1. NYCxDESIGN, New York City’s inaugural event to showcase and promote design of all disciplines, starts today and runs through May 21.

2. “12 Homes Made from Shipping Containers” at Design Milk.

3. This piece on the power of co-working spaces by the New York Times.

4. Esoteric Survey’s post on photos of the Eames House from the Aline and Eero Saarinen Papers.

5. Dexinger’s look at our new Mirra 2 work chair by Studio 7.5.

6. This mid-century modern home in Phoenix, Arizona, renovated by John P. Twigg and Steve Watson at Plastolux.

7. The light-filled Berlin home by architectural firm + Quehl Miethe featured at automatism.

8. Inthralld’s look at the loft that houses boutique billboard company Prince Media Co. in New York City.

9. Info on “Michigan Modern: Design that Shaped America,” an exhibit beginning June 14 at Cranbrook Art Museum, on Dwell.com.

10. Another not-to-be-missed exhibition: Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec’s retrospective show at Les Arts Decoratif in Paris beginning September 1. Details at It’s Nice That.

Featured in photo: Osso Chair by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec

1. Beautiful photography of modern interiors captured by Michael Wells via Plastolux.

2. This interview with brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec on the Magis Facebook page.

3. Impressed by the launch of the new home decor site Domaine (and glad to see its love for Charles and Ray Eames).

4. Inspired by clue #4 in our “Everywhere in Your Day” contest: “Insane Photos Snapped From Kites” from Architizer.

5. “Brilliant Words of Advice from 14 Great Graphic Designers” (including Charles Eames) via Co.Design.

6. Contemporist’s feature on the simple elegance of Casa Sulla Morella by Studio Cittaarchitettura in Castelnovo di Sotto, Italy.

7. The fluorescent shades of green, yellow, and blue in this sports hall design in the Netherlands by Slangen + Koenis Architects (via Dezeen).

8. “Bold, punchy, in-your-face sculptures” by artist Matt W. Moore featured at It’s Nice That.

9. Interior Design‘s look back at the ”greatest hits” of Maharam, the textile company recently acquired by Herman Miller.

10. Don’t forget: May 5 is the last day to enter for a chance to win in our “Everywhere in Your Day” contest. Click here to find out more.

Featured in photo: Eames Desk Unit, Eames Storage Unit, and Eames Molded Plastic Chair by Charles and Ray Eames

1. Five black and white offices that are “anything but boring” at Apartment Therapy (agreed).

2. Happy to see our Mirra Chair in one of the greenest structures in the world: the new Center for Sustainable Landscapes, designed by Design Alliance Architects for Pittsburgh’s Phipps Conservatory (via Architizer).

3. The “Quiet Motion” installation by designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for BMW i at Milan’s Salone del Mobile 2013 (via URDesign Magazine).

4. More Bouroullecs: check out the brothers’ Steelwood Galva for Magis (a new iteration of their Steelwood chair and stool in galvanized steel and beech wood) along with other photos from Salone del Mobile from Wallpaper* Magazine.

5. And even more from Salone del Mobile: enjoying Snap Assembly’s Tumblr coverage of the show.

6. The solitary Eames Molded Plywood Lounge in this composer’s Wisconsin practice studio designed by Johnsen Schmaling Architects at Dezeen.

7. Classic mid-century chair stencils by Stencil 1 spotted by Design Milk.

8. The sunny Fresno House — nicely situated between the forest and the ocean in Carilo, Argentina — co-designed by Felix Raspall and Federico Papandrea and featured at Dornob.

9. The thoughtfully designed L23 House by Pitágoras Arquitectos in Portugal found at Archello.

10. Patrick Rochon’s eye-popping photos of wakeboarders riding special boards affixed with LEDs at Colossal.

Featured in photo: Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Eames Walnut Stools, and Eames Sofa by Charles and Ray Eames

The result is a straightforward design that thoughtfully combines two traditional materials: steel and wood. Skilled metalworkers use a series of complex mechanical procedures to gradually shear, coin, curve, and cut the metal pieces. The legs and round seat are milled out of solid beech. Together, the materials form a chair that is strong and durable with a natural warmth. Easy to assemble and offered in a selection of painted finishes, its subtle silhouette adapts to a number of environments. “We tried to make a chair that could fit a number of people, and it doesn’t look like a chair for rich or poor, woman or man—it’s universal,” explains Erwan. “Just made in metal and wood that will last and grow old quite nicely. The chair says, ‘Believe me that I’m a chair that will last.’”

