Thursday, September 24, 2009

Bamilke Stools/Tables: Stock Update




Just received a large shipment of bamileke tables (a.k.a. spider's nest tables) from Cameroon.

Several different sizes and they're available in black or brown.

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Friday, September 18, 2009

Kuba Cloth: Elle Decor October 2009









Interiors photographer, Simon Upton's London apartment is featured in the October 2009 issue of Elle Decor.

A home which reflects the itinerant nature of a globe trotting photographer. With an impressive collection of Kuba cloth skirts and the ceiling height to display them.

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Bamileke Tables: Architectural Digest October 2009




Architectural Digest's October 2009 issue, "The Architecture Issue", features a Robert A.M. Stern designed house with interiors by Victoria Hagan that uses Bamileke tables in one of the rooms. Nice to see how well the tables work in such a formal house/context.

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Binta Armchair by Philippe Bestenheider for Moroso




Swiss designer Philippe Bestenheider has created a fun and colorful chair re-purposing African fabric.

The chair’s form is based on African wood carvings and the upholstery is based on Senegalese patchwork fabrics.

From dezeen.