Brazil Modern at R & Company

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R & Company
2 Franklin Street
New York, NY 10013
November 10, 2015 – January 7, 2016

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Brazil certainly isn't the first country I think of when it comes to contemporary furniture design, but the current exhibition at R & Company is changing my perspective. Featuring important designs, textiles and ephemera from the 20th century, the show includes pieces from Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo between the late 1940s and early 1970s.

—R & Company

Margaret Howell 2016 Calendar: Barbara Hepworth Exhibition Catalogues 1954-1971

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Earlier this year Margaret Howell designed a capsule collection to accompany the Barbara Hepworth retrospective at Tate Britain. As part of this process, an array of historical exhibition catalogues were discovered, and it's the covers of these which form the basis of the brand's latest calendar. In Margaret's words,"they are of their time, but still impress as pared down design that conveys the dynamism and power of the work it represents." The calendars are now for sale in-store and online, with profits to be donated to Open-City.

—Available from Margaret Howell
—Open-City

Mourne Textiles

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—01. Woven in Donegal, Ireland.

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I first became aware of Mourne Textiles through the Margaret Howell website. Their beautiful wool products have been available from the brand's shops in the UK, Europe and Japan for some time, but have now been picked up by Kaufmann Mercantile, making them easier for those of us in North America to get our hands on. The online store has merino wool pillows and throws in a selection of textured tweed knits, neutral enough to work seamlessly with any and all decor.

—Available from Kaufmann Mercantile

Undercover Hamburger Soft Toy

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I have never been much of a follower of limited edition Japanese toys, but Undercover's recently reissued plush hamburger is one such collectible I'm actually contemplating purchasing. It’s not just my affinity for America’s most enduring meal compelling me to do so, but also the gentle monster the brand have created and its wry packaging.

—Available from End

Online Feature: Repurpose by Shin Murayama

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—01. Saint James Neck Cushion.

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Last year we commissioned Brooklyn-based designer Shin Murayama to make a series of utilitarian items using iconic products from Levi's, Adidas, Filson, Vans, Champion, Dickies, Red Wing and Saint James. Subsequently staged and shot by photographer Jason Evans for an editorial that appeared in our eleventh issue, one of each repurposed piece is now available to buy from our online store.

—Online Feature: Repurpose by Shin Murayama

Open Air Modern

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—01. Hans Wegner swivel chair.

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I love poking around on 1stdibs. I’ve never purchased anything from the site, but it’s a great way to while away your time, inevitably seeing several outstanding pieces of furniture or design that you’ve never laid eyes on. Every so often I also discover a really good physical store that is operating as an online retailer via this high-end shopping portal. Open Air Modern, based in Brooklyn, is one such example, bowling me over recently with this incredible Hans Wegner swivel chair as well as many other rarities.

—Open Air Modern
—1stdibs

Royal Doulton Olio Teapot

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—01. Designed by Barber & Osgerby.

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This year the British homewares company Royal Doulton is celebrating its 200th anniversary by producing a series of collaborations with artists and designers. One such offering is the Olio range, by Edward Barber and Jay Ogersby. Crafted from durable stoneware, wood and stainless steel, it evokes a more casual feeling than normally found in Royal Doulton’s traditional bone china designs. The collection has been designed to blend seamlessly with the existing items in one’s home, and this teapot, which is currently available from Everyday Needs, would appear to do just that.

—Available from Everyday Needs

The Apartment by The Line – Los Angeles

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8463 Melrose Place, 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Tuesday-Sunday, 11am-6pm
Or by appointment

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The Line might be best considered a purveyor of beautiful things; from objects and clothing to homewares and digital content. And they have recently opened their second apartment atelier, following the success of the original New York enterprise. The new Melrose Place location is now open, and showcases the same pared back, refined and luxurious taste that gained the original concept store such a fine reputation in the first place.

—The Line