Gifts For Design Lovers
Alexander Girard
$ 59.95
This monograph on seminal designer Alexander Girard covers virtually every aspect of his distinctive career. One of the most prolific mid-20th century designers, Girard's work spanned many disciplines, including textile design, graphic design, typography, illustration, furniture design, interior design, product design, exhibit design, and architecture. Exhaustively researched and lovingly assembled by designer Todd Oldham, this tome is the definitive must-have book on Girard's oeuvre.
Girard is well known for his bold, colorful, and iconic textile designs for Herman Miller (1952-1975), which are extensively featured. These were often featured in conjunction with furniture designs by his contemporaries: Charles and Ray Eames, and George Nelson. His designs for La Fonda del Sol restaurant (1960) are an experiment with typography as a communication tool and large-scale environmental graphic. Textiles and Objects (1961) was a very influential New York store sponsored by Herman Miller that featured Girard's designs inspired by his travels and folk art collection. The Girard Foundation (1962) houses his own personal and extensive collection of folk art, textiles, toys, and objects from around the world. His complete environmental design for Braniff International Airways (1965) gave him the opportunity to work at all scales with color, graphics, textiles, and furniture design. He designed every aspect of the project himself, from the minute-sized sugar packets and the ticket counters to the graphic colors of the planes themselves.
Alexander Girard's playful yet sophisticated designs continue to inspire new generations of artists and designers. The breadth and scope of his work is truly remarkable. This highly anticipated tome is the first major retrospective of this very accomplished and prolific designer, and has been painstakingly edited by renowned New York-based designer Todd Oldham.
Ateenan Aamu (Morning in Athens) Kinetic Sculpture
$ 150.00
Ateenan aamu (Morning in Athens) is a sculpture made of glass pendants. When moved by the wind, the fragile glass bubbles make a soft, melodic sound reminiscent of the church bells in Athens on a Sunday morning.
Three chime set. Combine multiple sets for larger installations.
Designer - Kaj Frank
Material - Hand-blown glass
Size - 24.8" / 630 mm
Care - Handwash only
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Cast Iron Sculpture, Stylized Bird
$ 120.00
A strong, yet elegant addition to any room
Nambu cast iron was first made in the middle of the 17th century in Iwate, Northern Japan, the area with rich natural resource material. A master from Kyoto was summoned by the lord to create an iron pot for tea ceremony, and it was the beginning of Nambu cast iron. It became exemplary of Japanese traditional craft, and is still popular today.
A master craftsman of Nambu Tekki; traditional Japanese cast iron, Nobuho Miya creates kitchenware and housewares at his ironware studio, Kamasada.
Kamasada studio is founded in Morioka around Meiji Era - 19th century.
Nobuho Miya is a 3rd generation of Master craftsman
Size: 7"H
Material: Cast iron, wood
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Cast Iron Sculpture, Stylized Fish
$ 120.00
A strong, yet elegant addition to any room
Nambu cast iron was first made in the middle of the 17th century in Iwate, Northern Japan, the area with rich natural resource material. A master from Kyoto was summoned by the lord to create an iron pot for tea ceremony, and it was the beginning of Nambu cast iron. It became exemplary of Japanese traditional craft, and is still popular today.
A master craftsman of Nambu Tekki; traditional Japanese cast iron, Nobuho Miya creates kitchenware and housewares at his ironware studio, Kamasada.
Kamasada studio is founded in Morioka around Meiji Era - 19th century.
Nobuho Miya is a 3rd generation of Master craftsman
Size: 7"H
Material: Cast iron, wood
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Coasters, 4/set - Jim Isermann @ Placewares
$ 40.00
Jim Isermann @ Placewares: Patterns & Products
This four set contains Patterns 1, 2, 3 and 4 from Jim Isermann @ Placewares: Patterns and Products.
Material: Birch wood
Size: 3.54 in / 9 cm diameter
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Cooper Hewitt Design Patterns Constructibles
$ 13.99
It's only fair that we offer something from the Cooper Hewitt since they offer Jim Isermann @ Placewares in their shop! Also, we love this for kids of all ages.
With Mudpuppy's Cooper Hewitt Design Patterns Contructibles, use 25 interlocking shapes featuring inconic patterns to create colorful 3-D sculptures. Pieces come in multiples shapes and sizes with connector slots on each side for easy building.
- 25 interlocking shapes
- Box measures 6.5 x 7.3 x 7.3"
- Ages 4+
Corita Kent Circus Alphabet Design Boxed Notecards
$ 19.99
Corita Kent's artwork has been recognized for being both striking and delightful. Her "Circus Alphabet" series of screen prints is no exception. With this set of 26 unique tent notecards, Galison has made it possible to share the lively pairings of letters and imagery with friends and family. When the notecards are gone, use the beautifully illustrated box as a keepsake.
