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LIVING WELL Vol.2 Surround yourself with the things you love . 25 interiors for your stay home.
MONTHLY JOURNAL JAN.2021

LIVING WELL Vol.2
Living surrounded by things you love .
25 interiors for your stayhome.

What is important for a good life . . Perhaps it is to live surrounded by your "favorites. . Because if your room is filled with your favorites, you will surely enjoy your everyday life. In Vol. 2 of the House Special, we have collected interior decorations that will add color to your stay home. It may take time and money, but we hope you will not be in a hurry to collect them one by one. Now that you are spending more time at home, why don't you think about your own ideal life?

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Case 1: Living
Case 2: Workspace
Case3.Kitchen
Case4.Bedroom
Case.5 Everywhere
  • Case 1: Living
  • Case 2: Workspace
  • Case3.Kitchen
  • Case4.Bedroom
  • Case.5 Everywhere
Case 1: Living

We spend more time at home than ever before. . and this naturally makes us want to build a living room of our own taste.
If you're going to buy something new, do you start with the big stuff? Or from the small stuff?

MAGIS

Magis Officina Armchair

Fabrics can be selected from 10 types and 227 colors.

If you buy a sofa, you will want a two-seater that can accommodate two people, or a three-seater that you can stretch out on. . But, surprisingly, a one-seater is also a good choice. You can do the odd task such as returning an email or looking for a document, and online meetings are no problem. . And when you're done working, you can seamlessly slip into your break time. The forged frame is available in galvanized (silver) or painted (gray anthracite). The seat fabrics are selectable from 10 types of 227 colors, so you can find the combination that suits you best. By the way, the series also includes two-seaters and three-seaters.

¥302,000+tax〜
Magis Japan
Official Site

BYBORRE

Viboré Couch Blanket

Not to replace, but to dress them up.

I already have a sofa , but I'm getting a little tired of it. . But it's also hard to buy a new one because it's a big one. Then how about a couch blanket, developed by Cibonnet in collaboration with the Dutch textile lab Viboré? The material is 100% recycled polyester blended with wool for durability and softness. . It is reversible, so you can change it up depending on your mood. By "dressing" the sofa with a textile, rather than simply reupholstering it, the sofa itself will take on a new look.

¥120,000+TAX
lipstick
03-6712-5301

Hender Scheme

Enderschema flasks and beakers

. inorganic and organic materials blend together.

science vase" is a product line by Enderskima, which uses premium leather to create a variety of items, combining inorganic science labware with vegetable tannin leather. The flasks and beakers are given a time axis of leather aging, allowing the viewer to experimentally observe the process from the beautiful blooming of a flower to its withering.

Left: Beaker (3000ml) ¥26,000+tax, Right: Flask (3000ml) ¥32,000+tax,
lipstick
03-6712-5301

TRANSPARENT SPEAKER

Transparent Speakers for Transparent Sound

The clear body produces a "transparent sound.

The aluminum frame and tempered glass cover the exterior of the speakers, and the speakers are neutrally tuned to achieve a "transparent sound" that is faithful to the recording. The "transparent sound" can be further enjoyed by adjusting the treble and bass control knobs to the desired sound quality. Moreover, all parts can be individually replaced, updated, and repaired, making it possible to constantly upgrade to the latest models.

¥138,800+TAX
living motif
03-3587-2784

Block Clock drop

Block clock drop wall clock

Long and short hands. The ultimate in minimalism .

Do you need a wall clock in your living room or not? If you just want to check the time, a smartphone at hand will suffice. . but it is a surprisingly important item as an interior accent. The wall clock from "Block Clock Drop" has a minimalist structure that eliminates any decorative elements, leaving only a three-dimensional hand. The original high-torque movement that operates both the hour and minute hands has made it possible to realize this unexpected form. The simple design is like a drop of water, and its ever-changing appearance becomes an object in itself, an accent in the living room.

¥4,980+TAX
living-motif
03-3587-2784

Case 2: Workspace

Telework is encouraged, and it is now common for company employees to work from home.
. seeking to further improve the efficiency of their work, they would like to improve the area around their desks.

