Christmas gift ideas: Part 3

Within the next 48 hours all christmas presents must be bought. Or else it’s back to writing vouchers for your nearest and dearest. 

And so before it’s all too late a few final gift ideas from smow. In particular we present here the Eiermann desk, the miniature chairs from Vitra and the La Bohème “Vases” from Kartell. Or in other words Christmas gifts for workaholics, designer furniture afficienados and aesthetes…

Eiermann table frame 1

Number 1: “Desk perfection”

Designer Egon Eiermann was a perfectionist who placed greatest importance on the proportions of his creations and the fine details of his pieces. The Eiermann table frame 1 is perhaps the purest representation of this passion.

On account of the diagonal supports the Eiermann table frame 1 frame can only be used from one side. The further development, the cleverly named Eiermann table frame 2, is however perfectly suited to double sided use and so can be utilized as, for example, a conference or dining table. With both frames the table top can also be set at an angle if required.

Schaukelsessel No. 9 miniature from Vitra

Number 2: “Tiny, yet accurate“

The “Miniatures Collection” from Vitra is worldwide unique. Vitra offers the most important design furniture examples in miniature form: Construction, coloration and materials, however, are exactly as in the originals. The Vitra Miniature Chairs are not only valuable collection pieces, but also useful and inspirational pieces for architects, lecturers and all students of fine form.

La Boheme Vases from Kartell

Number 3: “La Bohème”

Reminiscent of ancient amphorae “La Bohème” by Phillipe Starck may look like fragile glass objects, are in fact formed from highly durable polycarbontae; consequently, they can be placed indoors as well as outdoors and in homes with lively children and pets. Available in three forms and a range of colours, these elegant “vases” are not vases per se rather have a flat top surface and as such are perfect as stools or as small sidetables.