Droog has always been known to mix the high with the low. Depending on how you interpret the result it’s either elevating a common object or minimizing the appearance of luxury. The Dutch design group is doing it once more as they unveil Saved by Droog, next week at the Salone del Mobil in Milan. They’ve acquired 5123 objects from companies in the Netherlands that have gone out of business. Droog hopes to breathe new life into these forgotten pieces by inviting 14 designers to creatively re-interpret them as they wish. Some of the Revivers as Droog calls them, include Maison Martin Margiela, Marian Bantjes, Marije Vogelzang, Stefan Sagmeister, and Studio Makkink & Bey.

Stelton is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year by commissioning Paul Smith to reinterpret their Cylinda Line. Originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1967, the elegant ensemble is timelessly executed. Nonetheless, Paul Smith was able to add his signature flare to the line by incorporating color and playfulness to the otherwise cold and austere collection. The result is a reinterpretation to the series. The black handles are replaced with bright, muted, and pastel colors while a new line called Dot consisting of various sized stainless steel bowls are included. To top off the series, Smith’s personal quotes have been etched into the bar accessories. This ultra luxurious line will most likely be displayed rather than used in any household. Paul Smith added his own notes about the series on his blog. More photos after the jump. via Henricks Tankar

After working at Vitra and Areaware, Kip Kotzen started his own company, Neo-Utility, to assists with distribution and brand strategy for independent product design companies from around the world. The products Neo-Utility represent range from the functional to the decorative. We first came across one of Kotzen’s clients while visiting Brooklyn’s Matter, drawn to the strikingly simple yet bold colored staplers and stationery supplies, manufactured by Anything – a design duo operating out of Osaka and London. Then last fall we read Monica Khemsurov’s entry in T Magazine on Miller Goodman’s PlayShapes. The colorful wooden block toys are reminiscent of Naef’s classic designs that even adults can appreciate. Neo-Utility runs a tight ship and is currently only working with eight companies. We look forward to seeing more.

Last month Blu Dot dropped off 25 of their Real Good Chairs throughout New York City over two days. They announced its location on twitter and tracked several of them using a gps. The chairs were picked up in a matter of moments. The unsuspecting individuals were being watched and documented from a distance. Watch the results in this wonderfully produced short.

“Living better, with less, that last longer” is Vitsœ’s motto. For more than 50 years, the company has been producing the popular 606 shelving system designed by Dieter Rams. Very little has changed, if any, since its inception. The company does it well and continues this tradition. For the better part of this decade the only place that offered the system in the U.S. was Moss, until now. Vitsœ recently opened its store on Bond Street, directly across from the Herzog & de Meuron designed condominiums. Along with the shelving system, the showroom is furnished with Vitsœ’s 620 chairs and elegantly accented with vintage Braun radios and Memphis lamps.

More photos after the jump.

It’s that time of year again. This weekend is Vitra’s annual sample sale, boasting up to 75% off of furniture, lighting, and accessories as well as hourly raffles.

October 3 & 4
10am to 5pm
The Vitra Store
29 Ninth Avenue btwn 13th & 14th