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A Dash of Whimsy

A Dash of Whimsy
A Dash of Whimsy
What’s wrong with having a little fun? Playful pieces of furniture can provide just the pop a space needs — and these lighthearted designs do just that.
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Ettore Sottsas Tahiti Memphis Milano Postmodern
Ettore Sottsas Tahiti Memphis Milano Postmodern

Ettore Sottsas Tahiti Memphis Milano Postmodern

By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Ettore Sottsass's Tahiti lamp. Materpiece of 1980s design.        

Category

1980s European Post-Modern Vintage A Dash of Whimsy

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ghidini 1961 Butterfly Coatrack in Brass by Richard Hutten
Ghidini 1961 Butterfly Coatrack in Brass by Richard Hutten

Ghidini 1961 Butterfly Coatrack in Brass by Richard Hutten

By Ghidini 1961, Richard Hutten

Located in Villa Carcina, IT

Coatrack in brass Coats flit from coat hanger to coat hanger like butterfly goes from one flower to another. Butterflies have been a source of inspiration through Art History. From the ancient Egypt's, to the Renaissance until now it has always been a theme. The Butterfly coat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern A Dash of Whimsy

Materials

Brass

Tipì and Tidò Salt and Pepper Shakers Set in Mouth Blown Glass by Matteo Cibic
Tipì and Tidò Salt and Pepper Shakers Set in Mouth Blown Glass by Matteo Cibic

Tipì and Tidò Salt and Pepper Shakers Set in Mouth Blown Glass by Matteo Cibic

By Matteo Cibic

Located in Milan, IT

Tipì and Tidò are two small creatures that make up a salt and pepper set, this product is made in mouth blown glass with a grooved finishing. Tipì and Tidò set is part of Table Joy, a collection designed by Matteo Cibic whose items are a family of bizarre creatures in glass, inspired by some otherworldly menagerie. Thanks to these sophisticated objects, the table becomes an animated stage of zoomorphic and joyful elements. Tipì and Tidò set is perfect if accompanied by Lilì and Lulù, an oil and vinegar dispensers...

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2010s Italian Modern A Dash of Whimsy

Materials

Blown Glass

Gufram Special Colors Bocca Unlimited by Studio 65
Gufram Special Colors Bocca Unlimited by Studio 65

Gufram Special Colors Bocca Unlimited by Studio 65

By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, Bocca revolutionizes its image: 25 new colors dye Gufram’s iconic lips, which for the occasion are dressed up in an unprecedented, more mater...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern A Dash of Whimsy

Materials

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Ghidini 1961 Rabbit Salt and Pepper Set in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Ghidini 1961 Rabbit Salt and Pepper Set in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni

Ghidini 1961 Rabbit Salt and Pepper Set in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni

By Stefano Giovannoni, Ghidini 1961

Located in Villa Carcina, IT

Salt and pepper in brass with PVD treatment The rabbit is the latest iconic object I have designed. For Ghidini it has turned into a family of precious metal objects: salt and pepp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern A Dash of Whimsy

Materials

Brass

TanTan Wall Lamp No.4 Polished Brass and Glass
TanTan Wall Lamp No.4 Polished Brass and Glass

TanTan Wall Lamp No.4 Polished Brass and Glass

By Zhipeng Tan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This lovely wall lamp is designed and made by renown artist Zhipeng Tan, made with polished brass and is limited edition of 10. Since graduating with an Industrial Design degree f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese A Dash of Whimsy

Materials

Brass

Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Multicolored Fuchsia by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Multicolored Fuchsia by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Multicolored Fuchsia by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A lamp with an inimitable style, Bourgie is one of Kartell’s best sellers, skillfully combining classic style, richness and tradition with innovation and irony. The baroque style bas...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern A Dash of Whimsy

Materials

Plastic

Ghidini 1961 Small Rabbit in Polished Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Ghidini 1961 Small Rabbit in Polished Brass by Stefano Giovannoni

Ghidini 1961 Small Rabbit in Polished Brass by Stefano Giovannoni

By Ghidini 1961, Stefano Giovannoni

Located in Villa Carcina, IT

Decorative object in brass "The rabbit is the latest iconic object I have designed. For Ghidini it has turned into a family of precious metal objects: salt and pepper, paperweight ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern A Dash of Whimsy

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Swimming Pool Table by RAIN, Small Side Table
Contemporary Swimming Pool Table by RAIN, Small Side Table

Contemporary Swimming Pool Table by RAIN, Small Side Table

By RAIN

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

The contemporary swimming pool table which also functions as a small contemporary styled side table. The inspiration for this collection comes fro...

