Black Bamboo Holiday 2012 Catalog by Tim Butt

THE COLLECTION 2012 HOLIDAY BOOK

DESIGN MATTERS

to us at Black Bamboo. Since opening in 2004, we

have supported bringing authentic and timeless design to our hometown of Kansas City. Our collection is comprised of Asian antiques and artifacts (personally selected by me from buying trips to China and throughout Southeast Asia), that are mixed with well-designed modern furnishings and objects to complement your taste, whether traditional or modern in style. Modern classic furnishings from the revered design houses, Herman Miller® and Knoll®, along with American Leather, comprise the base of our furniture collection. Most of the objects in our collection also come from artists and designers around the world that strive to make well designed and uncommon products, such as personal accessories made from recycled bike inner tubes from the guys at Alchemy Goods (page 20), handmade ceramics by Alex Marshall (pages 12–13) or hand woven textiles for pillows and scarves by Margo Selby (page 17).

Whether you are a long time loyal customer, or just hearing about us for the first time, we hope you have as much fun exploring our catalog as we have had putting it together.

From all of us at Black Bamboo, we wish you a happy, healthy and peaceful holiday season!

Tim Butt proprietor & interior designer

Left to right: Patricia, Tim & Sara Photography: Ron Berg Graphic Design: Gary Fabro Styling: Black Bamboo

DID YOU KNOW?

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MIX IT UP!

DESIGN TIP: MIXING COMPLEMENTARY STYLES AND FINISHES GIVES A ROOM MORE INTEREST AND FEELS THAT IT HAS BEEN COLLECTED OVER TIME. WE SUGGEST MIXING THE CLEAN LINES OF ASIAN ANTIQUES WITH MODERN FURNISHINGS TO CREATE A WARM AND INVITING SPACE.

Antique Burmese Offering Vessels, red lacquer, sizes vary from 12”- 18” dia x 25”- 32” H (see website for sizes available), $295–$395 each

2. Antique Chinese Kitchen Storage Cabinet with fully extending doors, early 20th century, elm wood, ONE OF A KIND!, 54.5” W x 22.5” D x 76.5” H, $4,200 3. Lawrence Sofa, linen colored fabric, 85” W x 35” D x 32” H, $3,169 (other sizes & other fabrics & leathers available) 4. Spice Pillow with natural twill border, 20” x 20”, $175 5. Quatrefoil Pillow, 20” x 20”, $175 6. Elephant Ear Pillow, fuji color, handmade by Aviva Stanoff, 20” x 20”, $325 7. Suzani Pillow, 21” L x 12” H, $175 8. Aaron Arm Chair, walnut frame and cream leather, 27” W x 35” D x 36” H, $2,369 (other fabrics or leathers available) 9. Antique Chinese Low Table, open fretwork footrest and 4 drawers, early 20th century, elm wood, ONE OF A KIND!, 32” square x 21” H, $1,200 10. Cole Arm Chair, bark fabric, 32” W x 35” D x 35” H, $1,479 (other fabrics or leathers available) 11. Himalayan Yak Wool Shawl/Throw, natural color, 62” L x 27” W, $200 12. Harvest Pillow, fuji color, handmade by Aviva Stanoff, 20” x 20”, $325 13. Brown & White Stripe Large Square Lamp, ceramic, handmade by Alex Marshall Studios, 7” square x 25.5” H (shade: 14” square), $375 14. Antique Chinese Low Cabinet, caramel-colored lacquer, early 20th century, elm wood, ONE OF A KIND!, 35.5” W x 16.5” D x 34” H, $950

