Five stylish homewares for your Hong Kong haven
A desk that folds out from a wall, autumnal organic vases, and a lamp that's almost see-through are among this week's desirable designs
PUBLISHED : Friday, 06 November, 2015, 8:26am
UPDATED : Tuesday, 10 November, 2015, 4:00pm
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Cupertino wall office
Finer points: perfect for a small space, this fold-out desk comes with the option of built-in Bluetooth speakers. Price: desk, HK$5,160; speakers, HK$2,140; from BoConcept, 73 Wyndham Street, Central, tel: 2668 0027; boconcept.hk
Terracotta vases
Finer points: group together an autumnal display with these organic vases glazed in muted colours. Price: from HK$345 each, from Tree, 28/F Horizon Plaza, 2 Lee Wing Street, Ap Lei Chau, tel: 2870 1582; tree.com.hk
Lady Shy lamp
Finer points: a minimal see-through design inspired by a skirt blowing in the wind. With dimmable LED bulb. Price: HK$2,420, from Alessi, Prince's Building, Central, tel: 2869 6377; alessi-hk.bluebellgroup.com
Bol flat bowl
Finer points: wood meets ceramic in this sleek serving dish with carved oak handle. Price: HK$550, from Exclusivites, Ruttonjee Centre,11 Duddell Street, Central, tel: 2521 8626; shiamas.com
Bjork throw
Finer points: snuggle up with this soft throw made from pure New Zealand wool. Price: HK$1,390, from Indigo Living, 6/F Horizon Plaza, 2 Lee Wing Street, Ap Lei Chau, tel: 2555 0540; indigo-living.com
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