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If their everyday mantra sounds something like "reduce, reuse, recycle," these eco-conscious gifts won’t weigh on their conscience.
If their everyday mantra sounds something like "reduce, reuse, recycle," these eco-conscious gifts won’t weigh on their conscience.
A pair of Slow chairs by the Bouroullec brothers for Vitra frame a new Brionvega RR226 stereo by Achille Castiglioni in the living room. The photograph by Michael Wolf of a Hong Kong apartment building is from a series that ran in the March 2004 issue of Dwell.
A pair of Slow chairs by the Bouroullec brothers for Vitra frame a new Brionvega RR226 stereo by Achille Castiglioni in the living room. The photograph by Michael Wolf of a Hong Kong apartment building is from a series that ran in the March 2004 issue of Dwell.
Achille Castiglioni (1918-2002).
Achille Castiglioni (1918-2002).
Sitting on the Recycled Blanket Rug by Tejo Remy and Rene VeenHuizen, Chris digs through his records looking for something to play on the new Brionvega RR226 by Achille Castiglioni.
Sitting on the Recycled Blanket Rug by Tejo Remy and Rene VeenHuizen, Chris digs through his records looking for something to play on the new Brionvega RR226 by Achille Castiglioni.
A look inside the @fondazioneachillecastiglioni, which is filled with prototypes, models, humble objects Castiglione collected, and more ephemera that you can imagine. The Foundation began a digitization project in the early 2000s and still discovers new work in the hundreds of files.
A look inside the @fondazioneachillecastiglioni, which is filled with prototypes, models, humble objects Castiglione collected, and more ephemera that you can imagine. The Foundation began a digitization project in the early 2000s and still discovers new work in the hundreds of files.
Joy shelf for Zanotta, $3,511 Achille Castiglioni’s rotating shelf unit, which first debuted in 1989, was unveiled in two new colorways at this year’s Milan Furniture Fair: burgundy and dark blue-green.
Joy shelf for Zanotta, $3,511 Achille Castiglioni’s rotating shelf unit, which first debuted in 1989, was unveiled in two new colorways at this year’s Milan Furniture Fair: burgundy and dark blue-green.
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, RR126 stereo from 1965, now produced by Brionvega. Fun fact: Dwell founder Lara Deam and her architect husband Chris use the system to play records in their Mill Valley home, featured in our October 2010 pages.
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, RR126 stereo from 1965, now produced by Brionvega. Fun fact: Dwell founder Lara Deam and her architect husband Chris use the system to play records in their Mill Valley home, featured in our October 2010 pages.
Inspirational spaces
Inspirational spaces
Gunnar Knechtel Photography, Italy, Sicily, Town: Syracuse, Island of Ortigia. The house of Francesco Moncada. in the picture Albert the brother of Francesco. He is holding a Hasselblad Camer in his hand, he is a photographer in the first floor of his brothers house.photographed on the 27+28,12.2010 for Dwell Magazine
Gunnar Knechtel Photography, Italy, Sicily, Town: Syracuse, Island of Ortigia. The house of Francesco Moncada. in the picture Albert the brother of Francesco. He is holding a Hasselblad Camer in his hand, he is a photographer in the first floor of his brothers house.photographed on the 27+28,12.2010 for Dwell Magazine
Radiofonografo by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Brionvega, 1965
Radiofonografo by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Brionvega, 1965
British artist Hannah Sawtell and technologist Avi Flombaum created sawbaum.com, where users can create visual collages using multiple vine streams. "We wanted it to look like a visual comic book, with overlapping panels," said Flombaum. "And we wanted it to be fun!" Photo courtesy Rhizome.
British artist Hannah Sawtell and technologist Avi Flombaum created sawbaum.com, where users can create visual collages using multiple vine streams. "We wanted it to look like a visual comic book, with overlapping panels," said Flombaum. "And we wanted it to be fun!" Photo courtesy Rhizome.
A pivoting glass door leads from the second-story kitchen to an elevated terrace and onto the lawn. The Mezzadro stools are by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni.
A pivoting glass door leads from the second-story kitchen to an elevated terrace and onto the lawn. The Mezzadro stools are by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni.
Snoopy by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, $1,095 If you’re going to drop a thousand dollars on a lamp, consider a classic, like the Castiglionis’ marble beauty, originally introduced in 1967.
Snoopy by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, $1,095 If you’re going to drop a thousand dollars on a lamp, consider a classic, like the Castiglionis’ marble beauty, originally introduced in 1967.
Just inside the living room’s sliding glass door is a Parentesi lamp by Achille Castiglioni, an object Marc has admired since childhood. Below, the pool deck displays a pair of Eos side chairs, lounge chairs, and a square dining table by Matthew Hilton.
Just inside the living room’s sliding glass door is a Parentesi lamp by Achille Castiglioni, an object Marc has admired since childhood. Below, the pool deck displays a pair of Eos side chairs, lounge chairs, and a square dining table by Matthew Hilton.
The taraxacum suspended lights are by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. The stools are by Fritz Baumann.
The taraxacum suspended lights are by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. The stools are by Fritz Baumann.
