Award-Winning Modern Bed Is Easy To Assemble And Easy On The Eyes.

The Tiefschlaf and the Tiefschlaf II designed by Linda Altmann and Oliver Krapf for STADTNOMADEN is a modern, easy to assemble, elegant looking bed available in two styles, three finishes and with adjustable stainless steel feet.

The Tiefschlaf:




The Tiefschlaf II:




In case you didn't notice, the difference between the two is that the Tiefschlaf II has a built-in headboard. An additional backrest in white or walnut that attaches to the Tiefschlaf is also available.



Assembly:
The low profile bed consists of six shaped wood modules that are easily fastened together to build the slatted frame. The unobtrusive shape of the modules combine bed sides and the slatted frame in a smart, sleek way and the bed allows the use of any mattress.





The beautifully designed Tiefschlaf II was an award winner in the 2013 Interior Innovation Awards. Both the Tiefschlaf and Tiefschlaf II come in Ash, Walnut or White.

Optional Backrest for the Tiefschlaf (shown in walnut):



The optional backrest fits on any side of the bed. The mounting of the wooden shell can be adjusted in height between 4,5 cm according to the used mattress. The back rest comes without or with a cushion.

Backrest Measurements:
L 140 x H 56 x D 15 cm (with cushion D 22 cm)
Additional space to bed side +11,5 cm

Bed frame Measurements:
Frame L 200 x W 140 x H 16 / 42 cm, (Height without mattress)
Drop down height between edge of the bed and lie down area is 9 cm.
For mattresses L 200 x W 140 cm (not included)

Materials:
Surface: Beech Plywood (Ash,) Wooden veneer (Walnut), varnished and White
Core: Beech shaped plywood
Legs: Aluminium

Designers:

above: Linda Altmann und Oliver Krapf


Shop for the beds here at Stadtnomaden

Herman Miller Updates An Eames Classic With Wood. The New Molded Wood Eames Chair.

The Molded Plastic Chair (or Shell chair) that Mid-Century Modern design lovers have grown to covet is the epitome of the Eames process. Since its launch in 1950, details like color and height options, shock mounts, base variations, and use of upholstery have received constant improvements.



Manufacturing processes have been closely monitored and modified. And in the 1990s, when new findings revealed fiberglass-reinforced plastic shells to be less suitable for the environment, Herman Miller explored sustainable solutions and, in 2000, reintroduced the design in 100 percent recyclable polypropylene (shown below).



Now, in 2013, Herman Miller introduces the Eames Molded Wood Chair, a beautiful expression of this timeless design.




Today’s techniques cut wood veneer into small strips and then process them in a way that makes the wood flexible enough to mold into complex curves without splitting or popping. This allows the material to take on the authentic form of the timeless Eames design for the first time as a single wood shell.



Select from three veneers for the wood shell, including white ash, walnut, and santos palisander. Pair it with a choice of three classic bases: wire (often called the "Eiffel Tower") in chrome or black, 4-leg in chrome or black, or wood dowel in one of three finishes.




The Eames Molded Wood Chair’s range of finish and base options allows for 21 different combinations of this new seating—giving you the opportunity to mix and match a unique look for almost any environment.



A beautiful expression in of the timeless design, the Eames Molded Wood Chair honors the organic shapes, sleek lines, and honest materials of Charles and Ray’s classic work—and represents Herman Miller’s longstanding commitment to the Eames vision of continued exploration.



Lightweight and carefully contoured, the shell seats have high, flexible backs, deep seat pockets, and waterfall front edges so you can sit comfortably.

Swiveling glides keep the chair steady and level on uneven floors. The standard glide is also available with felt to protect hard-surface floors.



Learn more here and look for it to be available soon in the Herman Miller Stores.

Beautiful Handmade Wood Handlebars For Bicycles. Les Classiques by F&Y of Montreal.

Fredérique & Yannic are two Montreal based woodworkers who share a passion for design and biking. Together they've formed F&Y Classiques, a line of lovingly hand crafted wooden handle bars for bicycles. Available in bent or straight styles, the handlebars are made from such woods as ash, cherry, wenge, walnut and morado.



The polished woods are held together with brass rivets:

The curved handlebars have an aluminum inset:


Below is their complete line of products to date.

La Fleche - ash wood, aluminum and brass ($110):

La Doyenne - cherry wood, aluminum and brass ($110):

La Doyenne (straight) $70:

La Reine - Walnut wood, aluminum and brass ($110):

La Reine (straight) $70:

La Primavera - Wenge wood, aluminum and brass ($110):

La Primavera (straight) $70:



Milan Milan -Morado wood, aluminum and brass ($110):


Frederique and Yannic of F&Y:






You can purchase the F&Y Classiques handlebars here in their online store

Drunter and Drüber's Bent Wood, Leather and Felt lined Bags for Vonetti.

Trier-based four-piece Drunter and Drüber designed these fabulous bent wood and leather bags with felt lining for Vonetti.



Refreshing design incorporates unusual materials for the bags which are available in three different sized styles; the Maya, the Ina and the Lola.




For purchasing information contact Vonetti:
E-Mail: info@vonetti.com



Drunter & Drüber // Trier
c/o Galerie Feuergefühl // Spielesplatz 13 // D - 54293 Trier
Tel: 0651 / 9664888

Limited Edition Bent Wood Bracelets & Cuffs By Gustav Reyes

One of the standouts at this year's Smithsonian Craft Show (which ran from April 14-17) was the contemporary jewelry of Gustav Reyes. On the Craft Show website, they only show his rings, but it's his limited edition series of coiled, twisted and knotted wooden bracelets that really appeal to me.

The modern and elegant bracelets and cuffs by the Chicago based woodworker are formed by hand using a cold bend process and finished with natural bee's wax. The Cherry, Walnut, Maple and Rockelm woods can be rejuvenated by simply applying more natural bee's wax. Several of the styles are available in multiple wood options.

Walnut:




Cherry:



Rockelm:


Maple:




above photography by Lauren Bost

Prices range from $120 to $320. Available from Artful Home.

"My training and personal development have led me to believe that humans surpass biological processes by creating. The desire to create is the vehicle by which we, as humans, extend our minds and souls beyond the limits of our physical selves."-- Gustav Reyes

As a young man, Reyes attended the Art Institute of Chicago, where his understanding of art was greatly broadened. He also studied at the Chicago Bauhaus Academy, where he developed an understanding of the finer aspects of woodworking. His formal training and years of dedication to his craft have allowed him to find the point where nature breathes through the form.