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Ovopur Water filtration

Jason Robert Black — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 03:03:01 +0000

Porcelain water filtration tower by Aquaova.

LED lamp by Michael Young for Wästberg

Jason Robert Black — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:39:30 +0000

Swedish brand Wästberg will launch a table lamp by designer Michael Young.

“Inspired by new factories I have discovered over the last years in Asia. I found a number of technologies that I believe have enabled me to create some freshness and unique functions. The arm of this design is simple, extruded and then stamped a process unique from the bicycle industry that offers fresh context to the design market. The star shape stem pivots its way through 6 positions around a 360-degree axis. It is certainly an engineered product inspired by my passions with industrial process and production innovation.” Michael Young

Simplicity Super Studio – Suiteki (water droplet pourer)

Jason Robert Black — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:35:55 +0000

Some of my favorite pottery and tableware is from a place in Tokyo called Simplicity. The first place I saw their items was in their restaurant in Nakameguro called Higashi-yama, where they use all their own items for the restaurant. Recently they opened up a shop in Meguro but you can also find the items at their sweet shop called Higashi-ya which is also great. One of my favorites is this bronze pourer that’s ideal for using shoyu.

BDDW – NIXIE clock’s

Jason Robert Black — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:25:45 +0000

Nixie tubes were originally developed in 1952 as the precursor to the computer monitor. The name “Numerical Indicator experimental: NIX-i” was first a working acronym belonging to the Burroughs company but became the common name for these readouts. From the early 1950’s to the 1970’s Nixie tubes were the dominant display service. Later they were supplanted by LED displays and are quite rare now.

BDDW known for there handmade American style furniture makes beautiful and interesting items with these rare displays.

Left – Nixie desk clock, Silver Plated Bronze Exterior with Digital Nixie Tubes
Right – Bronze nixie Grandfather clock – Bronze or Wood Exterior with Digital Nixie Tubes

E27 Silicon Light – Mattias Ståhlbom for Muuto

Jason Robert Black — Thu, 14 May 2009 18:21:01 +0000

Sometimes it’s nice to have a perfectly round oversized naked bulb hanging around. The problem with the ordinary hardware store variety of the sockets leaves something to be desired in style, often clunky and cheapish. Try the E27 light, it’s simple and elegant design will make it a favorite for a long time to come. And if you’re in Europe stock up on some large beautiful incandescent lights, sadly the EU has banned them and you will not be able to buy them next year.

“One” Kettle – Vessel Ideation

Jason Robert Black — Sun, 10 May 2009 18:39:39 +0000

Definitly the coolest looking kettle I have seen. Simple shape and the pattern becomes blue once the water has boiled. Not in production as of yet…

Cedric Ragot – Fast Vase

Jason Robert Black — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 17:43:09 +0000

At last porcelain with a little movement, from Rosenthal’s studio line.

CDT Universal Scissors

Jason Robert Black — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:21:38 +0000

Brushed stainless steel scissors that will make a perfect companion to your new Dordoni Table. Craft Design Technology (CDT) is a Japanese company that’s in tune with today’s design culture.

Danish Birds – Kristian Vedel

Jason Robert Black — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:04:05 +0000

Designed by Danish architect Kristian Vedel, these birds quickly became one of the most successful Danish wooden products of 1950’s. The simplicity of these wood turned birds and exquisite craft make them timeless. Each bird’s head can be tilted to express happiness, sadness, curiosity, and alertness. The bodies can also be turned upside down to exemplify different body types.

Crinkle Cup – Rob Brandt

Jason Robert Black — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:21:44 +0000

Designed to look like plastic dixie cups about to be thrown away, suprisingly they actually feel good in the hand, Pure white color and a thick shine makes the small ones perfect for your daily chilled ginjo grade sake, just remember not to throw these away. Designed by Dutch designer Rob Brant in 2006.

Chrisian Ghion – Sweetheart Teapot

Jason Robert Black — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:09:47 +0000

Tiffin Lunch Box Set

Jason Robert Black — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:27:19 +0000

In India tiffin refers to a light meal or snack, and the common method is to put rice on one tiffin, dal in another, naan in a third and so on, this is so the dry and wet ingredients don’t mix till eaten.

Riedel Vinum Bordeaux Wine Glasses

Jason Robert Black — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:36:38 +0000

Wherever I live I always have one of these glasses, their beauty comes in their simplicity and design, they intensify wines strengths as each glass is tailored to a specific grape varietal, highlights its particular flavors and showing the wines strengths. and just remember that a bad wine glass can ruin a good wine.

Polly George – Mr and Mrs Jones Lemon and Lime Squeezers

Jason Robert Black — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:00:29 +0000

Handmade in Kent, Polly George simple white ceramics with whimsical touch’s, are a pleasure to use. I love the Mr. and Mrs. Jones lemon and lime squeezers, and if you happen to be strolling through the hip brick lane road in London’s east end, then stop into Polly’s store run with a few other designers called Luna & Curious. And make sure you get a salmon, cream cheese on a fresh homemade bagel down the street while your there.

Shotoku Glass

admin — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:34:35 +0000

Shotoku Glass uses the technology to make light bulbs to produce these ultra thin glasses, there are stronger than they look and can me handled just as you would a normal glass. Their feather light feel and incredibly thin glass are a pleasure to use.

Global G5 Knife

Jason Robert Black — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 16:09:25 +0000

Global knives are world renown as some of the finest knives from Japan. The first global knives were designed in 1985 by Komin Yamada whose remit was to develop a range of knives which was truly new and revolutionary, from the best materials available and the most modern design concepts. It’s no wonder Global knives have won dozens of awards and are the most popular knife with professional chefs. The G5 is designed as vegetable knife and is very useful for the fine slicing of vegetables; this knife can also be used as your all around knife.

Viking Professional Blender

Jason Robert Black — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 09:23:08 +0000

For those of you who have ever been frustrated by a cheap blender, Viking has the cure. Known for their restaurant grade ranges, they offer a clean, simple solution fitted with professional grade motor. Your ice will never get jammed in your morning blackberry mint smoothie again, with this uncomplicated 2 speeds setting, superior 300 grade stainless steel blade and electronic mixing sensor to maintain a smooth, continuous speeds. It will surely satisfy any urban modernist’s high standards.

Bodum Pavina Glassware

Jason Robert Black — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:10:29 +0000

Looking for the perfect tea cup for your Mariage Freres Marco Polo tea, then try Bodum Pavina Mug. Its simple beauty functions even better than it looks. Its double wall glass insulated the tea and keeps it hot longer then a traditional mug and the outer glass stays cool and doest burn your hands when you hold it. Plus the transparency of the mug lets you see the color of your teas, from a beautiful pale green teas to dark smoked teas.

Bodum’s insulated glassware is made from Borosilicate glass (medical grade glass) is stronger than traditional glass and can be used for everything from drinkware to cookware. Borosilicate glass doesn’t need to be as thick as traditional glass to be just as strong and is resistant to temperature swings and scratching.

Bodo Sperlein Ceramics

Jason Robert Black — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 16:02:51 +0000

Modern delicate ceramics handmade, making each is a truly unique individual; these variations are a sign of quality and vitality of the production process. They are beautifully minimal.

DL & co. Memento Mori Porcelain Skull Plates

admin — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:38:25 +0000