Raised in an Air Force family, much of designer Gagan Singh's work pays homage to the world of aviation. Simple, functional, and high quality. While some furniture features salvaged parts of airplanes, it's his lighting that really shines. Minimal, with the essence of mid-century modern, each piece is hand made to order by Singh in his studio. Lights are beautifully created … [Read more...]
For The Birds
You may have your own Neutra inspired modern house (or not), but what about your feathered friends? These mini masterpieces bring a touch of modern to your garden - and all at the fraction of the cost of the real thing! … [Read more...]
Kreteware
Bold, simple forms make Kreteware's products the perfect modern kitchen accessories. Mostly unadorned, some display a simple etched ingredient name. What started as a class project over 20 years ago has evolved into a line of concrete products including salt cellars, spice jars, coasters, and even office accessories. All products are individually handmade and are for sale … [Read more...]
The Building Hero Project
Superficially, it's good design. Dig a little deeper and you'll find that each product is designed by Philadelphia's Public Workshop’s youth-led design-build community. The program empowers young adults by melding product design, fabrication, and entrepreneurship. That in itself is inspiring, but the products show that it's more than a feel-good exercise. Whether it's bowls, … [Read more...]
Gingiber
Stacie Bloomfield, a self professed childhood doodler, turned her passion into a business when she launched Gingiber in 2009. Her style is a little modern, a little country, and a lot of adorable. Tea towels, prints, bags and card feature whimsical creatures from the cute and domestic, to just a little quirky - the razorback hog, for example. Tea towels are printed with eco … [Read more...]