Form AND function on a first name basis
Spot Cool Stuff loves to find well-designed versions of products that typically aren't. Our latest find has a first name: Henry. This air purifier from Swiss designer Matti Walker caught our eye for it's bold elongated teardrop look. Happily there's exquisite function to match the form—the Henry purifies air through ...
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Sometimes cool design is also simple.
Sometimes cool design is also simple. That's the case with the "Normal" wristwatch and wall clock from designer Ross McBride. The hour, minute and second hands open a sliver view of the watch face, revealing the time. These cool timepieces are available in both black and white. BUY: WRIST WATCH | ...
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Ruggedness and smart design meet in this passport holder
Ruggedness and smart design meet in this passport holder from the Norwegian online store Dansk Design. The sleek stainless steel exterior keeps a passport safe from harm. But what's really cool is the card slot -- it's located at the top of the passport holder making it easy to slide ...
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An elegant place to nap by the pool
We are surprised at how often a gorgeous (and expensive) home pool is cluttered by a plastic (and cheap) lounge chair. For an elegant lounger to have pool side -- or in the garden or out on the lawn -- there's the Balu bed, part of Mazuvo's woven furniture line. ...
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The humble bench has become cool
The humble bench has become cool with this fabulous design. Artist Pablo Reinoso started with a regular bench and then extended the boards out to one side creating the illusion of wet paint dripping over the edge and then crawling up onto a wall. Reinoso regularly shows his work at ...
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A modern dwelling built a surprisingly long time ago
From an excellent New York Times article we bring you The Best House in Paris. With a design heavy on glass and steel this house has such a modern look it is nearly impossible to believe that it was actually built in 1931. It's design ushered in the modern era ...
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