• Box with magnetic closure: 4.75 x 6.85 inches
• Card: 4.19 x 6.19 inches
• 26 tent-folded notecards, 26 unique designs
• 26 envelopes
Corita Kent Mini-Journal Set (of 3)
$ 13.99
Renowned artist Corita Kent created prints that remixed recognizable advertisements into spiritual messages. This set of three journals, each with 96 lined pages, features vibrant images from a series centered on a famous bread brand. Celebrate the art of this unique nun-turned-pop artist with the Corita Kent Petite Journal Set.
• 3 journals, 96 lined pages (each)
• Trim size (each): 4.75 x 6 inches
• String closure + tag
• Polybag packaging
Hall of Femmes: Barbara Stauffacher Solomon
$ 20.00
Barbara Stauffacher Solomon was a pioneer of what came to be known as Supergraphics: monumental graphics designed in harmony with architecture. Her iconic style – mixing Swiss Modernism and West Coast Pop – influenced many designers at the time.
Her supergraphics at The Sea Ranch are among the most important designs of the 20th Century and are not to be missed when visiting us here on the coast.
In addition to an impressive portfolio, she boasts a fascinating life story. Ranging from being a teenage flamenco dancer, to marrying a well known film director, to suddenly finding herself a young widow with a child to support. At a crossroads, she moves to Switzerland to study under the influential modernist designer Armin Hofmann, before returning to the U.S and creating influential designs that were bigger and bolder than her Swiss counterparts.
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Kaffe Fassett: Dreaming in Color: An Autobiography
$ 40.00
Kaffe Fassett has led an extraordinary life and is a captivating storyteller with a vivid memory. Born in 1937, he spent much of his youth in Big Sur, California, where his parents bought a cabin from Orson Welles and transformed it into the world-famous Nepenthe restaurant, a gathering place for artists and bohemians. After attending a boarding school run by the disciples of Krishnamurti, an Indian guru, he studied painting at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, then traveled to England, where he made his home. After an inspiring trip to Inverness, Scotland, Fassett began designing knitwear for Bill Gibb, and then the Missonis, Vogue magazine, and private clients like Lauren Bacall and Barbra Streisand, and, in the process, revolutionized the handknitting world with his explosive use of color. Further explorations led him to needlepoint, mosaics, rugmaking, tapestries, yarn and fabric design, costume and set design, and quilting. Now in his seventies, Fassett continues to produce new work and to travel worldwide to teach and lecture. In this intimate autobiography, Fassett shares rich, detailed stories about his lifelong creative journey as well as hundreds of glorious photos taken along the way.
Praise for Kaffe Fassett: Dreaming in Color:
“Kaffe Fassett is to color what Julia Child was to French cooking.” —Knitters Review
“Lavishly illustrated with photographs from his life and work and dishing on everyone from Dustin Hoffman to Princess Margaret, Dreaming in Color describes a charmed life filled with creativity, big personalities, travels and not a little serendipity.” —Vogue Knitting
“Shapes and patterns are everywhere; they lie waiting for the person who wants to see them. It's the bricolage aspect behind his work and, arguably, Fassett himself: arranging disparate things to create something dynamic and new.” —Vogue Knitting
“This book would be a beautiful gift to receive or give. It is like finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.”
—Examiner.com
“A glance through his new autobiography shows that this is a man who, in design terms, hit the ground running and has never stopped.” —Selvedge magazine
“Dreaming in Color, lavishly illustrated with 500 color pictures, is a feast for the eyes.” —Shelf Awareness
“Reading this book is like peeling an orange on a gray winter’s day—every single one of your senses is sparked as you get sprayed with infectious creativity.” —Knitty.com
“Kaffe Fassett is a luminary in the world of textiles and knitting, spreading the gospel of color in his books and travels.” —The Houston Chronicle
“It is a beautiful book, no question. Beautifully designed, thoughtfully composed, well-written, Kaffe takes you on his creative journey. We all—quilters, knitters, needlepointers, and just plain art lovers—are indeed very fortunate that he would share all of this with the world.” —Getting Stitched on the Farm
“Fassett is a kind of Harrison Ford of the knitting world….” —The Washington Post
“Kaffe Fassett is a luminary in the world of textiles and knitting, spreading the gospel of color in his books and travels.”—The Houston Chronicle
“This book is a gorgeous coffee table treasure but it so much more than the vibrant photos, it is a moving and interesting autobiography and I am so glad it has been published. What a treat to read, hold, soak in and enjoy.” —Susan B. Anderson
“Brimming over with beautiful eye-candy and intimate details, this colorful book is sure to charm and inspire.” —Love of Knitting magazine View full product details
Krenit Bowl, 12.5 cm - multiple colors
$ 38.00
With a simple and pure expression, the Krenit range is a contemporary classic which enables a perfect interplay between function and aestheticism. Its characteristic sharp edge creates a balance between material and form, giving the bowl its classic yet contemporary expression. Its shape has set the trend for later designs of bowls, and the shape of the bowl is just as perfectly suited for the home today as then.
