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In the Spotlight: Designer India Mahdavi (2)

Posted on January 16, 2007 by Danielle| 1 Comment

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As promised, some more gorgeous designs from India Mahdavi. Everything she creates is elegant, simple and beautiful. The large table Fullmoon (top photo) is made from dark tinted sapelli. The elegant chairs and table (Southbeach) in the left photo are from walnut. I love the Dot stools (photo at the right), which are available in various colours and fabrics. And don’t miss the the simple but stunning lamp Swing Hill on the large table. More India Mahdavi to come later this week!

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In the Spotlight: Designer India Mahdavi (1)

Posted on January 15, 2007 by Danielle| 5 Comments

India Mahdavi is the interior designer of the beautiful Condesa DF hotel in Mexico City. From her office in Paris, this designer and architect works on various international projects, from architecture to scenography, interior, furniture and object design. This very creative lady also carries her own collection of furniture. Every single piece from this collection is gorgeous! It would be a shame to show you just one or two pieces. That’s why I will feature more of her designs throughout this week.
stools

If you have seen my post about the Condesa DF hotel, you will probably recognise these stools. India has used the Bishop stools in the hotel’s rooms and public spaces. The Bishop is available in various (bold) colours. Stay tuned for more of India’s gorgeous designs!

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In the Spotlight: Patricia Urquiola (5)

Posted on December 12, 2006 by Danielle| Leave a comment

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The last post in the Spotlight series about designer Patricia Urquilola features her Damasco table. This gorgeous table that she designed for French company Artelano is available in four variations: a coffee table, a round dinning table, a square dining table and an expandable dinning table. Damask fabric patterns are combined with Asian silkscreen illustrations to create an beautiful lacquered-inlay table. The tables are made of wenge stained oak and have a lacquered inlay available in white or grey. More information can be found on Artelano’s website.

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In the Spotlight: Patricia Urquiola (4)

Posted on December 11, 2006 by Danielle| 1 Comment

Designer Patricia Urquilo is still in the Spotlight. Today her Crochet carpet is featured. This pretty hand crocheted rug, is designed by Urquila togeter with Eliana Gerotto for Italian company Paola Lenti.

The flowers and leaves that form the rug are hand crocheted, assembled and sewn by hand to a support net. The stitching is executed with a highly resistant polyester thread. The nature of the rug’s fabric allows is to be used outdoors as well. In addition to the standard size (100 x 400 cm), it is possible to produce rugs up to 8m. More information can be found on the Paola Lenti website.

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In the Spotlight: Patricia Urquiola (3)

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Danielle| Leave a comment

pavo chair
The Pavo Real is another great chair from Patricia Urquiola, who is in this week’s Spotlight. The chair, designed for Italian company Driade, is made from painted steel covered with wicker in a brown color. The fixed cushion is made of a polyurethane foam with black leather cover. I love the tropical feel that this chair has. Click here if you would like to know where Driade has a retailer in your neighbourhood.

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In the Spotlight: Patricia Urquiola (2)

Posted on December 7, 2006 by Danielle| 1 Comment

chairs
Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola is in this week’s spotlight. Yesterday her Tufty-Time seating elements were featured. Another gorgeous design of her is the Bloomy chair which she created for Moroso. The Bloomy series evokes images of a growing flower. The bud has become a chair, the open flower a lounge chair and the armchair is the flower in full bloom.

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Bloomy is available in a range of colours, from bright fuchsia to soft grey, and different fabrics. Moroso has a world wide network of reseller. Click here to see where the Moroso collection is sold in your country.

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In the Spotlight: Patricia Urquiola (1)

Posted on December 6, 2006 by Danielle| 1 Comment

tufty couch
I would like to share with you the work of one of my favourite designers, Patricia Urquiola. For B&B Italia the Spanish designer, who now lives and works in Milan, created Tufty- Time. This modular system is made up of an ottoman, the basic unit, which can be matched with other central, corner and end units with high or low armrests. This system is great for people who like to have their seating area flexible. One day a meeting place for friends, next day a cosy refuge where you can relax. Visit B&B Italia for more information and to check out their global sales network.