Vitra

Vitra Stools Tools

It is neither a desk nor a chair , but a piece of furniture for working.

. I don't need to go to the trouble of setting up a desk at home. . Or rather, I don't have that kind of space. But working on a sofa or a kotatsu (a table over a kotatsu) is tedious. If this is the case, we recommend the "Stool Tool" from "Vitra. Its simple shape, which does not limit its use, makes it neither an office chair nor a desk, but a practical and versatile tool for working, as its name suggests. Its form, which combines the uses of a chair and a desk, is stable, and thanks to the hollowed-out handles, it can be carried anywhere in the room. It is also stackable, so if you have several, you can accommodate visitors.

¥31,000+TAX
vitra
0120-924-725

B-Line

Bobby Wagon in Beeline

Store in a specialty item.

The two-tier type is the perfect size for a desk-side sleeve desk, and is convenient for storing small items that tend to get cluttered. It is also useful in the kitchen. Designed in 1970 by Joie Colombo, a renowned designer genius, this is a masterpiece that has been selected for the permanent collection of MoMA. It might be a good time to get one.

¥42,000+TAX
Metrox
03-5777-5866

I R O S E

Irose spiral pen stand

The more you use it, the more luster and color it will emerge.

The brand name "Irose" means "brother" in old Japanese. . As the name suggests, the "brothers" create products full of originality. . This pen stand is made of a thick piece of leather, rounded into a spiral shape. The difference in height of the partitions created by the spiral structure is not only a design feature, but also helps to store small items of different sizes in an easy-to-access manner. Natural materials can be added to a workspace that tends to be cluttered with inorganic materials. This alone may increase your motivation to work.

¥9,000+TAX
living-motif
03-3587-2784

Pacific furniture service

Metal File Storage at Pacific Furniture Services

Rugged . Yet , functional.

Pacific Furniture Service, which has gained popularity for its original furniture that combines functionality and beauty with ruggedness, says, "We are confident in this file storage, which we have planned and sampled little by little for the past 10 years. If the plastic office supplies on the market are not enough for you, you may want to choose something with as much impact as this. . The handles and rivet fasteners are all made of metal. There is no need to worry that the weight of the files inside will cause it to topple over, and it doubles as a bookend in itself. The size is such that a magazine slightly larger than A4 fits inside. It is available in two colors, olive drab and gray.

Each ¥4,600+TAX
Pacific Furniture Service Parts Center
03-3719-8935

louis poulsen

AJ Mini Table Polished Stainless Steel by Louis Paulsen

Great architecture on your desk.

The AJ series was designed by Danish architect Arne Jacobsen, who created masterpieces and renowned buildings and products, as part of his concept for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. The lampshade features a combination of circular and straight lines at right and oblique angles, a design common to Jacobsen's architectural designs. It is movable up and down 75 degrees, and the inside is painted matte white to create soft indirect light as well.

¥99,000+TAX
Louis Paulsen Japan
03-3586-5341

Case3.Kitchen

With people refraining from going out and becoming more health-conscious, more and more people are starting to cook with the Corona Disaster.
. The kitchen, which has been neglected up to now, may be in need of a good cleaning.

Herman Miller

Herman Miller spot stool

As an object of art, I want to look at it in my kitchen.

The Spot Stool, designed by Michael Anastasiades, is his own masterpiece, a cylindrical stool that he disassembled and improved with just what he needed. The wood and metal finishes have a variety of combinations, and there are three different heights to choose from. The seat is lightly rounded, making it more comfortable than one might imagine. You can sit lightly in the dining room or kitchen, or use it as a space to place small items.

¥200,000+TAX~
Herman Miller Japan
03-3201-1836

oy

cockscomb pearlfish (Plecoglossus altivelis altivelis)

A little accent on an otherwise bland dining table.