Read more about the design’s manufacturing process at Magis here. To add the chair — or any of the Steelwood family, including its stool and table — to your dining or working space, visit the Herman Miller store.

1. These beautifully organized home libraries on Apartment Therapy.

2. Writer Jesus Diaz’s “dream office” featuring our Mirra Chair at Gizmodo.

3. This video of Yves Béhar explaining the role of design in consumer products at Businessweek.

4. Now under construction: Seattle’s Bullitt Center, the world’s most sustainable building. (Via designboom)

5. The bright, airy home of Monya and Jeremy Eastman in Cape Town, South Africa featured at Design*Sponge.

6. Does the window in your home office need the Ready Made Curtain by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec? (Via Phaidon)

7. 18 of the world’s most amazing tree houses at Co.Design.

8. Tips to make every day more productive from Inc.

9. Coverage of the very playful exhibit “Le Dîner de Gulliver” (Gulliver’s Dinner) at CollabCubed.

10. This minimalist home redefining “cabin” on a wooded hillside in Wisconsin featured at Chicago Home + Garden.

Pictured above: Eames Soft Pad Side Chair

Designer Nitzan Cohen used his confident He Said Chair and its quieter partner, the She Said Chair, when creating the interior of the cafe-restaurant TABLE at the Schirn Kunsthalle art gallery in Frankfurt. (Photo: via Mattiazzi)

Chef Alain Ducasse choose Sam Hecht and Kim Colin’s graceful Branca Chairs for Mattiazzi for the tables at his Rech restaurant in Paris. (Photo: via Mattiazzi)

The distinctive Osso Chair by brothers and designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Matiazzi have found a home at the new St. Helliers Cafe, Bar, and Bistro in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo: Babiche Martens)

A classic by Ray and Charles Eames — their Molded Plastic Side Chair — serves up style and comfort at the organic and sustainable Toast restaurant in Oakland, CA. (Photo: toastoakland.com)

Top photo: restaurantpaustian.dk; Restaurant Paustian in Copenhagen

1. Bistronomic - Continue the contemporary French theme with a visit to Bistronomic, a modern-day bistro offering updated translations of classic French favorites. Enjoy a glass of wine with artisanal cheeses and charcuterie and you might just stay for dinner. Bistronomic, 312-944-8400, 840 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611.

2. Barrelhouse Flat - Catch a cab up to the buzzing neighborhood of Lincoln Park for a hot toddy or any of head bartender Stephen Cole’s 70 classic cocktails. Barrelhouse Flat, 773-857-0421, 2624 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60614.

3. The Second City - While you’re up in Lincoln Park, catch a show at the fabled 50-year-old home of comedy titans like Bill Murray, John Belushi, and Tina Fey. With events just about every night, catching a show at perhaps the most influential comedy theatre in the world is a no-brainer. The Second City, 312-337-3992, 1616 N. Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614.

4. Christkindlemarket Chicago - If yours is a December visit, peruse the Christkindlemarket at Daley Plaza. Find ornaments, crafts and home décor as well as tasty sweets and savory treats at this open-air German-American holiday market. Christkindlemarket, Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602.

5. Charlie Brown and the Great Exhibit, Museum of Science + Industry - If you hit the MCA with the kids, reward their great behavior with a trip to see the evolution of Charlie Brown, his friends, and his creator Charles Schulz, now through February 13. Museum of Science + Industry, 773-684-1414, 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637.

6. Chicago Architecture Foundation, L Train Tours - From this unique vantage point, expert docents present Chicago’s complex architectural details as well as how the L train has evolved over its century-long life. The CAF also offers walking, bus, bike, and Segway tours. Check out the CAF for more info. 312-922-3432, 224 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604.

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, featuring the exhibition “Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec: Bivouac,” is located at 220 East Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611. Bivouac continues through January 20, 2013.

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1. The can’t-be-missed photos in “LIFE With Charles and Ray Eames: The Simple Art of Beauty” at life.time.com.

2. A look at the Miller House archives at The Fox Is Black.

3. The eclectic Copenhagen home of designers Camilla Ebdrup and Andreas Stenmann at Design*Sponge.

4. The clever Architecture for Dogs site, including Konstantin Grcic‘s design for a poodle.

5. In other Konstantin Grcic news, his Medici Chair for Mattiazzi recently won the Icon Award 2012 for “Best Furniture Design.”

