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DESIGN.DECOR | Vivavi Opens "Green" Atelier in Manhattan

20Aug08

I’ve always loved Vivavi’s selection of modern, green designer furniture and accessories offered in its online boutique. But isn’t it better to offer a shop where one can actually sink into the chaise and lounge chairs? Apparently Vivavi thought so too, having recently opened its flagship “Eco pop-up” store in downtown Manhattan.

The shop is part retail, part apartment showcase: hosted in Apartment 8D at Riverhouse, a luxury green condo complex located in new Battery Park City.

Prices reflect the well-edited selection of high-end designers they carry, but you can find a few affordable options like the Maku Ottoman ($349) by Team 7, the classic looking Arborline Side Chair ($385) by J. Persing, and botanically-inspired organic duvet covers by personal Fab Green favorite Amenity ($320).

Splurge items include the beautiful artwork of Sandy Schimmel whom we featured earlier this week, and the curvy yet minimalist Animavi Club Chair and Ottoman (shown in black above).

GETTING THERE

Vivavi
Apt. 8D at the Riverhouse
2 River Terrace
New York, NY 10282

Store Hours:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 6pm
Saturday & Sunday: 12pm to 4pm

Thanks to Josh at Vivavi for writing in. Congratulations on the shop!

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DESIGN.DECOR | Another Hot One from Tord Boontje

25Feb08

Tord Boontje has designed another elegant and modern light fixture. The 2nd Shadow table lamp is created out of a duet of ideas Boontje’s played with before: delicate, cascades of florals (think Garland Light), with translucent glowing sheets of mylar (think Icarus). The result is pure magic: a light that when on reflects enchanted shadows around a room, like something out of Shakepeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Made Extra Fabulous
Tord Boontje’s palette of materials typically involve lightweight metals and mylar – both of which are recyclable. But seriously, something this beautiful I’d keep around forever, wouldn’t you?

Check out the Studio Tord Boontje website to learn more about this amazing Dutch designer. The 2nd Shadow light can be purchased online at generate, and the MoMa store.