Oh! Gizmo

By Andrew Liszewski

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.

[ Asteroids Table ] VIA [ Wonderland ]

By Luke Anderson

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.

[ Humanscale ] VIA [ Crave ]

By Evan Ackerman

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.

[ Space Shuttle Bunk Bed ] VIA [ Nerd Approved ]

By Evan Ackerman

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:

Don’t believe it’s possible? I didn’t, until I saw the video (after the jump). Read the rest of this entry »

By Andrew Liszewski

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.

[ Winding Road - Aston Martin DB6 Couch ] VIA [ Autoblog ]

By Luke Anderson

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.

VIA [ Yanko Design ]

By Andrew Liszewski

Created by Moritz Waldemeyer, this unique set of chairs makes anyone who sits in them feel extra special, since the glowing aura projected behind them on the wall will actually change color to match their clothing.

This new creation is a piece of furniture that interacts with what you wear changing the atmosphere and space around it. A sensor in the back of the chair reads the colour of the clothing and projects it on to the surface behind using LED lighting. This gives the individual sitting on it their own halo of light, evoking images of religious icons and kings.

The shape of his new chair evokes the design of medieval thrones. Whomever sits in the chair becomes the focus of attention, as they are surrounded by a projection of light, as if it was emulating their personal aura. The holes in the chair gradually increase in size, paradoxically making the design seem solid while also insubstantial, as though it might dissolve into the air.

Now it’s no secret that I actually hate the Ambilight technology that Philips includes on a lot of their TVs, but I’ve realized it’s only because they’re not marketing it properly. If their commercials emphasized the fact that I would feel even more like a king or an icon, I would put one in every room!

[ By Royal Appointment ] VIA [ Pixelsumo ]

By Evan Ackerman

There was literally no info on this besides the name, but it’s more or less self explanatory. I really liked the look, and it was somehow relaxing to stand there and look at the calm artwork in the midst of CES. The four displays are interlinked, but they’re not exactly skinny or light, and it makes the screen itself somewhat questionable when it comes to practicality as a piece of furniture. Hmm, if only someone would come up with some really skinny displays…

[ Hyundai Electronics ]

By Luke Anderson

Watching TV in bed seems like such a natural thing to do. I tend to turn on something rather random and set the sleep timer before I conk out, when I don’t read before bed that is. Since most people who watch TV in their bedroom do so from their bed, wouldn’t it make sense to have a TV built right into the bed frame? As long as it’s done right, I think it would be an excellent idea.

The Chicago bed from Mayflower Designs shows exactly how it should be done. Have a small LCD TV set in a rising stand at the foot of the bed. When not in use, it just retracts into the frame where it is out of sight. You can customize almost every detail of these beds from the upholstery to free standing ottomans and cabinets. This bit of luxury will no doubt set you back a hefty sum, though there’s no information currently regarding pricing.

[ Mayflower Designs ] VIA [ Born Rich ]