6. 10 Beautiful Buildings Shaped Like Triangles from Flavorwire.

7. This design-focused gift guide from the Society of Publication Designers.

8. The sleek new Ovale cutlery designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec at Dezeen.

9. This color-packed Romanian home design featuring Eames Molded Plastic Chairs and Wire Chairs (via Decoist).

10. The Domus Civita renovation project (complete with grottos and caves) by Italian architecture firm Studio F at ArchDaily.

Photo: Francois Dischinger for Herman Miller / Medici Chair Outdoor by Konstantin Grcic for Mattiazzi

1. Baguette Table, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec - With its lithe, seemingly delicate form, the Baguette is deceptively robust, elegantly supporting your holiday dining or buffet. Inspired by the original definition of baguette – “wand” — the table’s long, slender surface sits atop cast aluminum legs with a polished or painted white or black finish. Choose from white MDF, clear or white glass, slate or quartzite table surfaces. Find your combination at Herman Miller.

2. Harry and David Royal Riviera Pears - As the foundation of the sumptuous Harry and David gift array, the Royal Riviera Pears are in a class by themselves. Sweet and succulent with a luxurious texture, the pears have become a popular holiday tradition and make the perfect addition to your table. Check out the numerous gift options, including this set, at Harry and David.

3. Tuleo Cupcake Stand, Alan Wisniewski - If you’re having visions of sugarplums (or cookies and cupcakes for that matter), bring them to your holiday table with this simple and elegant cupcake stand from Umbra. The chrome-finished, multi-tiered design will manage every manner of handheld confection – even a Riviera Pear tart – in style. Get yours at Digs.

4. Marimekko Lumimarja White + Silver Table Runner, Erja Hirvi - Evoke the holidays’ lustrous, wintery sheen with Hirvi’s iconic pattern, done in snowy white and silver. All cotton and machine washable, too. Dress your holiday table at FinnStyle.

5. Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair with Metal Base - Charles and Ray Eames’ inimitable chair design, first debuted with Herman Miller in 1946, is a timeless tableside classic. Configured at the perfect height for dining, it’s now available with and without upholstery. Get yours for 15% off now through December 10 at Herman Miller.

6. Stelton Cylinda Tea + Coffee Service, Arne Jacobsen - Warm your guests and your table setting with this award-winning coffee and tea service design by Arne Jacobsen. Clad in stainless steel, the complete set includes tray, coffee and tea pots, and a sugar bowl and creamer. Complete your set at YLiving.

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If you will be in the Midwest before the end of January, don’t miss the brothers’ exhibit “Bivouac” at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. The exhibit is open now and continues through January 20, 2013.

1. Piani Light - With its tray-like base and hovering parallel light source, the Piani creates both a unique illumination as well as a modestly lit stage for desktop and night table. Injection-molded body, available in black, green, red and white. Find one at Flos.

2. Magis Steelwood Table + Chair - Initially seeking to create an alternative to plastic seating and to reduce complex assembly, the Steelwood group has a broad appeal. Inviting in shape and texture, but strong and durable in design, Steelwood Tables and Chairs will offer style and comfort for years to come. Find both the table and chairs at Herman Miller.

3. Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec by Anniina Koivu - The first career and design chronicle of Ronan and Erwan, Anniina Koivu’s book features 10 themed chapters examining the various aspects of their design as well as an illustrated catalogue, interviews with collaborators, and more. Get your copy from Barnes & Noble.

4. Ovale Table Set, Alessi & Ronan Bouroullec - Blissfully spare and modern, the Ovale series re-imagines stoneware and stainless-steel tableware, drawing minimal from the origins of the traditional. Simply eye-catching whether for special or everyday use. Choose your setting at A+R.

5. Pico Tiles - Eschewing the slick, shiny trends of contemporary tiling, Pico focuses on the substance and material’s innate characteristics and textures. With a matte finish, gentle colors, and a subtle, organic relief, the tiles lend a nuanced accent to spaces both public and private. Choose from monochromatic and two-tone color combinations. Learn more at Mutina.

6. Matiazzi Osso Chair - The environmental pedigree of the Osso Chair is almost as impressive as its material-focused design. The beauty of the chair’s locally harvested wood is intensified by sophisticated sculpture, polish, and construction techniques. Choose from six colored finishes as well as natural ash, maple, and oak. Choose yours at Herman Miller.

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