iittala Dinnerware / "Against Throw-away-ism"

Iittala philosophy

"Have you noticed how easy it is, in our shopping-oriented world, to crowd your home with meaningless things? You find yourself with short-lived items that eventually cease to function, or go out of style. So they are thrown away, adding to the growing mountains of unusable rubbish on our planet, while you keep on shopping for new things.

Was life meant to be like this? Like more and more people, Iittala doesn’t believe in throwawyism. Long ago, designer Kaj Franck’s postulated that “objects should always be appropriate, durable and functional.” Objects that can be endlessly combined in new ways, refreshing everyday life. At Iittala, we believe in lasting everyday design against throwawayism.

For a long time, Iittala has been part of an ongoing revolution. This is based on the belief that all human beings can make conscious choices in everyday life. Choosing objects that will last in design and quality will please our senses and create harmony in our everyday lives. Fortunately, this is also a choice for a more sustainable society, and against buying short-lived things destined for the rubbish bin.   

 It is in the natural flow of things, however, that all objects will not last forever; they might break or colours and sizes in the assortment might change. But as all Iittala objects are designed to be combinable, even though all variations might not be offered all the time, any new purchases will still fit with existing and future Iittala objects. This allows you to build and refresh your own personal Iittala collection endlessly over time.

Less is more. Mies van der Rohe’s legendary statement has become even more relevant to our planet today. Is it relevant to you? In that case, you might want to follow us and refuse throwawayism."  [Iittala]

Hipster Home will be launching the introduction of the Taika line of Iittala china in mid September (but you can get it online now at hipsterhome.com ).  Taika means ‘magic’ in Finnish, and Klaus Haapaniemi wants his illustrations to inspire your own imagination and storytelling. Combined with other essential design objects of the Iittala collection, Taika gives a magic touch to everyday life.  Each piece that has been designed by Haapeniemi is hand made and fired by some of the leading craftsmen in the industry.  Iittala china is made out of vitro porcelain, which is a modern, durable porcelain with a slightly off-white shade.  All Iittala china is oven, microwave and freezer safe. 

You will not find finer china anywhere in the world.... period!

Spiegelau Classic Beer Glass Have Arrived!

Yes, the long awaited introduction of the classic beer glasses by Spiegelau has finally arrived at Hipster Home.  Expanding onto our popular Riedel Crystal stemware, we are now proud to introduce Spiegelau platinum crystal classic beer glasses.  When you first pick up the glass the first thing you'll notice is its light weight due to the lead-free crystal.  I know, I know, you're gonna say that I've been preaching so long about the benefits of crystal in your barware.  And that philosophy still holds true.  But Spiegelau is different due to its platinum process while in its molten state that gives these glasses their strength and clarity.  The magic in these glasses still gets down to basic physics.  The glasses are specifically designed to increase the heavy beer ingredients into the bottom of the glass which narrows at the bottom.  This narrowing of the base increases the glass pressure at the bottom and pushes up the CO2 and unleashing more of the beers specific quality ingredients.  Not to mention it may just be the sexiest beer glasses in the world.  Can you imagine......... a beer glass that's sexy.  It just may be the last beer glass you'll ever own!  Check it  out at www.hipsterhome.com

Hipster Home Summer Sale 20% OFF Gus Furniture!

Hipster Home and Gus Modern are teaming up to offer a 20% OFF any Gus Furniture pieces, now thru August 16th.  Kick some samples around at our store and get fitted for the perfect sofa for you and your home.  In the market for furniture?  Been itching to relieve yourself of your big bulky sofa?  Step into the modern times and update your room with a sofa from Gus Modern and save 20% until August 16th.  This is a manufacturers discount and only comes around once a year so get your order in now!  Or check us out online at www.hipsterhome.com or check out Gus' website at www.gusmodern.com

Blu Dot - Dwell Lounge Chair

Blu Dot and Dwell Magazine teamed up for a design competition in 2007. Architect Ralph Rapson came out on top and we agree. Introducing the Blu Dot Dwell Lounge chair. A perfect fusion of mesh and stainless steel or mesh and satin black powder coating. This oversize lounge chair is simple and unexpected. You can choose  from silver or lilac mesh and its suitable for outdoor use.  Imagine these ultra sleek, ultra modern and ultra comfortable on the deck of your pool or in your garden.  The mesh fabric is transparent that hides from no one (why would it?) and has a presence that is commanding.  The chair is made even stronger by using one welded piece of tubular steel and the mesh fabric's weave adds to its stability.  Perfect for the whole family (even Fido will stake his claim on this super comfortable lounge chair that is more reminiscent of a hammock as it cradles your body.  See more at www.hipsterhome.com

Riedel Vitis... Experience Real Taste!

