The Guerrillas are coming to NeoCon - all day on June 14th

A satellite version of the ultra popular emerging design event produced by Morlen Sinoway which ran in Chicago’s Fulton Market for 10 years will be featured on the South Drive of The Mart all day on Tuesday, June 14.  Morlen Sinoway will curate a selection of 10 up-and-comers showcasing prototype work and objects of design in the back of box trucks. 

Independent designers and organizational participants include:

 University of Illinois at Chicago

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago

 Columbia College

 AKMD

 Tanner Bowman, Katie Chung, and Jennifer Kaplan

 Goodland Studio

 Parsons & Charlesworth

 Steven Haulenbeek

 Stephen Gulau

Joel Klaff/Workroom Couture Home

American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), Chicago

The Guerrilla Truck Show will be a highlight of the Tuesday night HiP Celebration event on the South Drive from 5-7pm.

Supported by: Gensler and Skender

Event design provided by AIGA in collaboration with Leo Burnett Department of Design, Multiple, ogilvy485, Someoddpilot, and Trunk Club

GAN Indoor rugs & accessories

Here at MORLEN SINOWAY we want to make sure you know our product variety and brands well. Today, we'd like to make you more familiar with GAN rugs and accessories from Spain. 

GAN is GANDIABLASCO's collection of indoor rugs and accessories all handcrafted from natural materials, including jute, wool, linen, cotton, and silk. Founded in 2004 by José Gandía-Blasco, the initial thought was to reinvent interior floor coverings by using innovative designers focusing on traditional methods of weaving and knotting to inspire their designs.

Above you see an image of their collection - Mangas Original, designed by Patricia Urquiola. This design was inspired by hand knit sweaters and hand loomed of 100% Wool in a variety of color combinations. We love this fresh take on floor covering and the rest of their collection is just as exciting.

GAN creates high-quality rugs and accessories perfect for home, hospitality, and contract use. Take a look at a few of their most popular products below. We hope they spark some interest for your next project!

Bandas collection by Patricia Urquiola

Pricing for the Bandas Collection starts at $2,850 Retail for a 5'11"x8'3" Rug and $1,170 Retail for a 24x24x14"h Pouf.

Silai collection by Charlotte Lancelot

Pricing for the Bandas Collection starts at $2,280 Retail for a 5'7" x 7'11" Rug and $1,220 Retail for a 21x21x14"h Pouf.

Canevas collection by Charlotte Lancelot

Pricing for the Canevas Collection starts at $3,030 Retail for a 5'7" x 7'11" Rug and $1,230 Retail for a 24x24x14"h Pouf.

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A WORD FROM THE ATELIER:

"Variety is the spice of life"

Boy, what an exciting Salone in Milan. What a whirlwind of week! It's been a couple years since I had last attended and everything changes yet the song remains the same. The products were abundant with a new energy of purpose and stature. The overstimulation of Milan during Design Week is contagious - the visuals, the presentations, and the art are all stellar, inviting, and inspirational. The old city mixed with the new, creating a backdrop unlike any other. A juxtaposition creating a contrasted stage of delights.

Design Week is also a time to mingle with old friends and create new ones. Our curiosity never ceases to amaze me always revealing layer upon layer of fresh products and accessories. As it would have it, the weather was bright and so were the opportunities. We've broadened our selection by adding some creme de la creme international furniture, lighting, and flooring. Providing a selection that is unsurpassed with unique choices for all of your projects - big or small.

Today is another bright day and we are so fortunate. Please visit us in person or via our website.

Ciao.

ZEITRAUM from Germany

Kin Long credenza with Morph dining chairs & Turntable dining table

Here at MORLEN SINOWAY we want to make sure you know our product variety and brands well. Today, we'd like to make you more familiar with ZEITRAUM from Germany. 

For over twenty years, ZEITRAUM has stood for modern, minimalist design with a sustainable design approach. Founded in Wolfratshausen, Germany in 1990, they were the first manufacturer in the premium furniture sector to emphasize this combination of ecology and design together with carefully selected designers.

ZEITRAUM creates high-quality furniture for home, hospitality, and contract use.

Take a look at a few of their NEW 2016 product releases below. We hope they spark some interest for your next project!

Morph Plus Dining Chair, starting at $980 List

Kin Long storage units, starting at $5,860 List

Rail Table, starting at $3,220 List

Noon 7 ceiling fixture, starting at $5,560 List

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A WORD FROM THE ATELIER:

"Out with The Old and in with The New"

With a fairly mild Winter behind us, we are welcoming - with open arms - a sunny, invigorating Spring! We are infusing all of Spring's eternal optimism in the Winter's void. Energizing the soul and getting the creative juices moving once again.

With the Winter Furniture Shows behind us and the introduction of fresh designs, colors, and textures beginning to fill our Brands portfolios - we are yearning for the grand exposition of Milan. It is Spring's icing on the cake. The overstimulation of Milan has no rival. The days and evenings of participating in one of the most creative market places in the world, provides enough hope, innovation, and creativity to even awaken Godzilla out of a sound sleep. We embrace this energy with open arms just like we embrace Spring in Chicago. Milan is Spring and we will bring back the essence of it's productive yield of fine fruits.

We'd like to dedicate this Spring Newsletter to the memory and passing of our dear friend and colleague, Peter Klick. He lived and flourished in this world of creativity. You will never be forgotten. RIP Peter.

Gifts for everyone from the Atelier

MORLEN SINOWAY Atelier is the place to find gifts
that are well designed & one-of-a-kind. We have loads
of new items from jewelry to handbags to home accessories.

NEW Home Accessories
Crucial Detail Housewares
Dutch Deluxes Walnut Cutting Boards
Menu Housewares
Ceramics from Valerie Casado
Colorful Plaid Blankets from Wallace & Sewell
Morlen Sinoway Ceramic Objects
Doug Johnston Stitched Rope Objects

NEW Personal Accessories
Handbags & Backpacks from Pijama
Paper Totes & Purses from Uashmama

NEW Jewelry
Nancy Deal Jewelry
Natsuko Jewelry
Sally Ko Jewelry
Chikahisa Studio Jewelry
Catherine Ripert Lace Cuffs
Rebecca Mir Grady Jewelry

Extended Hours through December 23:
Mon and Tue: 9:30-5PM
Wed, Thurs, and Fri: 9:30 - 7PM
Sat and Sun 11:30-5PM

We've prepared a 2015 Holiday Gift Guide to get help you preview our latest and greatest arrivals now in the Atelier for the Holiday gifting season.