Furniture

January 31, 2026

Nigerian Designer Celebrates His Heritage in Vibrant Collaboration With Walmart

For Temi Coker, bold patterns, textiles, and color palettes aren’t simply statements. They’re also celebrations of his Nigerian heritage and the country’s rich design culture. In the multidisciplinary artist’s newest 18-piece collaboration with Walmart, this sentiment shines through beautifully. Released last month, the Temi Coker x Walmart collection spans everything from vibrant throws and rugs to sculptural vases and pillows. Each item boasts a confident personality, complete with embroidered designs and compelling textures.

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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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