If you don't know, Hipster Home has Riedel Glass tasting / comparisons every Friday night in the store.  Why you say?  Because experience the difference a proper wine glass makes in your wine tasting is the only true way to understand.  We can tell you how the 24% lead crystal in Riedel glasses has a rougher textured surface than glass so that when you swirl your wine over the crystal, those rough edges agitate the wine which aerates the wine by separating the alcohol off of the body of the wine enhancing the flavor of the wine.  

So why a Riedel crystal glass as opposed to any other crystal glass?  Because Riedel perfected the shapes so that when the alcohol separates from the wine, the wine glass is shaped to either allow the alcohol to stay in the glass longer to strengthen the flavors, or to flash off the alcohol so that your nose isn't overpowered by the medicinal alcohol flavor.  But to tell you these facts and experiencing them are 2 completely different things.  

It's no secret that wine tastes better out of a proper Riedel wine glass and we have them in stock and ready to go.  We ship for free and we guarantee quality, and we'll price match any other reputable Riedel retailer so you know you're getting the best deal available.  Check it out online at www.hipsterhome.com

Rotor Table by Luciano Bertoncini for Bellato

At Hipster Home you can find a true legend of furniture design.  Not often seen in retail locations due to their high price tag (in America they sell for over $2000.00 that's if you can find one in America) the iconic table is an Italian masterpiece.  Designed by Luciano Bertoncini for Bellato – Rotor is a flexible coffee table, functional and highly original. Thanks to an ingenious system of rotating plates, this table can take a multitude of shapes and sizes. When is totally closed, the Rotor Table is perfect for small spaces (closed table dimensions: 63 x 63 cm), and when it is open, you have a large surface, ideal to receive guests at the cocktail.  Google Bellato Rotor Table and read about its honeycombed interior make up so the table leaves are light and remain stable.  Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to see a rare legend of the industry.  The Bellato Rotor Coffee Table available at Hipster Home or check it out at www.hipsterhome.com

John Stango Colors Hipster Home

Our store is now proud to represent American Pop Artist John Stango to our offerings at Hipster Home.  John Stango's lifelong passion began to take form during his academic tenure at the Tyler School of Art at Temple University in Philadelphia. Here he received the education behind his true devotion and dedication to art with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Graphic Design. Upon graduation, Stango cultivated his creativity working as a visual merchandiser and display artist for Macy's and Bloomingdale's department stores.

Craving a more artistic field, Stango began creating original T-shirt designs in 1985 at his studio in South West Philadelphia. Finding a great deal of success in this venture, Stango's hand silk-screened designer shirts were being featured in the same department stores he once worked. Macy's, Wanamaker's, and Fiorucci featured his high-fashion, one-of-a-kind T-shirts. Continuing to build a reputation as one of the most innovative artists in the region, Stango turned to painting full time. The earliest of Stango's Pop paintings were initially featured as backdrops for window displays at several Philadelphia department stores. Eventually, Stango began showing in area galleries as his technique became refined with his use of popular images epitomizing glamour and twisted Pop icons. As an emerging American Pop artist, Stango's work is represented in galleries from New York to California, Sweden to Japan, attracting patrons from a widely diverse demographic.

Noticed by all who crave color and appreciate the impetuous nature of Stango's creations, his art appears in public and private collections throughout the country including those of: Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, rapper/singer Charlie Baltimore, baseball legend Cal Ripkin, Camden Yards-Home of the Baltimore Orioles, the family of Mickey Mantle, Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi, former Dallas Cowboy Randy White, Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey, Bruce Willis, Sylvester Stallone, Troy Aikman, Allen Iverson and clothing designer Nicole Miller.

Stop in the store and check out John's work or go to www.hipsterhome.com