I don’t know whether to love or hate Philipp Plein. Part of me thinks his designs are over the top and excessively lavish to the point of ridiculousness. The other part of me agrees and thinks that’s great. One thing is for certain, he certainly doesn’t skimp on the use of ostrich and crocodile leather. I found this line while looking for modern dog furniture. Philipp Plein does a very Le Corbusier inspired designer dog bed that begs the question: Does Puggy NEED that much design?
With stainless steel frames (narcissistically engraved with the name Philipp Plein, naturally) and, in this case, faux fur removeable covers, these dog beds are not the kinds of things you shove behind closed doors when guests arrive. These are the kinds of pieces you invite guests over to behold.
Philipp-Plein.com
More on Philipp Plein soon.
When I first started looking at the tripod lamp, I found it awkward, strangely balanced and a seemingly inefficient use of floor space. When I came across them again, more recently, I was surprised to find myself deeply enamoured of the airy suspension that three slender legs provides. Now, I find the tripod lamp graceful. I am still uncertain about it being an efficient use of floor space, which concerns me, since I live in a small square footage apartment. As long as I do, I will probably never be able to bring myself to buy a tripod lamp, but that doesn’t stop me from oggling them. Here are five versions in various price ranges.
from Architonic. no longer in production. designer: Greta Grossman. sold at auction for $1000
from Design Within Reach
designer: Christophe Pillet $648
from BDDW designer: Tyler Hays/Joshua Vogel price not listed
from CB2 $189
from Carter Creations $159
Pier 1 seems to be changing their direction, presumably to compete with Target, toward affordably priced contemporary furnishings and accessories this year. While I don’t see much in the way of authentically inspired pieces, this Rooftop Lounger did catch my eye. Nice curved lines drew me in. It is made of solid Balau wood and runs $400. It is a Special Finds piece, which generally means that you won’t find it in most of their stores but will have to special order it. Interesting, how modern style is suddenly becoming trendy.
