Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Vintage Ruler Chair

Vintage Ruler Chair

Nostalgia may not be what it used to be. It may be better than we remember, as in these chairs that elevate one-of-a-kind rare, vintage advertising rulers to an art form. An imaginative designer attaches her authentic rulers to comfortable, solidly constructed chairs and secures them under a durable finish that won't splinter, fade or stain. We suggest that you group them for casual dining or display one as a chair of honor or as functional art.

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Recycled Aluminum Bark Candlesticks


These stately recycled aluminum candlesticks, molded to resemble tree branches, provide all the reason you need to dine by candlelight every night. Providing extra stability, the flared-branch base adds secure footing to accommodate taper or dinner candles.
7"D x 20"H, 6"D x 16"H

Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Thai Threshold

Rescued from Thai houses, these antique thresholds served the families of their homes in many ways. The structural base for the door, these architectural pieces served to prevent water in nearby rivers from entering the homes. Most importantly, the threshold - or "Goddess Protector" - was installed as a means to protect the family from spirits and evil. The antique structures, 50-150 years old, will be a compelling addition to any room and, possibly, bring their protective powers into your home.
$140.00

Wednesday, March 7, 2007

Agate Ikebana Vases


I used to work at a museum gift shop in college called Dinosaurs, etc. I got to know my dinosaurs alright, but it was the etc., that was a lot of fun. We sold rocks, agates, hematite and I really learned my stone and stoneage lingo. I thought I knew everything about rocks, but I NEVER thought of making a vase out of one! Ah, to think of the fun I would have ordering merchandise for the store now!

Agate Ikebana Vases
Demystify the art of Ikebana to create your own Japanese floral design in minutes. Simply insert the stems of one or two fresh flowers and shoots into the pronged frog and add water as needed. Cut and handpolished from the highest quality Brazilian crystalline agate, each displays patterns and colors unlike any other.


Saturday, March 3, 2007

Smart Flooring!

Cork Flooring. Cork is harvested by peeling layers off of trees—not by cutting down the tree. In fact, removing cork from an oak tree actually helps it grow faster. This fact makes cork one of the best renewable and ecologically friendly resources. Habitus Architectural Finishes (http://www.habitusnyc.com/) offers custom flooring made from the waste of the cork-winestopper business.

Cost for the mosaic cork flooring is approx. $12/sq ft. Check out the online catalog to see the wide selection--the downloadable pictures on the site don't do the product justice!