January 2009

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• events, new work

  Crystal Clear IDS09

  01.29.09 | Permalink | Comments Off

  We have constructed an 8′ diameter chandelier for Crystal Clear at this year’s Interior Design Show. The piece consists of salvaged walnut in an organic, branching form, CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements and halogen lighting. Visit the show February 5th–8th (5th & 6th trade only) to see for yourself…

• events

  DESIGN WEEKEND Feb 5-8th

  01.29.09 | Permalink | Comments Off

  The weekend of IDS is a great time to get out and get yourself stimulated by contemporary design across Toronto. The Gladstone’s annual Come Up to My Room event is always good for at least an afternoon. Also running over the weekend is MADE’s annual Radiant Dark exhibition Elegant Corruptions. We’re not participating in either […]

• press

  House and Home Trends ‘09

  01.18.09 | Permalink | Comments Off

   The Slab D Chair is a nice addition to the “Modern Craft” category in January’s House and Home rundown of trends for the coming year.

• press

  “Shelf Life” Globe + Mail Style Section

  01.14.09 | Permalink | Comments Off

  We’re proud to see our Slab Cube Shelving listed as one of Danny Sinopoli’s picks for smart and sexy places to store your book collection. View photo gallery.
  Its also encouraging to see the concept of “upcycling” included in the Globe’s take on significant trends for the past year.

• press

  “Do design classics have to go?”

  01.11.09 | Permalink | Comments Off

  Its nice to see the onedge lounge included as a future design classic among other locally available contemporary pieces on Toronto design blog Kitka.

• press

  “Who needs Ikea?”

  01.11.09 | Permalink | Comments Off

  Thanks to XYYZ for mentioning us on The Wyre, their design blog for men in Toronto. We appreciate being profiled as one of three young Canadian firms creating unique, eco-friendly pieces.

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