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For those who don't already know it, Gabriel Ross is also a furniture manufacturer. AND ... not only do we locally hand make beautiful sofas, chairs, and occasional tables, we also occasionally re-upholster some vintage pieces. We are *very* talented. Recently, we reupholstered an Arne Jacobsen ...

Kastehelmi Dewdrop Collection by Oiva Toikka for Iittala Modern with a vintage twist, Iittala's new Kastehelmi (Dewdrop) collection is fresh, fun, and elegant all at once. Oiva Toikka originally came up with the design in 1964 as a solution to camouflage the seam that is created during the ...

SAYL Chair by Yves Behar for Herman Miller Herman Miller's new office chair, SAYL by Yves Behar, has finally arrived at Gabriel Ross. We received our stock last week and the chair exceeded our expectations in comfort and appearance. Although we have only received stock of the Basic Black version ...

Converse and Marimekko have teamed up to produce a product of my own personal obession: super cute sneakers! My head exploded when I realized that the classic cool Chuck Taylors would now be sporting the iconic graphic  textile designs of Marimekko. What a perfect ...

You know how sometimes the most mundane objects can bring you some awesome everyday joy? It's all in the details. I love when great design is applied to everyday tools and stuff that would otherwise remain used but unappreciated. Gents Tape Measure by Stotz-design for Blomus Stainless Steel ...

George Nelson ca.1965, photo: okcmoa.com The Oklahamo Museum of Art with Vitra Design Museum is featuring "George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher" February 3rd - May 8th. The first complete retrospective of Nelson's work will include over 120 objects including chairs, clocks, ...

Just one decade and 24 million US dollars ... that's all it took to build to build Dr. James Stewart's residence in Rosedale, Toronto. The owner is a former violinist and math professor, having made his millions writing calculus textbooks. Although the home would have certainly demanded some ...

DwellStudio Chinoiserie Bed Linens 320 thread count in 100% cotton percale, DwellStudio's Chinoiserie bed linens feel as good as they look. All the white space on this duvet cover accents the graphic, minimalist quality of the branches and birds. The design has an old world/traditional feel, ...

Modernica's Triple Fixture, design: George Nelson - photo: modernica.net Modernica's Triple Fixture bubble lamp is featured in Canada's House and Home Magazine, January 2011 issue. You can find in the in the "Focus" section as part as the "Light it Up" feature article on statement multi-headed ...

Binic by Ionna Vautrin for Foscarini - photo: ionnavautrin.com The most awesome thing happened today. I reached into my filing cabinet and stumbled upon a small, single, delicious truffle in a ziplock bag leftover from my Christmas treat stash. How this little wonder escaped my awareness for ...