Outpost

This week my eye caught the black and white in the store.

Archer Air Superiority – We just received our order of these really great air scents. Distillery, Euro Sports Car and Hunting Lodge will add a masculine touch.

Abstract Diamond Drawing - These are hand drawn by Ina Weise. Each one is a unique interpretation of a diamond and creates interest and flow.

Building C – These handmade porcelain figures were created just down the street by the company Up In The Air Somewhere. They are great hidden storage vessels and bloom holders.

Building B – Another building shape created by Up In The Air Somewhere.  Creates shadow like shapes to contrast with your everyday objects.

Black Candle Sticks – These are beautiful shadowy candlesticks from AKMD. Hand-turned from sustainably harvested Mango wood, the Wave Candlestick draws its form from sinusoidal waves. Burned and oiled finish. Tall and medium sizes available. They don’t demand all of the attention, but there slick beauty creates the mood of a room.

These are the items that stick out to me this week. We are so excited to have new styles of wood bangles and to continue carrying these fantastic bookends and blob paintings!

Blob Painting – These were created by our very own leader, Angela Finney- Hoffman.  She uses different colors to create organic shapes and bright accents for any room.

Cave Bookends – Hand crafted by our friend Garth Borovicka these bookends come with caves (pictured here),  without caves and with a snowscape.

Sean Duffy Book - From the Front 40 Press collection this is series 2 featuring the sculpture and installation work of artist Sean Duffy.

Tiny Bank Globe – This is a great little guy to start saving your pennies in. Stylish and useful in more then one way.  Save those pennies for a rainy day.

Wood Bangles – These are some new styles of the bangles that our friend Robert Jeffries  hand carves in his Chicago workshop. We are super excited about his new work. 4 bracelets are featured here, but there are many more!

Today, we introduce Chicago’s own furniture designer Carson Maddox, along with his Element Barstool that is available here now at POST27.

Inspired by the combination of modern material and industrial processes of mid-century modern designs, Maddox opened his studio, Carson Maddox Studios in 1996. He has designed  and built everything from credenzas to end tables, bed frames to stools and chairs through his mastery of metal and wood. He also creates unique custom pieces for clients to suit their individual needs as our design studio is currently working with him for several custom furniture and lighting pieces for both residential and commercial interior projects. Lastly, Maddox is one of the original founders of Dock 6, a collective of independent designers, furniture-makers, and fabricators that focus on creating well-designed products for everyone.

1. Element Barstools. Available here at POST27.

2. DA3 Chair.

3. Alexander Media Cabinet.

4. Arco Chaise.

You can learn more about Carson Maddox and see more of his work at carsonmaddox.com or www.dock6collective.com