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ANGA Modular Shelving & Storage from IKEA

Look what we spotted at IKEA Brooklyn over the weekend! The new ANGA modular shelving system pays homage to the still-popular Danish teak shelving of the mid-century era (just like the Clybourn from...

X-System Modular Shelving by Alexander Lotersztain

We're suckers for modular shelving and the new X-System from Brisbane-based designer Alexander Lotersztain is a colorful, multi-functional and exciting addition to the market... ...

Cheap & Green Modular Home
The New York Times 10.16.08

In today's Home section of The New York Times, we get a brief but exciting look at a green modular home that was also cheap... ...

Pile Up: Hans Zwimpfer's Stacking Houses
The New York Times 10.5.08

Over the weekend, The New York Times' real estate magazine Key featured the L-shaped stackable home designs of Swiss architect Hans Zwimpfer. The concept, named Pile Up attempts to merge the "comfor...

Naked Line Modular Cabinet by MIO

During ICFF, MIO Culture launched their new series of modular cabinetry, Naked Line. Named for its "naked and honest approach to affordable furniture", Naked Line embraces the simple beauty of it's ...

Modular Table Lamp by Paul Blease

Though designed as a lamp for children, we think Paul Blease's concept for a Modular Lamp will appeal to people of all ages... ...

Peanut Modular Sofa by Hudson Furniture

Last week, we posted beautiful pictures of Piero Lissoni's Alphabet Modular Sofa — a new sofa system from Fritz Hansen. Reader gabriel_s gave us the heads up for the similar — but more casua...

Alphabet Modular Sofa by Piero Lissoni

What could possibly be wrong with a modular sofa system inspired by LEGOs? The new Alphabet Modular Sofa by Piero Lissoni uses four basic shapes in a handful of sizes — seat, armrest, backrest...

Fluid System: Modular Shelving Units & Stools by Arik Levy

Though we don't know much about it, we're captivated by the images of Arik Levy's new Fluid System of modular shelving. Designed for Desalto, the entire system is made up of a singular component tha...

Floating Drawers from West Elm

Have you ever needed just one more drawer? West Elm wants you to consider their new floating media drawer — a stackable, single drawer that complements their various media stands and end tables. D...

Adapt Sliding Slat Adjustable Shelves by Max Frommeld

We're loving the simplicity and adaptability of Max Frommeld's shelving system, Adapt. Just named NDC New Designer of the Year, Frommeld's flat-pack shelves appear easy to assemble and are fully cus...

Axis Modular Storage Units from CB2

We're always thrilled to discover new, inexpensive furniture that allows for unique configurations and is adaptable to many different living situations. It helps when the furniture also adds STORAGE...

Magnetique: Magnetic Modular Shelving

We're always attracted to modular furniture — it allows for great flexibility and multiple uses and applications. The Magnetique shelving system from Swen Krause uses a large sheet of metal and va...

Misfits Modular Sofa by Ron Arad
The New York Times 4.17.08

Designer Ron Arad created this unique sectional sofa fifteen years ago for Italian company Moroso, and it is finally going into production this year. Misfits is comprised of six forms: two ottomans,...

Adonde Modular Ceramic Dinnerware Collection

Last month, we posted a profile of the Williamsburg store Mc & Co. One of our favorite products from the store was the Adonde modular ceramics displayed in the window. A product of France, this stunni...

Modern, Prefab Sheds
NYT 4.6.08

We've had our eye on the trend for pre-fabricated modern sheds for a while — with the recent addition of Kithaus to the lineup at Design Within Reach and the upcoming MoMA exhibit on prefab housi...

FLOR & Alexander Girard

In addition to the colorful alphabet blocks, wooden dolls and cheery textiles that we've seen in recent months, maXimo — the company that distributes and manages licenses for the work of Alexander...

Skew Bookcase by Smansk Design Studio

These funky pink shelves from Swedish designers Smansk debuted at last month's Stockholm Furniture Fair. Still only a prototype, each shelf is made from a single modular piece. When multiple pieces ...

Casulo: Modular Room in a Box

Designed by Marcel Krings and Sebastian Muhlhauser, Casulo is an entire room of furnishings in a single 31" by 47" box. Without using any tools, the contents of the box transform to create a wardrob...

Expandable Dining Table from Poggenpohl

While we're lost on the choice to use palm fronds when styling these photos, the premise behind Poggenpohl's expandable dining table is a good one: multi-functional furniture has tremendous value. We'...

Gift Fair: MIO Sustainable Design

It's no secret that we're big fans of MIO. The Philidelphia-based company continues to turn out affordable and environmentally-conscious products. We've raved about their Nomad Wall System, Beehive ...

Imelda Modular Shoe Storage

I've been patiently waiting for a delivery of my own pair of Xavier Pauchard's Classic Cabinets and the Imelda modular storage from Zurich-based Michael Mettler would be a great replacement if they ...

Plus Unit Modular Storage Drawers by Werner Aisslinger

Long-time readers and design aficionados will remember Werner Aisslinger's LoftCube - the prefab home that sits on top of an existing building and is delivered by helicopter. While most of us won't ...

Warhol Modular Sofa from Simone Brewster

British designer Simone Brewster created the Warhol Sofa to provide the owner with the basic furniture to comfortably inhabit a single room. In addition to the sofa component, the timber, tyvek and...

Q Collection Stella Stackable Storage
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Green & Modular. These Stella Stackables are part of Q Collection's off-shoot � Q Collection Junior. Q Collection has always aimed to be as environmentally-friendly as possible. This collection is...