black+blum ltd. 2.07 OXO Tower Wharf Bargehouse Street

black+blum ltd.
2.07 OXO Tower Wharf
Bargehouse Street
London
SE1 9PH
UK
Phone
Fax
US toll free phone
US toll free fax
+44(0) 20 7633 0022
+44(0) 20 7633 0202
877 360 9222
877 360 7327
design@black-blum.com
www.black-blum.com
press
You can find high resolution images from the ‘press’ area of
our website. www.black-blum.com/press/downloads/
For JPEG images and press enquires, please email:
pr@black-blum.com
design awards
Best New Product at Home Show, Earls Court 2012 (eau good water bottle)
Housewares Design Awards 2012 (lunchpot)
Homes&Gardens design awards for best product design 2011 (high&dry dish rack)
GIA best product design award at International Home & Hosewares Show 2011 (lunch pot)
Blogger’s Choice awards for best product at the NYIGF Accent on Design 2011 (hot-pot bbq)
Excellence in product design at the Accent on design Hall NYIGF 2011 (hot-pot bbq)
Grand Prix Table&Cadeau winner for best packaging 2011 (hot-pot bbq)
IDEA winner 2010 (high&dry dish rack)
Excellence in Houseware Awards 2010 (box appetit and high&dry)
WWF “Faces in the Wild” winner 2009
Most inspiring Member by Hidden Art 2009
Gift of the Year Awards 2009 highly commended
Grand Design Awards winner for best home accessory 2007
Vipp bin customisation project which was then auctioned for charity 2006
Hidden Art, Favorite Product on the E-Shop 2005
Gift of the Year 2005
National Home Awards 2005
Homes & Gardens Classic Design Awards 2004
Home & Gardens Classic Design Awards 2003
Top Drawer Best product 2003
Expo Hoger Regalo Awards Barcelona 2002
OXO Peugeot Design Awards 2002
FX International Design Awards 2001
LIGHT Decorative Design Awards 2001
Accent On
Design®
NYIGF 2011
international contacts
for all other countries, please contact us directly
Australia - UNTIL
phone +61 2 9690 0016
enquiries@until.com.au
www.until.com.au
Finland and Baltic region - LARECO
phone +358(0)207181880
lauri@lareco.fi
www.lareco.fi
Korea (South) - FARGO INTERNATIONAL
phone +82-2-567-4918
swhong@fargo-int.co.kr
www.fargo-int.co.kr
Bulgaria - GENESIS HOME EOOD
phone +3592 950 3555
info@genesis.bg
www.genesis.bg
Hong Kong - LOL DISTRIBUTION LTD
phone +852 6222 4185
sales@lol-distribution.com
www.lol-distribution.com
Mexico - DESPA
phone +52 5536 6686
ricardo.garcia.e1@gmail.com
www.grupodespa.com
Chile - COMODO
phone +562 2840 6994
christian@comodo.cl
www.comodo.cl
Iceland - EPAL
phone +354 568 7733
kpe@epal.is www.epal.is
Netherlands - ZHO INNOVATION BV
phone +31 182 399 898
info@zhoinnovation.com
www.zhoproducts.com
China - DUHUB
phone +86 (0)10 64398386
markzhang@duhub.com
www.duhub.com
Colombia - ESTIBOL
phone +571 530 45 00
m.pachego@estibol.net
www.estibol.com
Czech Republic - ALBERTINA T/A NAOKO
phone +420603450672
info@naoko.cz
www.naoko.cz
Denmark - INKONCEPT
pnone +4575828811
mette@inkoncept.dk
www.inkoncept.dk
Israel - COLLECTION DESIGN
phone +972545639311
etzion@collectiondesign.co.il
www.collectiondesign.co.il
Italy - MORONI GOMMA
phone +39 02 796220
melania@moronigomma.it
www.moronigomma.it
Japan - SRG
phone +81 975 38 2235
janers.goto@ntlworld.com
Korea (South) - YOON & MISO
phone +82 (2) 5113392
design@yoon-miso.co.kr
www.yoon-miso.co.kr
Norway - R8 DESIGN
phone +47 2168 9272
elisabeth@r8.no
www.r8.no
Portugal - ALVAREZ E SERRA ARQUITECTOS
phone +351 218923170
arquitectos@alvarezeserra.com
www.lojaarquitectos.com
Russia - FINE DESIGN GROUP
phone +7 499 406 01 01
aleksandra@finedesigngroup.ru
www.finedesigngroup.ru
South Africa - L’EMILE ET SON
phone +27(0)825570150
sonia@l-emile-et-son.com
www.l-emile-et-son.com
Spain - TISDEL DISSENY
phone +34 93238 0421
tisdeldisseny@telefonica.net
www.tisdeldisseny.com
Sweden - CREA TING AGENTUR
phone : 073-7189183
josefin@crea-ting.se
www.crea-ting.se
Switzerland - GYGLI TRADING AG
phone +41 41 7482244
info@gygli.ch
www.gygli.ch
UAE - KOLLEKTION & CO
phone +971 43306899
ksenija@design-tales.com
www.thekollektion.com
lunch
sandwich on board! | box appetit | bento box | lunch pot
lunch bag | lunch box revolution | eau good! | thermo-pot
sandwich on board!
