ACCESSORIES NEWS

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Photos: Domestic
The French company Domestic presents Narcisse - an attractive collection of laser-cut mirrors with extravagant shapes. The products are designed by Matali Crasset, 5.5 designers, Genevieve Gauckler, Tado, Ana Mir+Emili Padr?s, Pierre Marie and Antoine + Manuel, Rolito аnd Ich&Karo. The prices start at 57 euro.

A Champagne Glass for 65 000 Euro

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Photos: Diamonds in Glass
The Austrian company Diamonds in Glass presents an exclusive collection of champagne glasses with the amazing price of 65 000 euro per piece! The glasses from Imperial collection are handmade. They are plated with 180 gr gold and 8,1 carat diamonds. In contrast with many manufacturers of mouth-blown glass items, here all the objects are turned by hand without templates or moulds and blown by mouth.

Silver One by Christophe Pillet

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Christophe Pillet designs Silver One for Bernard Chauveau. Roland Daraspe is the silversmith. Silver One is a solid silver cup produced in limited edition.

Les Editions Limitees by 5.5 designers

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

5.5 designers designs Les Editions Limit?es. This is a 1000 boxes limited edition of 4 different cups. Each cup and series is numbered. Bernardaud Foundation produces the porcelain sets.

Lovlots by Swarovski

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Swarovski

Swarovski launched new miniatures from the Lovlots series. As with earlier generations of the Lovlots, these five new characters form a real team, and are funny, lively, hugely original and just a little bit eccentric! Each of these five adorable dogs comes in special packaging except Violetta of course, who benefits from some special treatment!

Strata by Constantin Boym

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Gaia&Gino
New Strata Ashtray Collection for cigarettes and cigars designed by Constantin Boym for Gaia&Gino. The ashtrays are made form crystal in two sizes 10 cm and 15 cm length.

Sweetheart by Christian Ghion

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Gaia&Gino
New porcelain teapot Sweetheart designed by Christian Ghion for Gaia&Gino. �Thanks to its voluptuous, maternal and feminine curves, the \"sweetheart\" teapot synthesizes my organic world� � says Ghion. Capacity: 750 ml.

Skyscrapers by Constantin Boym

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Gaia&Gino
New Skyscrapers Vase Collection designed by Constantin Boym for Gaia&Gino. The collection includes crystal vases in three sizes - 18, 26 and 32 cm.

ENA Coffee Machine by Jura

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Jura
ENA is the stylish entrance into the league of fully automatic espresso and coffee machines. With a width of just 23.8 centimetres the new fully automatic espresso and coffee machine by Swiss specialist Jura is the slimmest on the market. Two new model series, ENA3 and ENA5, are presented in a total of seven colour variations to coffee aficionados. An appliance with an unusual look, reduced down to the most important functions for first-class espresso. A fully automatic espresso and coffee machine has never been so diverse and colourful.

Dedalo Collection in Black by Rosenthal

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Rosenthal

Rosenthal has launched a solid black version of the Versace Dedalo collection. The new version has been presented at Ambiente Frankfurt 2008.

Cammeo Canisters by Kaehler

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Kaehler
Louise Campbell has created a range of unique storage canisters for Kaehler. The set is usable art at its very best.

Bayreuther Coffee Maker by Walkuere

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Walkuere
Walkuere has launched the Bayreuther coffee maker. It is a modern version of the Karlsbader coffee maker and uses the same method - no filter paper.

The innovation concerns its design: classic-elegant, carried by clear lines and simple design vocabulary. Design: Destudio Eltner.

Barbara Carafe by Design House Stockholm

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Design House Stockholm

The generous rounded form of Barbara carafe combined with the transparency and sheerness of the glass creates a timeless piece. The coloured glass ball doubles as a top and a tactile magic ball.

Bahia Bowl by XXD

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: XXD

The charisma and elegance of this bowl will pamper your bread, your antipasti or sweets with the mirroring reflection of the polished surface inside. These highlights on the presented things will make them hard to resist. Bahia has an archaic look and embodies confident emotions. It has two versions � white & polished or silver & polished. Design: Max Kistner for XXD. Laguna was presented at Ambiente Frankfurt 2008.

Grass Vase by Normann Copenhagen

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Normann Copenhagen

Normann Copenhagen has presented at Ambiente Frankfurt 2008 the Grass vase. It is designed for ordinary flowers of the type we often overlook in our daily lives Grass brings nature indoors. All the vases are handmade, the variations of each vase emphasises its own unique character. The striking design is done by Claydies.

