Postfossil Catalogue 2013 by Post fossil

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The platform POSTFOSSIL is a collective of designers who create and produce objects for the home in the context of the resources problematic and in light of the postfossil era. POSTFOSSILâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work is based on three key aspects. First POSTFOSSIL as a platform and through exchange tries to conduct research on materials that assimilate a philosophy for an oilless future. The second aspect is the production; POSTFOSSIL produces its own collection. The decision to produce themselves allows POSTFOSSIL not only to retain the design, but also to manage the production and distribution; another step implementing the postfossil approach.

Philosophy

The third aspect is to engage with the user and the transmission of the postfossil thought itself. To this end POSTFOSSIL exchanges ideas with users, leads public discourse and holds workshops.

Products overview

"Der Bremer" – a cloth valet Designer: Thomas Walde Selling price: 2.100,- CHF / 1.748,- Euro*

"Mira Miranda" – table mirror Designer: Christine Birkhoven Selling price: 1.450,- CHF/ 1.200,- Euro*

"Locomotion and the Parrot of conspiracy" Designer: Daniel Gafner Selling price: Saturn V 1.320,- CHF / 1.098,- Euro*, Rocket 1.584,- CHF / 1.320,- Euro*, Parrot 572,- CHF / 475,- Euro*

"For Seasons" – three chopping boards and a trivet Designer: Anna Blattert Selling price: Spring 68,- CHF / 58,- Euro*, Summer 72,- CHF / 60,- Euro*, Autumn 58,- CHF / 48,- Euro*,

"Shoes, Books and a Bike" Designer: Thomas Walde Selling price: Shelf (inclusive Clamp and Carpet) 1190.- CHF / 950.- Euro*

"Stir it" – carafe and tea brush Designer: Anna Blattert Selling price: 286,- CHF / 240,- Euro* *The POSTFOSSIL Collective does not accept responsibility for any change in prices or variation. All prices are subject to change without notice.

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Products overview

"Treasure or Trash" Designer: Claudia Heiniger, Anna Blattert Selling price: 280,- CHF / 232,- Euro*

Products overview "De Blanco" Designer: Christine Birkhoven Selling price: Size 1: 72.00 CHF / 60.00 Euro* Size 2: 105.00 CHF/ 86.00 Euro* Size 3: 138.00 CHF/ 114.00 Euro*

"First Light" Designer: Christine Birkhoven, Daniel Gafner Price: upon request

"Joule" Designer: Postfossil Selling price: 640,- CHF / 520,- Euro*,

"Objects for the Turn" Designer: Thomas Walde Selling price: Set-price CHF 1450.00 / Euro* 1160.Single price upon request

"Cagnotte" Designer: POSTFOSSIL, Stephan Wespi (former intern) Selling price: 249.- CHF / 205.- Euro*

"Container System 1530" Designer: Daniel Gafner Selling price: E 45/30 E 30/30 E 15/30 E 60/30

89.00 CHF / 74.00 Euro* 79.00 CHF / 65.00 Euro* 69.00 CHF / 57.00 Euro* 99.00 CHF / 82.00 Euro*

*The POSTFOSSIL Collective does not accept responsibility for any change in prices or variation. All prices are subject to change without notice.

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Products overview

"Madame Tutu" Designer: Claudia Heiniger Selling price: 370.- CHF / 306.- Euro*

Product information "Der Bremer" â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a cloth valet Production: Material: Delivery Time: Selling price:

Buchs (AG), Switzerland chrome steel polished 30 days 2.100,- CHF / 1.748,- Euro*

*Prices are subject to change without notice.

Designer: Thomas Walde ÂŠ2012 Postfossil This sculptural piece of furniture called Der Bremer represents that watershed event in our history forecast by many scientists; fossil fuels gave our civilisation such a boost that long-standing traditions have been supplanted by new technologies and inventions. The Bremer clothes airer leads the way in resisting the excessive use of the washing machine, which probably does more to create dirty water than remove dirt from clothes. thomas@postfossil.ch www.postfossil.ch

Product information "Mira Miranda" – table mirror

„Mira Miranda“ – table mirror Production:

Switzerland, Prototype

Material: Switzerland ash wood, brass, two-way mirror Production: Delivery Time: 4 weeks Material: ash wood, copper, two-way mirror Selling Price: 4 weeks 850.- CHF / 695.- Euro Delivery Time: Selling Price: 850 CHF / 695 Euro*

Photographer: Philipp Hänger

*The Postfossil Collective does not accept responsability for any change in price or variation.