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GIFTS FOR THE HOST & HOSTESS OF THAT FABULOUS HOLIDAY PARTY

Dagmar Votives (3 designs), carved white glass, 2.5” dia x 3.5” H, $12 each 2. Planet Moon Votive, white porcelain, 2.5” dia x 2.5” H, $12 3. Spike Votive, white porcelain, 4” dia x 3” H, $25 4. Grassy Votive, white porcelain, 2.5” dia x 2.5” H, $12 5. Ceramic Dish & Soap Set, dish in burl wood pattern handmade by artist Dana Brandwein Oates in latte (also available in steamer (light gray) and mussel (charcoal)) with Japanese-style paper wrapped soap in pine scent, 5” x 4” x 1.5”H, $35 set 6. Soy Candles, made exclusively for Black Bamboo in Belgian Berry, Gardenia and Pomegranate, a hidden pattern emerges on the black glass container as the glass heats up, 3” dia x 3.5” H, $32 7. Wine Books for your favorite wine lover, $9.95 to $45 each 8. Birch Wine Cylinder with leather strap, 4” dia x 13.5” H, $15 9. Quatrefoil Coasters, inspired by an Alexander Girard fabric design, 4” sq acrylic, $22 set of 4 10. Eames® Chair Coasters, 4” sq acrylic, $25 set of 4 11. Faux Bois Coasters by Chilewich, available in ash, walnut or ebony patterns, 4” sq, $18 set of 4 12. LOVE Coasters inspired by artist Robert Indiana’s work, 4” sq acrylic, $22 set of 4 13. Grand Wishbone for BIG wishes, 24 karat gold plated metal alloy, 13.5” L x 6” H, $49 14. Dogs book, $50 15. The Life & Love of Cats book, $50 16. Antique Massage Booklet Artwork, this rare document from Thailand describes pressure points of the body. Archival mounted in an ebony stained wood frame, 150–200 years old, ONE OF A KIND!, 22” W x 2” D x 116” H, $4,000 17. Herman Miller® Eames® Lounge Chair & Ottoman in walnut with pearl leather, (other wood finishes and leathers available), $4,729 18. Dauphine Table Lamp, aged iron finish & paper shade, 16” dia (shade) x 31.5” H, $250 19. Marble Disk on Metal Stand, 23.5” W x 6” D x 29” H, $595 20. Antique Chinese Deity Figure, carved wood, mid 1800s ONE OF A KIND!, 8.5” W x 4.5” D x 17.5” H, $900 21. Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Painting Table with 4 drawers, mid/ late 19th century, elm wood, ONE OF A KIND!, 88” W x 21.5” D x 33.5” H, $2,400

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Mini Rectangle Ceramic Vase, charcoal, handmade by Alex Marshall Studios, 9.5” L x 3” D x 4.5” H, $55

2. Small Rectangle Ceramic Vase, charcoal, handmade by Alex Marshall Studios, 9.5” L x 3” D x 6.5” H, $65 3. Square Tree Vase, gray porcelain, 3” square x 12” H, $19 4. Mini Rectangle Ceramic Vase, gray & white stripe, handmade by Alex Marshall Studios, 9.5” L x 3” D x 4.5” H, $55

5. Square Tree Vase, white porcelain, 3” square x 12” H, $19 6. Lot Vase, clear glass, 5.5” L x 3.25” H, $19 7. Pooley 8–Tube Ceramic Vase, white, 7.25” L x 4” H, $35 8. The New Terrarium book, $25 9. Glass Terrarium, hanging hook & white ceramic ring stand, 6” sphere, $30

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10. Teardop Vase, white porcelain, 2.5” dia x 9.5” H, $20 11. Pooley 8–Tube Ceramic Vase, multi color, 7.25” L x 4” H, $35 12. Short Rectangle Ceramic Vase, charcoal stripe, handmade by Alex Marshall Studios, 16” L x 4” D x 4.5” H, $125

13. Mini Rectangle Ceramic Vase, charcoal stripe, handmade by Alex Marshall Studios, 9.5” L x 3” D x 4.5” H, $55 14. Small Rectangle Ceramic Vase, brown & white stripe, handmade by Alex Marshall Studios, 9.5” L x 3” D x 6.5” H, $65

15. Mini Rectangle Ceramic Vase, brown & white stripe, handmade by Alex Marshall Studios, 9.5” L x 3” D x 4.5” H, $55 16. Small Plum Vase, coral red exterior/orange interior, 4.5” dia x 7.25” H, $39 17. Jade Ring Vase, coral red exterior/orange interior, 6” dia x 5.5” H, $39 18. Small Lotus Vase, coral red exterior/orange interior, 2.75” dia x 10.5” H, $39 19. Reach Test Tube Vase, 1” dia x 18” H, extends 18” from wall, $15 20. Cloud Vase, mouth-blown clear glass, 13.25” L x 7” D x 4.5” H, $30

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DESIGN TIP: CONSIDER UNEXPECTED RESOURCES FOR ARTWORK SUCH AS ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS (LIKE DOOR PANELS OR WINDOWS) OR ORGANIC MATERIALS LIKE THIS WHARF POLE SCREEN FROM THAILAND 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

