It’s always a good day when I wander into R & Company on Franklin Street, because there’s no telling what kind of design sorcery will be waiting inside. During a recent visit, one piece in particular caught me eye: a towering, fur-covered illuminated sculpture by artist and designer Rogan Gregory that looked less like a lamp and more like a benevolent life-form that drifted in from a warmer, softer dimension. Continue reading A Furry, Otherworldly Glow: Rogan Gregory’s Creature Lamp→
Jeff Zimmerman’s Bubble Cluster with Spikes is a distinctive illuminated sculpture that showcases his expertise in hand-blown glass artistry. This statement lighting piece for your home, created in 2023, features a cluster of hand-blown glass bubbles interspersed with spike-like protrusions, creating a dynamic and organic form. The sculpture is mounted on a brass structure, adding to its aesthetic appeal. To me, it resembles fluffy kernels of popcorn bursting into the air or a billowing cloud crackling with electric blue lightning. Continue reading Eye On Design: Jeff Zimmerman’s Bubble Cluster with Spikes Lighting→
Joris Laarman (b. 1979) is a contemporary Dutch designer known for his innovative and futuristic furniture designs. One of his most famous creations is the Bone Chair, which gained considerable attention in the design world. Continue reading Eye On Design: Bone Chair By Joris Laarman→
The Marco Zanini-designed Roma Chair is an iconic piece of furniture created by Memphis Milano, an influential design collective founded by Ettore Sottsass in 1981. The chair was produced between 1986 and 1988 and is known for its distinctive style and use of materials. Continue reading Eye On Design: Roma Chair By Marco Zanini→
Step into the whimsical world of Studio Campana‘s Sushi Sofa, a vibrant masterpiece of design that transcends the boundaries between art and furniture. Crafted by the talented Brazilian brothers and designers, Fernando and Humberto Campana, this extraordinary creation showcases their signature fusion of materials and imaginative craftsmanship. Continue reading Eye On Design: Campana Brothers’ Sushi Sofa→
