Glasgow City Halls
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No expense spared when it comes to lighting the City Halls - only the finest Danish design at several thousand each.
Iconic 1958 design by Poul Henningsen.
The consummate modernist chandelier, Poul Henningsen’s Artichoke Lamp - Large (1958) measures nearly three feet in width and is composed of layers of overlapping “leaves”, which produce crisp, glare-free light from 360 degrees. Each leaf is laser-cut for precision and is configured by hand. The Artichoke is aptly suited to a dining room, entryway or reception desk. UL- listed. Professional installation of large lamp recommended. Manufactured in Denmark by Louis Poulsen
Bsweden Konfetti Chandelier
Chandelier consisting of several disco balls, in different shapes or sizes. Bespoke item. Permanent pole in chromed steel, ceiling rose in white lacquered steel. Low voltage halogen with transformer, bulbs included.
In September we wrote about Electrolux Design Lab 2007 competition finalists. Today one of their representatives contacted me and asked to pass further some additional information related to this competition:
Tomorrow in Paris a panel of internationally renowned experts from the environmental, design, and technology communities, are speaking at the International Forum on Design and the Environment presented by Electrolux Design Lab 2007.
Design Lab is an annual global design competition open to undergraduate and graduate industrial design students. This year they are invited to present their innovative ideas for eco-friendly and sustainable household appliances and solutions for 2020.
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Very useful site for collectors of stylish Scandinavian porcelain.
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Design shop, many tasty things.
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Ornamo foundation (Finland)
Gefle Sweden Pergola 1975
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Gefle Porcelain Factory
The Porcelain Factory in Gävle was found in 1910/12-79. In first years was known as Gefle Dutch tile factory, later Forsells Dutch tile- and faience factory. Later advanced in producing of quality porcelain. Was bought in 1936 by Upsala-Ekeby-koncern. Arthur Percy was art leader 1923-59, factory’s big baiting time. Factory produced art- and design ceramics and tableware. 1927 introduced the black glaze that became a big success. Designer: Herbert Perje about 1911-55, Eugen Trost chef decorator 1922-63, Arthur Percy 1923-60, Anna-Relief Thom son 1933-52, Maggie Wibom 1933-34, Märta Willborg 1936-?,
Vicke Lindstrand 1942–50, Helmer Ringström 1942-80 of part of glaze decorations, Lillemor Mannerheim 1949-57, Ingrid Atterberg 1944-63, Mari Simmulson 1949-72, Sven Erik Skawonius 1935–39 and 1953–57, Eve Staer-Nielsen 1952, Kjell Blomberg 1953-57, Dorothy Clough 1954-57, Berit Ternell 1957-72, Göran Andersson 1960- number, Paula von Freyman 1962-64, Jackie Lynd 1970-s. Ivar Johnsson from 1930-s.
Buy Cognac glass from PID.Se Of the type Gold.
An exquisite glass enhances the enjoyment of a grand cognac. This glass was designed by Ingegerd Råman for the 150 year anniversary of Grönstedt’s Cognac. Blown by hand at Skruf’s Glassworks.
mökkikunta: Facebook: hundreds of new Finnish users every hour
It is difficult to explain quite why the Finns found Facebook right now, and not earlier. In Norway, for instance, the big boom in new members took place back in the spring, and there are now nearly 370,000 Norwegian Facebook users, and more than 400,000 in Sweden.”
Breaking news from the world of toys: chinese toys that distributed in Europe by name Bindeez going to be removed from shop shells due the danger of poisoning by fatal drug gamma-hydroxy butyrate (GHB), also known as fantasy contained in toy’s parts. I traveled by public transport today, and read this news in the daily newspaper Metro that distributed free of charge in the couch. My daughters love these coloured pearls that glue together after applying water on them, I disposed them immediately after getting home. In Finland Bindeez are distributed by Danish toy chain BR lelut and Toys ‘R’ us.
SchablonOnline.see is the new site for all who love wall stickers. Started recently, this site provides search for beautiful and exciting wall decorations that can give a colourful twists in your interior.
Many of us already seen these things on TV and over Internet, now the time to put some refreshing motive on the wall. It’s very easy to set up these stickers on the wall, even for amateurs with help of www.schablononline.see.
You can find the right ones among 100 different concepts in various different categories. Simple for all these who want to renew their home in funny and own ways.