Randy Sofa, gray flannel velvet, 82” W x 37” D x 32” H, $2,619 (other sizes & other fabrics & leathers available) Tribeca Floor Lamp, aged iron finish with paper shade, 15” sq x 70” H, $495 Wharf Pole Screen, underwater tree roots used by villagers in Thailand to build piers and wharfs are turned into a decorative screen mounted on a black painted steel base, 54” W x 12” D x 91” H, $2,200 Woodgrain Pillow, forest color, handmade by Aviva Stanoff, 20” x 20”, $325 D’Urso Swivel Lounge Chair by Knoll®, Coco fabric & polished aluminum base (textured black or warm white base also available), 32” W x 30” D x 28.75”H, $2,119 (other fabrics and leathers available) Concrete Stool with Handles, corn color, lightweight concrete for indoor or outdoor use, 13.75” sq x 18.25” H, $395 Inspiration Large Ottoman, black leather & stainless steel legs, 40” square x 18” H, $1,349 (other fabrics and leathers available) Shibori Pillow, papaya, hand dyed and handmade by Kevin O’Brien, 22” x 22”, $165 Stacks Pillow, honey, handmade by Dransfield & Ross, 20” x 20”, $245 Bombay Pillow, raspberry & chocolate, 22” x 22”, $175 Petrified Wood Side Table, petrified wood top & black metal base, 16” dia x 22.25” H, $695 Grand Wishbone for BIG wishes, silver plated metal alloy, 13.5” L x 6” H, $44

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DESIGN TIP: ASIAN ANTIQUES MIX WELL WITH CLASSIC MID-CENTURY DESIGN PIECES

13. Antique Wood Finial, mounted on black stand, Thailand, 5.5” square x 35”–46” H, $195 each 14. Antique Chinese Kitchen Cabinet, green paint, mid/late 19th century, elm wood, ONE OF A KIND!, 62” W x 19.5” D x 52” H, $2,500 15. Saarinen Executive Armless Chair by Knoll®, Classic Boucle fabric and polished chrome legs, 22.5” W x 20.5” D x 31.5” H, $941 (other fabrics and leathers available)/same chair with wood legs (multiple stain finishes available), $1,191 16. Saarinen Executive Arm Chair by Knoll®, Classic Boucle fabric and wood legs in light walnut stain (multiple stain finishes available), 26” W x 24.75” D x 31.5” H, $1,635 (other fabrics and leathers available)/same chair with polished chrome legs, $1,402 17. Fritz Dining Table, natural American walnut frame with tempered glass top, 89” W x 36” D x 29.5” H, $1,750. Also available in 76.75” W x 36” D x 29.5” H, $1,625 18. Square Dinner Set, handmade by Alex Marshall Studios, dinner plate 10.5” x 10.5”, side plate 8” x 8”, small plate 5.75” x 5.75”, dishwasher & microwave safe, white (or 19 other glaze colors), $113 set

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NATURAL SELECTIONS 1.

Mango Wood Bowl with Raw Bark Edge, hand wash only, 10.25” dia x 4” H, $65

2. Wire Nest Bowl, 9.5” dia x 5” H, $29 3. Small Concrete Bowl, made by Brock Armstrong of Moss Studios, 6” dia x 4” H, $25

4. Small White Oak Cutting Board, leather handle, handmade in Philadelphia, 13” L x 7” W x 1.75” D, $120 4

5. Crooked Maple Cutting Board, leather handle, handmade in Philadelphia, 10” L x 7” W x 0.75” D, $65 6. Black Walnut Cutting Board, leather handle, handmade in Philadelphia, 20” L x 8” W x 0.75” D, $120 7. Large White Oak Cutting Board, leather handle, handmade in Philadelphia, 18” L x 11” W x 0.75” D, $135

8. Wave Platter, mango wood, hand wash only, 18.25” L x 8.75” W x 3” H, $65 9. Round Wood Platter with Bark Edge, mango wood, hand wash only, 15” dia x 2” H, $45 6

10. Mango Wood Bowl with Raw Bark Edge, hand wash only, 10.25” dia x 4” H, $65 11. Teakwood Salad Server Set, hand wash only, 12” L x 2.5” W, $24

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12. Rosewood Curved Lip Bowl, hand wash only, 6” L x 5” W x 2.5” H, $40

13. Teakwood Curved Lip Bowl, hand wash only, 6” L x 5.5” W x 3” H, $33 14. Rosewood Square Condiment Set, dishes: 4.5” sq, 3.5” sq, 2.75” sq, hand wash only, $32 set of 3

15. Spalted Maple Wood Napkin Rings, 2” sq, $45 set of 4 16. Teakwood Crowbar Server Set, hand wash only, 12” L, $25

17. Large Oval Bowl with Bark Edge, mango wood, hand wash only, 17.25” L x 6” W x 3” H, $60 18. Medium Oval Bowl with Bark Edge, mango wood, hand wash only, 14.25” L x 5” W x 2.25” H, $40 19. Wood Dinnerware, acacia wood, hand wash only, dishes: 12” dia, 10” dia, 8” dia, $49 set of 3

20. Rosewood Salad Tossers, hand wash only, 14.5” L, $45

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SAY CHEESE... ANY WAY YOU SLICE IT, THESE ARE GREAT GIFTS FOR THOSE WHO LOVE TO ENTERTAIN!