Oi" is a label by Akiko Oue and Ryohei Yoshiyuki. The copper plate/thin was designed by Yuji Okazaki of Touareg, an Osaka-based steel manufacturer that offers a wide range of products from jewelry and signboards to large-scale sculptures, in collaboration with Ryohei Yoshiyuki as a "hardware everyday item. The plates, made of sterilizable copper sheet beaten thin like paper, come in three sizes: candy, donuts, and bread. Copper changes its appearance depending on the light, giving the plates an interesting look that is different from the lacquerware and ceramics we are used to.

From the back right: thin bread plate ¥3,800 +TAX , thin donut plate ¥3,200 +TAX , thin candy plate 2,400 +TAX
oi
Official Site

Georg Jensen

Set of 4 pieces of Georg Jensen cutlery

Cutlery used in "2001: A Space Odyssey."

Arne Jacobsen, one of the most famous Scandinavian architects of the 20th century, is also widely known as an industrial designer. Like the desk lamp, this one was designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. The cutlery, with its dull shine of stainless steel, is also famous for being used in the movie "2001: A Space Odyssey.

¥6,000+TAX
SCANDEX
03-3543-3453

Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs T-Kettle

The desired temperature can be freely set with just one of these.

Although the optimal temperature varies depending on the beverage, it is surprisingly difficult to adjust it. The Russell Hobbs T kettle has seven adjustable temperature settings: 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 95, and 100 degrees. Even after the kettle has been boiled to the desired temperature, it will maintain the set temperature when left on the power stand. The narrow spout makes it easy to drip coffee without having to transfer it to a coffee kettle or other container. The capacity is 600 ml.

¥12,000+TAX
Oishi and Associates, Inc.
03-5333-4447

brabantia

BO Touch Bin in Brabantia 11+23L

Too beautiful dust box.

The biggest reason for a kitchen to look lived-in may be the presence of a trash can . . Then, how about changing the trash can itself into something as beautiful as a cabinet? The soft-touch lid can be easily opened and closed with one hand, and the large opening makes it easy to dispose of waste. The 23-liter and 11-liter buckets are also conveniently divided into two. The design is so superb that you will want to use it all over the house.

¥34,000+TAX
living-motif
03-3587-2784

Case4.Bedroom

Just because it is a room for sleeping only , it would be a shame to cut corners. Sleep is essential for maintaining good health.
, a comfortable interior for a pleasant awakening.

MOEBE

Mube wall mirror

, casual enough to fit in with any interior design.

If I'm going to hang a mirror in my bedroom, it should be as simple as possible. . You don't want to put in unnecessary information before you go to bed, and the same goes for when you wake up. Wall mirrors by Moove are frameless, supported only by lightweight wires. The simple design, which retains only the essential elements required of a mirror, blends in with any room.

¥15,000+TAX
lipstick
03-6712-5301

HAY

Hay Matin Table Lamp S

Modern design with contemporary functionality.

Hay is an interior product brand established in 2002 by designer Rolf Hay, who has created designs that will be loved for a long time by adding a modern flair to Scandinavian designs from the 1950s and 1960s, while retaining the importance of the 1950s and 1960s. The Matin Table Lamp, which shows this design philosophy, combines a brass base and a cotton shade. . It can be used not only by the bed, but also as indirect lighting in the living room by placing it on a bookshelf or cabinet.

¥28,000+TAX
hateful leopard (Panthera pardus)
03-6427-9173

Slowdown Studio

Slowdown Studio Blanket

. like a painting, I want to display the blanket.

Paintings from all over the world are made into blankets. We propose a life with art. Slowdown Studio" is a home product brand that started its activities in 2015. Based in Los Angeles, the brand is now sold in more than 50 stores in 16 countries around the world. The most attractive point of the brand is that it uses works by painters from around the world. The brand's owner, Mark Hendrick, selects works with his own aesthetic sense and produces blankets at a factory in California, adding new products every two to three months to keep the collection fresh and new. The large size makes it a good bedspread or sofa cover, and in the hot summer months it is a useful utility item to have, such as sleeping on it alone.

