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Some new and noteworthy items we can't get enough of as summer winds down.
1. An Artistic Rug
This graphic masterpiece designed by Jaime Hayon for Nanimarquina brings the gallery to your feet. The Vis a Vis rug (from $1,295) is hand-tufted from 100-percent wool, and the design reveals lips, eyes, a nose and more—nine hidden faces. dwr.com
2. A Geometric Coffee Table
With a circular design, transparent crystal top (plus an optional Calacatta Oro marble addition) and a whimsical cylindrical base, this Turri-designed Roma coffee table (from $8,694) is ready to inspire some colourful roundtable discussions. arkinteriors.ca
3. Colourful Candle Holders
The colourful Tuvkornell candle holder trio ($12), designed for Ikea by sibling duo Knut and Marianne Hagberg, brings solid stripes of bold primary green, lilac and blue for a sleek, modern way to light up your home and mood. ikea.ca
4. Vibrant Outdoor Seating
Bursting with yellow marigolds, the natural wood Marimekko Playa outdoor sofa ($1,949) shines bright. Part of Marimekko’s capsule collection for West Elm, it’s perfect for outdoor entertaining or soaking up the summer sunshine. westelm.ca
5. Cool Stools
The versatile and stylish Bit stool (from $375) from Normann Copenhagen is crafted from 100-percent recycled plastic—making it effortlessly adaptable to indoor and outdoor spaces. vanspecial.com
6. A Beautiful Cooking Pot
The Perfect pot ($220) from Our Place is designed to bring on culinary liberation: a versatile, lightweight aluminum marvel that combines eight cooking pots in one for a non-stick surface and multi use functionality that’s as stylish as it is practical. chapters.indigo.ca
7. Mesmerizing Drinking Glasses
Toast to exceptional design with the set of two Rialto Old Fashioned glasses ($52) inspired by the enchanting arches of Venice’s iconic bridge. Handmade and uniquely finished, each glass is a work of art, just like the distinct flavours of your homemade cocktail. labode.ca
8. Cozy Chairs
Take a seat in style with this Ib Kofod-Larsen designed Knitting chair by Menu ($4,300), a beauty from every angle. The easel-shaped design has distinct cut-outs for resting your elbows—perfect for moments spent reading, knitting or surrendering to the day. fullhousemodern.com
9. Bauhaus-Inspired Lounge Chairs
Round out your home with hints of Bauhaus and postmodern design: the Chromeo chair and ottoman ($3,790) showcase Sarah Ellison’s signature mix of striking form and a welcoming, sculptural silhouette that feels both classic and modern. informinteriors.com
10. Leather Pouch bags
from $175, @icon_mfg
Mark Cocar of Icon Mfg has long been the go-to upholsterer for the best mid-century modern antiques dealers in Vancouver—and his workshop at Parker Street Studios is the equivalent of a candy store for textile lovers. Now he’s taking that skill with the needle to more portable-sized designs with his new Pouch line of bags. Made from upcycled leathers—pillows from said MCM sofas, remnants from larger designs—each bag is unique, from Porsche-red perforated leather satchels to buttery-soft messenger bags. Order direct from Cocar via his Instagram, or head to Parker Street on the first Saturday of every month for its Open Studios days to fall in love with the whole line in person. —Anicka Quin, editorial director
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