300 Coloured Vases, Hella Jongerius - photo: gerrit schreurs fotografie - courtesy: designboom.com

Hella Jongerius featured this installation of 300 vases at her a recent show: ”Misfit”  in the museum Boijmans van Beuningen, 2010.

Misfit, Hella Jongerius - photo: lotte stekelenburg - courtesy: designboom.com

 The vases are documentation of the designer’s experiment in colour and glaze application. She used industrial paint in standard colours for the first 82 vases and then collaborated with the experts at royal tichelaar makkum to combine historical mineral recipies with contemporary formulas in a layering effect that resulted in new, unique and dynamic colours and patinas.

photo: gerrit schreurs fotografie - courtesy: designboom.com

photo: gerrit schreurs fotografie - courtesy: designboom.com

photo: gerrit schreurs fotografie - courtesy: designboom.com

photo: gerrit schreurs fotografie - courtesy: designboom.com

photo: gerrit schreurs fotografie - courtesy: designboom.com

The rest of the show appears to have followed suit – arranged by colour across the walls of the gallery.

"Misfit" by Hella Jongerius - photo: lotte stekelenburg - courtesy: designboom.com

"Misfit" by Hella Jongerius - photo: lotte stekelenburg - courtesy: designboom.com

We offer some of Jongerius’ noteworthy designs right here at gabrielross.com! Click on these links to find her Polder Sofa and Bovist Cushions.

Polder Sofa by Hella Jongerius, for Vitra

Bovist Cushions by Hella Jongerius, for Vitra

To view these products and more at gabrielross.com, click here.

Butterfly Stool by Sori Yanagi for Vitra, 1954 - photo: vitra.com

A butterfly, a bird, a whale’s tail … there have been several comparisons drawn from this stool for several animals, insects, and various forms of organic design. This beautiful sculptural seat is made of two pieces of molded plywood joined together. Stunning from every angle, the Butterfly creates a gentle, thin silhouette as a result of the negative space in the body (or lack there of) of the stool.

The Butterfly is available in two sizes and in three different wood finishes: Maple, Palisander, and Cherry veneer. There is also a matching red cushion available, although I can’t imagine wanting to cover up the perfect symmetrical seam on top of this piece.

Butterfly Stool - photo: kullotamago.jugem.jp

See the Butterfly Stool on our website, here.
Visit Vitra’s website, here.

Pebble table by Demacker Designs for Bonaldo

Bonaldo’s new Pebble table by Matthias Demacker has been nominated for Interior Design Best of Year award. This unique table was inspired by something that is, here in Victoria, close to home: beach stones polished smooth by the sea.

This design is not only modern and unique, it’s also practical. The open body of the table makes this piece look light and open, and can also serve as valuable storage space for books, magazines, etc…  Although, you wouldn’t want to put your “Auto Mechanics for Dummies” manual inside this table – this space is reserved for your most treasured art books and design mags.

Constructed of plastic, Bonaldo boasts that this table is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. It’s also available to order in all one colour or two colour options – one exterior, one interior.

Pebble is a simple, fun, and functional design that would work in a variety of applications. Designer, Matthias Demacker, will find out if Pebble takes the Accessories Design Best of Year award tonight – Dec. 2nd in NY. Also in the running for an award is Emeco’s 111 Navy Chair in the Seating: Residential/Accent category and Vitra’s new Suita Sofa in the Seating: Residential/Lounge group (contact us for details).

contact us for pricing and details on the Pebble table.
Visit Bonaldo’s website via gabrielross.com, here.
Visit Demacker Design’s website here.

Something that is SUPER soft and warm and cozy…

Dwell Studio Cubist Throw, Charcoal

Dwell Studio’s Cubist throw is the ideal wrap on a cold wintery day. Made in Peru, these luxurious throws are 93% baby alpaca and 7% wool.

Dwell Studio Cubist Throw, Peacock

These graphic blankets look great draped across an arm chair, the back of a sofa, or across your lap. Although they have a graphic modern visual design, these throws are incredibly soft and wam.