This is the perfect utilitarian design
solution for preparing and carrying
your sandwiches. No more squashed
soggy sarnies! Use the naturally antibacterial, sustainable bamboo lid to
create your sandwiches or assemble
the ingredients for a delectable meal
later in the day.
colours
- 0.8mm aluminium container
- 5mm bamboo cutting board/lid
- silicone seal, elastic strap (knife not included)
- FDA approved
- L22.5 x W15 x D5.2cm / L8.9 x W5.9 x D2 in
box appetit
colours
The “glass like” lid locks to the body
for a water tight seal and has an
ingenious sauce dipping area (good
for sushi lovers). A sauce pot is ideal
for salad dressing (or mayo), so you
can dress your salad just before you
eat it. An inner dish allows you to split
different foods so you can microwave a
hot dish, but keep other foods cold.
colours
Please refer to the website for images of our latest colour range
- polypropylene, copolyester and silicone
- all materials used are food safe and BPA free
- includes sauce pot, inner dish and fork
- microwave and dishwasher safe
- L19 x W19 x D5.5cm / L7.5 x W7.4 x D2.2in - 880 ml / 30 fl oz
bento box
This design follows on from the
success of our box appetit lunchbox. It
is half the width of the original design
and this allows you to carry it upright
in your bag. The volume is perfect for
pasta, rice or even sushi. We have also
added a clip to hold the fork (or your
own chopsticks).
colours
Please refer to the website for images of our latest colour range
- polypropylene, copolyester and silicone
- all materials used are food safe and BPA free
- includes sauce pot, separator and fork
- microwave and dishwasher safe
- L19 x W12 x D5.5cm / L7.5 x W4.5 x D4.5 in - 500 ml / 17 fl oz
lunch pot
The two pots have an ingenious
watertight locking seal. It allows you
to separate your yoghurt and granola,
or noodles and fruit salad and is
the perfect vessel for carrying your
breakfast or lunch to work.
colours
Please refer to the website for images of
our latest colour range
- includes spork and carry strap
- microwave and dishwasher safe
- polypropylene and copolyester
- all materials used are food safe and BPA free
- L11.5 x W11.5 x D19cm / L4.5 x W4.5 x D7.5 in
- 1st pot 300ml/10floz - 2nd pot 550 ml/18.5 fl oz
lunch bag
Carry the box appetit lunch box in
style. The bag also has room for
a drink and a piece of fruit and is
insulated to keep your food chilled.
Then pull the bag open to create a
mini blanket to sit in a park or use it as
a place mat on your desk (the bag is
waterproof, so any spillages can easily
be wiped clean).
colours
- nylon
- insulated lining
- L31 x W28cm / L12.2 x W11 in
lunch box revolution
A lunch box recipe book like no other.
Filled with delicious international
dishes that are quick, fun and easy to
prepare. These recipes are designed
to increase your energy levels, improve
your health and save you money!
