For nearly half a century, The Museum of Arts and Design in New York has served as the country’s premier institution dedicated to the collection and exhibition of objects that document contemporary and historic innovation in craft, art, and design. In its exhibitions, the Museum celebrates the creative process through which materials are crafted into works that enhance contemporary life. Of the past exhibitions, we found this one entitled “Slash: Paper Under The Knife” extremely fascinating and beautiful! Read more …

From the dEMM Arquitectura group, let us introduce the beautiful Casa Cerveira. Located in Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal, this gorgeous pool house stretches over an area 600 square meters wide. The floor to ceiling windows of this beautiful getaway reflect into the near-by pool, creating an incredibly unique and extremely relaxing atmosphere. Read more …

Made from just eight major parts and weighing only 25 pounds, the Diffrient World Chair by famed designer Niels Diffrient, utilizes two frame components, the user’s body weight, and the laws of physics to achieve mechanism-free recline action that automatically adjusts to the needs of each user. The chair’s minimal-part design requires significantly less raw material and fewer manufacturing processes than its competitors. Read more …

It only comes one time per year! The Hold It Contemporary Home Annual Labor Day sale!!  Take advantage of 30-65% savings on special purchases, one of a kinds, discontinued items, model returns and more.  It all starts at 10AM on Friday 9.3 and ends Monday 9.6 at 5PM.  Don’t miss the biggest savings of the year!! Read more …

Patrick Townsend’s Orbit light series was named one of the top five lighting designs of the year by Elle Decor, UK in 2003. With the recent addition of a black color choice, the still fresh design takes on a whole new look and feel.  The Orbit Chandelier was the result of “pulling apart and exploding the string light” to create “a delicately woven pattern of energy.” Read more …