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Entries Tagged as 'Dutch design'

KLM and Marcel Wanders’ Perfect, Practische Plates

December 7th, 2010 · No Comments · Blog posts by Lia, Obsessed with the Dutch, Transportation bliss

As a little pick-me-up, I bought a cheerful new lipstick at MAC recently, designed by Dutch wonder-designer Marcel Wanders. I liked the look of the lipstick tube itself, which resembles a turned wooden leg of a table.

Which leads me to the pleasing setup above, also from Meneer Wanders–the business-class table setting of KLM. Evidently, this has been a project of his for some time. It’s lovely, with the scalloped edges that instantly remind you that you’re not on US Airways.

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How Zen Is Citizen M?

June 16th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Blog posts by Lia, Novelty, Obsessed with the Dutch

Let’s talk a bit about Dutch design. I’m pro. I love their stylish, stylish travel magazines, like Liv’, which I enthused about before. I like Droog, and their crazy collection of drawers that re-imagines the bureau. And readers of this blog know that I’m a big booster of Seattle Cycle Chic by way of my [...]

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