Baby Cradle Becomes Two Rockers When It's No Longer Needed.

Designer Martin Price, a 2009 graduate from Central Saint Martin with a First-Class Honours Degree in BA Product Design, came up with the idea to design and craft a baby cradle that when outgrown or no longer useful can actually be sawn in half to become two functional rocking chairs.



The result is surprisingly attractive - both the cradle and the rockers are elegant and attractive pieces, each on their own as opposed to looking piece-meal.




The project grew out of his research and dissertation about looking into people's attachment to their possessions and understanding how they use objects to trigger memories of events and stories in their lives.

The piece was created in his workshop using ash wood with a foam mattress:

The computer rendering:

The inspiration:



Martin lives and works in Brighton and is presently working as an intern for Roger Arquer.


See more of Martin's work here.


If you are a fan of modern rockers and rocking chairs, be sure to check these out:

Toideloi Stackhouse - Modular Birch Plywood Dollhouses & Buildings.

Designed by Martijn van Tilburg for Toideloi, the Stackhouse is a series of modular building sets that can provide children with hours of play. Castles, Chalet, Villages and Skyscrapers can be easily built and rearranged from the various pieces which are all made from clear lacquered Eastern European Birch plywood. The rooms are large and spacious, measuring 14" x 14" (width and depth) and are 9.5" high. The house works great with 1:12 scale furniture.

Chalet:


Castle:

Village and Skyscraper:


Kids or parents can change the house by arranging and stacking the rooms, balconies and roofs into many unique structures. The Stackhouse is expandable; kids can bring along their rooms on play dates and build a mansion or build up a collection of rooms and roofs over time.







The stackhouses require no screws and have easy assembly. The walls of the rooms simply slide together. No tools required. Once put together the components are very stable. For longer term storage, the rooms can be disassembled in the same way.



Dutch Design. Made in the USA.



Toideloi is a small company specialized in well-crafted original toys. The Toideloi Stackhouse is designed by Dutch designer Martijn van Tilburg. Toideloi follows a philosophy of local manufacturing. The Stackhouse is manufactured in Kirkland, WA.

Build and buy your stackhouse here.

The Walnut & Maple Wood Boxeo Desk by Cliff Young, LTD.

I'm just in love with this modern walnut and maple wood desk with polished stainless steel legs. The design, with it's floating top and drawers tucked beneath, remind me of the classic mid-century modern George Nelson floating top desks for Herman Miller, only in a more modern and streamlined version.





The 300-10PCK Boxeo Desk, Dimensions: 78"W x 30"D x 31"H

* Stained plain sliced walnut with satin finish. All maple drawer interiors. Polished stainless steel legs.
* Features: Four touch latch drawers.
* Fully customizable


Request price and availability here

About Cliff Young:

For over 40 years, Cliff Young Ltd. has brought to life an extraordinary furniture collection that tastefully combines modern day sophistication with the warm, inviting feel of old world craftsmanship. Designs inspired by our modern lifestyles, luxurious wood veneers, clean sumptuous lines, perfection of style and a cutting edge, incredible textures and finishes, an organic mix of materials. The underlying strength of a well-thought functionality, solid engineering, eco-friendly mindfulness.

Designlush: Living Up To Their Name

Designlush is a collection of finely crafted interior furniture, rugs and accessories created by a talented group of designers and artisans. They sell to trade professionals and offer residential and commercial interior design services. They also create one of a kind pieces for use in everything from real estate staging, set design, and film, video and photo shoots.

Because they are not a retail store, you probably have not seen many of these great items, which is why I want to share them with you.

The style, design and materials vary from exotic hardwoods to hand blown glass. But all are top quality (and many of their wood pieces are sustainable). they carry numerous lines and special, exclusive collections.

Take a look at some of their fabulous rugs:

"Damage" lounge rug:

The Dark Tree Rug:

The "Paris" Lounge Rug:

The Royal Lions Rug:


And their wonderfully crafted wood pieces:

The Lubalin flat credenza and media console:


Wishbone Entry Table (available in various woods):



Black Walnut (or Rosewood) Console:



Santos Rosewood Console:


Slab pine with glass shelves:


Swahili console:


Waterfall writing desk (my personal favorite) :

the level console:


They have some really unique lighting, two of which are shown below.

The Antler lamp:


The "Night Owl" blown glass floor lamp:




They have a large collection of upholstered furnishings as well.

Knowland Sofa:

Groove Sectional sofa in ultrasuede or leather:


and a large selection of art and framed photography, such as the Stable Canine photo below shot by Jesse Harrris:


They also have 3D wood wall panels and unusual mirrors:


Clara Walnut carved wall mirror:

The DESIGNLUSH showroom is located in Suite 415 at the prestigious New York Design Center (NYDC), 200 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016.

DESIGNLUSH is headed by President and Creative Director Stephen Mitchell, with co-founder and Style Director Thomas Ruscica.

There's much more at their site to see, including a modern masters collection. Check it all out here.