Vaso Vino Decanter designed by Danne Semeraro, mouth blown glass. Decanter holds a bottle of wine, $60

2. Gray Marble Cheese Board, includes mouse knife with marble handle, 15” L x 14.5” D x .25” H, $90 3. Teakwood Curved Lip Bowl, 6” L x 5.5” W x 3” H, $33 4. Raw Edge Cutting Board, acacia wood with bark edge, 14” L x 8” W x 1” H, $35

5. Teak Cheese Knife Set, polished stainless steel knives with teak handles, hand wash, 7.5” – 8.5” L, $50 set of 3

6. Bird’s-Eye Maple Cutting Board, handmade by designer–craftsman Edward Wohl, 28” L x 7” W, (other sizes available), $155 4 7. Bark Cheese Knife Set, stainless steel knives with ironwood-colored handles & hand-forged bark grain details, hand wash, 6.25” – 7.5” L, $65 set of 3

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8. White Marble Cheese Board, includes knife with marble handle, 12” L x 12” D x 1” H, $85

9. Wave Cheese Knife Set, polished stainless steel knives, 7” L, black gift box, $69 set of 3 10. Small Round Bowl, handmade by Alex Marshall Studios, dishwasher & microwave safe, white (or 19 other glaze colors), 4” dia x 3” H, $25

11. Free Form Appetizer Plate, white ceramic, dishwasher safe, 5” x 6” L, $10 each

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SETTING PRETTY

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Classic Round Dinner Set, handmade by Alex Marshall Studios, dinner plate: 10.5”, side plate: 8.5”, bowl: 6” dia x 1.5” H”, dishwasher & microwave safe, white (or 19 other glaze colors), $132 set

2. Boucle Placemats by Chilewich, coffee, pebble & grey, 14” x 19”, $15 each 3. Wood Dinner Set, acacia wood, charger: 12”, dinner plate: 10”, salad plate: 8”, hand wash only, $49 set of 3

4. Kono Placemats by Chilewich, desert, asphalt & iron, 14” x 19”, $15 each

5. Ceramic Star Fruit, vintage, found in China (limited quantity!), 3.75” L x 2” W x 3” H, $12 each

6. Slim Round Dinner Set, handmade by Alex Marshall Studios, dinner plate: 10”, side plate: 8.5”, bowl: 6.5” dia x 2.5” H, dishwasher & microwave safe, white (or 19 other glaze colors), $132 set 7. Matte Weave Placemats by Chilewich, natural or rock, 14” x 19”, $15 each

8. Oversize Round Dinner Set, handmade by Alex Marshall Studios, dinner plate: 12”, side plate: 9.5”, bowl: 7” dia x 3” H, dishwasher & microwave safe, white (or 19 other glaze colors), $132 set

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9. Rib Weave Placemats by Chilewich, mahogany, coconut & black, 14” x 19”, $16 each

10. Reindeer, birch plywood dyed red, two sizes: X-small (5.5” L x 2.5” W x 9”H) $5, medium (11” L x 4.5” W x 18”H) $12 11. Egg Napkin Ring Set, polished stainless steel, black gift box, 2.75” L x 2” W, $45 set of 4

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Porcelain Bowls by Middle Kingdom, color combinations: yellow/ orange, apple green/yellow, spice/coral red or lake blue/pale green, three sizes: X small (4” dia x 2” H) $16, small (5.5” dia x 2.5” H) $20 & medium (7.5” dia x 3.5”H) $40

2. Charcoal Stripe Low Bowls, handmade by Alex Marshall Studios, three sizes: 9” x 2.5” H $59, 12” dia x 2.75” H $89 & 15” dia x 3” H $159 (not shown)

3. White Ripple Bowls, handmade by Alex Marshall Studios, two sizes: 8” dia x 4.5” H $79 & 14” dia x 4.75” H $195 4. White Low Bowls, handmade by Alex Marshall Studios, three sizes: 9” x 2.5” H $59, 12” dia x 2.75” H $89 & 15” dia x 3” H $159

5. Marble Bowls, handmade by Alex Marshall Studios, five sizes: 7” dia x 3” H $46, 9” dia x 4” H $69, 12” dia x 3.75” H $98, 14” dia x 4” H $185 & 17” dia x 5” H $245

