Celebrating Venezuela’s 200th independence anniversary in proper fashion, Vacheron Constantin will release a variation on it classic Patrimony Contemporaine to commemorate this exciting milestone in Venezuela’s history. Reflective of Venezuela’s Independence Day, April 19th, 1810, only 19 of these watches will be made. Of these select timepieces, 10 will be constructed with rose gold and [...]

The creative forces behind Porsche Design understand that the holidays are all about anticipation. And while others may be busy hanging stockings on the fireplace or baking cookies for good old Saint Nick, Porsche had something better in mind for their selective clientele. This Christmas the renowned car manufacture offers five Advent calendars of unsurpassed [...]

Sotheby’s will feature a rare bowl carved out of rhinoceros ivory in their upcoming Scholarly Auction entitled “Water, Pine and Stone Retreat Collection.” Meticulously crafted into the shape of a lotus flower, the bowl’s interior and exterior carvings align perfectly, skillfully replicating two rows of flower petals. Preserving this realism, the piece’s center uses incised [...]

For over half a century, Fir Italia’s bathroom and kitchen fixtures have had the advantage of continuous innovation and redesign. The company can transform the standard kitchen faucet into a work of art, blending chrome with glamorous hues and crystal accents. Their products may best be described as possessing a minimalist form with ritzy accents, [...]

As part of their exhibit Material Poetry, Brooklyn’s Causey Contemporary will have Joseph Walsh’s “Enginum Bed” on display and available for purchase. The show will run from October 8th to November 18th, 2010 and will feature some of the most creative new wave designs from Ireland with works by Liam Flynn, Joe Hogan, and Frances [...]

In celebration of Nigeria’s 50 years of independence, Alexander Amosu has collaborated with Rolex to create a signature timepiece. Amosu, a young Nigerian entrepreneur, made his name in the mobile phone industry by launching one of the first ringtone companies in the UK. Since then, his company has expanded to provide some of the most [...]

When designing EcoSmart Fire’s top of the line fireplace, John Dimopoulos took inspiration from the best of science and art. The Zeta is a sleek, stand alone hearth for the modern home.  It’s eye catching; enough so to have won the Design Award at the Australian International Design Awards last year. Like all EcoSmart Fireplaces, [...]

Located in The Sanctuary, Boca Raton’s well regarded yachting community, 4101 Ibis Point Circle is one of Florida’s most eligible estates. Its grounds include over 600 feet of shoreline, and are ideal for outdoor entertainment. A poolside, vine-trellised pavilion shelters an outdoor dining area, and nearby, clay tennis courts invite guests to enjoy the expansive [...]

During his short career, Piero Manzoni endeavored to create universal art that expressed the act of simple existence. Created in 1958-59 as part of a collection of Achromes that began in 1957, Achrome was one of Manzoni’s signature ‘colorless’ works that existed in opposition to the monochromes popular at the time. In order to construct [...]

This fall, Sotheby’s will be putting one of the finest collections of musical instruments on the auction block. Focused on stringed instruments, the event is certain to entice music lovers from around the globe. As part of this musical instruments auction, Sotheby’s will highlight one of Domenico Montagnana’s highly prized violins. The circa 1740 instrument [...]