mercredi 9 mars 2011

Designer Profile: Pols Potten

This design shop is quickly becoming my go to option for wacky, awesome design objects.  POLS POTTEN from Amsterdam is overflowing with super cool and interesting treasures just waiting to be found.  Here are a few of my favourites.

This is a piece of art…..yet it’s a candelabra!  A sculpture of coral with holes in the top for a beautiful, candle lit centrepiece for your table - Innovative, and eye-catching!
A very cool and sophisticated addition to any dining room (it would also look great in your living room on a coffee or side table or mantle!)


Ok, so by now we all know my obsession with making old designs new.  This is a spitting image of that whole concept – J’ADORE.
A Louis XV inspired chair entirely sprayed in bright, funky colours!  A great way to go modern while keeping traditional elements.


This oversized light fixture is spectacular.  It has the look of a large bell cloche but is given the dramatic texture of large fish scales.  I just LOVE this.  It is gorgeous and striking and while it is very contemporary, could fit very well in a myriad of different styled rooms.


Element of fun? CHECK!  Haven’t fulfilled your fix of random for a room?  Why not try a watering can headed dog….teapot!  It will definitely reach your…..WhAt?? quota!
I love crazy fun items like these.  It follows along with that fill your room with random porcelain animals trend (which I think was started by MOOOI but who really can tell these days).  So if you are one of those people that has to have the newest trend to show off to all your friends – this will definitely one-up them.


I have to say scouting out designers and familiarizing myself with their new collections is really a lot of fun.  I always say that ‘I’m working’ – but really I’m just at play!  Hope you’re enjoying this romp around Paris as much as I am!