Dwell Studio Cubist Throw, Chocolate

Dwell Studio is a leader in the modern bedding market. Founded by Canadian Christiane Lemieux, this company is known for bold designs, quality, and versatility. Find all of Dwell’s products on our website here.
Shop for Cubist Throw here.

Herman Miller's Eames Select 2010 Hang It All

Herman Miller has sold out of their Select 2010 Edition – the Eames Hang-it-All with walnut hooks and black frame. Luckily, Gabriel Ross stocked up on this collector’s item and we still have some left. Herman Miller only produced 3500 of the limited edition coat rack, and sold out months ahead of their anticipated cut off date.

Eames Hang It All - multicoloured original version

This version of Charles and Ray Eames’ Hang-It-All is a sleek and sophisticated interpretation of the multicoloured original that we all love but maybe wouldn’t want to hang in our carefully colour schemed living spaces. The select 2010 version is appropriate for any room as it is relatively neutral and classic.

From Herman Miller’s website:

With their Hang-It-All, Charles and Ray Eames made the everyday coat rack inventive and fun. Their whimsical original design features a white frame and multicolored hooks. Our exclusive Herman Miller Select 2010 Edition reinterprets this classic with solid walnut hooks against a black frame.

Charles and Ray Eames

View this product on gabrielross.com here.

Dr. Skud by Philippe Starck for Alessi

My co-worker recently introduced me to Dr. Skud. She is really quite amazing. I love that Philippe Starck applied his design savvy to an everyday object like a fly swatter and that Alessi made it  accessible to all at a price of $17.00 on our website. The face image that’s created by pin holes through the swatter, varies depending on lighting and what angle you view her at.

Dr. Skuds

The small, but functional, tripod stand makes it easy to display, as this is not a fly swatter that you will want to hide under the kitchen sink.

Dr. Skud feet

Totally utilitarian, with a unique twist, this is the perfect gift for the host that already has it all, or for … me!  (here’s to hoping my friends and family are fans of this blog)

Dr. Skud

Meet Dr. Skud on our website here.

Imagine this happy little guy keeping you company while you scrub up after dinner.

Pino funnel by Stefano Giovannoni & Miriam Mirri, 1998

Designed by Stefano Giovannoni & Miriam Mirri, 1998, for Alessi, Pino is great for transferring liquids flawlessly and inspiring warm fuzzy feelings while you do it.  You absolutely cannot help but smile back when you meet this fun and playful kitchen accessory.

Featured on our gift ideas page, this cutie is only $22.00 and would make a great stocking stuffer**

**beware of nose protrusions while stuffing

Herman Miller Select™ 2010 Eames® Hang–It–All®

As of August 15, 2010, Herman Miller’s Select program is presenting a new classy looking Eames Hang-It-All from the multicoloured version to a striking design which now includes a black steel frame and solid walnut hooks.

The Hang-It-All was inspired by the Eameses’ love for playful furniture and children’s toys. Introduced in 1953, it was designed to hold an assortment of children’s belongings—mittens, scarves, jackets, dolls, slingshots, skates, and knapsacks, according to Eames Design.

It was available from Tigrett Enterprises’ Playhouse Division until the company went out of business in 1961. Herman Miller reintroduced it in 1994.

Herman Miller’s Gregg Vander Kooi chose to feature the Hang-It-All as this year’s Select item because of its whimsical appeal.

“Plus,” he adds, “walnut is a fairly neutral wood that fits with almost any décor.”

If you want one you better hurry! It’s only being offered until February 15, 2011, or while supplies last.



Herman Miller Select™ 2010 Eames® Hang–It–All®

Introducing from our Flensted Mobiles collection some new hanging marvels, Moomin Mobile, Flying Chairs, and Olephant Mobile – a perfect range of ceiling and hanging mobiles.

Just wanted to send you an update. We have added two new Saeco machines.

The Syntia machine is under 13 inches tall and in a metal body. The screen is easy to understand and a great little unit.

The Xelsis has more programmable drinks and an auto frother on the front of it.

Combining quality, style, and versatility, these new advanced fully automated super-automatic Saeco espresso machine provides everything you need.