6. White Bowls, handmade by Alex Marshall Studios, five sizes: 7” dia x 3” H $38, 9” dia x 4” H $58, 12” dia x 3.75” H $89, 14” dia x 4” H $155 & 17” dia x 5” H $200 7. Green Bowls, handmade by Alex Marshall Studios, five sizes: 7” dia x 3” H $38 (not shown), 9” dia x 4” H $58, 12” dia x 3.75” H $89, 14” dia x 4” H $155 & 17” dia x 5” H $200 (not shown)

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DESIGN TIP: WHEN WORKING WITH A DINING TABLE THAT HAS A SIMPLE FORM, ADD SCULPTURAL CHAIRS TO PROVIDE CONTRAST. CONSIDER A MIXTURE OF CHAIRS WITH COMPLIMENTARY SHAPES OR EVEN A BENCH. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Antique Burmese Offering Vessels, black lacquer, sizes vary from 9”–16” dia x 23”–30” H (see website for sizes available), $125- $295 each Audrey Extending Dining Table, solid American walnut with natural finish, easy-stow extension & leaf storage, 72”–96” L x 42” D x 30” H, $2,499 (smaller sizes also available) Herman Miller® Eames® Molded Plywood Dining Chair, shown in ebony stain & chrome legs, 20.5” W x 21.75” D x 29.5” H, $709 each (also available: several wood stain options , black metal legs or wood legs, & upholstered shells—NEW!) Kaitlan Dining Arm Chair, black stain on oak with black leather seat, 23.25” W x 26” D x 31.5” H, $795. (also available: tan stain on walnut with brown leather seat, $999) Antique Chinese Long Cabinet with carved bracket details, red lacquer, late 19th century, elm wood ONE OF A KIND!, 98” L x 15” D x 35” H, $3,700 Slatted Table Lamp, aged iron finish with paper shade, 15” W (shade) x 26.25” H, $325 each Antique Chinese Fretwork Panel Mirror, mid 19th century, elm wood, 30” W x 2” D x 40.5” H, $900 Audrey Dining Bench, solid American walnut with natural finish, 60” L x 17.75” D x 17.5” H, $770 (also available: 72” long, $850) Saarinen Executive Arm Chair, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll®—see page 7

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Cieren Barstool, solid American walnut with natural finish, counter height: 17.5” W x 19.5” D x 35.5” H, $935/bar height: 17.5” W x 19.5” D x 39.5” H, $965 X3 Barstool, designed by Marco Maran for Knoll®, polished chrome base with option of 5 shell colors, counter height: 17.5” W x 17.5” D x 28.25” H, $834/ bar height: 20” W x 20”D x 32” H, $834 Jamaica Barstool, designed by Pepe Cortes for Knoll®, chrome plated steel base with black nylon seat (shown), or option of white nylon or aluminum seat, counter height: 19.5” W x 15” D x 37.5” H, $634 (nylon seat)/ bar height: 19.5” W x 15”D x 42.5” H, $634 (nylon seat) Bertoia Barstool, designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll®, chrome frame with black leather pad seat (shown), counter height: 21.75 W x 22” D x 39.5”H, $1,376/ bar height: 21.75” W x 22” D x 41.25” H, $1,376 (also available: black, white or satin chrome frame & other fabrics and leathers) Herman Miller® Magis Stool_One, available in white frame (shown) or black or red frame, medium height: 21” W x 18” D x 29” H, $798–$818 pair/ high height: 22” W x 19” D x 33” H, $838–$858 pair Cami Barstool, solid American walnut with natural finish, counter height: 16.5” W x 18” D x 27” H, $695/ bar height: 16.5” W x 18” D x 31”H, $695 Amari Dining Chair, brown stain on birch with brown or black leather seat, 19” W x 21” D x 30.5” H, $395 Estelle Chair, solid American walnut with natural finish, 19.75” W x 20” D x 33.75” H, $699 Saarinen Tulip Arm Chair, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll®, shown in black shell with seat cushion, 26” W x 23.25” D x 32” H, $1,667 (also available: white or platinum shell and other fabrics and leathers). Herman Miller® Eames® Molded Plastic Side Chair, available in 10 shell colors with chrome wire base (as shown), 18” W x 18.5” D x 31.75” H, $349 (also available: wood dowel leg base in maple, ebony or walnut & 4-leg base in chrome or black) Kaitlan Dining Arm Chair—see pg. 14 Herman Miller® Eames® Molded Plastic Armchair, available in 10 shell colors with maple wood dowel leg (as shown), 24.5” W x 23.5” D x 31.5” H, $499 (also available: wire base or 4-leg base in chrome or black & wood dowel leg in ebony or walnut—NEW!)

