February 24th, 2008
For many who find the typical art piece too pricey for their collection, designer furniture that brings together function and artistic creativity is a fantastic alternative. Consider the recent popularity of such furniture designers as Zaha Hadid and David Adjaye and their fresh takes on simple necessities like tables, chairs and shelves.
One table by Hadid brought in $300,000 at an auction in 2005 but more recently a prototype of the Newson Lockhead chair sold for $2.2 million! Whether you prefer collectible furniture for its enjoyment in your home or the rate of return you can get on it later on in life, it is a fun change of pace from the typical oil painting or bronze sculpture.
via luxist
February 23rd, 2008
Alhough, we have come a long way since the launch of Panasonic’s 103-inch Plasma TV, but it still is a dream for every HDTV enthusiast. In the meantime, they have also shown their 150-inch plasma panel at the CES 2008. The same 103-inch 1080p plasma TV has now been re-introduced with a few upgrades for the uber-rich.
The 10 series TH-103PF10UK touts superior wall mount configuration, better video processing technology, anti-Reflective coating, improved wireless presentation features, versatile plug-in card functionality, new Portrait Zoom feature, and a dual HDMI board. It looks like to be targeted more at commercial houses than the individuals. Shipping with a 100,000-hour service life, it’s expected to come for $70,000.
February 23rd, 2008
The Supernova Epic screen from dnp Denmark has now started shipping, with screen sizes up to 156 inches and superwide 2.40:1 aspect ratios. The screen claims to allow flawless viewing experience in brightly lit environments delivering super-high contrast images in 100 percent neutral color.
The masking curved screens provide greater depth to the images, which also effectively limits retro-illumination through an advanced layer of lenses, diminishing the possibilities for washed out or glaring images. The screen material is also certified by the Imaging Science Foundation to ensure the ultimate home cinema experience.
February 23rd, 2008
The new butterfly shaped coin chair sets in a new architectural style statement.It is made of hundreds of Half dollar coins and is hand-welded. It is made up of pure stainless steel. The contoured shape design secures a cradle for the body.
It is 30″ tall x 4’ feet wide x 40″ deep. Butterfly shaped coin chair is available for $29,000.
February 20th, 2008
The folks at Wine Spectator’s Unfiltered column didn’t love it but I think the champagne cork and cage set from Michael Chiarello’s home furnishings company Napa Style is kind of kicky.
The cork stool in bright orange is not made of cork but of polyethylene and the stool is made of chromed steel. The fun part is that the two pieces can function as one unit or a separate stool and a table. It costs $448 for the set.
February 19th, 2008
A brand new range of Glass Bathtub available right in your house. Made of Pilkington glass and stainless steel, the Glass Bathtub is shipped in an ultra-sturdy, standard-door-sized package to ensure easy, intact delivery. Mixing the modern flair of stainless with the sophistication of glass, the Glass Bathtub promises to add standout style to any powder room.
Truly transparent sides create a unique bathing experience; a chrome faucet and standalone shower wand further soothes the senses.
Source : wasauna
