Matthias Pleissnig is a furniture designer based out of Philiadelphia, PA. Pleissnig has studied sculpture at the Kansas City Art Institute, furniture design at the Rhode Island School of Design and wood/art at the University of Wisconsin.

Using steam bent white oak wood, Matthias Pleissnig has created several pieces of unique seating arrangements with beautiful curves and flow. Shown above is the Amada Bench and below is Spill, Pleissnig’s most recent work which can be found at the Alexandria Science Center in NYC.  The third photo is of the Rivulet, which was made in 2009.

To see all of Matthias Pleissnig’s works, check out his website here. Be sure to take a few minutes to watch the making of Spill – it’s amazing to see the work that goes in to one piece!

Described as being “like a street kid who spends all their time in a library,” the Neoroc trays have a angled Rococo style with a modern brightness.

Neoroc is made from 100% recyclable LDPE, or low-density polyethylene. It is available in a variety of vibrant colors – aniseed black, snow white, fairy floss pink, lime fizz, sky blue and tang orange.

Neoroc is perfect for the Summer because it can float. Pop some daiquiris and margaritas on the Neoroc and let it float around the pool for whomever wants a beverage. It also has a removable plug on the bottom. If you remove that, fill the Neoroc 3/4’s of the way full with water and then freeze overnight, you’ve got a stylish ice pack or a chilled tray to keep beverages cold throughout the day.

Neoroc is made by luxxbox and can be purchased directly through their website.

Edoma is designed by h220430 to represent the permafrost currently in Siberia. Within the permafrost, Edoma is a layer of ice that is no less that 40 meters thick, which is approximately 131 feet.

h220430‘s website states that the permafrost has begun to melt in recent years. A high-concentrate methane has been found within the permafrost, specifically in Edoma, which is 1000x the methane that exists within the Earth’s atmosphere. Once the Edoma begins melting, there are concerns that global warming will be a far more serious issue than it is now.

To create awareness of this issue and to broaden perspective towards our global environment, h220430 created the Edoma light to represent the Edoma ice. The Edoma light is an incandescent lamp that is slowly disappearing, with a faint light shining through the methane.

h220430 is a Japanese design team specializing in lighting and furniture.  Many of their products are environmentally related, with interesting stories behind them.

Minus the calories!

Inspired by flowers and nature, the Bloom is a modern lamp that opens to exemplify a bud transforming into a blossom.

The Bloom is available in two sizes, 40 cm tall and 55 cm. It transforms from a bud to a blossom with a single movement of the hand, as shown in the image above.

Bloom is created by Patrick Jouin.

Play tricks on your friends and family with the Trick, by Sakura Adachi.

Trick is a bookshelf that slides into two chairs and a console table. Ideal for small spaces, Trick is a great piece of multi-purpose furniture that provides storage space and a cute place to hang out.

Trick is designed by Sakura Adachi, a Japanese designer now living and working in Milan, Italy. Her space-saving Trick is manufactured by Campeggi.

Got any tricks up your sleeve for Trick in your home?

Cup is a tasteful basin sink designed by Italian company Art Ceram. Art Ceram was founded in 1987 and provides a full collection of bathroom furnishings, from sinks and toliets to towel racks and shower plates.

Inspired by the shape of a coffee cup, the Cup is a modern washbasin with a interesting design not typically found in the bathroom. It is available in all white or in a black exterior with a white interior. As shown in the first image above, the loop that represents the handle of the cup is a handy place to hang a towel.

Cup is a contemporary sink with minimalistic appeal. It has a deep basin and a spot for tolietries or soap on the top. With clean lines and sleek colors, the Cup is a great choice for the modern bathroom. Check out Art Ceram’s website for more contemporary bathroom furnishings.