Raw geology

We've been seeing agate coasters and book ends for a while, especially if you follow the musings of trendsetter Kelly Wearstler. Raw geology is turning up in more and more product and furniture design - here are a few stunning pieces that I have on my tremendously long lust-list.


Table top-objects featuring re-appropriated industrial waste, more specifically scrap iron found in a Swedish forest, forms the basis for David Taylor's Slag series of candlesticks.
{Table top-objects featuring re-appropriated industrial waste, more specifically scrap iron found in a Swedish forest, forms the basis for David Taylor's Slag series of candlesticks}


Up-Down #Light from Ben-Tovim Design is a contemporary twist on the classic #industrial age height adjustable #pendant light. A range of striking #natural materials contrast with simple #geometric forms to create a light that mixes functionality with a bold #design statement.
{Up-Down Light from Ben-Tovim Design is a contemporary twist on the classic industrial age height adjustable pendant light. A range of striking natural materials contrast with simple geometric forms to create a light that mixes functionality with a bold design statement}



Jonathan Adler Teal and Gold Agate coasters.
{Pouting that I missed the boat (through procrastination) on getting some teal and aqua Agate coasters from Zakkia before they sold out. Not sure I want to spend the money on postage for the Teal and Gold Jonathan Adler ones pictured above, but they are stunning}


Christopher Boots delivers some stunning work with #Quartz #crystal in his Diamond Ring #pendant #light
{As usual, Christopher Boots delivers some stunning work with Quartz crystal in his Diamond Ring pendant light. So. Love. Him}


#Fossilised @wood stool or side tables from Sentosa Design are ancient #petrified woody plants turned to #stone through centuries of mineralisation.
{Fossilised wood stool or side tables from Sentosa Design are ancient petrified woody plants turned to stone through centuries of mineralisation. I was hoping to find some on my last trip to Myanmar (Burma) but didn't find any pieces that really grabbed me}



Exquisite #Malachite & #Lapis Bauble Box on Natural #Bronze from the inimitable Kelly Wearstler
{Exquisite Malachite & Lapis Bauble Box on Natural Bronze from the inimitable Kelly Wearstler}


xo Romona


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