If you live in SLC here is a nice little collection of modern furniture and lighting for sale. I don’t know the seller, but feel free to contact them through Craigslist if you have any questions.

Modern furniture for sale.

I received this reader question from Michelle last week, and figured the best way to get some quality advice was to let the rest of our readers answer the question. So here it is;

I have the kids Junior Panton chairs and would love some feedback on what table the ‘design inclined’ out there would team the chairs with. Seeking a working table. Somthing sizable enough to sit and draw at, yet looks fabulous with the Panton.

Many thanks
Michelle

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A while ago we were looking for a new side table for our living room and I’m a little sad that this one didn’t exist yet. I love the sculptural shape and high gloss finish, and that persimmon color is fantastic! Made of recycled aluminum, this little number is light weight and even suitable for outdoor use. Definitely a fun and reasonably affordable option if you’re looking to liven up your space.

Martini Side Table from West Elm: $129

There is no better price than free, and that’s exactly how much you should be paying for scrap wood. No matter where you live, I guarantee that there is a nice supply of scrap wood somewhere not to far away. So go out and collect it all, and follow these directions from Instructables and you can have a amazing looking and nearly free table just like the one pictured above. Even if you don’t think your DIY skills are up to it, what’s the worst that can happen, messing up some free wood?

Modern Scrap Table DIY at Instructables

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Let’s start this week off with a big helping of Scandinavian dining spaces, shall we? Because, really. These are some of the most inspiring interiors I’ve seen in a long time and it would be an utter shame not to share them with you. I spotted them over the weekend on Emma’s Design Blog, a great source of enlightenment for lovers of the Scandi Modern style. The images come from RUM, a Danish design site.

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I can’t believe it’s almost time for new stuff to start showing up at Ikea. Here is a sneek peak of some of my favorite new items that will start showing up at your local Ikea starting in February. Some of these things will only be seasonal, but hopefully some will stick around for longer than that.

New versions of the classic POANG will include a Lounge chair ($229) and a swivel base ($89).

I wish there was a better picture of this SJOVIK table ($279) and buffet ($399). I love that the buffet has the same pattern as the Ikea PS rug. Both were designed by Eva Lilja Lowenhielm.

At only $129 the SVALBO solid wood table looks like an absolute steal. The sideboard table that matches will only set you back $79.

There are some great new lamps too from $13 – $59.

Here’s a little whimsical eye candy to start you Monday off. Designed by WURK a young Dutch design company these playful pieces are a lighthearted twist on the ordinary. The “it hûske” project shown below is being dubbed as microarchitecture and recently has won some awards across the pond.

The company’s interdisciplinary collaboration of graphic design, industrial design and architecture round out their pieces very well.

WURK

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I’ve always got my eye out for a simple, clean coffee table that is in the budget, and the Rex Cocktail table from Chiasso seems to fit the bill nicely. Using chrome plated stainless steel and a tempered black glass top the Rex table manages to be dramatic without stealing the spot light.

Available from Chiasso for $168

I don’t usually get excited about the offerings of Crate and Barrel as much of their furniture tends to be a little too traditional for my taste, but when I first saw a picture of this Strut table I was seriously impressed. I love the simplicity of the design and the emphasis on the making the structural components beautiful. The only down side is the $700 price tag for a table that only seats four.

If you like the looks of the strut table, you should check out the Strut Credenza as well. It’s equally appealing to the eyes and has an even more pronounced mid century look to it. Between these two pieces of furniture, my opinions of Crate and Barrel may be changing. Do you have any other favorites from Crate and Barrel that I should know about?

Strut table and credenza available from Crate and Barrel

Moduture is an up-and-coming furniture design line headed by the talented husband and wife duo Brady and Charlotte Wilkinson. Charlotte will be unveiling her new collection at this week’s CA Boom Design Show, June 26 – 28. Though the collection is small (only three pieces so far), it is loaded with options: a bookcase with movable slats, a coffee table that transforms into a puzzle table, and a stackable cabinet with interchangeable covers! All her pieces are beautiful and have a certain timelessness that I think will appeal to a lot of different modern design lovers. If you’re in California this weekend, be sure to stop by and check out Moduture in person. As an added bonus, Charlotte is offering a discount code for CA Boom tickets: enter code “MOD” to receive $4 off your ticket price.
All photos by Jessica Peterson

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