Milan based Italian Sculptor Matteo Pugliese creates breathtaking sculptures of men that appear as if they are trying to escape from the gallery walls.

His unique bronze figurative sculptures are made from multiple parts and display men that appear to be trapped in the vertical space of gallery walls. The figures really do appear as if they’re in perpetual motion, in action, escaping from something, trying to set themselves free from some kind of entrapment or restriction. Matteo Pugliese’s metal sculptures are impressive and aesthetically pleasing, yet they convey a sense of dynamism and will to escape some invisible barrier.

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The Calligaris Orbital extending table designed by world famous design studio Pininfarina combines avant-garde design with cutting edge technology.

Pininfarina  is mostly known for designing iconic luxury cars for iconic car manufacturers such as Ferrari, Maserati and Rolls-Royce. This time the prolific Italian design studio showcases its exceptional sense of style by designing a unique extending table for Calligaris, a leader in the home design market. The Calligaris technical team invented the ingenious opening mechanism that allows the Orbital to open effortlessly with a fluid circular motion. Thanks to its fluid lines and the premium materials employed, the Orbital extending table is a striking presence in the domestic environment with unique styling, radical technology and unmistakable elegance.

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Designed by Giulio Iacchetti for Alessi the Uselen Letter Opener is inspired by the Hummingbird apperance and its sharp tail allows you to easily open up your letters in flawless style.

Giulio Lacchetti infuses a sense of impeccable style to the humble letter opener. This graceful design is designed to look like a Hummingbird and perform its function in a stylish and efficient manner. The sharp tail end is ideal for swiftly entering the unsuspecting envelopes allowing you to open up your letters with ease, while the long delicate handle maintains the balanced proportions and fits snugly in the hand. The name “Uselen” means a “small bird” in the dialect of the Cremona district of Italy. The Alessi Uselen Letter Opener differs greatly from typical dull letter openers with its unique streamlined form and its delicate “flowing” silhouette.

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U-Boat is certainly one of the most distinctive watchmakers on the market and they create some bold, striking and uncompromising timepieces such as the U-Boat Classico 53mm watch pictured above. If you’re seeking a luxury watch with an interesting backstory, this is certainly an area which U-Boat has got covered. Originally commissioned by the Italian Government in 1942 to create watches specifically for the Italian Navy during WWII, there is a distinct nautical feel to these impeccably designed timepieces.

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Beijing based artists Liu Zhan, Kuang Jun and Tan Tianwei who go by the name Unmask present a series of impressively elegant metal figurative sculptures that appear to be dissolving in air.

Liu Zhan, Kuang Jun and Tan Tianwei met one another at the Central Academy of Fine Arts and has been doing sculptural work together since 2001. Their latest work is these stunning figurative sculptures made of stainless steel that appear to be in a state of dissolution. The abstract aesthetics of these impressive pieces makes the viewer focus on the minimal details of intimate moments between humans and compositions that portray humans and horses. With their delicate lines and smooth curves created by the absence of materials, these exquisite sculptures radiate an unusual sensuality.

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Never worry whether your new fancy toothbrush will fit in your holder, or whose brush is whose with the stunning looking Kontextur VIKTOR Toothbrush / Razor holders.

The VIKTOR toothbrush / razor holders by New York-based Kontextur are defined by the core principals of “quality, innovation and functionality” with a particular focus on the curious and whimsical. They were designed by New York City-based Icelandic designer Hlynur Atlason. Made of solid metal the Kontextur VIKTOR Toothbrush / Razor Holders are heavy and nearly impossible to knock over, while their unusual yet stunning designs look awesome in any bathroom. They come in sets of three and are available in 18k gold, black nickel and silver, so you can select the right scheme to fit your decor.

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The impressive Nest Shoe Rack by j-me design is an elegant way to store your shoes, while at the same time making optimal use of your space.

The Nest Shoe Rack t is a unique shoe tree that conveniently stores up to 7 pairs of shoes, placing one on top of the other. The structure is simple, minimalist and functional. A single piece of polished stainless steel bent to a “wavy” shape creates vertical waves that provide compact storage with modern design. There are two models available, a floor standing version and a wall mounted version. The freestanding Nest Shoe Rack is a flexible and stylish space saver, great for entryways, closets and living spaces.Our favorite version however is the stunning wall mounted Nest Shoe Rack that “presents” the shoes in a unique striking way.

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The Stabile PRO iPad stand by Thought Out is a sturdy platform that transforms your iPad into a desktop unit with flawless style and impressive quality.

Consturcted from solid steel and weighting 2.5 times the weight of an iPad, the Stabile PRO makes the perfect iPad stand. Its low center of gravity helps to keep your iPad stable and secure while the pivoting steel ball holder allows you to easily tilt the screen as you wish. Plus you can easily mount the iPad in either portrait or landscape view. The sturdy construction, the quality finishing and the sharp minimal design make it clear the you are looking at a carefully designed, premium and flexible iPad stand.

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