The Eclosion pump-up sofa is an interesting take on the whole futon/sofa-bed concept. One side features a hidden air bladder that can be pumped up, turning it from a relatively small bed, to a sofa that’s suitable for a couple of people. It was designed by Olivier Gregoire and while it may seem similar to the futon you slept on in college, I’m pretty sure the price (if it were available for sale) would ensure you’d never see it in a dorm room.
I have a cat that loves to hang out with me in my office. Usually he will either lie in my lap, or try to make himself comfortable on the desk. I usually don’t mind him in my lap if I’m not too busy, but my desk is too cluttered to accommodate my feline friend. That’s why I need the Kit in Box.
This is a nice little bed for your cat that clamps onto the edge of your desk. This gives your furry friend someplace out of the way that they can hang out while you work. Of course the trick is getting them to actually use the bed and not just try to plop down in their favorite spot on your desk. If they actually use it, then your $50 investment would likely be worth it.
I could never see myself buying a coffee table that was just a coffee table. But I could definitely see myself buying a coffee table that was embedded with a collection of drums and other percussion instruments. The Musical Rumba Series tables are hand built by artist Tor Clausen in his Olympia, Washington studio, and each one comes with a collection of interchangeable and rearrangeable percussion inserts. Why you’d want a table you can drum on is kind of hard to explain, so I recommend checking out this video of it in action. (That was all it took to sell me on the idea.)
The tables come in 2×2, 2×4, 3×3 and 4×4 configurations and can include various combinations of the of the 12 different percussion modules like snare drums, chimes, cow bells, high hats and even a cymbal crash. Since the tables are all hand made they range in price from $800 for the 2×2 configuration up to $2,900 for the 4×4 and require half the total price as a deposit.
This Asteroids themed table is perfect for the closet geek who’s trying to run with the design crowd. It’s ridiculously simple and only those who’ve actually played Asteroids will recognize the distinct shape on top of each of the table’s wire frame legs. While the idea for the table was actually thought up a few years ago, the designer has finally decided to put it into production after a bit research into prototyping and materials. However that production run will be limited to just 50 pieces, which in all likelihood means it won’t be cheap.
I love to multi task when sitting at my desk. I’ve got four monitors running at any given time, and I think that’s a pretty good setup. However, if you really need a lot of workspace, you might just look into the Paramount Parabolic Multi-Monitor Display from Humanscale.
My configuration includes three wall-mounted monitors and one that sits on my desk. While this unit from Humanscale doesn’t actually provide the monitors, it does accommodate between two and four monitors on a single unit, which is attached to your desk. What’s better is that monitors attach “effortlessly” without the need of tools, and actually curve around you. Frankly, if I ever decide to add any more monitors to my setup, this is definitely the route I’m going to take. You have no idea how difficult it is to mount monitors side-by-side on the wall. I’ll let you in on a small secret: it’s a huge pain in the ass.
This monitor mount will be available sometime in Q1 of this year. Unfortunately there is no word on pricing.
C’mon, admit it… At some point in life, you went through a stage where you wanted to be an astronaut. Me? I’m still in that stage, and I’d absolutely love to have a bed like this Space Shuttle Bunk Bed, from MyMoondrops. It comes with all the trimmings, including stubby little wings, doors, a reinforced carbon-carbon nose (maybe it’s just black paint), and a cockpit with two chairs and a control panel. The upper portion can either be a second twin bed or a play loft, and there’s even an optional attached launch tower. The eternal love of your child will cost you anywhere from $2250 to $7500+ depending on accessories and options.
This is a little bit humiliating to admit… But… I move around so much that I actually own less furniture than fits in the little 31″ x 47″ box in the above picture. What’s in the box? Oh, just an armoire, a desk, a height-adjustable stool, two more stools, a six-shelf bookcase, and a bed with a mattress, all of which can be moved in and assembled by 2 people in 10 minutes without tools:
Let me first assure any Aston Martin fans reading this that no DB6s were harmed in the making of this couch. However, it is an exact replica of the DB6 rear-end so if you do happen to be a big fan of the car, maybe it’s finally time to ditch that futon you have in the living room?
The couch is a limited edition made by Aston Martin Heritage Designs, and can be custom ordered in whatever color scheme you prefer. It also comes with an engraved number plate so you always know just how special it is. Of course limited editions and custom order color schemes don’t come cheap, and the DB6 couch will set you back over $7,300. And that price doesn’t even include the matching headrests.
I’m a firm believer of organization through the use of chaos. For some reason my parents never really bought into that (and neither does my wife). I swear by it, as every single time I clean there’s a transition period of about two weeks where I can’t find anything. That said, my office is generally something of a mess (but I know where everything is, for the most part). It also goes without saying that my wife would never let me get a WARDROM.
This crazy thing appears a bit menacing at first glance, what with the spikes and all. I’m sure that they are quite harmless, though I wouldn’t exactly want to throw myself into them. The idea is that you can keep your clothes organized by just throwing them at the wall. They will stay where they land on the spikes for the most part, and you can simply walk over and grab them as needed.
If this weren’t still a concept, I’d probably try and get one. Sadly, there’s no word on whether or not it will actually be mass-produced.
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