Marmitta Roaster by Kaehler

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Kaehler

Kaehler is relaunching the popular Marmitta roaster in a contemporary black version. The roaster is a unique ovenproof bowl with lid and an invaluable kitchen tool for creating delicious oven baked dishes. Design: Soeren Thygesen.

Landscape Collection by Rosenthal

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Rosenthal

Patricia Urquiola has designed the Landscape collection for Rosenthal. It is a dining concept of porcelain, glass, cutlery and accessories. The collection has now been realised following two years of development and in collaboration with Patricia Urquiola, the creative design team and technicians at Rosenthal. Landscape has been presented at Ambiente Frankfurt 2008.

Laguna Bowl by XXD with Design Plus Award

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: XXD

Surf your salad in the bowl without tossing the ingredients around your table. Laguna is a simple but smart idea formed in stainless steel. The mirroring reflection of the polished surface inside the bowl will spoil your salad with a fresh and rich look. Laguna is hand made. The bowl is available in white and silver. Design: Max Kistner for XXD. Laguna was presented at Ambiente Frankfurt 2008 and received the Design Plus Award.

Rillo Vases by Design House Stockholm

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

From the beginning, these vases were unique art objects developed by Ann Wahlstroem in her studio in the early 90s. She put a lot of effort into finding a way to make the neck and the body connect in an aesthetic way.

TAC Dynamic Gold by Rosenthal

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Rosenthal

Rosenthal presented the TAC Dynamic Gold series at Ambiente Frankfurt 2008. The classic dating from 1969, in which functionality and individual form are smoothly combined, was awarded a new graphical line pattern, not lease because of its expressive form.

New Mediterraneo Objects by Alessi

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Alessi

Alessi has enlarged its Mediterraneo collection with new objects � a multipurpose container, a soap dish, a toothbrush holder, wall hooks and kitchen boxes. The products are made of 18/10 stainless steel with epoxy resin. The kitchen boxes are made of silk-screen glass with hermetic lid in 18/10 stainless steel. Design: LPWK � Emma Silvestris. The new objects have been presented at Ambiente Frankfurt 2008.

Spazio Bowl by Kaehler

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Kaehler

Spazio fruit bowl is shaped with both the functional and sculptural in mind. The sculptor Bjoern Poulsen designed it for Kaehler. With a tight expression and small breathing holes for the fruit, Spazio is a breath of fresh air for your dining table � an artistic accomplishment even when the bowl is empty. Dimensions: H140xW245 mm. The product was presented at Ambiente Frankfurt 2008 and will be available in shops from mid March 2008.

Pop-Up by Alessi

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Alessi

Alessi has enlarged its product catalogue with the new bottle cap remover Pop-Up. It is made of stainless steel mirror polished. Dimensions: diameter 8 cm, H9.5 cm. Design: Giovanni Alessi Anghini. The product has been presented at Ambiente Frankfurt 2008.

Tresor Range by Rosenthal

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Rosenthal

Rosenthal�s glass gift article range Tresor includes vases, candlesticks and bowls of various sizes made from high quality, cut crystal glass with a radial geometric line pattern. The range has been exhibited at Ambiente Frankfurt 2008.

Vento by Walkuere

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Walkuere

Vento range by Walkuere. Design: Daniel Eltner. Each piece in the range has been individually sculpted, hence expressing the individuality of the culture of each beverage. Reflected in rotation, each and every corpus of the range goes through a change from concave to convex, designed like small sails or wind harps which reproduces coffee\'s original journey from Africa to Brazil and back to Europe, making it formally evident. Vento has been presented at Ambiente Frankfurt 2008.

Francis Sheherazade Series by Rosenthal

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Rosenthal

Rosenthal has launched its new Francis Sheherazade series. It has been presented at Ambiente Frankfurt 2008.▪

Spoutnik by Ligne Roset

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Ligne Roset

Spoutnik is a set of a glass and a carafe in heat-resistant mouth-blown glass. The glass fits into the top of the carafe. It is designed by Guillaume Bardet for Ligne Roset. Dimensions: carafe H23 cm, glass H11 cm.

