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LA BUENA VIDA
Casa Driver's Seat Escape

Gadgets

Saloon Tech Talk
 
Casa
PLASTIC DREAMS
 
By Juan Carlos Arcila-Duque
1. The Jellyfish chair and ottoman, designed by architect Wiel Arets, is a modern chaise longue that gently molds to your body with a relaxing, subtle movement. The Jellyfish ottoman can be used as a footrest or table, and the resilient material makes it perfect for indoor or outdoor use.
www.dwr.com
2. The versatile Magino Stool, designed by Karid Rashid, won the 2006 House-wares design award. This beautiful piece serves as magazine rack, side table and of course, stool.
$275
www.umbra.com
3. A perfect addition to your bar or kitchen, the Skoop Stool by Karim Rashid combines the designer’s sense of humor with organic contours. The result is a sculptural piece of practical furniture.
$200
www.karimrashidshop.com
4. The Panier Container side table, designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, is crafted with rigorous technology. The result is simple, functional and stunning. It can be closed with a transparent polycarbonate lid to be used as end table, or left open as a magazine rack. It is available in different colors.
www.kartell.it
5. The lightweight Bubble Club sofa is durable, weatherproof and UV resistant. Its inset ridges provide water drainage for this colorful retro design.
$790
www.dwr.com
6. The Panton Chair, designed by Verner Panton, was the first one-piece cantilever plastic chair. After several redesigns, Vitra brings us the latest version in durable, extruded polypropylene.
$200-$225
www.moma.org