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Tiny Modernist

Jorge Villalobos — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:22:33 +0000

Check out these cute mid-century design inspired baby clothes.

Save 40% on Swan Chair at DWR

Jorge Villalobos — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:45:14 +0000

For a limited time, DWR is offering 40% savings on Arne Jacobsen’s iconic Swan Chair—in red or black wool. According to the ad on DWR’s home page, the wool is being discontinued and the supplies are limited. Take me there now! »

Swan Lamp by Eero Aarnio

Jorge Villalobos — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:11:25 +0000

One of the great masters of mid-century design, Eero Aarnio continues to create beautiful, futuristic products that become instant classics. This month he introduced the Swan Lamp, made from rotationally moulded plastic and lit by a compact fluorescent bulb. Now available at his new online store.

Annual Knoll Sale at hive modern

Jorge Villalobos — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:03:09 +0000

Save 10% off msrp, plus free white glove delivery service on all Knoll products between the 2^nd and 11^th of May at hive modern.

Vitra Gets a Face-Lift

Jorge Villalobos — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:27:57 +0000

After at least 8 years of suffering from ugly-90’s-style–site-syndrome, Vitra.com has finally gotten a face-lift. It looks like there’s still a few wrinkles to iron out, and some products seem to be missing (most notably the beloved Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman—at least in the north american section), but overall the site looks great with more breathing room (compare it to the previous version which wasn’t fit for claustrophobics), better higher resolution image galleries and interesting visual cues.