Creemy by Karim Rashid with red dot award

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Gaia&Gino

The Creemy tea & coffee collection by Karim Rashid for Gaia&Gino received red dot award 2008. The collection is fine bone china. It consists of 6 pieces; tea/coffee server, cup and saucer, mug, sugar bowl and milk server, espresso cup and saucer. For it Karim says:

\"The British in me always loved tea,
my Egyptian in me always loved coffee
and I love both when they are Creemy.\"▪

Mistic by Arik Levy with red dot award

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Gaia&Gino

Mistic by Arik Levy for Gaia&Gino received red dot award 2008. It can be used both as a candleholder or a vase. It is made of boras silicate glass (clear), titanium coated (silver). Available in 2 different sizes at a height of 20 and 45 cm. Mistic has already received the 2006 DESIGN PLUS and Wallpaper Best Centerpiece awards.▪

Pixel Clock by Ligne Roset

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Image: Ligne Roset Pixel is an unusual illuminated wall clock. It has a lacquered metal frame and two-part face with honeycomb structure in fibreglass and aluminium. Lit with 300 white LED\'s; Swiss clock mechanism; titanium hands. 0 80. Design: Francois Azambourg for Ligne Roset.

Knitted Clocks by Diamantini&Domeniconi

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Diamantini&Domeniconi

Gomitolo, Gomitolo Big and Riccio are completely new and exclusive clocks thanks to the natural material used to create them: cotton, a very unusual material for this kind of item. A cover that reminds the traditional knitwear, creating soft lines and curious and peculiar effects. The cover is washable and replaceable. Design: Carlo e Benedetta Tamborini for Diamantini&Domeniconi. The models will be presented at Salone Internazionale del Mobile.

Bricchetto by Diamantini&Domeniconi

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Image: Diamantini&Domeniconi

In its unusual shape, Bricchetto clock is inspired by the elements of nature. The overlapping glass is skilfully intertwined, creating an effect which reminds the bark of a tree where the cuckoo finds a safe shelter. Design: Raffaele Darra for Diamantini&Domeniconi. The model will be presented at Salone Internazionale del Mobile.

Dimensions: L23xH50 cm

Material: Murano glass

Colours: Black, white

Going Back to the 30s for Tea

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Kaehler

One of the classic Kaehler tea sets from the 30s is being re-launched under the name of Storia. It is recognisable by its gentle forms and spiral handles that give it a character of its own.

Wilderman Cuckoo Clock by Spell

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Image: Spell
The Wilderman cuckoo clock by Spell, state of the art wood cutting techniques made the fairytale forest come to life. Materials: 3mm multiplex, electronical technique installation, polystyrene. Dimensions: W26xD18xH34 cm.
Design: Giorgios Maridakis

Flower-scale by nendo

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

In Japan, the custom of socializing over food is getting fainter and fainter as more and more people eat by themselves. Nendo designed a template for slicing cakes, pies, pizza and other foods odd numbers of pieces like five, seven or nine that are usually hard to cut. Producer: Guzzini. Flower-scale will be presented at Salone Milano.▪

Chocolate-pencils by nendo

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: H-STYLE/FG-MUSASHI

Chocolate-pencils is the result of a collaboration between nendo and patissier Tsujiguchi Hironobu, the mastermind behind popular dessert shops like Mont St. Claire and Le Chocolat de H. Tsujiguchi created a new dessert based on his impression of nendo after conversations with the studio, which designed new tableware for them. The plates had to show off the beauty of meals and desserts like a painting on a canvas. Based on this idea, the \"chocolate pencils\" come in a number of cocoa blends that vary in intensity, and chocophiles can use the special \"pencil sharpener\" that comes with the plate to grate chocolate onto their dessert.▪

Hollowware by Kim Buck

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Image: Kim Buck

The Hollowware by Kim Buck is actually an inflatable object. It is made from metalized plastic foil. Diameter: 10, 14 and 35 cm. The product will be presented at Zona Tortona.▪

Talking by nendo

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Masayuki Hayashi

For these soy sauce, salt, and pepper containers, nendo decided to differentiate between the three through a combination of sight and sound, or words as sound. Instead of relying on symbols and letters, the mouth of each container is the shape that a human mouth would make when saying the name of each product.

