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The Trunk cabinet collection by neri&hu is imbued with ancient traditions associated with Chinese weddings. Brides and grooms were given trunks as wedding gifts and would fill them with personal items to bring to their new home and life together. This modern interpretation features a beautifully crafted American Oak interior, exterior doors of lacquered HDF and elegant legs and frame in uncoated brushed brass. The Trunk collection features a Low and High option, both with three internal compartments, and each shelf can be adjusted to three heights.

To view the Trunk cabinet visit 66 Gwynne Street Cremorne (Appointments encouraged). http://criteriacollection.com.au/

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Melbourne based multidisciplinary design studio Clan Collective. Combining education and experience in architecture, fashion, building and communication design, the studio specialises in sculptural handmade jewellery, homewares, unusual textiles and large scale abstract artworks. All of Clan Collective’s products are conceptualised, designed and manufactured within Australia. The studio implements slow and ethical methods of production.

Clan Collective's products can be purchased from Design A Space, 20 Manchester Lane, Melbourne CBD and and Ruby Oak Giftware, 238 Sydney Rd, Brunswick. For further information visit www.clancollective.com

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New to Artemide is this beautiful, gravity defying Nearco lamp. Available as single elements or a series of overlapping modules. For further information visit artemide.com.au RRP $2054

Posted by Brent Nolan Brand Agency

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The BD Barcelona Designs Monkey Side Table by Jaime Hayon. A cheeky yet practical creation from celebrated Spanish artist and designer Jaime Hayon, the Monkey Side Table is made of solid architectural concrete and leaves a lasting impression in both indoor and outdoor environments. It is part of Hayon’s Gardenias collection, which is his second for BD Barcelona after his successful Showtime collection.

For further information visit Living Edge livingedge.com.au or call 1300 132 154

Post by Brent Nolan | Brand Design

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Over the next week we’re excited to be showcasing Living Edge’s striking new collection from prestigious design company BD Barcelona Design.

BD Barcelona Design prizes artisanal processes over mass production and works with some of the most widely recognised designers in the world. Founded in the 1970s, the company is regarded for unique, superior quality furniture and accessories that strike the right balance between functional design and art.

Living Edge is excited to be Australia’s only national distributor for the BD Barcelona collection, including this Chandlo Dressing Table by Doshi Levien.

With a large circular mirror that makes reference to the colourful bindi (also knownas Chandlo) worn on the forehead by Hindu women, the Chandlo Dressing Table was designed by London-based design studio Doshi Levien for their 2012 IMM Cologne installation, which displayed their vision of a perfect house. Its seemingly abstract composition reflects the gestures and daily ritual of dressing and grooming.The table is made from solid ash with tubular steel legs painted in a brilliant green and its elegant jewel box is made from plywood. The stool is also made from plywood with steel legs and is upholstered in luxurious fabric with a distinctive bordered grid. For further information visit livingedge.com.au Post by Brent Nolan | Blunt Agency

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Love the 'Rain' multi-sensory lighting by design studio ilanel. Mixing sight and sound it invites touch and interaction.

Rain captures the shimmery sparkle of raindrops frozen in descent and voices a whimsy chime of flutes. Individual drops are visually quite subtle, but gain tremendous strength when multiplied and clustered in large groups.

A playful piece with the sleekness of a design classic that is suitable for residential and commercial use. For more information and Melbourne stocks visit www.ilanel.com

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The Klag chair by Melbourne artist / designer Dale Hardiman. Klag is an experiment consisting of the new concrete substitute ET-21, a Fly-Ash and resin based product by Exile Global Technologies. An interesting project and good use of a by-product.

Price: $1500.00. Product can be purchased via designer at dale-hardiman.com.

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Melbourne company Zen have launched a new home thermostat that connects to the internet allowing you to control the temperature from your smart phone. A clean, beautiful design. Great to see products like this being developed in Melbourne.

Zen is expected to retail for between $150-$200. For further information visit zenthermostat.com

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Designed and constructed by Canny, this Hawthorn home creates a workable harmony of clever design and functional family living space.

The initial client brief was to create a home that would allow independent living zones for the needs of the growing family. With three teenage boys the home allows ample breakout spaces for the children to be active and yet still enjoy the togetherness of combined family areas. The clients required a new home with a traditional façade to the compliment the streetscape, yet a more contemporary feel as one moved through to the rear of the home. The front rooms took on a traditional feel, whilst the rear presented more modern attributes. 

The rear of the home showcases a distinctive curved pool house with expansive pool outlook. Dual outdoor entertaining areas with canopy skylights and recessed alfresco heaters allow for continuous enjoyment throughout all seasons. All of these elements were carefully integrated and designed with the landscape.

The highly detailed cellar is perhaps the standout feature of this residence. Complete with 2,000 unit wine storage, Vintec wine fridge, tasting bench, sink and luxe wooden joinery, the room carries an understated opulence and serves as a unique entertaining area for intimate dinner parties and tastings.

