Design that Changes Your Concept of Affordable - a list by designdude

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I can't afford most of this stuff and it won't fit in my tiny apartment. But that's what bookmarking is for.

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I'm broke. But maybe not that broke.

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Esque Teardrop Bottle

First to recommend

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Designed as a bottle for actual use, the Teardrob Bottle from Esque is an unconventional option as a vase or table jug. It's also pretty enough to simply act as sculpture on a prominent surface in your home. The handblown piece is made from recycled glass stock and is produced in an electric furnace powered by wind energy.

Updated Oct 1, 2008

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Esque Dent Pitcher + Cups

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A more understated version of Esque's Bubble Pitcher and cups, this Dent pitcher features the brand's idiosyncratic forms that look so perfectly handmade and uniquely one-of-a-kind. The set comes in three different color options, each with a smoky feel.

Updated Oct 1, 2008

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Esque Water Drop Jugs

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Here's a really cool alternative to your standard jug, direct from Esque Studio. Like much of Esque's unique, intelligent, and labor-intensive design, this piece is pricey. But the handblown jugs are made custom in your choice of three colors and diameters of 16", 18", and 26".

Updated Oct 1, 2008

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Esque Nut Neck Vases

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Sculptural and add, each of these Nut Neck Vases from Esque feature a stabilizing base designed as a water reservoir and an extended, rippling neck. Characteristic of Esque, the pieces are handblown and clearly present the charm of handcrafted products, with each piece being slightly unique.

Updated Oct 1, 2008

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Esque Birdhouse

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There's something a little unsettling about a birdhouse that completely ignores much of the sense of security and privacy that we generally associate with homes. But what does a bird care, right? Pushing anthropomorphic sentiment, this handblown piece is beautifully delicate to the eye and sufficiently quirky enough to give you a sense of handmade craft.

Updated Oct 1, 2008

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Esque Studio Cloche

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The Cloche, a device used to nurture young plants, is sort of a dead tool for anyone but the most traditional of home gardeners, but this handblown version by Esque might be a good reason to bring it back. Sturdy craftsmanship may or may not validate the price tag for you, but this is a pretty piece to look at.

Updated Oct 1, 2008

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Lady In A Bottle By Esque Design

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More strange and wonderful design from Esque. This hand blown bottle features an 18th-century (slightly uninformed guess) maiden blown into its interior. Each handmade piece is unique, although all feature the odd effect of the woman being surrounded and covered with liquid as the bottle is filled.

Updated Oct 1, 2008

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Esque Design Revolver Paperweight

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A paperweight in the form of a gun is a bit of a trick to pull off. Too realistic a depiction can be distasteful, but this Revolver Paperweight looks just stylized and handmade enough to make the concept work. The beautifully rendered piece looks almost painterly in its fluid lines brilliant coloring.

Updated Nov 21, 2008

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Animated Bookend/Figure

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A perfect realization of Esque's knack for mixing sculptural glasswork with a fun and quirky sensibility, this Animated Bookend is made from a single, solid piece of glass. The character is comical, and references not only animation but also collectible vinyl toys.

Updated Oct 1, 2008

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Bravespace Hollow Dining Table

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This Bravespace Hollow Dining Table incorporates a quirky design element that the brand has been utilizing of late in its hollow layer under the surface. The space is envisioned as storage whether that be for napkins, cutlery, or a couple of aces during an impromptu card game. The matching chairs feature a similar storage space under the seats, and all pieces are made from Amber & Natural Bamboo with a water-based finish.

Updated Sep 25, 2008

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