: Gizmag)

or this spiced-up kitchen / cooking island:
(read more here)


(image credit: BornRich)

The compact CIRCULAR kitchen contains everything you need, and then conveniently "rolls up" into a tube:


(image credit: ImpactLab)

Times change, including the kitchen sink:





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Your "inner biker" would thank you:



For the latest in hi-tech shower designs see this page.
For example, Trendir's color-therapy shower:





Sure, it looks very soothing and neat, but I don't mind a normal functional shower room, as long as it not like this one:


(image credit: Worth1000)

Continuing our tour...

Passing the kid's room:
(Furniture with "holes" - Sahura Adahi's "Cave" creation)


(image credit: Sakura Adahi, via inventorspot)

Tetris shelving:
Created by Tetrad Mega Shelving - just like in Tetris game, it can have very many combinations.
(thanks, DesignPublic)



Another shelving idea:



(image credit: Kibardin Design)


Passing your office, where you're daily killing yourself at work.
Here is furniture that's ready for your... demise:

This shelving unit is easily convertible into a coffin.
(a slightly morbid piece from furniture designer William Warren)




...making sure hamsters are comfortable:





The Ultimate TV Bed

We arrive at the centerpiece of our "show-home" today. The sweet dream of every hot-blooded Oprah fan out there (including the guys from "Ocean's 13"). Here is how this couch / TV combo works:








and if the bed feels too lonely, here is the ultimate pillow:
(sweet dreams included)


(image credit: club.sohu)

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COMMENTS:

4 Comments:

Blogger Rémi said...

You forget the Tetris Shelving!

http://www.designpublic.com/shop/brave-space-design/5521

A little bit pricy...

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Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey, do you know where I can get this walking wall lamp?
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/124/409483693_07cff2a757.jpg
I want it!

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Blogger Avi Abrams said...

Tetris furniture is great... will include in next post.

not sure where to get the lamp...

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Anonymous tangle said...

Ok, I've decided that the new house will have the aquarium sink and jellyfish stools at the breakfast bar. And the anemone beanbag chair in there somewhere.

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