Brooklyn-based Zimmerman Workshop Architecture + Design debuted its new furniture company Ot/tra by Zimmerman Workshop at the Architectural Digest Design Show last March. Named after co-founder Sofia and Adam Zimmerman's two children, Ot/tra designs and handcrafts furniture for workplace, hospitality, and residential interiors. Catenary, the brand's first collection, includes two barstool styles, a table in… Continue reading In the Toy Box: Ot/tra by Zimmerman Workshop
Tag: Wood
Northwind Paneling by Viridian Reclaimed Wood
Portland, Oregon-based Viridian Reclaimed Wood has introduced a new line of commercial-grade paneling derived from reclaimed transpacific crating material. Called Northwind, the wood is from a mix of slow-growing spruce and pine from the frigid climate of subarctic Russia. The paneling comes in two varieties: Rustic (in natural, ebony, silver and mocha stains) and Smooth (in natural, ebony… Continue reading Northwind Paneling by Viridian Reclaimed Wood
Stikwood Peel-and-Stick Solid Wood Paneling
I spotted Stikwood during last month's Architectural Design Home Show, where the Sacramento-based company launched their new Charcoal wood finish made of American oak that resembles the Japanese scorched-wood technique, Shou-sugi-ban. Dating back to 1700's Japan, wood charring was originally used as a natural sealant. First launched in 2012, Stikwood manufactures the world's first peel-and-stick,… Continue reading Stikwood Peel-and-Stick Solid Wood Paneling
Showroom Tour: Robin Reigi Inc. in New York City
New York City-based designers and architects with an interest in materials have most likely paid a visit to the Robin Reigi Inc. showroom in New York City at some point since it first opened in 1998. Run by the eponymous Robin Reigi and partner Jennifer Daly, Robin Reigi Inc. specializes in the sourcing, development, marketing, and sales of… Continue reading Showroom Tour: Robin Reigi Inc. in New York City
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