The Zeta Office Collection - Cool Cable Management Furniture By Studio Manzano

Studio Manzano of France is a communication and design firm who also specializes in laser engraving as well as product design.

Their Zeta Office Collection, designed by Jérôme Groove and Johann Aumaitre, consists of a Bureau (desk), a Console and Chevet or table d'appoint (end table). Each is made of folded steel, powder coated in dark grey or white. Designed beautifully for cable management and functionality with laser cut 'branches' or veins', the pieces with their angular planes take up minimal space while providing useful work surfaces.

The Zeta Bureau:





In Anthracite:



The Zeta Console:



In Anthracite:



The Zeta Chevet or Table d'appoint:



In Anthracite:





FEATURES
• minimal and stylish designs
• Organize your power cables through the laser cut trees/branches/veins
• Close Internet box, chargers, UBS.
• Storage Rack
• Steel powder coated paint in White or Grey Anthracite
• Designers: Jerome Groove - Johann Aumaitre

Shop for the Zeta Collection here


Studio Manzano

The Bloom Chair By Kenneth Cobonpue

The Bloom Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue will make you feel like Thumbelina enveloped in a flower. Made of deep soft folds of handmade microfibre fabric stitched into a steel base, the chair is available in Red, Moss Green, Light Green & Yellow.






The unusual lounge chair was the winner of the "Coup de Coeur" Award at Maison et Objet Paris, September 2009.



Dimensions: 41.3”w x 37.5”d x 34.3”h x
Fabric: 93% polyester and 7% polyurethane
Available in Red, Moss Green, Light Green & Yellow.

The $2,465.00 chair is available for purchase here at Unica Home and here at Switch Modern

Misha Kahn's Cabinet. Everything In (And Out Of) It's Place.

An awesome cabinet project by student Misha Kahn. Raised in Duluth, Minneapolis, the furniture designer (RISD, class of 2011) devised a way to keep everything in its place. And a great looking piece when everything is out of it's place.








His (yes, Misha is male) description of the piece:
"After scanning the hoards of chachkis (sic)* lying on my bedroom floor I printed out life size puzzle pieces and arranged them into this curious thought bubble. Constructed of laser cut mdf, and pink foam, then fiberglassed and coated with molded polysterene. The interior is painted and flocked, with hardwood (dovetailed) drawers, and door. Stands 7 feet’ 6” inches high.
*I know he meant tchotchkes, I spoke with him ;)

See more of Misha's wonderful work at his site.
Thanks to Apartment Therapy for bringing Misha to my attention.

The Private Cloud Rocking Bed Evolves, Introducing Version 1.2

The Rocking Bed, also known as the Private Cloud was first conceived of by Michael Kloker and brother Manuel Kloker in 2005 when the initial prototype was built. The enterprise, located in Löffingen, zooms in on revolutionary concepts in elaborated designs paired with industrial tradition. In 2006, they applied for a patent. In 2007, they continued to design the rocking bed and trademarked the brand name "Private Cloud".


above: the first version

In 2008 they unveiled the rocking bed at IMM (The annual International Home Furnishings Show in Cologne) , within the IMM young designers at D3 Professionals, and started selling the product.


above: the 2008-2009 version.

In 2009, they introduced a revised version of the bed at IMM and started getting their first big order.


above: the 2009 version

This year, they've introduced a new version at the 2010 IMM, the Rocking Bed 1.2. More streamlined and modern-looking, the new bed does not have the canopied top.




And here's an outdoor version of the Rocking bed that has yet to go into production:


More images of the Private Cloud Rocking Bed 1.2:





The patented solid wood beds made of Black Forest wood are environmentally sustainable and largely manufactured by hand. The purist, elegant design fits into any living environment. The high material requirements are met by ash and oak. In a complex process the wood is placed in its form, it will be up to 32 m with solid wood strips per ellipse.



The 2009 version ($6,500) can be purchased within the U.S. here and at Liave in Seattle. You can also find worldwide dealers here.

The Private Cloud website

contact info:

M. Kloker
Michael Kloker
Studerstr. 11
79843 Löffingen
Mobil +49(0)151 - 120 165 52

Angel Sideboard & TV Unit From Piurra Furnituring Of Portugal

A gloss lacquered dresser with 2 cabinets and two drawers in which the outline of angel wings is artfully debossed into the piece. The Angel sideboard functions as a tv unit in addition to being a sideboard or dresser. Shown in white, the Angel sideboard is available in RAL colors and the back easily swings open for cable management.








Material: lacquered MDF (gloss)
Color: White RAL 9010
Dimensions (cm): W 200 H 58 D 50

Also worth noting, is their unusual Seven Skirts Bookshelf / Sideboard


The Seven Skirts piece is inspired by the old Portuguese tradition of Nazaré Fisherwomen wearing layered skirts and wooden clogs.


Stacking storage module with double access
Material: Plywwod
Dimensions (cm): W180 H60 D40
Available in several colors




above: designer Rui Viana of Piurra

Piurra is is looking for dealers for their products


Piurra furnituring
CCB, Centro Comercial Bombarda, loja 26
Rua Miguel Bombarda 285
4050-397 Porto
PORTUGAL

tel./fax +351 222 016 012
telm. +351 913 468 263
geral@piurra.com