Use the Krenit Bowl for nuts, snacks or simply as decoration. Create your own look by mixing Krenit Bowls in different colors and sizes.
Clean with warm water and wipe thoroughly. Lubricate the edge regularly with cooking oil to counteract rust. Avoid use of steel kitchen utensils, microwave, oven and dishwasher.
Krenit Bowl, 16 cm - multiple colors
$ 50.00
With a simple and pure expression, the Krenit range is a contemporary classic which enables a perfect interplay between function and aestheticism. Its characteristic sharp edge creates a balance between material and form, giving the bowl its classic yet contemporary expression. Its shape has set the trend for later designs of bowls, and the shape of the bowl is just as perfectly suited for the home today as then.
Use the Krenit Bowl for nuts, snacks or simply as decoration. Create your own look by mixing Krenit Bowls in different colors and sizes.
Clean with warm water and wipe thoroughly. Lubricate the edge regularly with cooking oil to counteract rust. Avoid use of steel kitchen utensils, microwave, oven and dishwasher.
Material: Coated steel
Krenit Bowl, 8.4 cm / 3.31 in
$ 18.00
With a simple and pure expression, the Krenit range is a contemporary classic which enables a perfect interplay between function and aestheticism. Its characteristic sharp edge creates a balance between material and form, giving the bowl its classic yet contemporary expression. Its shape has set the trend for later designs of bowls, and the shape of the bowl is just as perfectly suited for the home today as then.
Use the Krenit Bowl for nuts, snacks or simply as decoration. Create your own look by mixing Krenit Bowls in different colors and sizes.
Clean with warm water and wipe thoroughly. Lubricate the edge regularly with cooking oil to counteract rust. Avoid use of steel kitchen utensils, microwave, oven and dishwasher.
Marimekko: 100 Postcards
$ 19.95
Collecting a mix of Marimekko's classic prints and sought-after new designs, this treasure trove of color and pattern is housed in a keepsake box.
Postcard Dimensions: 4.8 x 2.2 x 6.5 inches
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Medium Tray, Pattern 1 - Jim Isermann @ Placewares
$ 55.00
Jim Isermann @ Placewares: Patterns & Products
Material: Birch wood
Size: 14.17 wide x 11.02 deep / 36 x 28 cm
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Medium Tray, Pattern 2 - Jim Isermann @ Placewares
$ 55.00
Jim Isermann @ Placewares: Patterns & Products
Material: Birch wood
Size: 14.17 wide x 11.02 deep / 36 x 28 cm
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Medium Tray, Pattern 3 - Jim Isermann @ Placewares
$ 55.00
Jim Isermann @ Placewares: Patterns & Products
Material: Birch wood
Size: 14.17 wide x 11.02 deep / 36 x 28 cm
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MP0210 salt, pepper and spice grinder
$ 170.00
Apart from metalworking, woodworking is the other ancient and traditional production method in the area where Alessi has its roots: the Strona valley in northern Piedmont, Italy. So as not to lose this precious link with tradition, in 1988 Alessi acquired the oldest original company in the valley, Battista Piazza 1865. A number of historic objects from the early 20th century have been reissued. Between the 1980s and 1990s, Ettore Sottsass, together with the young designers in his studio, was the main designer of the Twergi line in wood. This pepper mill is a classical form in turned wood, and it's perhaps the best Alessi design to use this material.
Diameter (inches): 2¾″
Height (inches): 9″
Color: black,red,yellow
MS0212 salt grinder
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Between the 1980s and 1990s, Ettore Sottsass, together with the young designers in his studio, was the main designer of the Twergi line in wood. This salt grinder is a classical form in turned wood, and it's perhaps the best Alessi design to use this material.
Diameter (inches): 2¾″
Height (inches): 4¼″
Color: black,red,yellow
Mug, Black, Pattern 5 - Jim Isermann @ Placewares
$ 16.00
Ceramic mug, printed in Brooklyn, New York. 11 ounces. View full product details
Mug, Blue, Pattern 5 - Jim Isermann @ Placewares
$ 16.00
Ceramic mug, 11 ounces, printed in Brooklyn, New York. View full product details
Mug, Red, Pattern 5 - Jim Isermann @ Placewares
$ 16.00
Ceramic mug, 11 ounces, printed in Brooklyn, New York. View full product details
Pescher 'Fish" extendible trivet
$ 102.00
Pop, humor and smart design, three cornerstone themes in the lengthy design history of the D’Urbino and Lomazzi duo, who are back with a new version of the trivet.
Stainless steel mirror polished
Height (inches): 4¾″
Length (inches): 20″
Width (inches): 7½″
Placewares Gift Card
$ 25.00
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