And you thought yellow lights were just a signal to stomp on the gas. Well, slow it down, buddy. Maybe then you’d notice how warm and mellow the yellow is. This designer pendulum light is made of re-used & up-cycled traffic light parts. Lets just say it’s a lot better for the environment than your driving.
This is functional art. The Aspiral clock was designed by two British gents with a lot of time on their hands. So, they devised a new way to tell time. The dial of the clock spins round & round. At twelve on the dot, the ball drops into the center to pop out again at the outside of the spiral. Each clock is guaranteed accurate and handmade just for you.
The anchor light stands out for its commanding looks & enduring practicality. Brass sheet beats rust and even acid rain. A hand-made glass lens distributes light 360º. Heavy-cast handles fold down when not in use, but are available for hooking-up the lamp using a bracket, rope or tree branch. It functions on lamp oil, but is easily converted to electric. Its classic shape is handsome, sturdy and will last a lifetime.
You met the girl of your dreams. But…when she comes to your apartment & sees your action-figure collection on display – all bets are off. Maybe you don’t want to let go of the past – so here’s a solution. First, put the action-figures in storage and then order a Toy Lamp from London-based designer, Ryan McElhinney. Each lamp is unique – made of recycled toys that are bonded, coated & painted to form a sculpture. It will shed some light on things…and hopefully help you get that second date.
Cleaning bacteria, pollutants and viruses out of the air is a dirty job. The Airwake Purifier however, does the job beautifully. Designed by French architect & industrial designer, Jean Marie Massaud, the Airwake looks like it should be pumping out music, but instead it’s pumping in toxins that will help clean the air for children, asthmatics & people with allergies.
Presso’s Espresso Maker may just look like some eccentric gourmet coffee gizmo – but it presses a mean shot. The uniquely simple design uses no electricity – only human power to pump the spider-like, stainless steel arms, which press hot water through the coffee. Simple enough to do even when you’re still half asleep…and yes, you can even make yourself a double.
Didn’t Wonder Woman have one of these in her ice castle? Okay, maybe not. With this ultramodern design of glass & metal, it could be from the future. In actuality, the G1 glass top pool table comes from Australia-based, Nottage Design. Maybe you’re wondering how the balls will play on this top? The glass is coated with a material called Vitrik for a familiar (and quiet) felt-top feel.
Let your good taste light the way. This sculptural work of functional art will brighten up your workspace. The Alchemy table lamp, designed by Robert Ogden, is comprised of “found” industrial doodads and vintage mechanicals, like antique plumbing knobs & a base made from a 1940s-era trimming machine. Each lamp is, of course, handmade and one of a kind.
Nice legs catch your attention – whether you’re talking wine, women or these beautiful oak barstools from Vinoture. Roughly elegant, the Prima barstools are handcrafted from pieces of real, wine-stained oak casks & other recycled components, making them truly one-of-a-kind. And depending on your taste in legs, they’re available in custom heights from 29” up.
This light rocks. Tap the real-life drum and this rock-inspired light turns on. Tap it again and it turns off. Play Led Zeppelin’s Moby Dick and it’ll be like an out of control strobe light. The Moby Dick part is a joke. Made from a real snare & drum hardware, this luminescence is handmade to order in New Zealand by the band from 326 Design Collective.
You can stick your fingers (or other things on a dare) right into the blades of this fan and it won’t even hurt. The Propello desktop fan features blades made of natural rubber – so it needs no guard. The clean, pressure cast-aluminum body gives it a sleek, retro look making staying cool look cool. It is also silent, perfect for the desk.
Not the inflatable party palace you want to order for Junior’s birthday. The Inflatable Pub is the place for the adults to play. Available in various sizes – from the massive corporate-event ready Hogshead model, to the cozy bachelor-party sized Firkin – these are perfect party playhouses where full-grown adults can behave like idiots and even fall down without getting hurt. If you squint your eyes a little, it even looks like Oktoberfest.
It’s the Garden Zombie: a life-size, resin sculpture that will freak out the neighbors and dogs on your cul de sac. Just drop it in the mulch and watch the UPS man lose it. But, what’s really creepy is the way it reminds you of that one chick from Spring Break. The one your friends called the Daytona vampire.
If you have a house party at your place, this will get broken or at least torn out of the socket by its 15-ft cord. But that’s to be expected, it looks exactly like a classic rock-n-roll microphone. Which, for the record, is a Shure SM58. Anyway…this unique pendant light holds a soft 6-watt bulb & is made of cherry wood veneer with metal mesh over the bulb.
This keyholder is proof almost anything is reusable. Made from recycled auto seatbelt hardware, the Buckle Up Key Holder keeps keys organized, while looking pretty cool hanging on the wall. We think that’s just nifty. Using the word nifty is further proof recycling works with almost everything…even outdated slang adjectives from the 1950s.
