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Here a look at the latest creation by the Tokyo architects office - Wonderwall. They designed the Original Fake store, which is the flagship store of the creations of the american artist Kaws, that we have already previously reported on. The store is split in black and white. The white part carries the clothing and the black part carries the famous designer toys and other accessories. The store is a collaboration between Kaws and the toy manufacturer Medicom. A must visit on your next Tokyo trip.

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WOWBOW is a new luxury brand committed to pampered pets & their discerning two legged companions.

The company is founded on a vision: to pioneer and create unparalleled design solutions for our furry friends. By combining the best craftsmanship, animal husbandry and a unique personal service, WOWBOW sets the standard for a new class in pet furniture.

One of their first pieces you can see here, the new bed for dogs and cats. Their Mija beds are crafted from 10mm thick acrylic and furnished with luxury faux suede cushions, filled with shredded ‘memory foam’ incorporating a wealth of innovations, these luxury beds are made to exacting standards. We have to admit that it does look pretty stylish. If the dog now also likes it, then why not!

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Here a really practical new concept from Sweden that we came across - the Contactboxen.
“The Contactbox collects and hides cords and chargers, leaving your charger easy to find and with no more tangeled messy cords.The box also protects curious small fingers and house pets from potentially dangerous electrical outlets and cables…Inside the Contactabox is a power board with six outlets, specially constructed so as to provide room for larger transformers and plugs. The lengths of cord are hidden inside, leaving only the cord from the box to the wall point visible.”

A very interesting and useful addition to the household. With the Contactbox you charge your iPod and Cellphone and you also always know where you placed it!

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Today we came across this really interesting wooden bench designed by Stephen Reed. At first it looks like a nice looking simple wooden bench, but when you look close it has an interesting feature. A certain part of it consists of wood tile connected by elastic cords. The surface bows to provide cushioning seating. Thus this great mechanism actually turns this bench into a sophisticated seating option. Great idea and execution!

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We have already seen many homemade attempts to create furniture out of Skateboards and now finally there is Skurniture, a company dedicated to do exactly that. In there first series of products they now came out with these chairs and you can choose between several woods and also different colors of the legs.

THE ART OF SKATEBOARDING MEETS FURNITURE

So, if you still need some seating options, here you have something to look into!

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Here a new hanger that we came across by Okaeri. This one still fulfills its purpose, but at the same time when not being used, it becomes an art object. Its not space efficient, but that loss one can take for the new Okaeri Hanger. Let’s see if we see them soon in any restaurants, bars or homes around us.

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Ray is a table lamp that for once uses sunglasses the other way around. Switched off the entire lamp is covered in chrome and when turned on the glasses become see-through and let just the right amount of light through! The lamp has been designed by Element Design.

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This great new Fake Riches Cabinet is the creation of designer Helen Waites. It allows your dishes to look like artwork when not in use, but makes simple white plates suddenly look exciting. The rack consists of a back rack and an overlying glass face, which is decorated with a blue pattern of the type seen on antique plates. When you place a white plate behind the pattern, they pop out and it gives the impression of you really having antique plates. Great idea. Via MocoLoco.

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Here a fantastic new rug series by German Company Flachbild. They came out with this Mortadella rug among other sausage types. Very funny and very cosy. Overall there are 4 models. They are all round and can be delivered in diameters of half a meter up to 5 meters, which is a pretty decent size!

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We just came across this rug over at Coolhunting - the Drop Dead Rug by British designer Alex Carpenter.
The carpet “was such a hit at the London Design Festival in 2005 that Alex will take it into production soon. Mimicking the shape “of an unfortunate soul which may have come to pass right there on your living room floor with their silhouette remaining as evidence,” the throw will be a dark red felt with a light grey band running around the edge to depict the chalk line. Available in a selection of poses for about £150, Alex says he’s currently considering incorporating the cause of death.”
The designer is now already excepting orders via Udderstuff.

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