REMAIN IN BALANCE

We love the first home lighting project of our friend Steven Harrington. Working with wood for the first time ever, Steven has turned the totem-like structures of his Remain in Balance series into three whimsical, anthropomorphic lamps.







"Remain In Balance" handmade wooden lamps are now available through Cases Studyo.

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DESIGNER BAKING

We love this two piece set of kitchen stamps !
The iconic fabric patterns Pied de Poule and Tweed Herringbone will transform your bread, cookies and pies into small “haute couture” baking marvels.
Made out of solid olive wood, they have been designed by STUDIOLAV.
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NODE FAIRE TRADE RUGS

NODE is a great design project founded by the irish illustrator Chris Haughton and the Nepal based Akshay Sthapit.


The projects connects international designers and illustrators with craftspeople in the developing world. They have just started a series of fair trade rugs from Nepal for the London Design Museum, including artists like Sanna Annukka, Chris Haughton, Jon Klassen and others.



They will be for sale at the Design Museum on the 5th of March!
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PANA DESK SET

Take a look at these beautifully designed wooden products by Thailand’s Pana Objects! The Desk Set is awesome!
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WE LOVE ALANA PETERSON

We love the new series of images "Stay Troublesome" by Alana Paterson She has been working for brands like Norse Stores, HUF and Brixton, but her personal work is even more impressive!
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LISTEN TO MONOCLE 24 RADIO

Listen to Gesa Hansen interview by Hugo Macdonald on Monocle 24 Radio - (starting at 08'30'').
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PUBLISHED IN ELLE MAGAZINE

A tree that grows in a cabinet, a stool carved as a cake ... the magical furniture of Gesa and the Hansen Family. - an interview of Gesa Hansen in the January issue of Elle Magazine (French edition).
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PUBLISHED IN HEIMAT DESIGN

Bleibt Alles In Der Familie (It stays in the Family) - A portrait of the Hansen Family in the winter issue of german magazine Heimat Design.

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"UN PUR APPART" DESIGNED BY GESA HANSEN

A great interview of Gesa Hansen in the February issue of french magazine Be, unveiling some of the new pieces she designed for the Hansen Family.

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GIMME SHELTER

In need of getting away, looking for your own quiet place in the woods ? From a shack atop a mountain in New Zealand to a snowed-in chalet in Switzerland, find out inspiration browsing the amazing Cabin Porn blog.





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GODT NYTAR !

Happy new year to all our friends around the world. We wish you all the best !

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THE GERMANS FAMILY

Published in the November issue of The Germans Magazine !

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THE THINKER BY STEVEN HARRINGTON

Our friend Steven Harrington further explores the realm of sculpture with the Thinker. Created in edition of 25, the Thinker is published by Case Studio and comes in a wood screen-printed box. Congrats Steven, it's awesome.


Take a look on Case studio website to find out more about The Thinker.

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PUBLISHED IN LE NOUVEL OBSERVATEUR

A great portrait of Gesa Hansen in the October issue of french magazine Le Nouvel Observateur

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WE LOVE THE SOAP "LE BAIGNEUR"

While looking for vintage funiture in Brussels Antique shops we made a stop at "La Feuille", one of the best Bio-Shops in Brussels and found the body care products by "Le Baigneur" for men. The Packaging is awesome, perfect christmas gifts!

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UNLEASH THE SOUND

Designed by Finnish designers, the Unmonday 4.3L is an awesome wireless ceramic speaker to be used with any kind of device using airplay.



With its hexagonal porcelain enclosure, the speaker delivers audio in multiple configurations. You just have to turn it on one of its six sides, to enjoy your music in mono, stereo or even 5.1 dolby surround.



If you want to be among the first to own one, Unmonday team is currently seeking funding on kickstarter.

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SHWOOD, EXPERIMENT WITH NATURE

What an awesome brand territory !
Based in Portland, Oregon, Shwood manufactures handcrafted eyewear from sustainable hardwoods.





But more than that, Shwood invites us to experiment with nature through various journeys such as building an over sized nest in the trees into the backwoods surrounding Mt Hood or using reclaimed wood found on the Oregon coast to create a unique wooden surfboard.



If you are looking for inspiration, fresh air, wide landscape, and talented crafters and designers, you should start here www.experimentwithnature.com, then get up, go out and start exploring.

THE HANSEN FAMILY PUBLISHED IN STERN.

A great portrait of Gesa Hansen in her Paris apartment, featuring some brand new The Hansen Family furniture she designed.

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HOTEL DANIEL IN VIENNA

Besides an awesome interior design, Hotel Daniel has a sleepable trailer, a rooftop honey bee farm and a garden for growing their own produce !

Next time we will go to Vienna, that's the place where we will stay for sure !



Find out more about Hotel Daniel and book a room here.

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GESA HANSEN IN ELLE DECO LAB

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Elle Decoration launches ELLE DECO LAB, a new and exclusive magazine focusing on design trends.

In this first issue, you will find a 8 pages interview of Gesa Hansen talking about interior design in her Paris flat.

Check out the photos and search out three new furniture designed by Gesa, soon to be launched by the Hansen Family.

Interior design featuring awesome items made by talented friends of the Hansen Family : Axe by Best Made / Carpet by Suki Cheema / Lighting (kitchen)by atelier Areti / Lighting (children's room) by Tom Rossau / Paint by Mathias Kiss / Photography by Charles Freger / Porcelain by Laura Strasser.

Visit ELLE DECO LAB 's website here and download the first issue (English and French) here.

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