¥32,000+TAX
Kian.
Official Site

shigeki fujishiro

Shigeki Fujishiro's Knot (S)

It is tempting to imagine a variety of uses.

Designed by world-renowned designer Shigeki Fujishiro, "knot" is, as the name suggests, a rope basket finished only with knots. Made of soft material that can be transformed into any shape, yet still stands on its own, it is made of 100% polyester, so there is no problem taking it out into the outdoors. It is flexible in shape and usage. If you carry it in your car, it can also be used as an eco-bag for storing vegetables and other heavy items.

¥18,000+TAX
fluke
03-6805-0146

Braun Dynasty (of India, approx. 180-68 BCE)

Braun digital alarm clock BNC016

A twist on Less is More.

This digital alarm clock from Braun is a great way to wake up in the morning. The minimalist design, which eliminates all waste, is said to pay homage to the "DN50" created by Ludwig Littmann in 1979. But it's not just nostalgia. The addition of period-appropriate details and functions, such as the alarm, 12/24 o'clock display switching, large snooze activation panel on the back, brightness adjustment function, and button layout, are all designed for modern ease of use.

¥9,700+TAX
living-motif
03-3587-2784

Case.5 Everywhere

These items are useful in a variety of places, regardless of category.
As they say, God is in the details , and the choice of accessories should not be overlooked.

HAY

Hay's Butler.

Because it is a convenient item, we have to be particular about it .

Step ladders (step ladder) are useful in various ways. Since the protrusion of the step board is different on the front and back, it can be used not only as a ladder, but also as a bedside table, a kitchen chair, and in various other situations. The oil-finished solid oak wood is soft against the skin and comfortable to step on barefoot. It can be used for changing light bulbs , sitting on, and so on. Because a ladder is so convenient to have, be sure to pay close attention to the design and materials.

¥36,000+TAX
hateful leopard (Panthera pardus)
03-6427-9173

toumei

Toumei mini bonsai

Telework fatigue is now solved.

A miniature bonsai from Tomei, a company that combines bonsai and karesansui on a tabletop. The silhouette of the bonsai is expressed with acrylic panels, and some of the leaves and branches are attached after the bonsai to create a three-dimensional effect. The light shining on the clear material creates lively shades of color in the leaves. The wooden box in the package doubles as a base. By adding your favorite pebbles to the included white sand, you can create a karesansui garden of your choice. You can simply look at it. Or you can always put your hand in it to calm your mind. It is also a great gift item.

¥5,000+TAX
plastics
03-6240-1779

ANONIMA CASTELLI

Pria Chair by Annoni Macastelli

The prototype of the folding chair.

Folding chairs are now commonplace. Since its debut at a trade fair in Milan in 1967, more than 7 million of these chairs have been sold worldwide. A masterpiece by Giancarlo Piretti, it is also in the collection of MoMA and has won numerous awards.

¥36,000+TAX
Metrox
03-5777-5866

HERBBY.

Herbie's flower vase

What you can do to make sure your trash doesn't end up in the trash.

Although a large amount of fabric is produced for clothing each year, only 15% of it is used. The remaining 85% is incinerated or disposed of in landfills. Against this backdrop, the flower vase was born. By using fabrics that had previously been discarded as materials and covering them with empty plastic bottles, what had been treated as garbage was recycled as a flower vase. Since each piece is made by hand in a Japanese atelier while taking advantage of the characteristics of each fabric, all products are produced in limited quantities. If you find a design you like, be sure to get in early.

¥2,000+TAX
fluke
03-6805-0146

Tivoli Audio

ANDIAMO Portable Speakers by Tivoli Audio

The pleasure of being able to bring out that sound .

If you have been using Tivoli Audio indoors for a long time, the mere fact that you can take that sound with you is enough to make you want to buy them. The original design of the drivers allows for a dynamic sound no matter where you listen to them. The embossed leather buttons are comfortable, and the design is reminiscent of the wooden series, making this a must-have for fans of Tivoli Audio.

¥29,800+TAX
living motif
03-3587-2784

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