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Designs for a steel-and-hemp chair and another made from recycled materials have won the annual Minnesota College of Art and Design's annual seating contest. Matt Borchert's "Bask Chair" and Mac Plumstead's "Seymour" tied, besting 13 other entries for a $1,500 scholarship (they'll each get their own) and a chance to have the chairs included in Room & Board's 2009 collection if actual models of the winners prove viable.
The furniture store's employees judged the entries. A spokeswoman said the designers, both Minnesota natives, are working with Minnesota fabricators Bell Manufacturing and Loll Designs, each of which will produce one of the chairs. She said both use recycled steel and that the Seymour is designed to also use either recycled plastic or recycled paper; the Bask's specification for organic hemp is being explored.
KIM YEAGER
Designer Marketplace expandsDesigner Marketplace, which has expanded its showroom to 20,000 square feet, said it will unveil the new space during a grand "re-opening" celebration Saturday and Sunday.
The furniture, rugs and home accessories store features imports, high-end closeouts, International Market Square consignments and other pieces of transitional, traditional and contemporary furniture. Sales manager Daniel Larson said the Minneapolis store will use the additional 8,000 square feet to feature more home office furniture and bedroom sets, as well as to double its inventory of handmade rugs from China, India and Pakistan. Larson said the store has added 800 home accessories and will offer its own delivery service. The store, at 160 Glenwood Av. N., will hold a reception for the trade 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Regular hours are Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m.; 612-381-8508.
KIM YEAGER
NotesOpening Friday at the Goldstein Museum of Design: "Techno Textiles: Inner Space to Outer Space," showcasing how designers are using innovations in textile technology. The exhibit runs through July 17; 241 McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Av., St. Paul, 612-624-7434; goldstein.design.umn.edu/exhibitions.
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