A vintage lamp and George Nelson’s Marshmallow sofa and Spool clock embody the mid-century feel of Soheil and Nima Nakhshab’s design for a California family home.
A vintage lamp and George Nelson’s Marshmallow sofa and Spool clock embody the mid-century feel of Soheil and Nima Nakhshab’s design for a California family home.
One of the massive weaving machines at Ruckstuhl, where up to 3600 spools of thread are needed for each rug.
One of the massive weaving machines at Ruckstuhl, where up to 3600 spools of thread are needed for each rug.
The residents, Marjon Helder and Martin Blankendaal, salvaged wood from the previous house that stood on the lot and used it to craft the cabinetry in the kitchen. In the adjacent living room, oversize wood spools, once used to hold cable wire, serve as coffee tables. The Skyflyer pendants were designed in 1960 by Yki Nummi.
The residents, Marjon Helder and Martin Blankendaal, salvaged wood from the previous house that stood on the lot and used it to craft the cabinetry in the kitchen. In the adjacent living room, oversize wood spools, once used to hold cable wire, serve as coffee tables. The Skyflyer pendants were designed in 1960 by Yki Nummi.
Etienne Vernier, Spool
Etienne Vernier, Spool
"Spool"--heated pool/spa combo with seating area
"Spool"--heated pool/spa combo with seating area
An antique spool chair and one of the couple's many vintage rugs, along with the patterned quilt, give the master bedroom plenty of color.
An antique spool chair and one of the couple's many vintage rugs, along with the patterned quilt, give the master bedroom plenty of color.
NYC Makes PPE distributed spools of plastic to makerspaces around New York City for the production of face shields for local hospital workers.
NYC Makes PPE distributed spools of plastic to makerspaces around New York City for the production of face shields for local hospital workers.
Maryanne Moodie’s Woolen Wall Art

Moodie’s collages of new and vintage yarn, including threads pulled from spools found in shut-down textile factories.

Photo courtesy Maryanne Moodie
Maryanne Moodie’s Woolen Wall Art Moodie’s collages of new and vintage yarn, including threads pulled from spools found in shut-down textile factories. Photo courtesy Maryanne Moodie
10. Trim and Finish: After being spun onto a large metal spool, the master roll is either sold whole or trimmed into smaller units  by the slitter, seen here. The embosser may then add a decorative finish, like leather, linen, felt, or fabric.
10. Trim and Finish: After being spun onto a large metal spool, the master roll is either sold whole or trimmed into smaller units by the slitter, seen here. The embosser may then add a decorative finish, like leather, linen, felt, or fabric.
German kitchen brand Bulthaup has a knack for elevating utilitarian accessories like cutting boards and spice mills. This ergonomic cling film and foil roll holder sports a sleek aluminum body with a concealed beechwood inner spool that will turn wrapping up leftovers into a high-design experience.
German kitchen brand Bulthaup has a knack for elevating utilitarian accessories like cutting boards and spice mills. This ergonomic cling film and foil roll holder sports a sleek aluminum body with a concealed beechwood inner spool that will turn wrapping up leftovers into a high-design experience.
A playful take on spools of wool (they're stools) in the section I've dubbed "the homage to the alpaca." Stay tuned for more coverage from Peru!

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A playful take on spools of wool (they're stools) in the section I've dubbed "the homage to the alpaca." Stay tuned for more coverage from Peru! Don't miss a word of Dwell! Download our FREE app from iTunes, friend us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter!
The residents, Marjon Helder and Martin Blankendaal, salvaged wood from the previous house that stood on the lot and used it to craft the cabinetry in the kitchen. In the adjacent living room, oversize wood spools, once used to hold cable wire, serve as coffee tables. The Skyflyer pendants were designed in 1960 by Yki Nummi.
The residents, Marjon Helder and Martin Blankendaal, salvaged wood from the previous house that stood on the lot and used it to craft the cabinetry in the kitchen. In the adjacent living room, oversize wood spools, once used to hold cable wire, serve as coffee tables. The Skyflyer pendants were designed in 1960 by Yki Nummi.
MASTER BEDROOM
Bed_Merkurio by Rodolfo Dordoni for Flou
Chair_Bertoia by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Bedside tables_Spool by Piero Lissoni for B&B Italia
Wardrobes_(in the bedroom) Gliss Master by Vincent Van Duysen Molteni and (in the walk in closet) all custom made.
Wall Lamps_Moy by FARO BARCELONA
Ceiling lamp_Dioscuri by Michele De Lucchi for Artemide
MASTER BEDROOM Bed_Merkurio by Rodolfo Dordoni for Flou Chair_Bertoia by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bedside tables_Spool by Piero Lissoni for B&B Italia Wardrobes_(in the bedroom) Gliss Master by Vincent Van Duysen Molteni and (in the walk in closet) all custom made. Wall Lamps_Moy by FARO BARCELONA Ceiling lamp_Dioscuri by Michele De Lucchi for Artemide
MASTER BEDROOM
Bed_Merkurio by Rodolfo Dordoni for Flou
Chair_Bertoia by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Bedside tables_Spool by Piero Lissoni for B&B Italia
Wardrobes_(in the bedroom) Gliss Master by Vincent Van Duysen Molteni and (in the walk in closet) all custom made.
Wall Lamps_Moy by FARO BARCELONA
Ceiling lamp_Dioscuri by Michele De Lucchi for Artemide
MASTER BEDROOM Bed_Merkurio by Rodolfo Dordoni for Flou Chair_Bertoia by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bedside tables_Spool by Piero Lissoni for B&B Italia Wardrobes_(in the bedroom) Gliss Master by Vincent Van Duysen Molteni and (in the walk in closet) all custom made. Wall Lamps_Moy by FARO BARCELONA Ceiling lamp_Dioscuri by Michele De Lucchi for Artemide
LIVING ROOM
Sofa_Bend by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia
Armchair_Dormitio by Gio Ponti. L’Abbate
Floor Lamp_Pin by Ichiro Iwasaki for Vibia
Cushion_Herringbone  by Raw Edges for Vitra
Armchair_LC1 by Le Corbusier for Cassina
Rug_The Moor AP6 by All The Way to Paris for &Tradition
Low table_Spool by Piero Lissoni for B&B Italia
Bench_Molletta by Baldessari & Baldessari for Riva 1920
Wall lamps_Jazz by Egoluce
LIVING ROOM Sofa_Bend by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia Armchair_Dormitio by Gio Ponti. L’Abbate Floor Lamp_Pin by Ichiro Iwasaki for Vibia Cushion_Herringbone by Raw Edges for Vitra Armchair_LC1 by Le Corbusier for Cassina Rug_The Moor AP6 by All The Way to Paris for &Tradition Low table_Spool by Piero Lissoni for B&B Italia Bench_Molletta by Baldessari & Baldessari for Riva 1920 Wall lamps_Jazz by Egoluce