Sevres by Rodolfo Dordoni for Serralunga

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Image: Serralunga

The special feature of the new Sevres vases by Rodolfo Dordoni for Serralunga, with their minimalist shape, is that they are made in two different materials. The coupling of polyethylene with a second material used for the upper edge makes this a unique product. The products will be presented at Salone Milano.▪

New Birds by Anu Penttinen for Iittala

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Iittala

Close to four decades after the first Birds, Iittala presents new colourful pieces by Anu Penttinen. They are playfully inspired by the world of art. The collection includes six unique characters with different personalities.▪

Shade by Front

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Front

The new Shade collection by Front consists sketched pieces of furniture hand drawn. All the products look like materialized illustrations. The collection has been presented at Spazio Rossana Orlandi during the Milan Design Week.▪

Shatter Tea Set by Umbra

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Umbra

The Shatter tea set by Umbra is a new addition to the U+ collection, which is �a unique collection of useful and beautiful objects to give or collect,� states from the company. All the products in U+ are designers ones. Shatter is designed by William Harvey. Bringing neo-cubism to a three dimensional form, he succeeds at shattering existing rules on shaping a tea pot, tea cup and saucer. Executed in fine new bone china.▪

Clock Collection 2008 by Diamantini & Domeniconi

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Roberta Eusebio

Diamantini & Domeniconi, a company manufacturing clocks for 50 years, in the last years has firmly believed (and consequently invested) in projects that revolutionized the idea of the furniture clock, choosing to propose a design in which it was evident that the creativity was born from the encounter between different realities. Therefore, the first step has been the activity of talent-scouting, search of young designers, both well-known and less known, all of them coming from the international formation, who could re-examine a �classic�, as the wall clock, revitalizing the universal significances thanks to their global approach, which is also fully integrated in modernity.▪

U+ Collection by Umbra

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Umbra

U+ Collection by Umbra is �a unique collection of useful and beautiful objects to give or collect,� states from the company. All the products are designers ones. Parts of the spring edition of U+ Collection are Benta plates by Angela Schwab, Mixalabra candelabra by Matt Carr, Livroche bookstand by David Fleischman, Spence tape dispenser by Adin Mumma, Moltilla flowers by Michelle Ivankovic, Remix frame by Dante Barrera/Sandra Ciganic-Mckinney and Remix table by Dante Barrera/Michelle Ivankovic.▪

Delft Blue by Marcel Wanders for Moooi

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: moooi

Marcel Wanders designed a collection of ceramic vases for moooi, all vases are produced at Royal Delft. This is a Dutch company dating back to 1653 and the original producer of the infamous Delft Blue ceramic. The vases are reinterpreting and revitalizing Delft Blue, an old Dutch craft, using new ideas for shapes and decoration.▪

Elements by Jaime Hayon for Moooi

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Moooi
Jaime Hayon has designed a series of stackable sculptures with different use: mirror, table, tray, etc for moooi. Each piece is in different colours, materials and finishes. For his new project Jaime Hayon says, �I have always been seduced by the perfect form the cactus symbolizes. The fact that it is modular, allowing for multiple combinations, has always seemed interesting. I wanted to exploit this quality, building up the piece with different shapes...�

Amigos by Vacavallente

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Remade

Amigos are series of desk and tabletop organizers made of 99% recycled leather. They are designed by Vacavallente in different shapes. There are a kangaroo, a hen with chicks, a dog, a bunny, a piggy, a monkey, a stork, a cat, a tortoise, a lizard, a caterpillar and a horse.

The Fantasy Collection by Jaime Hayon

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Hayon Studio

The Fantasy Collection is a series of original pieces based on fantasy, illusion and innovation. These concepts, core values of the philosophy of the porcelain brand Lladro, are now combined with the personal style of the Spanish designer Jaime Hayon and his original conception of artistic creation.▪

New Shapes - Pierre Charpin in Sevres

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Villa Noailles

Renewing a tradition extinct since the 1950s, Pierre Charpin and the Manufacture nationale de Sevres are joining forces in a new adventure: the designer has been commissioned to work on creating new shapes, soon to join the prestigious heritage of the Manufacture and showcase the works of other artists and decorators invited to Sevres. The new shapes project inspired Pierre Charpin to draw the Vase Ruban, the accomplished variation on the new shapes of vases, a limited series coproduced by the Manufacture nationale de Sevres and Galerie Kreo.

The new products will be on display during the Design Parade 03 at Villa Noailles.▪

Elements by Louise Campbell for Royal Copenhagen

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: � Royal Copenhagen A/S

Royal Copenhagen is launching its first new complete service of the 21st century. Elements consists of 15 items, which come in both 15 colours and plain white, and is the work of Louise Campbell. �Being charged with updating Royal Copenhagen�s heritage was one of the biggest assignments our design studio has ever handled. It took several years of cogitation, detailed research in the enormous archives and a very close dialogue with Royal Copenhagen. It was sheer delight and a colossal challenge,� Louise Campbell rveals.▪

Shaker by Delineo Design

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Delineo
The Shaker was designed for a multinational company, which was to \"attach\" the sale of dietary products, and then had to be economical, easy to use, simple in form. The use of two types of plastic (the cover more rubbery the glass) has removed the fillet of screwing ridicendo costs of the moulds. The two niches on the lid slots are \"instinctive\" to index and middle finger of right hand that is left, that in this way and help ensure a perfect seal. Form simple, and at the same time with a hint of personality. Designed by Delineo.

