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Chatty Cathy?

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

Whether you are leaving a note for your roommate, displaying your neice’s kindergarten artwork or making a grocery list, this product does it all. “Chat-Board” is the newest line to Gabriel Ross and we are really excited to have it. Founded in 2003, Chat Boards are a modern Danish re-design of the traditional wipe board. Combining decoration and function, these magnetic glass panels also serve as a bulletin board. Chat Boards are made to suit corporate offices and private homes alike, boasting a wide variety of colours and sizes.

 

image source: chat-board.dk

 

Chat-Board, Lavender - image source: chat-board.dk NOTE: Actual Marker and magnets differ from what's shown in this image.

 

We just installed three boards in our showroom in different sizes in red, white and rose. The chrome magnets are super strong and able to hold some serious note paper. Also, the markers wipe off easily with either the eraser brush or just a cloth rag. Because these boards are made of glass, you can clean them just as you would glass – with window cleaner. These certainly won’t stain and show ghost images of previous board meetings in a few months like the standard wipe board.

 

Chat-Boards in our Showroom

For more details, or to order your own Chat-Board, visit our website, www.gabrielross.com
Check out Chat-Boards website, here.

 

 

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The Bouroullec Brothers … again.

Wednesday, January 12th, 2011

Losanges rug by the Bouroullec brothers for Nanimarquina - photo: designboom.com

I can’t get enough of these guys! Ronan and Erwan have paired up with Spanish area rug company, Nanimarquina to create “Losanges” – an awesome area rug that salutes traditional persian style with a modern interpretation.

Losanges area rug by the Bouroullec brothers for Nanimarquina - photo: designboom.com

This rug is handmade through and through. The 13 colours of afghan wool is hand spun and the rug is hand woven by crafts people in North Pakistan. I love the geometric, rhombus design with a delivery that makes each rug unique.

Losanges area rug by the Bouroullec Brothers for Nanimarquina - photo: designboom.com

Losanges will make its debut at Paris’ Maison et Objet Jan. 21st to 25th, 2011 as part of Nanimarquina’s booth.

See Nanimarquina’s products on our website gabrielross.com, here.
Visit Nanimarquina’s website, here.
Visit the Bouroullec Brothers’ website, here.
Visit Maison et Objet’s website, here.

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Chilewich Table Top & Floor Decor

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

http://www.gabrielross.com/manufacturers/chilewich-62/

Sandy Chilewich, Chilewich Design

A state-of-the-art technology mixed with excellent design. The designer Sandy Chilewich is passionate about research, experimenting with fibres and a fascination for textiles, and has oodles of experience.The development of woven Plynyl®, a newly introduced material, which is both water- and stain-resistant, is one of her best inventions. She uses Plynyl® in particular for table mats and for floor mats that are well-designed, sophisticated and above all, practical. With Chilewich, your household will be truly revolutionary!

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The Living Tower: Furniture, Room Divider, Art

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

 

Living Tower in Red

Designed by Verner Panton in 1969, the Living Tower embodied the spirit of the 60′s interactive ‘living’ landscapes.  Verner designed many great pieces, breaking away from the more traditional techniques and materials being used by his fellow designers. 

Hans J. Wegner Wishbone Chair

He took the living landscapes theme to a whole new level with the “Fantasy” Landscapes he created for Bayer in 1968 and 1970. 

"Visiona II". One of Verners Fantasy Landscapes

The Living Tower is still available through Vitra today, although not an inexpensive piece.  The Tower serves as Art, interactive furniture and a fantastic, eye-catching way to divide a room.

Verner with family

The Living Tower is available in red, matt blue and chocolate.  It is constructed of a Birch Plywood Frame, uses polyurethane foam, classic upholstery and the outer dimensions are 78 3/4″ square.  There are 4 levels at which you can lounge on the Living Tower.

4 Levels of the Living Tower

A fun,  funky piece of furniture sure to be a conversation piece for years to come.

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