Furniture

December 11, 2025

‘Hippopotame Bar’ Shatters Design Auction Records, Sells for $31.4 Million

In 1976, François-Xavier Lalanne produced a rather unusual bar in the shape of a hippopotamus. A unique piece composed of hand-wrought copper, steel, and wood, Hippopotame Bar is a cabinet of whimsy, complete with hidden compartments that pop out of the animal’s side, including a revolving bottle rack, ice bucket, and food tray. Now, nearly five decades after its creation, the bar was sold for a staggering $31.

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October 31, 2025

18 Pieces of Furniture to Create Your Own Modern Minimalist Home Office

Today, minimalism colloquially refers to a reduction to essentials of form, color, and function. In fact, minimalism developed from an art movement that peaked in the 1960s and 1970s in the United States. Artists solidly rejected representational art. Minimalist pieces were geometric, often featuring rectangles. From natural materials to primary colors, there were many different ways to approach the new art movement.

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June 17, 2025

Smart Ping Pong Table Brings Arcade Fun to a Classic Game of Table Tennis

Remember how fun arcades were as a kid? Bit-Pong by DipLik brings that nostalgic feeling to the present by combining classic ping-pong with retro-inspired, interactive visuals. Using sensors, AI, and LEDs, it adds a digital layer to the popular game of table tennis, allowing you to have retro fun and stay active at the same time. Bit-Pong lets you choose from seven interactive games, all played with classic rackets and balls.

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April 15, 2025

Salone del Mobile 2025: Designers Impress With Dynamic Sculptural Lighting Fixtures

In a sea of exhibitors at the 2025 Salone del Mobile, Moooi stood apart for its beautiful display of furnishings created by emerging and internationally known designers. Their lighting, in particular, was captivating in its sculptural quality and movement, demonstrating how these fixtures can also become works of art. Standouts include Umut Yamac‘s Perch series. These lamps, which look like paper origami birds, are elegant in their design and functional in the soft light they diffuse.

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