Ascot Collection by Bodo Sperlein for Lladro

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Lladro
Bodo Sperlein introduces an equestrian theme to his new and racy Ascot Collection. The unique Lladro Re-Cyclos Magical collection is now extended through a series of objects inspired by the beauty and elegance of the horses of the porcelain brand. The Ascot collection is a versatile group of table top accessories, which bring a touch of originality and style to any table.▪

Vaetwerk Series by Maaike Roozenburg

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Moooi

Vaetwerk series is designed by Maaike Roozenburg for Moooi. Here is what Roozenburg says for the series, �Bringing back the basics of food-preparation to our modern kitchen: the jug, the bowl and the cooking pot. Pre-industrial archetypes, plain and strictly functional, to connect us to our origins. The handmade character of medieval ceramics is accentuated by making the pots robust and rough and by showing my finger marks clearly.�▪

Diamantini & Domeniconi Set the Cockoo Free

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Roberta Eusebio

Diamantini & Domeniconi will show the new Happy Bird wall clock at Maison & Objet next September edition. The clock is born from the collaboration between the company and Fabrica, the well-known Benetton�s communication research centre. Happy Bird is a very original and unconventional approach to the Cockoo clock: the bird that traditionally come out the case hour after hour, has been set free and stands lazy sitting on the edge of the clock.

Art Gallery Collection by Patrik Illo

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: design factory
Art gallery is a collection of unique bowls designed by Patrik Illo. Design was drawn up for a freely shaped coloured glass. The bowl is produced in three colour versions. �My design is a reaction to the contemporary period, authentic techniques in the field of glass production and marketing objectives and the tradition of the product of the company for which I design glass,� comments the designer. Manufacture: Krosno.▪

Pinocchio Carafe by Patrik Illo

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: design factory
Pinocchio carafe has a simple design aimed to provide maximum utility of the product. �My design is a reaction to the contemporary period, authentic techniques in the field of glass production and marketing objectives and the tradition of the product of the company for which I design glass,� comments the designer Patrik Illo. Pinocchio is manufactured by Rona Co., Slovakia in two sizes: 300x160x290 mm, 350x190x310 mm.▪

Umbravase by Luca Nichetto

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Massimo Gardone / Azimut
Luca Nichetto designed a line of umbrella stands for Bosa Ceramiche. The main goal of this project is to create space for big and small umbrellas. The items are made of ceramics and are distinguished with their organic and natural forms.▪

Novelties by Umbra at 100% Design London

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Wiggin
The famous company for home accessories Umbra will present new products from its designers� U+ Collection at 100% Design in London this September. The novelties include the colourful Balloona stool, serving bowl and utensils, a candleholder and a chess set.▪

Design Travel Guide: Copenhagen

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

images: 100% Norway
Tveit & Tornoe present the colorful Copenhagen Chair. That is a low resting chair made of 3D-veneer and upholstery, with a steel base. It comes in a variety of veneers and fabrics, manufactured by Fora Form. If you like it, you can see it at 100% Norway at the London Design Week �Click to see The Dots!

One-Touch Water

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

images: Sanindusa
The SPOT faucet by Sanindusa has a self-closing electronic system with Piezo electric technology, named after a crystal that change shape with the application of electricity. The SPOT faucet was developed by putting these properties in use, allowing the ability to turn on and off the water only with a slight touch. This offer comes as an efficient alternative for the mechanical self-closing faucets, which have several major disadvantages. The design is also quite attractive! Check out the full details.▪

Seven New Visuals of Swarovski Crystal Living Collections

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Images: Swarovski

This season, Swarovski has given classic and new Crystal Living creations a special stage: Using the theme of breaking down the seven colours of the spectrum, the company presents seven visuals energized by vibrant strokes of colour. Trough their exquisite faceting, Swarovski�s Crystal Living collections embody purity and simplicity. Cut with poetic precision, the shaped material forms a league of its own, exuding the beauty of artistic perfection. Cleverly arranged in the intimate sphere of homes, these objects liven up the spaces of our everyday life.▪