urbancase
urbancase.com urbancase is a seattle based furniture design and build firm founded in 2002 by metal worker and sculptor darin montgomery. our design philosophy is to create objects that contribute to a simpler, pared back lifestyle focusing on basic aesthetic elements and functionality. we make informed decisions about the materials and methods we use in an attempt to minimize the negative impact on the environment.
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meet me here
mmhclothing.commeet me here is a line of clothing and bags designed by musician jonas de varona.
the line includes bags made from recycled materials as well as tops and skirts made from hand painted silk, leather and non woven fabrics. all pieces are cut and sewn by jonas in his seattle work space.
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submaterial
submaterial.comfounder: david hamlin
works by submaterial explore the tension created by trying to define objects as art or as design. emphasizing texture, repetition of form and precise hand work, these pieces compliment modern environments.
all our work is made to last in the united states.
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iacoli & mcallister
iacolimcallister.comdesignmateiacoli & mcallister is a joint effort between jamie newman and brian mcallister. we are micro and we design in order to stay that way. we keep our hands on the process from concept to finished product, handing off to craftsmen and incorporating industrial processes as we go. we design honestly with real life situations in mind, thinking about the future and the world.
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ladies&gentlemen
ladiesandgentlemenhome.blogspot.comdylan davis from
henrybuilt kitchen systems jean lee from
chikabird inc L&G celebrates objects and rituals in all their glory whether new or old, shiny or matted, natural or man made, simple or complex. their mission is to give new identities and value to mundane objects by highlighting their purity and inherent character.
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graypants
seth grizzle & jonathan junker
graypants.comseth and jonathan are architects. they also like to use their hands, designing and building things like chairs and light fixtures. they first crossed paths at kent state university in cleveland, honing abilities to endure long winters and earning professional degrees in architecture + design. now, eight years of collaboration and spirited adventure has landed them in seattle, where graypants, inc. was forged from a desire to make a difference through design.
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in addition to the designers featured above, there will be artwork by
ann farnsworth duffy (above) and paul thomas. sadly,
birdwatchers united! have been called back east for an early christmas, and won't be able to join us dec 11th, maybe next time.
a special thanks to
vermillion gallery for hosting our event!
Submaterial's felt piece was truly stunning and was complimented so well by the petal credenza with cast resin doors from urbancase. It was really a match made in heaven. L&G's mega doily is the neatest rug I have seen all year. *Swoon*
A close of of the entirely HAND CUT felt piece. *Drool*
Totes, from Meet Me Here made from recycled rubberized mesh, that would have been a PERFECT companion in Miami Beach a few weeks ago. Next year, definitely. (These pieces will be on display for the entire length of the show.)
Ladies & Gentlemen, I'll take one of each please.
I can't get enough of the cardboard lights from Graypants, Inc. The shadows they cast are really something to see.
Corian and powder coated steel pedestal tables and chairs and thermoformed corian pendants from Iacoli & McAllister. The detail and craftsmanship should be duly noted. 