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ARM (AND NECK) CANDY 1.

Dark Nickel Maya Cuff, $30

2. Two-Tone Horn Bracelet, $40 3. Wooden Bangle, $35 4. Red Tagua Kaos Bracelet, $45 5. Rustic Horn Bracelet, $35 6. Antique Gold Maya Square Bead Cuff, $30 20

7. Gray Curved Resin Bracelet, $40

8. Red Faceted Resin Bracelet, $40 9. Striped Horn Bracelet, $35 10. Gray Halfmoon Resin Bracelet, $35

11. Orange Curved Resin Bracelet, $40 12. Persimmon Resin Bracelet, $35 13. Zee Oval Bone Bracelet, $35 14. Turquoise Tagua Kaos Bracelet, $45 15. Ebony Twist Bracelet, $30 16. Antique Gold Maya Cutout Cuff, $30

17. Pyramid Amber Horn Bracelet, $35 18. Dark Red Halfmoon Resin Bracelet, $35

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19. Burgundy Large Bead Resin Necklace, $80 20. Orange Halfmoon Resin Bracelet, $35 21. Red Tagua Kaos Bracelet, $45

22. 3-Strand Orange Tagua Necklace, $75

23. Orange Tagua Kaos Bracelet, $45

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25. Red and Gold Dipped Tagua Necklace, $120 26. Red Branch Paper Necklace, designed by Ana Hagopian, $200

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27. Margo Selby, a British textile designer trained extensively in woven textiles, is bold in her approach to creating fabrics. Her color palette is fresh and striking and geometric patterns are her signature. Each of her scarves is hand woven in her London studio and made of silk and Lycra woven in a double cloth structure to create a 3-dimensional effect.

Calypso, mixture of fuchsia, turquoise, white, black & orange, 9” x 61”, $160

Nichirin, mixture of silver, grey, black and a highlight of red, 9” x 61”, $160

Basil, mixture of greens, blue and a highlight of yellow, 9” x 61”, $160

o “ivory” because of its strength, ties. Tagua seeds come from the opical regions between Ecuador

28. Natural Tagua Kaos Bracelet, $45 29. Coco Necklace, hand-carved horn & 24K gold, $200 30. 3-Strand Black & Natural Tagua Necklace, $75 31. Black Tagua Kaos Bracelet, $45

32. Black & Silver Dipped Tagua Bracelet, $75 33. Gold Dot Paper Necklace, designed by Ana Hagopian, (also available in black pearl, silver & pearl), $35 34. Black Resin Bangle, $45 35. Black & Silver Dipped Tagua Necklace, $120

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MR. JONES WATCHES DO MORE THAN TELL TIME, THEY’RE JEWELRY FOR THE MIND British designer, Crispin Jones, is drawn to the wristwatch as a great technological survivor. He sought to undermine the idea of the watch as a status symbol and instead wanted to explore alternative ways of displaying time. In a period where everyone looks to their cell phone for accurate time, he prefers to think of time in routines and moments. All of his watches are made in small batches and every year he introduces a few designs, signed and numbered, in limited editions of 100. The most popular models are then reissued and added as part of the permanent collection. 1.

Cyclops Summer Nights, $200 The idea with Cyclops is that it can be read with a relaxed kind of accuracy that offers a counterpoint to our hectic lives—after all, most of us don't need to know that it's 4:43 and 27 seconds, we need to know that it's about a quarter to five. The design dispenses with the conventional hour, minute and seconds hand; instead the time is read by observing the position of the white hoop as it moves around the colored dial.

2. The New Decider, $200 The New Decider helps you make decisions. As the seconds tick round the words “yes” and “no” are alternately displayed. When you need to make a decision, simply glance at the watch for your answer. A magnifying dome sits just above the answer window to aid visibility.

3. The Last Laugh, Tattoo Edition, $250 This is a special edition version of The Last Laugh. It features the specially commissioned artwork of British tattoo artist, Adrian Willard. The time on this watch is displayed on the skull's teeth - the upper jaw shows the hours and the lower the minutes. Adrian says “the design comes from the Mexican Day of the Dead festival. The festival focuses on gathering to remember friends and family who have died. Many gifts and offerings are handed out including sugar skulls that are given to both the living and the dead. It has become a very popular image in the tattoo world over the years and has replaced the regular skull in the mainstream tattoo trends”.

4. The Last Laugh, $230 Designed with comedian William Andrews, this watch forgoes the customary hour and minute hands, instead the time is displayed on a skull’s teeth. The eyes and the nose are mirrored and the overall impression is of a gleefully absurd memento mori—an object intended to remind us that life is brief.

