May 2008

The Archives

• events, new work

  wry + ginger by azure

  05.24.08 | Permalink | Comments Off

  We’d like to thank Azure and DWR for putting on an excellent show and enjoyable evening of design, conversation and drinks in New York’s Meatpacking district. It was the perfect way to cap off the creatively packed design events surrounding this year’s ICFF. Our Last Waltz bench found itself in good company amongst other great […]

• new work

  golden slab table

  05.19.08 | Permalink | Comments Off

  Based on our slab table design we’ve played with live-edge wood for this piece. The elements of the table are fastened together with butterfly joints and stainless steel hardware, an homage to George Nakashima. The example shown here is made with locally harvested osage orange wood and walnut joinery and intended for outdoor dining.

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• press

  Uvula and the LCBO

  05.14.08 | Permalink | Comments Off

  The uvula (morph series 1), a multi-functional chair/stool/side table, was used in a spread promoting eco-friendly breweries in a recent LCBO Enviro Chic publication. We’re always happy to be seen along side Steamwhistle, Brothers Dressler beer of choice.
  Thanks to Lino DiNallo at GJP for making it happen.
  See our catalogue for more details.

• new work

  back to the drafting board chaise longue

  05.12.08 | Permalink | Comments Off

  Inspired by the classic chaise longue designed by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand, this is a machine designed for relaxation and comfort. The bent laminated curves provide structure, comfort and organic elegance. The rotating adjustment hardware was salvaged from an old drafting board and allows the chaise to pivot for a personalized position.

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• events, press

  Azure @ ICFF

  05.09.08 | Permalink | Comments Off

  Design Within Reach is hosting “Wry + Ginger by Azure” in its New York City Meatpacking District Studio during the upcoming International Contemporary Furniture Fair. Billed as an exploration of Canadiana with a twist, Brothers Dressler are one of fifteen designers appearing in the exhibit curated by Azure magazine to celebrate Design Within Reach’s recent […]

• press

  Globe + Mail “Sibling Revelry”

  05.07.08 | Permalink | Comments Off

  We were featured in an article in the Globe’s Style section this past weekend…

  Click below to view the full article as a PDF.
  bd_gm_0508.pdf

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