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For his Centerpiece vases, Netherlands-based designer Daniel Hulsbergen has combined two old-time, traditional Dutch crafts to modern effect. The base is a chipped-and-battered Delft Blue vase. It’s upcycled with a wicker spout to give it a new life. Price upon request. Through danielhulsbergen.com.
Sit
Italian designer Paola Como chair is like Paris-meets-punk. The
frame is styled after the seats commonly found in French cafés. The grey and white pattern, hand-woven in a
synthetic, durable rattan, is a playfully edgy houndstooth. $550. Through crateandbarrel.com.
Light
Chilean studio Made In Mimbre – which
employs South American artisans to make contemporary decor using sustainable
materials – was inspired by jellyfish for its ethereal floor lamp, Medusa. The
light appears to hover over the ground on wispy, straw-thin tendrils. Three,
discrete metal legs support the structure and create the illusion. $320
(U.S.). Through madeinmimbre.com.
Listen
The aesthetic issue with most tech toys is simple: they tend to be cold looking
and kind of ugly. French designer Mathieu Lehanneur has added a welcome bit of warmth to
Lexon’s hybrid radio and MP3
amplifier by encasing the hard plastic shell in a caned, all-natural rattan.
Available starting in September, through lexon-design.com.
Lie
The Family Love Tree is an Australian furniture firm that takes timeless
rattan and wicker furniture and makes it whimsical. The Toulouse headboard,
which is available in twin, double, queen and king sizes, gives a classic,
hand-made wood form a jolt of energy with bright colours such as mint, aqua and
pastel pink. From $495. Through thefamilylovetree.com.au.
Relax
Although it’s meant for indoors, Ralph Lauren’s Joshua Tree dining chair has
a summery, patio feel. The oversized woven chords are made from natural lampakanay fibres. The weaving technique was
inspired by the roofs of tropical palapa
loungers. $2,175. Through elte.com.