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HOME WORK 1.

Tablet Stand, black leather and chrome, $35

2. Mobile Phone & iPod Stand, chrome & anti-slip plastic, 2” W x 3.25” D x 3.75” H, $30 3. Antique Chinese Bookcase, red lacquer, early 20th century, elm wood, ONE OF A KIND!, 38” W x 16.5” D x 71.5” H, $1,800 4. Vintage Burmese Food Container, black lacquer, mid 20th century, 8” dia x 11” H, $85 5. Vintage Burmese Offering Vessel, black lacquer, mid 20th century, 8” dia x 23” H, $125 6. Catalina Desk with Keyboard Tray, solid American walnut with natural finish, 60” W x 30” D x 30” H, $1,590

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7. Herman Miller® Setu® Chair, shown in graphite frame, alloy base with graphite mesh, 25” W x 17.25” D x 37” H, $579 (also available in five frame finishes and several mesh fabric colors) 8. Triple Sphere Lamp, charcoal glaze, handmade by Alex Marshall Studios, 11” dia (shade) x 23.5” H, $300 (also available in all 19 glaze colors) 9. Mini Square Ripple Vase, charcoal glaze, handmade by Alex Marshall Studios, 3” sq x 6.5” H, $45 (also available in all 19 glaze colors)

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MAN GEAR THIS PAGE: Alchemy Goods designs and makes all their products in Seattle. All products are constructed from recycled bike inner tubes and are durable and highly water-resistant. 1.

Eastlake iPad Holder, fits all iPads (without covers), 7.75” W x 9.75” H, $40

2. Franklin Bi-fold Wallet, 4 card slots and a full length bill slot, 3.75” L x 3” H, $35 3. Belltown Front Pocket Wallet, 1 external & 2 internal pockets, each holding up to 8 cards, 3.75” L x 2.75” W, $30 4. Elliott Dop Kit, 10” L x 5” W x 4” H, $40

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5. Tri-Fold Wallet, woven stainless steel cloth exterior with black leather accents, 6 credit card slots, ID slot, full length billfold slot, 3.5” W x 4” L, $75 5

6. Mr. Slowhand Business Card Case, aluminum case with automatic opening mechanism to convert case to display stand, 2.75” W x 4”L, $25 7. Leather Crossings Wallet, black leather exterior with woven stainless steel cloth accents, 6 credit card slots and full length bill slot, 4.5” W x 3.5” L, $72

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8. Leather Driving Wallet, black leather exterior with woven stainless steel cloth accents, 6 credit card slots, 3” W x 4.25” L, $60

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10. Stainless Steel Driving Wallet, woven stainless steel cloth exterior with black leather accents, 6 credit card slots, 3” W x 4.25” L, $60 11. Business Card Holder, graphite aluminum case with black silicone strap to hold cards in case, capacity: 13 cards, 2.375 W x 4” L, $35

12. Twister Red Pepper Keyring, designed by Ding3000, black leather outside/ red leather inside & chrome, 3.5” x 1”, $25

13. Nero Keyring, black leather & black chrome, 3.5” x 1”, $25 13

14. Click Brown Keyring, designed by Troika, brown leather & chrome, 4” x 1.25”, $30 15. Twister Black Keyring, designed by Ding3000, black leather & chrome, 3.5” x 1”, $25

16. Click Black Keyring, designed by Troika, black leather & chrome, 4” x 1.25”, $30 17. Giorgio Keyring, black leather & polished stainless steel, 3.25” x 1”, $25

18. Twister Antik Keyring, designed by Ding3000, brown leather & antique gold, 3.5” x 1”, $25 19. Abstract Keyring, designed by Murken Hansen, black leather & chrome, 3.5” x 1”, $30 1.816.283.3000 www.black-bamboo.com

BEAUTY SLEEP 1.