Category

2010s Brazilian International Style A Dash of Whimsy

Materials

Metal

Ghidini 1961 Butler Umbrella Stand in Glossy Brass by Richard Hutten
Ghidini 1961 Butler Umbrella Stand in Glossy Brass by Richard Hutten

Ghidini 1961 Butler Umbrella Stand in Glossy Brass by Richard Hutten

By Ghidini 1961, Richard Hutten

Located in Villa Carcina, IT

Umbrella stand Inspiration for this umbrella stand was found in the shape of an umbrella, as can be seen in antique predecessors. The handle has been conceived as a hook for the foldable umbrella...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern A Dash of Whimsy

Materials

Brass

Saguaro No.2 Floor Lamp Polished Brass Gold by Zhipeng Tan
Saguaro No.2 Floor Lamp Polished Brass Gold by Zhipeng Tan

Saguaro No.2 Floor Lamp Polished Brass Gold by Zhipeng Tan

By Zhipeng Tan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This lovely floor lamp is designed and made by renown artist Zhipeng Tan. Size and color is customizable upon request, lead time is 45-60 days. Since graduating with an Industria...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese A Dash of Whimsy

Materials

Brass

Afghan Folklore Carpet, Hand Knotted in Wool, 100 Kpi, Jamie Hayon
Afghan Folklore Carpet, Hand Knotted in Wool, 100 Kpi, Jamie Hayon

Afghan Folklore Carpet, Hand Knotted in Wool, 100 Kpi, Jamie Hayon

By Jaime Hayon

Located in Milan, Lombardy

Afghan Folklore carpet designer Jamie Hayon said "with my new design for nodus in collaboration with artisans of Afghanistan, I explore the folklore of the...

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2010s Nepalese Modern A Dash of Whimsy

Materials

Wool

BACK TO BACK Upholstered Walnut Wood Sofa With Different Colors Velvet
BACK TO BACK Upholstered Walnut Wood Sofa With Different Colors Velvet

BACK TO BACK Upholstered Walnut Wood Sofa With Different Colors Velvet

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza

The Back to Back Sofa is an extraordinary blend of elegance and innovation meticulously handcrafted in Italy, designed by the visionary Nigel Coates. This...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern A Dash of Whimsy

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Ghidini 1961 Omini Napkin Holder 1 in Polished Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Ghidini 1961 Omini Napkin Holder 1 in Polished Brass by Stefano Giovannoni

Ghidini 1961 Omini Napkin Holder 1 in Polished Brass by Stefano Giovannoni

By Stefano Giovannoni, Ghidini 1961

Located in Villa Carcina, IT

Napkin holder in brass Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geometric and...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern A Dash of Whimsy

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Unique 'Al Fresco' Mirror by Superpoly
Contemporary Unique 'Al Fresco' Mirror by Superpoly

Contemporary Unique 'Al Fresco' Mirror by Superpoly

By Superpoly

Located in Copenhagen, DK

During their residency at the Palazzo Monti, French design duo Superpoly were inspired by the large Italian family-style dinners they had with the fellow artists and designers, which paved the way to the creation of this mirror, encircled with the reminiscence of those evenings: a reaching hand, part of a shellfish and a lemon slice.

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2010s French Post-Modern A Dash of Whimsy

Materials

Cotton, Mirror

Coffee Table Olimpia Model by Studio Superego, Italy
Coffee Table Olimpia Model by Studio Superego, Italy

Coffee Table Olimpia Model by Studio Superego, Italy

By Studio Superego

Located in Milan, Italy

Coffee table Olimpia model in plexiglas with base in various colors and with 6 cylindrical legs in plexiglas. Designed by Studio Superego for Superego Editions. Superego Editions wa...

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2010s Italian Modern A Dash of Whimsy

Materials

Plexiglass

Mystic Lagoon Designer Wallpaper in Ocean 'Powder Blue and China Blue'
Mystic Lagoon Designer Wallpaper in Ocean 'Powder Blue and China Blue'

Mystic Lagoon Designer Wallpaper in Ocean 'Powder Blue and China Blue'

By Aimee Wilder

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Diverse sea creatures from the Loch Ness traverse a mysterious lagoon, popping out against the rippling water. Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message us...

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2010s A Dash of Whimsy

Materials

Paper, Paint

Seletti "Lipstick" Large Wall Mirror with Gold Frame by Toiletpaper
Seletti "Lipstick" Large Wall Mirror with Gold Frame by Toiletpaper

Seletti "Lipstick" Large Wall Mirror with Gold Frame by Toiletpaper

By Seletti

Located in Doral, FL

Available in three dimensions, the mirrors of the Toiletpaper line make you the protagonist of a mad and disrespectful world. Add some eccentricity to your room with these mirrors by TOILETPAPER...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern A Dash of Whimsy

Materials

Wood

Rulla Rocking Chair, Iron Frame and Mixed Leather Upholstery by Mario Milana
Rulla Rocking Chair, Iron Frame and Mixed Leather Upholstery by Mario Milana

Rulla Rocking Chair, Iron Frame and Mixed Leather Upholstery by Mario Milana

By Mario Milana

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The arches of the Rulla rocking chair's frame create a spring on which the cushy circular backrest is mounted. On top of it the two rolls function as a headrest that gently cradles a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern A Dash of Whimsy

Materials

Iron

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