Le Deun | New Outdoor Lighting | IP 66

Le Deun is a French company created in 1997 and specializing in high-end electronic low consumption lighting. At Maison et Objet 2012 Le Deun presented Hydrolux, the new outdoor lighting range. Hydrolux offers designers an opportunity to match Le Deun’s indoor products and extend the style outdoors. Hydrolux comes in a wall mounted version as well as a floor lamp and... Read More

ZERO | Thomas Sandell Light House | Indoor/Outdoor Floor Lamp

Designed for Zero by Thomas Sandell, the Light House is a  freestanding floor lamp with soft light that filters through a matt opal acrylic diffuser. Light House is available as both an indoor and outdoor version. The outdoor version has 4 holes, one in each end, on the ground plate for a fixed installation. The indoor version comes without the ground plate. Price pointer:  €... Read More

Milan Furniture Fair 2011 | What to see | Nini Andrade Silva

Nini Andrade, whom we recently interviewed, will be showcasing new designs at the Milan Furniture fair. Nini is a Madeira based architect who has developed a range of furniture for outdoors and offers a selection of loungers, day beds and a stunning luminous bench, seen here. She will be an official ambassador of the European Capital of Culture 2012. Venue: Tortona Design Week +... Read More

Pluspot | The pot that wraps around an existing tree | With or without light

+Pot is a new design by Pluspot in Germany and it will be available internationally in Spring at around 1500 euros. Designed like an orange, the pot is made in quarters you peel back to wrap around an existing tree. In the brand’s words: ‘pluspot transforms existing trees (up to 30cm trunk diameter) into potted plants ‘. + Pots are available in two different... Read More

Vondom | Stones | Slanted | With or without energy saving light

Introduced at Maison et Objet 2011 January (Paris), Stones is the new planter collection designed by Stefano Giovannoni and Elisa Gargan for VONDOM. The design was developed by creating elements we can find in nature in order to create a synergy between the natural and the artificial landscape.  Read More  Read More

FOSCARINI | Gregg NEW outdoor version | New materials

Brand new to the US market is Foscarini’s Outdoor Gregg. The initial Gregg was an indoor only design created in 2007 adopted by leading architects and designers worldwide. In the brand’s words: ‘Gregg is the result of in-depth research into natural, organic forms. Its asymmetrical shape recalls  stones washed smooth by water. While the original indoor collection... Read More

Ikea | Outdoor solar LED suspended lightings

Ikea is increasing efforts in the outdoor design segment. In the US, they have started running operations with year round outdoor designs on offer. Solvinden, seen here, is part of the 2011 collection. At 24 euros this new suspended solar light is an attractive options. Made in plastic ABS, the design is available in black or white. Dimensions : ø 21 x H. 15 cm.  Read More

Trade-Winds | Moon Soon | 10 hour storm light Weighted for stability

Presented at the Interieur Biennale fair in Kortrijk (Belgium), Moon Soon is Trade-winds new storm lamp. Made in waterproof and sunproof materials, Moon Soon is suitable for outdoors whatever the weather. The energy-saving CFL bulb runs off a 12 volt battery, whose weight, 6 kilos, adds sufficient stability to ensure the designs can withstand even very strong winds. The rechargeable... Read More

Manutti | Luna | NEW Extending table with Built-in lighting

Manutti has introduced Luna, a table with built-in lighting in the legs. The LEDs operate with rechargeable batteries. The table is extendable, seating from 8 to 12 people.  The design was seen at Maison et Objet Outdoor and was very stunningly presented in a dark room mimicking patios at night. Price upon request. For the US, contact info@walterswicker.com Materials: Frame... Read More

Qui est Paul? | Sardana | Pots and Tree benches | Resists extreme temperatures | Available in light version too

Designed by the Crouscalogero Studio for Qui est Paul?, the new Sardana range taps the growing trend of innovative pots and designs specially for trees both in private and public spaces. This newest  creation is made in rotational moulding. It litterally hugs the trees. The range includes pots and seats in multiple colors (13 colors) and multiple sizes. The white version can... Read More