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CATCH THE WAVE ... IN STYLE

The international design community has spoken and the winner of Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year Award (BoYA) in the Outdoor Furniture Category is: Royal Botania’s “WAVE” hammock.



Unlike any other piece of its kind, it is neither a hammock, nor a sun chair, nor a parasol. It is an artwork that combines functionality with beauty and elegance. Designed by Erik Nyberg & Gustav Ström, the WAVE consists of electro-polished stainless steel and mesh. The canopy and seat sling are made from batyline. The fabric is semi-transparent while at the same time offering protection by blocking 86 percent of the sun's rays.  The seat has a removable cushion in foam/fabric. WAVE is available in white, cappuccino, black or turquoise with two base options allowing for integration in the terrace or embedment into the ground. It measures an impressive 12 ft x 9.5 ft x 8 ft, yet stands on a single point. The construction gives it its unique floating impression, and allows it to withstand the elements. Plus, it can rotate 90˚ around the base, giving it additional flexibility depending on the position of the sun.



Given its grandeur, a simple US launch would not suffice. Instead the Belgian-based Royal Botania is taking a different approach and has coordinated a nation-wide tour. Architects, designers and design-savvy consumers alike are invited to “Catch the WAVE” as it travels around the country.

Like a pop-star, the larger-than-life piece will celebrate with a country-wide tour. First stop, a month-long stint at the International Polo Club in Palm Beach, Florida, followed by a cameo appearance at the Academy Awards in LA.

Price: $ 23439

THE SHIFT CHAIR BY SIMONE MICHELI

Inspired by a keypad Simone Micheli's Shift Chair is the perfect gift for the geek in you :-) This Chair is made from plywood and solid pine which is padded with polyurethane foam and fiberfill.

Price $3,900

LOUNGE CHAIR SOLD FOR $1.6 MILLION

An aluminum “Lockheed Lounge” chair by Marc Newson, once used in a Madonna video (as you can see above) was sold today in London for 1.1 million pounds ($1.6 million), an auction record for a piece of contemporary design art.

The futuristic metal lounger was the star of a 168-lot auction at Phillips de Pury & Co. and was bought by a telephone bidder. Maybe by Madonna herself ...

So the real question is ... can you guess in which Madonna's video this chair was used !!? Yes RAIN bravo, you now won the right to look at the most expensive and uncomfortable lounge chair in the world.

OUT/IN Chair by Starck & Quitllet

Let me give you the new Out/In armchair, which was designed by Philippe Starck and Eugeni Quitllet.

Unveiled to the world at the 2009 international furniture fair in Milan, the armchair is not due to go on sale until May 14th.

Suitable for both outdoor and indoor use, the Out/In armchair sports an oversized backrest that curves to create a cocoon-like environment.

With a price tag of $1000 it is made from polypropylene and is available in white and anthracite black matte finishes.

BARBIE LOU LOU GHOST CHAIR

For those of you who loves Starck design and Barbie (I am not judging anyone here ...) Let me give you the barbie version of the famous Lou Lou Ghost Chair. Just in cae you missed it the blond doll just turned 50.

A SUMMER CLOUD

What I love in the summer, it's when it gets really hot and all you feel like doing is staying by the pool. Those days my only activity is to look at the sky and see if a cloud is coming my way to give me that perfect shade, just enough to stay cool but still work on my tan ...



Thanx to Dedon, no need to wait for that summer cloud anymore, all you need to do is sit back and relax. The 'Summer Cloud' that's his name will provide a comfortable shade for you to work that tan without the sweating! Because even at the pool (and especially at the pool) you want to look good!



+ Dedon

SOUND NEVER FELT SO COMFY!

This nice looking leather armchair comes in iconic egg-shaped design to provide you comfort and style. The chair is equipped with its own internal audio system with built-in loudspeakers that can be connected to your iPod or any MP3 player enabling you to enjoy your favorite beats from the comfort of a chair.


It sounds perfect if you like to listen to Jazz music with a good book or some rock with your favorite magazine or simply if you don't want to ear your kids screaming around the house ... that sounds good to me ;-)



+ Natuzzi

LOUNGING IS NOW A PIECE OF CAKE CHAIR

This innovative line of furniture allows you to endlessly mix and match towards a design of any color and size. Each "slice" clicks into one another and can support up to 300 pounds of weight. The material, Arpro, is lightweight and weatherproof. You'll ned five "slices" form a full-sized seat. Price for once slice $150

+ Kar

ROCK AND RELAX

Designed by Scott Wilson, those rocking chairs seems perfect for a lazy day, made of steel you can rock as long as you want. It is just a concept for now, but something I could definitely buy and put it by my pool ... well having my own pool is just a concept for now too ;-)

+ Scott Wilson

DRIADE BY PHILIPPE STARCK

French designer Philippe Starck launched his Monsiegneur and MOOR(e) seating for Italian brand Driade. The Monsiegneur collection comprises a sofa, easy chair, armchair and foot stool in black or white leather. The seats have cast stainless steel front legs and wooden back legs.