600mm

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"Mira Miranda" – Product information

480mm

„De Blanco“ – Product Information

through this paradox, to draw attention to something else. On the

Mira Miranda is a wish give the mirror itself– what another one hand, It would like totoemphasize the material doesrole an and, thislook paradox, to draw to emphasize somethingthat ash through tree actually like?–and on theattention other hand else. On the one It would like emphasizePerspective the material– appearances are hand, important, but are nottoeverything. is what an ash tree actually look like?–and on the other just does as important... hand appearances important, but or arethe not Miraemphasize Miranda isthat a mirror intended are for an entrance hall everything. is just as important... bathroom orPerspective even the bedroom. The wooden dish serves as a Mira Miranda is a mirror intended for an entrance hall or the receptacle for jewellery or small accessories. bathroom or even the bedroom. The wooden dish serves as a receptacle for jewellery or small accessories. christine@postfossil.ch

Limited Edition information "Locomotion and the Parrot of conspiracy" Production: Material: Delivery Time:

Switzerland maple wood (origin Germany), fish glue, wood oil, brass skrews 20 days

Saturn V 1.320,- CHF / 1.098,- Euro* Selling price: Rocket 1.584,- CHF / 1.320,- Euro* Parrot 572,- CHF / 475,- Euro*

Designer: Daniel Gafner ©2012 Postfossil Locomotion and the Parrot of conspiracy are two wooden models that refer to icons of mobility. The steam locomotive the Rocket was developed by George and Robert Stephenson in 1829. The Saturn V rocket was developed by Wernher von Braun for Nasa. The moon landing was presented as a “big step for Mankind” to great media spectacle. On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission Neil Armstrong quoted Wilbur Wright: “I know of only one bird–the parrot–that talks, and it can’t fly high!” daniel@postfossil.ch www.postfossil.ch

"Locomotion and the Parrot of conspiracy" – Limited edition information

Photographer: Philipp Hänger

*Prices are subject to change without notice.

Product information "For Seasons" – three chopping boards and a trivet Switzerland Spring: solid maple; Summer: solid cherry; Autumn: solid pear; Winter: agglomerated cork 14 days

Selling price:

Spring 68,- CHF / 58,- Euro* Summer 72,- CHF / 60,- Euro* Autumn 58,- CHF / 48,- Euro* Winter 98,- CHF / 82,- Euro* Complete set 240,- CHF / 200,- Euro*

*Prices are subject to change without notice.

Photographer: Philipp Hänger

Production: Material: Delivery Time:

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“for seasons” is a set of three high quality chopping boards and a trivet. There is an item for each season. Material and format have been chosen appropriately to what is getting cut in the according time of the year. On the backside of each board there is an engraved list of all vegetables and fruits that are seasonal in this time of the year. Of course all boards can be used in any time, but be aware that there is one specific season for every vegetable and every fruit. anna@postfossil.ch www.postfossil.ch

"For Seasons" – Product information

Product information "Shoes, Books and a Bike" Production: Material: Delivery Time:

Switzerland fir, coconout fibre, steel 6 weeks

Selling price:

Shelf (inclusive Clamp and Carpet)

1190.- CHF / 950.- Euro*

Bicycle:

*Prices are subject to change without notice.

Photographer: Philipp Hänger

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Cycling is again enjoying increasing popularity in European cities. With a level of efficiency of about 95%, the bicycle is the most ecological way of getting around there is. The Shoes, Books and a Bike stand puts the wonder machine on a platform, frames the bicycle and gives it a deserved place of honour in the apartment. Like a trophy in a glass jar, the bicycle represents sporting activity, balance and health. The stand itself is constructed of the simplest of materials such as fir, screws, steel and coconut fibre. thomas@postfossil.ch www.postfossil.ch

"Shoes, Books and a Bike" – Product information

Product information „Treasure or Trash“ Switzerland hand blown glass drop filled with crude oil gilded necklace or waxed cotton 14 days 280.- CHF / 232.- Euro*

*Prices are subject to change without notice.

