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Are you after interiors with specific type of furniture ?
I own a metal cabinet, that I use to store ceramics/ plates/ cups -and love (the detail photo above is mine, the bottom photo shows the complete cabinet). For me it is more a kitchen thing, but you could use it in a bathroom, or to store kid's stuff just as well.
.. and here's a link to a...
.. and here's a link to a couple of decorators that are known for using industrial pieces:
http://pennyrounds.net/2009/05/roman-and-williams/
.. or contrasting an old...
.. or contrasting an old industrial table (on a metal base) with either modern design classics/ a set of AJ ants or series 7/ Tolix chairs/ other industrial vintage chairs
http://www.philippeharden.com/
This is one of my favorite styles, but I think it is one that is hard both to define and to implement, at least in my home. There also seems to be many interpretations of what makes a style industrial. The one common denominator is of course metal. Bentply, what would you say defines the style?
ite, those are some really great photos. I should let you decorate my place! I need help.
Here is another one I like:
Inspiration!
Thanks Gustaf and ite, I want a stark industrial look with splashes of vibrant colour so both of your idea are bang on.
I am concentrating on furniture at the moment and will buy my nick nacks when I have a better idea of where it is going. I have purchased a 50s painted metal cabinet which has a polished chrome effect under the paint so I will see how it turns out.
The Tomado shelving units...
The Tomado shelving units are quite nice with the painted metal shelves. I have several pieces, although most of my shelves are teak.
I am sure that they are easy to find in certain areas of Europe, however, they are definitely not common here in Canada!
We have the same orange-red...
We have the same orange-red wallrack. I like the way these 'flimsy' elements put together give a surprisingly firm construction. But I do wonder how much load they can bear.
Is that standing rack yours? They do look great!
What is the opinion on the smaller free-standing units?
I bought this desk-unit, made by MEWAF. This firm was based in Courtrai, where I live and produced indestructable office-furniture. They are often quite plain, but I liked the way the metal was folded on this one. The centered name-tag is also a nice touch.
mewaf
Hi Bj,
Mewaf still exists and makes office-furniture.
Totally off-topic but do you know the artist Octave Landuyt? He used to design furniutre for them.
For our office we buy a good old fashioned grey metal drawer unit from them.
http://www.mewaf.be/
Euro- metal- industrial furniture
Damn, this is turning into a nice thread ! Love seeing all those Tomado units in their natural habitats :o) looking great ! I have always had a soft spot for those cute Pilastro coathooks that look like wonderful brightly colored flags as well.
PS: Is that a Friso Kramer Revolt chair ? I have never seen one with a yellow frame before, it works really well with those Tomado shelves.
Hey Bent, (as this thread is heading a bit into the EURO - benelux direction with all the Tomado/ Pilastro/ Ahrend furniture), are you in the States or Europe ?
Gustaf, I don't believe you for a second, from the pictures you have posted, your place looks totally stunning ! :oD But I do like industrial things as well, and I agree, I find it hard to mix with other styles and other types of furniture. I do not have the budget to buy a room full of Prouvé - but trying to find things that do work together is part of the fun I think ;o
Also worth checking out:...
Also worth checking out: Anito Calero's loft
http://loftlifemag.com/mu/?p=3824
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