Bklyn Designs 2008 - a list by designdude

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Fractal 23

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Takeshi Miyakawa Design's Fractal 23 was an early New York Design Week standout at Bklyn Designs. The piece presents a variety of storage options, from full-size drawers to tiny cubbies.

Updated May 20, 2008

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Uhuru Bilge Lounge

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A striking seat that hangs in air over the finest looking recycled truck spring you'll ever come across, Uhuru's Bilge Lounge is made up of reclaimed bourbon barrel pieces. This remarkable chair was on display at Bklyn Designs during New York Design Week.

Updated May 20, 2008

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Phosphoria Watcher

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Phosphora's stunning Watcher hanging lamp was on display during New York Design Week at both Bklyn Designs and ICFF. This piece mixes a slightly icy modernity with warm wood tones for a contemporary look.

Updated May 21, 2008

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Breakin’ Pillow

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A fun, simple pillow from Laidback Home that appeared at Bklyn Designs, this Breakin' Pillow features sillhouttes of breakdancers with a distinctly '80s feel. The pillow is made from 100% cotton denim with an exposed metal zipper.

Updated May 20, 2008

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Memento Coffin Table

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A pre-product concept design from Pratt student Charles Constantine, the Coffin Table was on display at Bklyn Designs during New York Design Week. The piece bypasses its morbid potential for a look at sustainable design that can last you through life and into the grave. (via Inhabitat)

Updated May 20, 2008

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Home Products

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Here's a cool piece from Produce Design that showed up at New York Design Week via Bklyn Designs. Industrial in feel, the simple shelving connects to a wall-mounted rod, giving the feel of a grocery display.

Updated May 20, 2008

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EcoSystems Bamba Chair

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A smart chair with a curiously Frankenstein-ian touch, EcoSystem's Bamba chair utilizes what the design studio refers to as plyboo, or bamboo plywood. The chair's hardware is made from recyclable aluminum, and the cushion is 100% natural latex. The piece made an appearance at Bklyn Designs during New York Design Week.

Updated May 20, 2008

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Laidman Fabrication

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This handsome Love Lounger from Laidman Fabrication appeared at Bklyn Designs during New York Design Week. The bench is made from stainless steel and hardwood.

Updated May 20, 2008

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Brave Space Light Block Lamp

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A striking new design from Brave Space that debuted at Bklyn Designs during New York Design Week, this Light Block Lamp offers an appealingly natural look to a space. Made from FSC-certified walnut and EcoResin, the lamp is also an eco-friendly design option. (via Inhabitat)

Updated May 20, 2008

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SSD Nephilia

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This creepy and compelling Nephilia from Site Specific Design was on display at Bklyn Designs during New York Design Week. The piece is made from sheet steel formed into nine functioning legs that hold the lamp up.

Updated May 21, 2008

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