Calder in his Roxbury icehouse studio at work on Project for Mechanical Ballet (A14999)
for Harrison Kerr, 1934, image courtesy of the Calder Foundation
The exhibition on Mid-Century artist, Alexander Calder—currently showing at the Seattle Art Museum—offers a range of the artist’s work from 1927 through the mid-1970s. Attributed as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, Calder created works on paper, but is mostly known for his large-scale modern sculptures and wire mobiles.
His sculptures have become icons of Modernism, and we found the perfect way to infuse the look into your home—without the price of buying a masterpiece.
Danish company, Flendsted mobiles, has been producing modern mobiles since 1954, and we think they are a unique addition to any modern home. Many of the designs come in multiple color choices, or have interchangeable parts. They don’t require a lot of hardware, and at prices from under one hundred, to a couple hundred dollars, it’s an inexpensive way to make a large impact.
Here are just some of the mobiles from Flensted’s extensive product line:
from top left: Futura, Circles and Squares, Flowing Rhythm, Life & Thread
And our favorite (and of course, most expensive at $459):
Black Rhythm
Locally, Flensted is carried at KOAP Home in Kirkland, and Velocity Art & Design in Seattle.
Alexander Calder: A Balancing Act is on now through April 10, 2010 at the Seattle Art Museum, 1300 1st. Ave., (206) 654-3100, seattleartmuseum.org.
January 22nd, 2010
New this year from Artemide, the classic Tolomeo task lamp has been miniaturized and rainbow-fied—giving bright color-lovers the chance to accessorize in a signature shade. Each is $250. We think it’s brilliant!
Image from Artemide
Artemide
310 Occidental Ave. S.
Seattle, WA
(206) 903-1511
December 2nd, 2009
Over the summer, we attended Ctrl+Alt+Design, put on by JOIN: Design Seattle, and we’d like to share some photos from their latest event, Scrap, held at jewelry boutique, Fancy (1914 2nd Ave., (206) 956-2945).
The event featured work in scrap wood by these local designers:
grain
iacoli & mcallister
ladies & gentleman studio
laura yeats
trey jones and urbancase
fortyfive09 and &c
Also, catering by Guernica ((206) 218-7969)—the maple-glazed bacon doughnut holes were a hit!
Photos courtesy of Chelsea Green from Grain Design, and the JOIN blog. Watch for our upcoming post about Grain’s new TY DIY Shower curtain!
November 30th, 2009
Last week, Seattle’s Far4 (1020 First Ave.) had an event to celebrate their delicious Thé O’Dor loose-leaf teas served avec Theo Chocolate (3400 Phinney Ave. N) and macaroons from Honore Artisan Bakery (1413 N.W. 70th St.)—to die for! We couldn’t help but notice some of the fun things they have in their shop at the moment. Here are some of the things that caught our eye:
Clockwise from top left: Seattle Grocery Style Map Tote (more cities available), Porcelain Pomegranate with Gold, Domestic Wall Sticker Vinyl + Hanger, Klimenkoff Porcelain Key.
November 9th, 2009
On Thursday, before we attended a special event at Anthropologie (that post to come), we dropped in to Barolo (1940 Westlake Ave., (206) 770-9000) for happy hour. It’s not a particularly new restaurant, but it has quite a reputation for its wonderful happy hour (and not to mention its delicious regular dining fare). Our food was fabulous, but we were even more entranced by the modern glam atmosphere. Look!
October 12th, 2009
We are pleased to see that Meyer Wells, one of our New 10 honorees, is keeping busy with custom work around the city. We posted some of their recent work here, and we’re happy to show their newest installations:
200 West Highland Lobby, wooden wall installation using salvaged red elm from the Highlands neighborhood, Mithun architects, interiors by GGLO
Have you been admiring the 1111 East Pike building, by Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects, like we have?
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1111 East Pike Building
Take a look at the model unit:
Dining table made from salvaged rock elm with steel base
Douglas bench made from reclaimed glulam beam, torched finish
September 3rd, 2009
We’ve all heard the debates. Modern versus traditional. Eclectic versus pared-down elegance. Country chic versus sleek and sophisticated. Join the conversation on our Facebook page and tell us about your design style.
Blu Dot Dodu bed; Roche Bobois Volutes Console
What is your design style?
A) Modern
B) Traditional
C) Rustic
D) Retro
E) Eclectic
August 20th, 2009
Recently, Knoll Seattle opened their new showroom—high above the city in a gorgeous suite—and we were there to celebrate the occasion. As well as showcasing the classics (the Bertoia Diamond Chair, for example), this space displayed their sleek office systems and the new Generation desk chairs, which won a gold award from Best of NeoCon 2009. Learn more about the chairs, and even design your own, at sithowyouwant.com.
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Lobby entry
Lobby seating area, showing some of the Knoll Textile Collection,
and the famous Barcelona Chair designed by Mies van der Rohe
Chair superstars
Office system
New monitor stand designed by Richard Sapper
Some shots of the party:
August 18th, 2009
New pieces from Hellman-Chang make us dizzy with delight! Visit the Trammell-Gagne showroom at the Seattle Design Center and check it out:
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Hayden Bed and Nightstand
"Z" Round Table
Waverly Low Table
July 27th, 2009
Get 20% off upholstered furniture from Gus Modern, maker of cool, urban furniture and accessories, at Capitol Hill’s Area 51 (401 East Pine Street, (206) 568-4782).
Summer clearance sale going on now at Roche Bobois (1015 Western Ave., (206) 332-9744).
Ballard’s 44th annual Sidewalk Sale starts this Thursday and goes through the weekend.
Free electronics recycling dropoff at Ecohaus (4121 1st Ave. S., (877) 432-6428) on July 29th.
Going on now through September, "The Arts and Crafts Movement in the Pacific Northwest - Striking exhibition of ‘beautiful necessities,’" at the MOHAI (2700 24th Ave E., (206) 324-1125).
July 21st, 2009
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