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dream weaver
Vancouver artist and confirmed cute guy Landon Dix weaves these clever pots out of 100 percent cotton cord and thread, recalling ancient woven-basket forms. In a group or all alone, his rustic-modern pieces add an element of simple texture to the shelf or table. Pots, from $42 at MINT Interiors, Vancouver, B.C., shop.mintinteriors.ca.
âThis project is an example of how, if you challenge yourself not to overlook lifeâs simplicities, inspiration can come from anywhereâabout how even the most banal objects can be shown in a different light.â âGreg Papove
Sock It to Us
From designer Greg Papoveâs exploration and elevation of the commonplace comes Socks + Furniture, a concept collection. This playful group serves as a good reminder to keep on keepinâ it real. Socks + Furniture concept piece by Greg Papove, Vancouver, B.C., gregpapove.com.
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GRAY ISSUE No. seven
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Portland-based designer Ben Klebba was inspired by simple Shaker-style lines, and of course, the iconic George Nelson Swag desk. But with his own design sensibility, Klebba has made a new piece to be passed down for generations. Each one is handmade to order, and itâs available in a variety of domestic hardwoods. Laura desk by Ben Klebba, available through Phloem Studio, Portland, phloemstudio.com.
Rachel Illingworth
Great Lines
Working Wood
No hocus pocus hereâjust good, simple design. Seattleâs Brian Beck designed the Alvo stool for Urbancase by using vintage German block planes and a bench lathe. Each stool possesses a oneof-a-kind personality, if you will. And, oh, we will. $275 at Urbancase, Seattle, urbancase.com.