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Houseplant HP1 Phono BT Record Player by Pro-Ject

 

Houseplant HP1 Phono BT Record Player by Pro-Ject

• Handmade in Europe by Pro-Ject, makers of excellent record players
• Manual, belt-drive turntable
• 33 RPM and 45 RPM playback
• Built-in phono preamp with by-pass switch
• 8mm thick glass platter and vibration absorbing feet
• Ortofon OM 5E moving magnet cartridge (that’s a good one!)
• Bluetooth speaker capability
• HiFi sound system capability- shielded, semi-symmetrical, low-capacitance phono-cables come with the player
• Adapter for 7-inch singles (spin it!)
• 8.6 inch high-precision, lightweight, one-piece aluminum tonearm
• Allen key, stylus pressure gauge, all the other stuff you need!

Natalie Weinburger Small Black Sand Bowl

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Brooklyn-based retailer, The Primary Essentials, had several ceramic items by Natalie Weinburger which made striking use of black volcanic sand. Both of the bud vases are now sold out, but you can still get your hands on this useful and attractive narrow footed bowl, featuring the same uniquely textured exterior.

MINI and Republic of Fritz Hansen 1958 Drop Chair

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Marking the duo’s second collaboration following a five year break, automotive designer MINI and Danish furniture powerhouse Republic of Fritz Hansen have once again come together to deliver an interesting rendition of the infamous Drop™ Chair.

Originally designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen as part of his masterpiece, the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the Drop™ chair “combines a warm embrace with freedom of movement, resulting in a surprising level of comfort.” Widely admired as an outstanding designer in many respects, Jacobsen’s furniture and other design work have since been marked as both national and international heritage. So through a shared knowledge from decades of leading their respective design fields, it comes as no surprise that another collaboration with an influential brand such as MINI was next.

As opposed to the usual Drop™ Plastic Shell, a fabric insert has been added to the design to simulate the seating of a classic MINI automotive interior. Constructed from high quality materials such as nappa leather and nubuck, the padded seating references that of an original 1959 hatchback and comes in two color variations – The Classic and The Modern.

Akio Nukaga at Heath LA

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Heath have brought back Japanese potter Akio Nukaga for another exhibition of his outstanding ceramics at their Los Angeles studio and showroom. Visitors will be able to view new works from his Mashiko kiln, including pleated vases, cups and teapots which evoke his customary style, as well as new techniques like the indigo glaze utilized in his Blue Band Collection. Be sure to pick up the richly textured, longer neck Bud Vase he produced with Heath as a collaborative piece, since I’m sure supplies are very limited. Akio Nukaga at Heath LA

Dyson 360 Eye Robot Vacuum Cleaner

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Dyson 360 Eye robot vacuum cleaner will finally be available in the spring of next year after 16 years of research and development. Features include a 360° panoramic camera, enabling the robot to view the whole room at once, which creates a detailed floor plan to avoid obstacles and to determine what parts of the room haven’t been cleaned yet. The 360 Eye has an energy efficient high-speed digital motor and cyclone technology to ensure that the vacuum has a long battery life without sacrificing performance. Dyson has also created a smartphone app to allow users to schedule a clean-up while they’re away from home.

EvaSolo's FireGlobe Fireplace

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Here's something to warm up those chilly evenings when you just want to lounge outside or keep your guests toasty at your next get together. Both beautiful and functional, EvaSolo's FireGlobe Fireplace is great for patios and backyards and its sculptural design adds a nice touch to the area.

The shape isn't just for looks either, it provides a functional shield against the wind to keep fire going and there is a grid on the bottom of the sphere for proper ventilation. It's definitely one of the best looking mobile fireplaces we've seen as of late.

Adonde at Totokaelo

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The modern and inspirational Seattle-based retailer, Totokaelo, always has an interesting selection of unique items in their Art-Object section. You can add the French company, Adonde, to that list, from which they have recently received a large selection of ceramic pieces. The modern forms fit perfectly on a shelf next to the shop’s other offerings, with the hallmark of these designs being vaguely futuristic vertical walls and solid colours that renounce the organic, handmade feel of other pottery and imbue these everyday objects with a decidedly contemporary feel.

Martín Azúa Shoemaker Chair

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Designers often generously imbue their creations with personalities: distinct traits or details that make the piece unique. Adding a unique identity crisis to two commonplace items – the chair and the shoe – Basque designer Martín Azúa unveils his latest avant-garde creation: dubbed the Shoemaker Chair. With the “personality of a chair,” and “[requiring] the care of a shoe,” Azúa’s work features thick, laced leather folds adorning the panels of a wooden chair. The combination of these features, of course, gets increasingly worn over time – not wholly unlike that of its owner.

Kodo Kiyooka Ceramics

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Kodo Kiyooka is well-known for his straw ash glazed, heat-resistant vessels but some of his other pieces, like a lot of Japanese ceramics, exist in a realm slightly closer to fine art. Intended for everyday use, their handmade, one-of-a-kind nature make them as decorative as they are functional.

Zeitlos – Berlin

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I’m always looking for both furniture inspiration and a great shop that collects a large selection of fairly specific items. Zeitlos – Berlin is most definitely both of these things but, for me, price and proximity mean that it functions best as the former. If these limitations are less of an issue, it's an amazing treasure trove where you can buy some very rare and appealing design classics from a variety of iconic eras.