Canny's in-house design studio of twelve is comprised of architects, interior designers and experienced draftsmen. For further information visit www.canny.com.au or call [phone].

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These beautiful minimalistic timepieces are designed by Melbourne outfit AÃRK Collective.

Inspired by an appreciation of geometry, graphic elements and minimalist design, each timepiece has been crafted from the most trusted components, including PVD ion-plated 316L surgical steel, Italian calfskin leather and precision Japanese Quartz movements. 

We're always excited to see product of this calibre coming out of Melbourne. The level of refinement is a credit to design team, a perfect mix of the contemporary and luxury. Make sure you check out their extensive product lines at aarkcollective.com.

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We love this Pleat chair by designer Chris Hardy. The contemporary stool that pays homage to Verner Panton's 'S Chair', and before that Poul Kjaerholm's 'Cantilevered Lounge Chair'.  

Pleat is made in Australia from a single sheet of marine ply and is available in a range of colours to suit a range of interiors. For further information contact Cafe Culture Melbourne.

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Urchin, by designer Chris Hardy, is a contemporary chandelier. It's body is constructed using Direct Digital Manufacturing to create a form that is relatively unachievable in terms of traditional manufacturing processes.  Light is managed using contemporary high flux LED technologies.  

Urchin is made to order and may be finished in colours and LED Kelvin temperatures as specified (warm, neutral and cool). For further information contact Cafe Culture Melbourne.

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Stunning architectural and interior design for the Infinity Centre, a new senior school for the Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School in Keilor East.

Designed by McBride Charles Ryan, the Infinity Centre is a fluid form with a sense of grander and sophisticated style. The use of materials, colour and spatial configurations create unique spaces for learning and social gatherings. Its not hard to see why the building is the recipient of the Architecture Award for Public Architecture, Victoria Architecture Awards 2013 and received a high commendation in the Australian Interior Design Awards 2013.

For further information visit mcbridecharlesryan.com.au

Posted by Brent Nolan Blunt Agency

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Looking for a bright fun lounge you can customise to your space? Prisma, a collection of angular lounges and ottomans by Derlot Editions can be configured together in and endless array of configurations. For further information visit derloteditions.com

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Criteria’s striking collection of designs is now even more desirable with the introduction of Apparatus Studio’s new Italian marble object collection which is now available in Criteria’s Melbourne showroom.

The Neo Marble collection explores the versatility of function - the vessel to carry, and the lantern to illuminate.

The torch-like Neo Lantern is comprised of a glass orb that sits atop a marble base - a single candle produces a delicate glow. Constructed from Italian marble, machined brass and sandblasted glass, Neo Lantern comes in three sizes and is available in White (Bianco Arabescato), or Black (Nero Kinitra).

The Neo Vessel is a study of contrast and form. The arms of the solid brass bowl slot into an urn-like marble base; the footed brass bowl may be removed from the urn and standalone. Like Neo Lantern, Neo Vessel comes in White (Bianco Arabescato), or Black (Nero Kinitra).

These gorgeous products are stocked at Criteria, 66 Gwynne Street Cremorne. criteriacollection.com.au

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Dinosaur Designs have launched of their first furniture collection of side tables, Liquid Moon and Collage. Keeping with Dinosaur Designs signature resin technique, designers Louise Olsen and Stephen Ormandy have celebrated their individual style and produced an amazing set of diverse designs. Olsen's designs are constantly inspired by the natural world. The curved, organic nature of jellyfish is referenced in her collection, Liquid Moon, Olsen says, “the legs are spider like, there is a dancing and delicate nature about them, as well as a dialogue between them”. The colour palette varies from shades of blue, to more painterly neutral tones, which contain a pop of intense orange. 

Ormandy’s collection, Collage, is a playful combination of shapes, colour and tone. The design is influenced by the floating nature of lily pads and the opportunity to combine individual sculptural shapes into a cohesive useful object. Colour blocking is utilised creating strong bold patterns, colours vary from bright oranges and magentas, to more calming neutral tones. 

Make sure you call into a Melbourne Dinosaur Designs store to view their full range. Stores are located at 562 Chapel St South Yarra and Melbourne’s GPO on Bourke St.

For further information visit dinosaurdesigns.com.au 

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Sleek, sculptural and visually intriguing, the beautifully crafted Contour Bench blurs the lines between seating and art. Combining the warmth of timber with the industrial feel of steel, the cantilevered design appears to float mid-air and features a slight bounce that adds an unexpected element of playfulness to the seating experience.

With slats made from Pacific Maple Marine Grade Ply and a zinc-plated, powder-coated steel frame, the Contour Bench is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. A chameleon that will blend in with any decorative style, the Contour Bench would look equally at home in a slick, urban setting or the relaxed environs of a coastal home.

The Contour Bench is available to order at www.forrestdesigns.com.au.