Slick design stands out no matter when it originally surfaced, and Unifor’s pair of Parigi chairs by the late Italian architect Aldo Rossi is a prime example.  Released in 1989, the smooth chairs feature curved armrests made of enameled aluminum that continue into front legs.  The seat and backrest are PVC foam, meaning the chairs are more comfortable than they appear. Like Rossi’s architecture, the Parigi chairs incorporate basic geometric shapes to achieve a minimalist look sure to increase the “wow factor” in your crib.  Pick up the pair for $6,000 at Montaperto.

[via Architectural Digest]

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Assuming you can get past the hangover reminder, Carlo Rossi’s new promotional JugSimple furniture collection offers some creative uses for your empty wine jugs.  While not actually available for sale, the Rossi JugSimple collection provides specs to create six furniture pieces, ranging from the Cabernet Couch pictured above to the Sangria Speakers in the gallery images below.  Not exactly the classiest way to decorate the pad, but some of Rossi’s furniture pieces are surprisingly stylish, like the Chardonnay Lamp.  Check out the gallery below for an up-close look at the Rossi JugSimple collection.

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Is there a point where furniture becomes so functional that it’s not functional at all?  If there were ever a case, it would be the Trampoline Coffee Table by Alberto Bonomi, available for sale through GreenerGrassDesign for $4,500. According to the product listing, “the premise is, why have a middle on a coffee table when the drinks are placed on the edge- might as well be a trampoline.” Here’s one answer: you might knock the drinks off.

Not to knock the idea too hard, because we always like to see furniture designers pushing the envelope, but the Trampoline Coffee Table might have gone a little too far. However, if you’ve got an insanely cautious toddler or just want a stage for some epic drunk accidents, then the Trampoline Coffee Table might make a nice addition to your living room.

[via Productdose/ThisNext]

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We’re a big fan of unique hidden doors and cool home theaters, and the Home Theater Ticket Booth Door from Creative Building Resources (CBR) combines the best of both worlds. CBR’s elaborate hidden door features a programmable, scrolling LED sign built into the top of the frame, while the interior of the hidden door functions like your traditional ticket booth, complete with recessed lighting. On the front of the ticket booth, a detailed wood inlay displays the high level of craftsmanship involved in constructing this hidden passageway, although we’d recommend ditching the frosted comedy and tragedy faces on the front ticket booth glass. For those who intend to staff the ticket booth, or at least fill it with a costume-draped dummy, the interior is accessed through a full sized cabinet door at the back. As this hidden door is a custom creation from CBR, we’d recommend ordering yours to match your own home theater decor.

Available through: CBR

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The doctor prescribes…a gin and tonic! No lab coat or thick rimmed black glasses necessary to be the chemistry wiz at your home bar anymore. With this cool looking Cocktail Chemistry Set you can mix a perfect cocktail every time. Use the flask or shaker to create your concoction, and serve it in one of the test tube shot glasses. Maybe you can even get your girlfriend to play sexy assistant shot girl. This bar set is by far the coolest we have come across, and what better way to start off the party than sharing your experiments with guests. The Cocktail Chemistry Set can sit atop your bar for a mere $39.

Available trough: Perpetual Kid [via CoolMaterial]

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