It’s not borrowed. It’s multicolored, and it’s sometimes blue.
Not talking about “June weddings.” In this case, it’s the ICFF show (International Contemporary Furniture Fair). A great place to see international contemporary culture expressed in design. Sometimes reflective of something old, and in many cases something new, and always interesting.
In any case, I always find this show enjoyable on many levels. Seeing many of the latest new products, color trends and design trends from international designers, and talking with some of them in person, is an experience I find fun and inspiring.
Hand blown glass fixtures - glowing frosty finish
So, to share just a few of the items that piqued my interest for a number of reasons…
I enjoyed a brief conversation with Jamie Harris, the artist who created these beautiful hand blown glass light fixtures
Hand blown glass fixtures - metallic shimmer
Sheer color in gorgeous hand blown lighting
Still on the subject of light, check out these amazing solid acrylic tubes. Colors infuse the entire material throughout, and the colors change as you move around the piece according to viewing angles. Even the edges are luminously multicolored
Walk around and see how the color changes. View 1 of 4
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- View 2
- View 3
View 4
Imagine the setting for these beautifully sculptural light fixtures.
Moving along to see some furniture, something I always enjoy.
Fantasy cabinets - one of a few from Boca Do Lobo
- It’s not just a stack of sample finishes…Each drawer is an individual, functional drawer.
The upper section, and the surface shown below, is beaded by indigenous Huichol people in Mexico. From Espacio Sami Hayek. How do you like the wood?
Note: the picture on their web site is Not of their ICFF booth…at least not the one I saw there.
Closeup of the artistic detail on this credenza by the same company, Espacio Sami Hayek.
Closeup of a metal wall of a display "booth"
Something Blue! So very beautiful, and "Wabi-Sabi." Amazing textiles from Kyoto Rakushian
I could not resist sharing a closer view.
And last, but not least, for now…
Just so we don't get too serious..simple, funky, and having a sense of humor.
So much to see and enjoy in one day, these are just a few of my favorites.
Do you have a favorite? If so, which piece–and where would you use it?
I love those solid acryllic tube lights! Thanks for sharing!
Comment by Michele Kiefert, IFDA — June 5, 2012 @ 9:07 am
The glass lighting fixtures are wonderful on so many levels, color, shape and particularly the hanging ones.
Comment by Lisbeth Chapman — June 5, 2012 @ 9:30 am
What a buffet for my eyes! Gorgeous.
Comment by Donna Frasca — June 5, 2012 @ 1:03 pm
Thank you for posting, Barbara!
So enjoyable!
Comment by Isabel de Y — June 5, 2012 @ 3:20 pm
Amazing colors, textures…and ingenuity!
Thank you Barbara!
Comment by debra disman — June 5, 2012 @ 5:32 pm
Wow, that must have been a sensory overload, gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!
Comment by Chris Haught — June 6, 2012 @ 11:33 am
Thank you Chris, Debra, Isabel, Donna, Beth…I appreciate your reading and commenting!
Comment by Barbara Jacobs — June 24, 2012 @ 10:48 am
Just found your blog from bloggingpainters. Look forward to your future posts!
Comment by Grovom Painting — November 11, 2012 @ 10:41 pm
Thank you for your comment. I hope you enjoy upcoming posts, and that you are inspired to comment again.
Comment by Barbara Jacobs — November 11, 2012 @ 11:20 pm