Based in Warsaw, Agnieszka Lasota has been working a fascinating project called Furniture with Memory where she takes well-worn old furniture and encases it in electro-polarized glass and then projects digitized images of what it would have looked like when it was new, in pristine condition, and being enjoyed. Uniting past with present is something Lasota does well; the Wreath Project involves a traditional celebratory wreath being used as a lampshade. This Polish designer does not set out to marry art with design on her journey to create and shies away from too much definition. She leaves it to the viewer or user to take away what is important.

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Check out some of Dylan Gold’s work. A graphic designer turned furniture creator, Gold sees his furniture as his art and the hardwoods and reclaimed materials he chooses to work with his media. “My furniture pieces are intended to combine fine art and function, craftsmanship and creativity, and blur the line between focal point and background in a physical setting.”

Above is the Stink Tree. I love the way it plays with positive and negative space, and that its design is created by what is not there.  It’s also made of entirely recycled material, which makes it even harder to resist.

Above is the Shady Bed. Simple design, but I love the idea of relaxing in the “shade” of its branches.  This bed is available as both a platform bed and just a headboard, and in all sizes. I might have to seriously consider getting this for myself. See more from Gold here.

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Jonathan Adler has launched a new fun, interactive designer where you can customize your own accessories. It’s kind of addicting. http://designyourown.jonathanadler.com ©2009 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Home Furnishings | Permalink | No comments Sponsored Topics: Jonathan H. Adler – Design – Shopping – Home and Garden – Jonathan Adler

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One look at this lamp and you can appreciate its cool, sleek design, but once you learn its story it becomes even more captivating. You might be able to figure out the inspiration for this lamp from its name – Dropmacro lamp. If not it’s ok I will tell you. Its creator, Emir Rifat Isik, was inspired by a macro photo of water in motion, leading to the creation of a lamp that mimics this same fluid motion. So simple yet so perfect, and illustrated in this stunning form See more from this talented designer here.