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Once again, the MCB awards!

So, once again, for the 23rd time, Museu da Casa Brasileira, in São Paulo, has announced the winners of its prestigious awards. These are a few of the winners, among 13 categories. You can check all of them right here

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

Paperart

Cardboard, sugarcane fiber and even onion fiber are a few of the materials used to make furniture and decorative objects at Paperart. Everything that is used must be biodegradable. Other than that, the objects are custom made and very resistant (the structure is as strong as MDF or wood), and receive a few silicone layers on the outside, which guarantees the durability and usability of them.

Yes, sustainability all around!

 

 

 
 

MYchair :: Walter Knoll

This sculptural lounge chair from furniture giant Walter Knoll pushes the envelope of modern furniture design.  A recent recipient of the coveted Red Dot Design Award: Best of the Best, MYchair offers up a dynamic and expressive form.  Straight lines give way to curves, concave and convex forms appear depending on your angle - I love this sense of playfulness!  The bold upholstery really accentuates this, as well.

Though its avant-garde appearance may deter some, I think this chair is quite versatile.  I'd love to see it in an actual home.  Do you think the MYchair would work in "realistic" spaces?  What about your home?  Share your thoughts!

MYchair by UNStudio/Ben van Berkel for Walter Knoll

Pedro Useche

The Venezuela born furniture designer Pedro Useche can work with wood as few could. The shapes and volumes are graceful and yet powerful, contemporary and yet timeless. Simply what high quality design should be!

Pedro has been awarded several times and his pieces are always part of  big and prestigious exhibitions all around Brazil and South America.

 

 

 

 

2Modern Pillow Blowout Sale!

2Modern is offering super savings on select pillows! These samples and discontinued items are limited in quantity, so get them while you can.

High End Style by Rouseau Design

Click here to see more.

   

Rustic chair

This very charming chair has its design inspired  in the crates used to carry fruits and vegetable in the Brazilian`s typical street fairs. Manufactured with sustainable wood, it`s perfect for a unpretentious decoration, and can give a living room a cozy feeling that everybody love! Beck chair can be found at Brazilian shop Espaço 204.

Best Seat In The House

The Stick Chair comes to us from the award winning Danish industrial designer Carlo Volf of the design firm Volf Design, The elegant lines and minimal aesthetic are appealing indeed.  Yet not inviting to rest ones weary bones from the looks of it.  Perhaps something straight out of an animated film where the hero or heroine does not necessarily need be comfortable nor cross their legs.  For in real life though they be thing of beauty, these look dangerous and to be admired from a far.  An interesting design or sculptural feature in the corner of a room or it can double as a coat hanger.  Not necessarily the best seat in the house.   Ouch.   Beware: cushion required!

            

The Net chair also needs padding if you wish to linger.  

       

To see more of Volf's creations visit  www.volfdesign.dk

Have an infinitely modern day!

Nada se leva

"Nada se leva" is the name of yhe design studio created by André Bastos and Guilherme Leite Ribeiro. I first heard of them because of the Arab bench, inspired by a trip to Granada, Spain. The bench is made of acrylic and can be made in black, white or clear.

 

I also like the Antique table, which brings contemporary and antique together. A very smart idea, mixing the print and the material to result in a beautiful piece of furniture.

 

 
 

Sustainable products

These products are some of the finalists of the Planeta Casa Awards, a Brazilian award that recognizes the best in sustainable design, interiors and architecture. They all have one thing in common: they`re good for us and for the planet.

Tupi Chair, by Lattoog Design

Sao Joao Bench, by Ronaldo Edson da Silva 

Eco Pipa Lamp, by Bruno de Avila 

Maack Bench, by Paulo Dias 

Cricket Poli Lamp, by Andre Wagner