Photographer: Christian Senti

Production: Material: Delivery Time: Selling price:

With the amulet filled with crude oil, a material becomes jewellery that is usually associated with other connotations. This ‘misappropriation’ begs the question “treasure or trash?” The answer lies in the future.

"Treasure or Trash" – Product information

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Product information "Stir it" – carafe and tea brush Production: Material: Delivery Time:

hand-made in Switzerland cork, steel, hand-blown glass (yellow, light green or rose)

Selling price:

286.- CHF / 240,- Euro*

4 weeks

Photographer: Philipp Hänger

*Prices are subject to change without notice.

This unique glass carafe with tea brush can be used to swiftly rustle up delicious fresh drinks. Put fresh tea leaves, herbs, slices of lemon or even ice cubes in the sieve and seal in with the cork stopper. Make fresh lemonade or an iced tea in no time by swishing the brush around in the water. stir it shows how easy it is to mix a tasty and healthy drink using only tap water and a few herbs. You’re sure to receive praise for your new creations! The high quality carafe of hand-blown glass is available in three colours. anna@postfossil.ch www.postfossil.ch

"Stir it" – Product information

Product information "De Blanco" – Porcelain cones Production: Material: Delivery Time:

Switzerland

porcelain, outside raw, inside glazed 1 week

Selling price: Size 1: 72.00 CHF / 60.00 Euro* Size 2: 105.00 CHF/ 86.00 Euro* Size 3: 138.00 CHF/ 114.00 Euro*

Photographer: Photographer: Philipp Hänger Philipp Hänger

*Prices are subject to change without notice.

Designer: Christine Birkhoven

110mm

145mm

185mm

De Blanco is a series of porcelain cones that gives us freedom of choice in their function: lying down, the cones give the impression of being a market bag or fruit bowl; when stood on end, like a top, when put in a glass, they look like a vase for flowers etc… The cones were all cast from a single basic mould. The cones were made in various sizes and angles by adjusting the cut of the opening. christine@postfossil.ch www.postfossil.ch

"De Blanco" – Product information

110mm

145mm

185mm

Product information „First Light“ Production: On Request Price: On Request

„First Light“ is a sophisticated reading lamp which is powered through a weight and cog wheels just like a clockwork. The power does not come from the power socket but is produced directly in the body. This traditional mechanism seems to be floating between the folded rack. Through the glassy lampshade the movement of the cog wheels is set in scene nicely. „first light“ is a lamp for bon vivants who like the conscious act of winding up.

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"First Light" – Product information

Product information "Joule" Production: Material: Delivery Time:

Switzerland Copper pans, brass bars, steel rope

6 weeks

Selling price:

640.- CHF / 524.- Euro*

*Prices are subject to change without notice.

Product information "Joule" Production: Material: Delivery Time: Selling price:

Switzerland Copper pans, brass bars, steel rope 6 weeks 640.- CHF / 524.- Euro*

Photographer: Philipp Hänger

*Prices are subject to change without notice.

912 mm

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"Joule" – Product information

1400 mm

scales, but also our thoughts.

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"For Seasons" – Product information

Abstract pans, jointed together, form a mobile that expresses the

interdependence of different systems and natural balance. Abstract pans, jointed together, form a mobile that expresses the If any weight is applied, or ifnatural the mobile interdependence of different systems and balance. is touched, it will move If any briefly weight isuntil applied, or if theitself mobileagain is touched, will move it rights and itfinds a new balance. briefly until it rights itself again and finds a new balance. The work is an object of reflection on the fragile interrelations The work is an object of reflection on the fragile interrelations nature, balance of and thebalance economy, and balance in our lives. within within nature, the balancethe of the economy, in our lives. The dependency of weight and counterweight, The dependency of weight and counterweight, the effect of the the effect of the small on the whole system; in short, causeinand effectcause are played small on the whole system; short, andout effect are played out poetically in this work. poetically in this work. The hanging sculpture moves therefore not only the pans of the The hanging sculpture moves therefore not only the pans of the scales, but also our thoughts.

