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If Lounging Is Mini's Forte...

Then you'll want to invest in one of these great designs! Because nothing is more adorable than a gorgeous, modern classic chair... in miniature! Here are FOUR of our faves, that mini is sure to love too!

 

The Child's Bertoia Diamond Chair from Knoll Kids: a true classic perfectly scaled for your mini! This one features a full cover, and with the fabulous Knoll Textiles collection there are hundreds of fabric and color options.

 

Sleek, modern, and cozier than it looks! The Panton Junior from Vitra comes in a variety of colors and is flexible enough to suit mini's constant movement. ;-)

 

The Mod Rocker from Iglooplay is nothing less than GORGEOUS. The perfect mini-sized bent ply rocking chair; low to the ground and sturdy enough to hold you as well! The whole family will fall for this chair. :-)

 

The Kapsule Chair by Karim Rashid for Offi & Company is more than just a chair... it's toy storage! The compartment inside this neon-colored chair is perfect for stashing stuffed animals.

Giftable Delights

Though we proudly carry All Things Modern for the Mini, we also feature items that are good for everyone on your gifting list. Know a couple getting married? Or someone moving into a new house? Or perhaps you need an thank-you gift for mini's teacher! Below are a few of our very favorite- and NEWEST - giftable designs!

The Loop Candelabra from black + blum is elegant, modern, and affordable! For $28, your nearest and/or dearest can hold a pair of candlesticks gracefully.

 

Maybe your favorite couple is big into BLUES... so give the gift of color with this set of six Pantone mugs in various blue tones! Just $90 for these fine bone china mugs.

 

Perhaps your favorite gardener is short on space, or maybe mini's teacher wants a garden in his or her classroom! The Boskke Sky Planter is made from recycled plastic and will conveniently hang wherever you can fit it. Only $18 each so you may as well buy a pair!

Black, White, and Red All Over

Last week we blogged about our favorite neutral, gray. Well today we're celebrating the simple beauty of pairing black and white... with RED!

The Offi MAG Table is one of our favorites. Though beautiful in the wood laminates as well, we think it truly stands out in solid black, white, or "mid-century red" as we call it (not a true red; more of an orangey red). Black, white, or red MAGs are just $199 each!

Next up, the classic Eames Wire Base Table in white laminate! Low to the ground and super versatile, this great little table is the perfect height for mini to sit at whilst perching on the ground. Just $199, and also available in black! 

Now for the RED! We love all things Blu Dot but especially the red Desk 51! Just $699; buy it for you or for mini to grow into! 

Not Your Average Trunk

The Riff Chest from Drift Studio is just about the best trunk we've ever seen. Originally built as a blanket chest, this wheeled storage is perfect for toys as well! All the prints are modern enough for a contemporary home yet kid-friendly. We hate to play favorites (not really) but the Trike print is adorable! :-)

Sit Down & Stay Awhile!

NEW from our good friends at Offi... the Teenager Chair! Designed by Svante Schoblom and produced in Sweden, these recycled polypropylene seats are perfect for the whole family, not just the teens & tweens! Mini will love to curl up and read, and even the grown-ups can comfortably lean back. Just $79 and online soon... but you can always call to order! 607 962 5757, 10a - 6p EST, Monday - Friday.

Our Favorite Neutral

We all see photos of beautiful designer homes, decked in white furniture and white carpets and white EVERYTHING... how is that possible with minis running around? Rather than see in black and white, we prefer shades of gray! 

First up, the Offi Coosh Lounge & Ottoman! Made of high density foam, this great piece has been featured in several magazines and design shows for its' futuristic feel whilst retaining comfort. Ball it up to save space when not in use, then interlock the two parts to make a cozy lounge!

 

Next up, the Blu Dot Couchoid in Slate! Definitely one of our favorite vendors, the Couchoid collection from the minds of Blu Dot is also one of our favorite lines: modern, aerodynamic, and yet still warm enough for the whole family.

Finally, we present the Takahama Suzanne Lounge Chair from Knoll Kids! The perfect seat for mini to read on... or just lounge :-)

You'll want to use a coaster...

Often overlooked, the coffee table is a big part of any living room. It's not just a place to sit the remote, it's often a card table, a space to gather around after dinner, or mini's favorite homework spot. Here are three of our favorite coffee tables that are guaranteed to pull the whole family together!

First, the Eames Molded Plywood Coffee Table. Luke, aged 4, called it a "big dimple" and we think that's pretty accurate! Elegant but with a sense of fun, this graceful table will fast become the centerpiece of your family room.

 

The Scando Table from Offi is definitely meant for the whole family! Based on Eric Pfeiffer's classic MAG Table, the Scando has that same easy curve to store magazines or books in, but it's also big enough to spread out at and color or study. Built low to the ground, it's the perfect place for mini to design her next big scheme!

 

A slightly newer piece is the Pi Coffee Table from Blu Dot. Eye-catching and meant to enjoy, it's also sturdily built with walnut legs and powder-coated steel. 

Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep...

Minis grow fast, and that's a fact. One night, you go to tuck her in and realize she's growing right out of her bed! What's the next step? Where do you start looking for a bed she can be comfortable in until she goes off to college? We've got a few suggestions for you...

The Mod-ulicious Twin Bed from BluDot is definitely a favorite... especially with its' DIY options and great storage! In Maple - with any color drawers - this bed is just $1299.

 

Based on a traditional sleigh bed, the Oeuf Sparrow Twin will help ease mini from the nursery. Available in birch with white or gray trim, and just $890!

 

Maybe you've got TWO minis in one room? The Argington Uffizi Bunk Beds will be perfect! Both beds take a standard twin-sized mattress, and there are four possible color combinations. Just $1850!

On the Sunny Side of the Seat

As the weather warms up, the outdoors beckon to mini! Possible weather-proof furniture options include the following...

The Panton Junior Chair, available in six colors, is just $140.

 

The Headdemock Deluxe from Fatboy is currently on sale for just $399... but this price only lasts for another 4 days! (Regularly priced at $499.) This family-sized hammock has eight color possibilities.

 

The Offi Mod Lounger by Lisa Albin retails for $499. Made from recyclable plastic #4 and fun for the whole family! Plus, you're bound to love at least one of the six great Offi colors!

Help mini save her moolah.

Nothing makes saving money more fun than a great coin bank! Start mini's college fund NOW! ;-)

The ceramic Wage Coin Bank from Pretty Ugly will make mini more than happy to penny-and-dime. 

 

For a more sophisticated mini, try a Pig Bank by Harry Allen for Areaware! Available in white, hot pink, chrome, gold, orange chrome, or purple chrome.