German design studio Supergrau , which has three designers at the helm, has launched a series of lighting designs that continue their tradition of sustainability and their desire for people “to love, to buy, to preserve” good design. All of their retro/futuristic designs are handcrafted in Germany and the collection is now being carried by design showroom Mondo Collection . The Furore Table Lamp is crafted from recovered marble, blown glass, and copper.

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Modern Lighting from Supergrau

South Korean product and furniture designer Xerock Kim created a wooden cabinet covered in bark. Named Accumulation , the piece symbolizes the place at which tradition and modernity meet.

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Accumulation: A Cabinet Covered in Bark by Xerock Kim

Handcrafted from locally-sourced beech wood,  Leis  aims to revive a Slovenian woodcraft tradition called “suha roba.” A lovely minimalist design combining contemporary lines and long-established hand-crafted skills, the Leis set consists of a fork, spoon and spatula.  Gigodesign , who designed the products and packaging, worked with a manufacturing company called Rimarket, and are planning a future series of nature-friendly Christmas ornaments and office accessories. I’m pretty excited to see more from this team! Photos courtesy of Gigodesign. Share This: Twitter | Facebook | Discover more great design by following Design Milk on Twitter and Facebook . © 2012 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime Derringer in Home Furnishings | Permalink | No comments

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Leis Wood Cooking and Serving Utensils by Gigodesign

MACMAMAU is a relatively new brand of furniture that creates high quality pieces deeply rooted in Italian tradition with top-notch craftsmanship and strong design. Along with using traditional cabinetmaking techniques, they also add their own stamp with mechanical engraving, hand painting, and lacquering of the pieces. The entire line carries a striking graphic quality on the surfaces but there’s a beautiful simplicity to the overall forms

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MACMAMAU Engraved, Stamped and Painted Modern Italian Furniture

A few weeks ago I visited a home that the most beautiful brick wine cellar and it made me think about how tradition most wine cellars are. So, I put myself on a mission for some modern wine cellars, and here’s what I found.

While I do love a nice brick and dark wood, the glass, bright colors and different shapes shown in these modern wine cellars are crisp and cool. It would be lovely to have a space like one of these in my own home one day.

Do you have a wine cellar? Is it more of a traditional cellar or does it have modern elements?

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The Japan Collection rugs designed by Enrique Eguino for Alfombras Veo Veo are inspired by Japanese locations, culture, and tradition. They pixelate an image and create these fun rugs that at first glance look like they are designed with random colors. Above: Nikko Cascada (Nikko Waterfall) Nikko Cascada (Nikko Waterfall) inspiration/Nikko Cascada Tohyo De Noche (Tokyo Night) inspiration Tohyo De Noche (Tokyo Night) Kyoto Palace inspiration Kyoto Palace Kimono inspiration/Kimono Hokkaido inspiration Hokkaido Shinkansen inspiration Shinkansen Fun fact: Alfrombras Veo Veo’s name translates to “I Spy Carpets.” Share This: Twitter | Facebook | Discover more great design by following Design Milk on Twitter and Facebook . © 2012 Design Milk | Posted by Caroline in Art , Home Furnishings | Permalink | No comments

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Thomas O’Brien is an NYC-based interior and home furnishings designer. He is the founder and President of design firm Aero Studios and proprietor of Aero Ltd., the retail extension of the studio. Since opening Aero’s doors in 1992, O’Brien has been celebrated for his ability to translate modernism into a warm and livable style; one based in comfort and tradition as much as spare streamlining. His work is known for its unique blend of refined yet easy domesticity and vintage elegance. His traditional-to-modern approach, including partnerships with American brands such as Reed & Barton and Hickory Chair, defines the Thomas O’Brien brand of new-classic home furnishings, with furniture, lighting, tableware, textiles, carpets, and bedding and bath collections

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Friday Five with Thomas O’Brien

Materials: Ikea SNÖVITA wreath, felt, scissors, glue

Description: I personalized the SNÖVITA wreath using stash of felt I had at home.

I made one with Saint Nicolausand another one with the 3 magic kings (a spanish tradition, on the 6th of January they come to every house and leave gifts and stuff).

It was a nice easy way to get a different Christmas wreath for less than 30$!

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~ Julia, Zurich/Barcelona

We don’t do gift guides here on Design Milk because everyone does them. We like to be different. Last year, we did staff wishlists and once again we thought it would be fun to continue this new tradition and ask each current contributor what was on their wishlist this holiday season — realistic or pipe dream. So, for next 2 weeks we’ll be featuring staff wishlists.

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Holiday Wishlist 2010: Jaime

We don’t do gift guides here on Design Milk because everyone does them. We like to be different. Last year, we did staff wishlists and once again we thought it would be fun to continue this new tradition and ask each current contributor what was on their wishlist this holiday season — realistic or pipe dream. So, for next 2 weeks we’ll be featuring staff wishlists.

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Holiday Wishlist 2010: Britton