Orange Vase for Princess Beatrix

A Tradition of Royal Leerdam Crystal Since 1927

In honor of her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix 80th birthday this 31st of January, Dutch designer Frank Tjepkema was invited to design a vase for Royal Leerdam Crystal.

The design is based on the number 8 opening up elegantly at the top to form a royal collar.

Limited edition of 300, number 1 will be offered to the former Queen.

Frank Tjepkema (born 1970) is a Dutch designer based in Amsterdam. He started his design agency Tjep. in 2001 and works in interior design, architecture, product design and jewellery. He has provoked audiences worldwide through his art and exhibition pieces, such as the Bronze Age Furniture, Recession Chair, Bling Bling and Oogst. Frank is an early collaborator of Droog and his work is part of the permanent collection of the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the Cooper Hewitt in New-York.

All images courtesy of Tjep.

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Tjep - www.tjep.com

The New Pican Kitchen Stool, Perfect for the Contemporary Kitchen

The perfect kitchen stool can be suprisingly difficult to source. As contemporary kitchens push aesthetic boundaries, become more sophisticated and increasingly feature Black, kitchens stools need to compliment these spaces as well as withstand the rigours of everyday meals.

Pican Kitchen and Bar Stool

Launched at the Milan 2017 Furniture Show, the Pican Kitchen and Bar Stool is a stunning statement Stool suitable for a wide variety of applications. Particularly suited for Hotel and Commercial projects due to it's modern European design.

The stunning new Pican stool ticks all the boxes. With solid Oak leg, strong black metal footrest and handwoven danish cord seat, the Pican stool not only looks gorgeous but is also comfortable and easy to live with. The textural delights of the Danish cord and timber are enhanced by the black metal footrest making the Pican Kitchen Stool the perfect partner in a modern and contemporary kitchen.

Satara Australia supplies the Australian retail, designer and commercial markets with a range of high quality, hand crafted, indoor and outdoor furniture and homewares, inspired by natural materials and global trends. Our collections are designed to enable our customer’s appreciation and enjoyment of our great Australian lifestyle.

All images courtesy of Satara Australia Pty Ltd- www.satara.com.au

Meir Australia Launches Tiger Bronze Tapware Range

Meir Australia Pty Ltd, a leading supplier of premium matte black architectural tapware, has launched its new Tiger Bronze color range, the first of four upcoming color finishes to be released in as many months

Tiger Bronze Kitchen Mixer By Meir

This Round Kitchen Mixer is a perfect blend of style and practicality, boasting a solid brass construction and a convenient single handle mixer for ease of use.

Diverging from the traditional black tapware range which Meir Australia is globally known for, this new twist – a charming combination of bronze and copper - will bring a touch of luxurious opulence to both residential homes and commercial spaces.

We’ve been working with leading Australian architects to create a range that’s the very essence of luxury tapware. This product also fulfils consumer demand on modern colour trends. By limiting the Tiger Bronze selection to a small portion of our overall range of products, it will offer customers an exclusive and bespoke product. - Rick Bazerghi, Meir Australia’s CEO.

Kitchen Mixer Tap in Champagne finish by Meir

Combining Meir’s new Tiger Bronze electroplated finish and precision engineered design, this mixer tap has ticked all the boxes. With accurate flow control through the single-lever mixer and 360° swivel rotation, nothing remains out of reach.

Tiger Bronze Shower Mixer By Meir

A stylish method to control both temperature and water flow, the wall mixer is perfect for any area of your home, be it a shower, kitchen, bathroom or laundry.

Tiger Bronze Double Towel Rail By Meir

With a unique round design, solid brass construction, and electroplated finish, this towel rail will prove to be a key focal point for any space.

Hand-crafted and made with European parts, this premium Tiger Bronze range is priced higher than traditional Chrome or Matte Black counterparts. It is available to the general public through any of the company’s stockists, or via The Block Shop’s online store at: www.theblockshop.com.au/store/brand/meir

This new colour range is also available to international customers via https://www.meir.com.au or through international stockists.

All images courtesy of Meir Australia Pty Ltd

MakerBot Launches Exclusive Partnership with Martha Stewart Omnimedia

New Licensing Agreement Brings the Martha Stewart Design Aesthetic to 3D Printing

MakerBot, a world leader in the desktop 3D printing industry, and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. (MSLO), announced an exclusive agreement to distribute 3D printing materials and jointly develop 3D printable designs. 

