Chair of the Day: Blu Dot’s Real Good
Blu Dot made an excellent appearance at ICFF this year. One of their new products was the re-introduction of their Real Good chair.
This version is made with copper and has a leather seat. Cool?
ICFF: Design Hole’s Top Eight
There was lots to like at this year’s ICFF. Too much to pack into just one post. I’m starting with my favorites. Here are my top eight.
1. Siemon + Salazar
Glass lighting was everywhere. The California couple, Caleb Siemon and Carmen Salazar, stood out because of their beautiful use of color – combined with organic shapes.
Each of their pendant lamps is hand blown. They also make bowls and vases. Click here to find store locations. Click here to view their lighting collection.
2. Tom Dixon
Tom Dixon is one of my favorite designers, in general. I love his twist on the classic wingback chair. 
This offers a better view. The fabric is black velvet. But I’d prefer it covered in a wild, bold print.
3. Ochre’s Circular Mirror
This is a surprise. I didn’t expect to be quite so captured by this beautiful mirror from Ochre. I suppose its quiet simplicity makes it the perfect sophisticated thing.
4. Lizzie Allen
From sophisticated to whimsical. Lizzie Allen’s wallpapers and fabrics are fresh and new. Read more about her in my previous post.
5. Eve Design
My friend, Emily and I both loved these elegant, lively chandeliers from Eve Design. They’re handmade in white, silver and black. These offer some bling without being tacky. You can find them in the US here.
6. Ikea’s Stuga Rug
I loved IKEA’s large exhibit – especially this rug designed by Kazuyo Namura. It was inspired by how Northern African nomads make their rugs. 
Each year they weave a thin strip, where the length is defined by how rich the harvest has been. After several years they put the strips together and make a larger rug. The length and pattern changes depending how good or bad former years were.
7. J Good Design
More lighting. This time, J Good Design. Glass pendants were all over ICFF. A trend? Perhaps. No doubt I was attracted to their organic forms and beautiful colors. So the best of the bunch deserve a place on my best list.
Jeffrey Goodman is the artisan who creates lighting in his Greenwich Village, New York studio.
8. Jaime Hayon
Jaime Hayon created a series of candy jars for Baccarat. This is my favorite. I wish I had the $21,500 to buy one. Only 25 were made. Sigh.
Are these all contemporary? I don’t think we’d all agree that they are. What style do you prefer – contemporary or classic? Or do you see yourself as a little of both? I’m a little of both. How about you?
Illustrated Sound Contest
Here’s a fun contest to enter. DWR is sponsoring a design contest for students at Parsons in honor of the upcoming ICFF show. Their challenge was to design a Gelaskin cover for a GenevaSound Medium. It’s an all-in-one stereo from Switzerland.
Now, they’re asking all of us to vote for our favorite design. Voters enter for a chance to win the totally fab stereo system.
To enter, click here. Good luck!
