Posts Tagged: good design

Covent Garden Alarm Clock

We think waking up to this adorable alarm clock would be less painful than usual.  Based on the original self winding alarm clock invented by Seth Thomas, we think it’s a great example of excellent, timeless design. Requires on AA battery Metal and glass

Iconic Butterfly Chair

Iconic "Butterfly" design Tubular iron frame with a light antiqued zinc finish; water-based clear matte powdercoat Seat is top-grain, full-aniline leather protected with water-based lacquer Each leather panel will have natural variations in color and markings; each chair is unique Hand-stitched hides; hand-laced leather edging Supports up to 220 lbs Minimal assembly; no hardware required Made in India

“Inspired by the original “198 Hardoy Chair” (aka “Butterfly”) designed in 1938. Who knew? It had a natural leather hide sling and not the ubiquitous fabrics on collapsible hairpin frames. Our butterfly is the monarch, ruling again in iconic style. Top-grain, full-aniline, vegetable-tanned leather hides hand-stitched in quadrants and hand-laced at the edges read pure… Read more »