MakerBot launches exclusive agreement with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia to develop and market Martha Stewart for MakerBot® Filament and Martha Stewart for MakerBot Digital Store collections. Three new filament colors and a Trellis Digital Store Collection are available at www.makerbot.com. Photo courtesy of MakerBot.

The collaboration includes Martha Stewart for MakerBot Filament, MakerBot's first-ever co-branded collection of MakerBot Filament, as well as Martha Stewart for MakerBot Digital Store collections, with models to be purchased, downloaded and 3D printed on a MakerBot Replicator 3D Printer. Three new Martha Stewart for MakerBot PLA Filament colors and the first Martha Stewart for MakerBot Digital Store collection, the Trellis Collection, are available at makerbot.com and on MakerBot's Digital Store.

"We are big fans of Martha Stewart and her thematic designs," noted Jenny Lawton, acting CEO of MakerBot. "We think her creations and colors are a natural fit for 3D printing. Seeing a renowned lifestyle brand such as MSLO introduce 3D printable merchandise is a true testament to their company's innovative outlook. By working with the MSLO team, we're able to broaden our reach and bring Martha Stewart's design aesthetic to an entirely new audience."

Martha Stewart Trellis Digital Store Collection are available at www.makerbot.com. Photo courtesy of MakerBot.

The MakerBot and MSLO partnership is a relationship that MakerBot describes as a true collaboration. Martha Stewart and her team of designers are working side by side with the MakerBot design teams to produce MakerBot Digital Store collections that allow customers to easily 3D print premium Martha Stewart content in custom Martha Stewart colors. 

MakerBot created the MakerBot Digital Store to sell original, fun and collectible digital content specifically designed for MakerBot Replicator 3D Printers. 

The MakerBot Digital Store offers a wide selection of 3D printable models that are verified by MakerBot as easy to print, and the new Martha Stewart designs will add to the store's variety of useful 3D printing options.

"We are thrilled to work with MakerBot to bring our signature color palette and designs to the world of 3D printing," noted Martha Stewart, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of MSLO. "3D printing allows for cost-effective product design without compromising artisanal character. With this partnership, we are able to leverage our expertise and expand our business into the exciting new 3D printing category."

The initial Martha Stewart for MakerBot PLA Filament colors, Lemon Drop, Robin's Egg and Jadeite, are available at MakerBot Retail Stores in New York, Boston and Greenwich, Connecticut, and online at store.makerbot.com/pla-filament. These new Martha Stewart colors join more than 20 other MakerBot PLA Filament colors that are made to add a fun and dynamic element to 3D printing. All MakerBot Filaments are manufactured to produce the highest quality 3D prints. MakerBot PLA Filaments are also the best, purest and most consistent filaments for MakerBot Replicator 3D Printers.

The first Martha Stewart for MakerBot Digital Store collection, the Trellis Collection, allows MakerBot users to download exclusive table accessory designs. This first collection offers a coaster, napkin ring, place card holder and LED votive holder and is available at digitalstore.makerbot.com/martha-stewart. Individual designs start at $0.99 and the full collection is available for $2.99. 

About MakerBot 
MakerBot, a subsidiary of Stratasys Ltd., is leading the Next Industrial Revolution by setting the standards in reliable and affordable desktop 3D printing. Founded in 2009, MakerBot sells desktop 3D printers to innovative and industry-leading customers worldwide, including engineers, architects, designers, educators and consumers. To learn more about MakerBot, visit www.makerbot.com. 

About Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. is a diversified media and merchandising company, inspiring and engaging consumers with unique lifestyle content and distinctive products. The company reaches approximately 100 million consumers across all media platforms each month and has a growing retail presence in thousands of retail locations. MSLO's media brands, available across multiple platforms, include Martha Stewart Living and Martha Stewart Weddings; the company also offers books and utility apps. MSLO's television and video programming includes the "Martha Stewart's Cooking School" and "Martha Bakes" series on PBS, in addition to made-for-the-web video and a vast library of how-to content available online. "Martha Live," a radio show hosted by Martha Stewart, airs every weekday on SiriusXM Channel 109. MSLO also designs high-quality Martha Stewart products in a range of lifestyle categories available through select retailers, including The Home Depot, Macy's, JCPenney, Staples, PetSmart, Michaels and Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores. The MSLO family of brands also includes Chef Emeril Lagasse's media and merchandising properties. Additional information about MSLO is available at www.marthastewart.com.