Hand Ornament 5

May 26, 2011 Hand Ornament 5 notes: "From the Middle Ages through the 18th century, goldsmiths have been using the process of altering the appearance of a gemstone by changing or enhancing its color through the use of foils. The motives behind this were varied: from the desire to create a colorful gem from clear quartz, which was more abundant and found locally, to, later on, the need to obtain a desired uniformity of color in the ornaments of the 17th and 18th centuries. I became aware of this technique through my interest in historic jewelry, especially Medieval and Renaissance ornaments. After exploring geometric, crystalline shapes in my three-dimensional, enameled brooches, I turned next to working with real crystals. There are many reasons why I choose to work in the format of "hand ornaments," as I call them, since the dimensions of these objects are related to the hand rather than the finger. For one, the hand ornament is a three-dimensional object that is worn directly on the body without any findings. It is worn on the hand, and therefore not subject to weight restrictions as other ornaments. Most importantly, a hand ornament is a piece of jewelry constantly enjoyed by the wearer because of its prominent position on the body. These objects work on several levels: The crystals are cut freehand with the most interesting and beautiful parts of their individual natural mineral surface left intact. The polished facets establish a contrast to the naturally grown surfaces and serve as windows into the complex interior space. In place of the historic foils, engraved drawings and enamel introduce color, set a mood and complement nature and artifice. These wearable objects represent small worlds within themselves and make a bold statement at the same time." -Barbara Seidenath materials: silver; crystal; enamel price: $3,000
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One More Time : Floating Frame Mantel Clock (red anodized aluminum)

May 25, 2011 One More Time : Floating Frame Mantel Clock (red anodized aluminum) designer: Kiki van Eijk design year: 2011 notes: Kiki van Eijk's series of Floating Frame Mantel clocks are rendered in ceramic and bent wire "drawings" â€" skeletal representations of solid forms - executed in various metals and finishes. Kiki van Eijk (born 1978, the Netherlands) graduated from the Design Academy Eindhoven in 2000. She is frequently asked to design interiors for both residential and commercial projects, to act as Art Director for exhibitions, to create exhibit designs for galleries, museums and schools, and she has designed products for the ceramics producer Cor Unum and the industrial design manufactory Moooi, the Netherlands. In addition, she has developed several collections which are produced through her own studio. Her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions worldwide, most recently during the 2010 Salone del Mobile, Milan, in an exhibition presented by the Zeiderzee Museum. Van Eijk lives and works in Eindhoven. materials: anodized aluminum wire; ceramic; battery powered clock mechanism dimensions: 13.3" x 5.5", height: 16" price: $2,500
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One More Time : Little Clock (blue anodized aluminum)

May 24, 2011 One More Time : Little Clock (blue anodized aluminum) designer: Joost van Bleiswijk design year: 2011 notes: This clock is constructed of precisely cut, slotted and interlocked segments of aluminum; the works are constructed without the use of any joinery, such as screws or glue. Joost van Bleiswijk (born in Delft, 1976) graduated from the renowned Design Academy Eindhoven in 2001. His construction methods also serve as the dogma for his designs, as is evident in his 'No Screw, No Glue' collection (2002-2007), the 'Corroded' collection (2009-2010), and the 'One More Time' collection (2011). The forms are intentionally iconic, drawing from hundreds of years of Dutch design and culture. Van Bleiswijk is frequently invited to lecture at schools and public forums for design, and he has also taught at the Design Academy Eindhoven. His work has been featured in numerous exhibitions worldwide; his work was most recently featured in a solo exhibition presented by the Zuiderzee Museum during the 2010 Salone del Mobile, Milan, and a solo exhibition of work in Murano glass at Sothebys in London in 2010. Van Bleiswijk lives and works in Eindhoven. materials: anodized aluminum; composed of 20 separate elements; battery powered clock mechanism dimensions: 9.75" x 7.5", height: 14.5" price: $2,900
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Motion scarf Cristian Zuzunaga

May 23, 2011 Motion scarf Cristian Zuzunaga manufacturer: Zuzunaga, UK designer: Cristian Zuzunaga materials: silk chiffon; pin hem edge dimensions: 21.5" x 82.5" price: $290
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Conflux adjustable task light

May 20, 2011 Conflux adjustable task light manufacturer: Teknion, Canada designer: Carl Magnusson design year: 2010 notes: The Conflux adjustable task light incorporates a Passive Infrared (PIR) occupancy sensor which senses body heat; when the occupant leaves the room, the light will eventually turn off to conserve electricity and turn on again when the occupant returns. materials: aluminum; Passive Infrared (PIR) occupancy sensor; dimmable LED light source dimensions: height adjustable between: 13"-18"; head rotates 360° and tilts 10° price: $360
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Band-Aid Mini Ring

May 19, 2011 Band-Aid Mini Ring designer: Michelle Lopez design year: 2011 notes: Michelle Lopez's Band-Aid Rings are intended to be worn like Band-Aids, half-way down the finger, all the way to the knuckle, or on the tips of fingers. To create these rings, Lopez sculpted Band-Aids out of wax and cast them using the traditional lost-wax process commonly used in Jewelry. materials: sterling silver dimensions: approximate ring size: 6 price: $175
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Veronese 90° vase (limited edition)

May 18, 2011 Veronese 90° vase (limited edition) manufacturer: Venini, Italy designer: Vittorio Zecchin design year: 1921 notes: To commemorate the 90th anniversary of their company, during their presentation at the Salone del Mobile in Milan, 2011, Venini issued a limited series of the iconic Veronese vase, which has been produced by the legendary Murano glass house since its founding in 1921. The Veronese vase was inspired by a vase appearing in the painting The Annunciation (ca. 1551-1553) by Italian artist Paolo Veronese. The Venini name first came to note in Murano when Paolo Venini, a Milanese lawyer with a distant family tradition of glass working and Giancomo Cappellin, Venitian antiques dealer, founded Cappellin Venini & Co. The foundation of stylistic identity which can still be found in Venini's range of glassware today was established under the artistic guidance of the painter Vittorio Zecchin. The crucial idea was that of breaking away from the traditional formats in order to embrace the artistic avant-garde, while still acquiring a mastery of the glass working techniques through collaboration with the island's greatest glass masters. The 1922 edition of the Venice Biennial and the First International exposition of the Decorative Arts at Monza in 1923 were the first two exhibitions to feature the fruit of the work undertaken by the founders of the Venini firm. Over the next 75 years Venini would attract some of the world's most noted artists, including Carlo Scarpa, Tapio Wirkkala, Lancia, Pulitzer, Gio Ponti, Fulvio Bianconi, Eugene Berman, Lyn Tissot, Ricdardo Licata, Tobia Scarpa, Vico Magistretti, Alessandro Mendini, Ettore Sottsass, Mario Bellini, Marco Zanini, Fernando and Humberto Campana, and Studio Job. Today Venini is one of the most famous glass makers in the world and has produced some of the most iconic and coveted pieces ever produced in glass. materials: mouth-blown Murano glass warning: Available only by special order; only 1 of each color available to order. Delivery will take place in October-December of 2011 price: $2,470
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