Ring and Blow Door

Product: Ring and Blow Door by Karim Rashid

Manufacturer: Albed

Contact: +39 0362

0367112

info@albed.it

Local Dealer: Imoderni

1-305-865-8577

info@imoderni.com

This ultra modern door features a "volcano" feature that has a metal ring used to open and close the door. Then handle on the other side is vertical and semi-elliptical, straying far from traditional.  This smooth and innovative door comes in different colors and patterns.

http://www.albed.it

Photoluminescent Ceramic Tiles

Product: Photoluminscent Ceramic Tiles

Manufacturer: Lucedentro

Contact: +39 059 550 617

info@lucedentro.com

This tiles come in six different colors and are non toxic and non radioactive.  They can be used in a variety of locations and are powered by solar energy.  Their glow lasts 8-10 hours, but glow will fade if exposed to a great amount of humidity.

http://www.lucedentro.com/eng/info_dettaglio.aspx?cod=46

Babol Lights

Product: Babol Lights

Manufacturer: de Majo Illuminazione

   Contact: +39 041 57 29 611

demajo@demajomurano.com

This lighting series is made from white laquered glass balls and are available in wall mounts, or floor and table stands.  They are only available in white, and they are easily cleaned with a soft cloth and warm water.

http://www.demajoilluminazione.com/products/dettaglio.asp?ID=1001&famiglia=Babol&IdRecord=1001&categoria=C

Copper Shingles

Product: Copper Shingles

Manufacturer: Zappone Manufacturing

   Contact: Jerry Couch

1-800-285-2677

These copper shingles are made from 99.96% pure copper and have a special interlocking system that doesn't require fasteners.  It has a 200-300 year lifespan and has passed hurricane wind and wind driven rain tests.  They are environmentally friendly and can be recylcled.  Zappone takes quality in their manufacturing of the shingles, even signing and dating the back with the inspector's initials. 

http://www.zappone.com/CopperShingles.php

Leather Wall

Product: Leatherwall in Luxury

Manufacturer: Studioart

Contact: +39-0444-453745

info@studioart.it

This wall covering is made of flat and padded geometric shapes that have different textures and patterns.  The shapes can be leather, or metal laminas and the design and size of the shapes can be unique to the individual.  This wall system comes in ivory or crema, and in other leatherwall collections.

http://www.studioart.it/articolo_eng.php?id_art=7&id_cat=1

Light-Transmitting Concrete Blocks

Product: Light-Transmitting Concrete Blocks

Manufacturer: Litracon Kft.

Contact: +36 30 2551648

info@litracon.hu

These concrete blocks are made up of 96% concrete and 4% fiberglass and are very strong despite their thin appearance.  The blocks come in a maximum size of 600x300 mm, but can be custom ordered smaller.  They are available in grey, white, and black with a few design options. They give texture, and interest to a room.

http://www.litracon.hu

W+W

Product: W+W

Manufacturer: Roca

  contact: +34 93 366 1200

export_dir@roca.net

This innovative design combines a toilet with a sink.  While being compact, the porcelain fixture is extremely efficient as the waste water from the toilet is filtered for the use of the sink.  It saves water, saves space, and it cuts down on CO2 emissions.  It was the winner of the 2010 Design Plus award.

http://www.roca.com.es/w+w/w+w/en/index.html