For the small yet open living space, Silvia included a sofa bed from Made.com, which can be easily pulled out for overnight guests. To the right of the sofa is the FLOS Toio Modern Floor Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, while the artwork above the sofa is by Laura Jordan.
For the small yet open living space, Silvia included a sofa bed from Made.com, which can be easily pulled out for overnight guests. To the right of the sofa is the FLOS Toio Modern Floor Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, while the artwork above the sofa is by Laura Jordan.
A pair of Slow chairs by the Bouroullec brothers for Vitra frame a new Brionvega RR226 stereo by Achille Castiglioni in the living room.
A pair of Slow chairs by the Bouroullec brothers for Vitra frame a new Brionvega RR226 stereo by Achille Castiglioni in the living room.
After buying a worn-down, 244-square-foot apartment in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, the owner of Achille—a young bachelor—stripped away the wallpaper, hauled in his temporary furniture, and spent a couple months living in the small space to let it guide the design direction. After some time, he envisioned a renovation with space-saving solutions that would retain and celebrate the rough-hewn character of the original apartment. A "space cube," made of Fenix NTM's matte nanotech material combined with warm oak, serves as sleeping nook and storage.
After buying a worn-down, 244-square-foot apartment in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, the owner of Achille—a young bachelor—stripped away the wallpaper, hauled in his temporary furniture, and spent a couple months living in the small space to let it guide the design direction. After some time, he envisioned a renovation with space-saving solutions that would retain and celebrate the rough-hewn character of the original apartment. A "space cube," made of Fenix NTM's matte nanotech material combined with warm oak, serves as sleeping nook and storage.
The couple often use the terrace for enjoying an espresso or aperitivo. Parentesi lights by Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzù for Flos hang next to one of the two entrances to the balcony.
The couple often use the terrace for enjoying an espresso or aperitivo. Parentesi lights by Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzù for Flos hang next to one of the two entrances to the balcony.
Illustration via drawastickman.com.
Illustration via drawastickman.com.
An array of Fucsia pendants by Achille Castiglioni illuminates an Alden dining table by Eastvold and Chanel chairs from Article. The Eames Molded Armchairs are from Herman Miller’s polypropylene edition.
An array of Fucsia pendants by Achille Castiglioni illuminates an Alden dining table by Eastvold and Chanel chairs from Article. The Eames Molded Armchairs are from Herman Miller’s polypropylene edition.
The formal lounge plays host to Angelucci’s collection of mid-century modern furniture. A pair of Leather Sling chairs by Aussie-born sculptor Clement Meadmore sit under the window; a black Snoopy lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos is on the mantle.
The formal lounge plays host to Angelucci’s collection of mid-century modern furniture. A pair of Leather Sling chairs by Aussie-born sculptor Clement Meadmore sit under the window; a black Snoopy lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos is on the mantle.
Arco by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. upinteriors.com/go/obj631
Arco by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. upinteriors.com/go...
One of the witticisms found on livethesheendream.com.
One of the witticisms found on livethesheendream.com.
De Poorter lowered the living room floor by about three feet to allow for larger windows. Vintage Sade sofas, purchased in Berlin, join an Arco lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, a Noguchi coffee table, and a painting by family friend Hugo de Clercq.
De Poorter lowered the living room floor by about three feet to allow for larger windows. Vintage Sade sofas, purchased in Berlin, join an Arco lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, a Noguchi coffee table, and a painting by family friend Hugo de Clercq.
Achille Castiglioni vintage Cocoon hanging lamp for Flos, circa 1960. Steel and polymer. 22"h x 21"w.
Achille Castiglioni vintage Cocoon hanging lamp for Flos, circa 1960. Steel and polymer. 22"h x 21"w.
Architect Kevin Alter integrated wood from the original bungalow into the kitchen and covered the island in Carrara marble, with an interior clad in wood. A long table extends from the side of the island, and wine storage is integrated into one end of the island. New appliances include a Wolf range, a Broan hood, and a Miele oven and refrigerator. The Fucsia pendant lights are by Achille Castiglioni for Flos.
Architect Kevin Alter integrated wood from the original bungalow into the kitchen and covered the island in Carrara marble, with an interior clad in wood. A long table extends from the side of the island, and wine storage is integrated into one end of the island. New appliances include a Wolf range, a Broan hood, and a Miele oven and refrigerator. The Fucsia pendant lights are by Achille Castiglioni for Flos.
Ulysses word cloud poster from beautifulwordsbeautifulart.com.
Ulysses word cloud poster from beautifulwordsbeautifulart.com.
Elfa by the Container Store / containerstore.com
Elfa by the Container Store / containerstore.com
Achille Castiglione, 1965
Achille Castiglione, 1965
Achille Castiglioni
Achille Castiglioni
Stylos designed by Achille Castiglioni
Stylos designed by Achille Castiglioni
Taraxacum 88 designed by Achille Castiglioni
Taraxacum 88 designed by Achille Castiglioni
Illustration Play 2 goes on sale September 6. For more information, visit victionary.com or gingkopress.com.
Illustration Play 2 goes on sale September 6. For more information, visit victionary.com or gingkopress.com.
TheMonkeysYouOrdered.com runs their own caption contests for the New Yorker's cartoons
TheMonkeysYouOrdered.com runs their own caption contests for the New Yorker's cartoons

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