Product information „Objects for the Turn“ Production: Material: Delivery Time: Selling price:

Switzerland maple 6 weeks Set-price CHF 1450.00 / Euro* 1160.Single price on request

Photographer: Philipp Hänger

*Prices are subject to change without notice.

The Objects for the Turn trilogy symbolises central concepts for a new cultural era already heralded. Our times are characterised by the rediscovery of local, digital and global networks, as well as a careful and sustainable relationship with nature. The object Cylinders describes the local community, which can benefit from the sharing of know-how and the lending and production of goods. The object Satellite stands for the global and digital exchange of knowledge and ideas and for the interconnectedness of different communities. The object Cone, turned to a point, symbolises Nature’s great vulnerability as well as her destructiveness. The three objects are solely representative of contemporary thought and draw on the book and cultural manifest of Michael Schwarz and Joost Elfers Sustainism is the new Modernism. Material and places of manufacture: Maple, (Zurich) thomas@postfossil.ch www.postfossil.ch

„Objects for the Turn" – Product information

Product information "Cagnotte" Switzerland Product information

Selling price: Production: Material: Delivery Time:

Stoneware ceramic, pear wood 5 Weeks 249.- CHF / 205.- Euro*

Switzerland *Prices are subject to change without notice. Stoneware ceramic, pear wood 5 weeks

249.- CHF / 205.- Euro*

*Prices are subject to change without notice.

Photographer: Philipp Hänger

Selling price:

Photographer: Philipp Hänger

Production: Material: "Cagnotte" Delivery Time:

Designer: POSTFOSSIL, Stephan Wespi (former intern) Postfossil ©a2013 Cagnotte is money box whose shape is modelled on that of an acorn. Coins are inserted through the slit on the underside. The Cagnotte is a closes moneythe boxopening whose shape is modelled onathat of stand. an wooden shell and gives the acorn stable acorn. aremean inserted through slit on the underside. The SavingCoins doesn‘t sacrifice; it‘s athe challenge to ration available wooden theway. opening and gives the acorn a stable stand. resourcesshell in acloses sensible Saving doesn‘t mean sacrifice; it‘smust a challenge to ration available To get to the savings, the acorn be smashed, but only the saver resources a sensible way. can decideinwhen the time is right. To get to the savings, the acorn must be smashed, but only the saver can decide when the time is right. www.postfossil.ch

150 mm

"For Seasons" – Product information "Cagnotte" – Product information

130 mm

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Product information "Madame Tutu" Production: Material: Delivery Time:

Switzerland and Italy steel powder-coated, untreated wicker 4 weeks

Selling price:

370.00 CHF / 306,00 Euro*

Photographer: Philipp Hänger

*Prices are subject to change without notice.

72 cm

45 cm

Madame tutu is not the first stool with container, but certainly the first wicker basket with legs. Thanks to the design, the wicker basket either becomes a stool or can be used for household storage. The two contradicting materials wicker and metal are connected creatively together, but can be completely separated at any time. In its simplicity madame tutu contains the meeting of hand craft and industrial production – a challenge, a utopia for today? claudia@postfossil.ch www.postfossil.ch

"Madame Tutu" – Product information

Product information "Containersystem 1530" Production: Switzerland Material: french seapine plywood Delivery Time: 6 weeks Selling price: E 45/30 89.00 CHF / 74.00 Euro* E 30/30 79.00 CHF / 65.00 Euro* E 15/30 69.00 CHF / 57.00 Euro* E 60/30 99.00 CHF / 82.00 Euro*

Photographer: Philipp Hänger

*Prices are subject to change without notice.

With the container system „1530“ you can create a variety of diverse structures, from a room partitioning to a coffee table – all is possible. The simple container elements made from French sea pine plywood are based on a grid of 15 and 30 centimetres. The four aligned formats can house various sizes of books, media and other objects. The profiled container edges allow a toolless yet extraordinarily and stable interlinkage with standard foldback clips. The containers are placed on a matching base element and are thus better protected from dirt and dust daniel@postfossil.ch www.postfossil.ch

"Containersystem 1530" – Product information

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