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Natural Himalayan Shawl/Throw, 100% Yak wool, made in India, 27” x 62”, $200 Charcoal Himalayan Shawl/Throw, 100% Yak wool, made in India, 27” x 62”, $200 Fireworks Throw, 80% alpaca wool/20% acrylic, handmade in Ecuador, 45” x 66”, $125 1 2 3 4 5 Widestripe Berry Throw, 80% alpaca wool/20% acrylic, handmade in Ecuador, 45” x 66”, $125 Modern Azul Throw, 80% alpaca wool/20% acrylic, handmade in Ecuador, 45” x 66”, $125 Tierra Throw, 80% alpaca wool/20% acrylic, handmade in Ecuador, 45” x 66”, $125 Catalina Platform Queen Bed, solid walnut in natural finish (also available in maple in 6 stain colors), 66.5” W x 86.5” L x 40” H, $1,950/king $2,270/cal king $,2270 Turquoise Table Lamp, porcelain with lucite base, linen shade, 11” dia x 31” H (shade: 19.5”), $250 (also available in coral) Catalina Night Stand w/One Drawer, solid walnut in natural finish (also available in maple in 6 stain colors), 20” W x 20” L x 20” H, $590 each Sari Balls, spheres made of recycled vintage cotton saris worn by the women of India, each is unique with multiple color combinations, 8” dia (approx), $29 each Balinese Shallow Basket with Handles, handmade in Bali, 23” dia x 7” H, $125 (other sizes available) Herman Miller® Capelli Stool, light ash, 15.5” W x 13” D x 17” H, $529 each Modern Azul Throw, 45” x 66”, $125 Palm Pillow, kohl color, handmade by Aviva Stanoff, 12” x 20”, $250 Woodgrain Pillow, forest color, handmade by Aviva Stanoff, 20” x 20”, $325 Turquoise Pillow with natural twill border, 20” x 20”, $175 Iceni Pillow, handmade by Margo Selby, 22” x 22”, $200

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18. Antique Chinese Wood Screen, screen made from door panels, early 19th century, linden wood, ONE OF A KIND!, 104” W x 3” D x 96” H, $6,400 set of 4 19. Antique Chinese Low Cabinet, dark brown lacquer, elm wood, ONE OF A KIND!, 31.5” W x 15.5” D x 31” H, $1,100 20. Hugo Swivel Chair, cream leather & chrome 4-star base, 31” W x 41” D x 30” H , $2,199 (other fabrics or leathers available) 21. Herman Miller® Eames® Walnut Stool–Shape C, solid walnut in natural finish, 13.25” dia x 15”H, $879 22. Herman Miller® Noguchi® Table, walnut base and glass top, 50” W x 36” D x 15.75” H, $1,499 (also available in black, natural cherry & white ash) 23. Jade Ring Vase, turquoise exterior/rose interior, 6” dia x 5.5” H, $39 24. Small Plum Vase, turquoise exterior/rose interior, 4.5” dia x 7.25” H, $39 25. Small Lotus Vase, turquoise exterior/rose interior, 2.75” dia x 10.5” H, $39 26. Marrakesh Pillow, lagoon, 20” x 20”, $175 27. Harlequin Pillow, lime & turquoise, 20” x 20”, $175 28. Inspiration 2-Piece Sectional, putty fabric, 129” W x 66” D x 33”H, $4,979 (other fabrics or leathers available) 29. Caroline Pillow, handmade by Margo Selby, 22” x 22”, $200 30. Turquoise Pillow with natural twill border, 20” x 20”, $175 31. Dauphine Floor Lamp, aged iron finish & paper shade, 10” dia x 54” H 34 (shade: 18.5”), $495 32. Modern Azul Throw, 45” x 66”, $125 33. Herman Miller® Eames® Walnut Stool–Shape B, solid walnut in natural finish, 13.25” dia x 15”H, $879 34. Saarinen Womb Chair & Ottoman, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll®, Circa fabric & polished chrome legs (also available with black legs), chair: 40” W x 34” D x 35.5” H/ottoman: 25.5” W x 20” D x 16” H, $4,667 (other fabrics and leathers available) 35. Bailey Pillow, handmade by Margo Selby, 13” x 17”, $125 36. Antique Light Blue Low Cabinet, painted light blue, carved end brackets, early 20th century, ONE OF A 39” W x 15” D x 32” H, $1,300 37. Charcoal Stripe Narrow Square Lamp, ceramic, handmade by Alex Marshall Studios, 4.5” square x 23.5” square), $300 38. Antique Horse Drawing, this rare document describes pressure points of the horse, archival mounted in wood frame, Thailand, 150–200 years old, ONE OF A KIND!, 22” W x 2” D x 116” H, $1,250

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ALL THE TRIMMINGS 1.

Porcelain Snowflakes, $12 each

2. Porcelain Origami Crane, $15 3. Quartz Crystals, $6 each 3

4. Wood Star & Peace, $5 each 5. Porcelain Fortune Cookies, $12 each 6. Red Lantern Glass Ornament, $29 7. Felt Box of Small Felt Ornaments, $39 (box of 12) 8. Metal Lines & Shapes, $9 each

9. Porcelain House, $15 each

BACK COVER: Floating Feather Ornament $10 (small), $22 (large)

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