- recipes for a proper lunch
- in English, German or French
- by Gil Kahana and Michiko Nitta
- L17 x H23 x 0.6cm / L6.7 x H9.1 x D0.24 in
eau good!
A filter water bottle that makes tap
water taste great! Over 22 billion
plastic water bottles are discarded
around the world every year. We want
to reduce this by making tap water
taste better and encourage people to
stop buying bottled water.
colours
- BPA free tritan, cork, stainless steel, silicon
- includes x1 binchotan active charcoal filter (6 months life)
- H 24 x 8.5 cm Ø / H9.4 x 3.3 in Ø - 800 ml / 27 floz
binchotan - charcoal
Binchotan active charcoal has been
used in Japan as a water purifier since
the 17th century. It reduces chlorine,
mineralises the water and balances
the pH. The binchotan active charcoal
can be used for up to 6 months and
amazingly recycles for many different
uses after this.
- Vacuum sealed foil packaging
thermo-pot
Stainless steel vacuum food flask. It
has a cork top (with minimal thread
detail) and stainless steel spoon which
magnetises onto the side. It will keep
your food hot for 6 hours and comes
with a 10 year guarantee (on the
vacuum). They say “hot food warms
the soul” and this is the perfect way
to take your hot porridge, soup or
casserole with you.
- stainless steel 430 and 202
- lid made of natural cork and polypropylene
- packaged in unbleached cardboard graphic box
- L12.5 x W12.5 x D17cm / L4.9 x W4.9 x H6.7 in
- 500 ml/17 fl oz
point of sale
H400 x W400 mm
H15.7 x W15.7 in
H400mm x W400 mm
H15.7 x W15.7 in
W180 x D210 x H360 mm
W7.1 x D8.2x H14.2 in
W515 x D400 x H1500 mm
W20.3 x D15.7 x H70.9 in
loop
loop | black loop | dinner loop | finger loop | t-loop
flower loop | fruit loop
The loop range is inspired by
the Fibonacci curve that is seen
throughout nature and looks correct
and balanced to the human eye.
loop
copper top
A simple yet beautiful candelabra.
It can be used individually or be
interlinked to create a cluster. Loop is
inspired by the Fibonacci curve that
is seen throughout nature and looks
correct and balanced to the human
eye. Loop is an ever changing radius
made from steel.
- holds standard 22-24mm candles
- satin, chrome or chrome with copper top finish
- individually boxed
- H28 x W20 x D13cm / H11 x W7.9 x D5.3 in
black loop
The loop is back...back in black! The
black cast iron look gives it an ultra
modern utilitarian feel. The thicker
section wire is reassuringly heavy and
stiff.
- holds standard 22-24mm candles
- steel and zinc casting
- durable black textured finish
- individually boxed
- H27 x W20 x D13cm / H10.6 x W7.9 x D5.1 in
dinner loop
Similar in essence to our classic loop
candelabra, our new dinner loop has
the same Fibonacci inspired form. The
lower height allows you to see your
dinner party guests whilst enjoying the
candlelit environment. It is beautiful as
an individual piece or interlinked in a
chain along your table.
- chromed steel
- individually boxed
- H29 x W14 x D14cm / H11.4 x W5.5 x D5.5 in
finger loop
Inspired by the quintessential fingerheld candle holder of days gone by,
the finger loop is a minimal yet stable
interpretation. It is functional and
beautiful on a mantelpiece, bedside
table or for creating the mood in your
bathroom. You can even take it with
you to illuminate your stroll from the
east wing to the west wing of your
castle!
- chromed steel
- individually boxed
- L16.5 x W10.5 x H15cm / L6.5 x W4.1 x H5.9 in
t-loop
Made from just one piece of wire, the
t-loop is a visually stunning candle
holder. As designers, we are always
inspired by the “less is more” mantra
which is embodied in this design.
- chromed steel
- individually boxed
- comes with 2 tea lights in the box
- L20.9 x W14.3 x H11.1cm / L8.3 x W5.6 x H4.4 in
flower loop
An elegant yet minimal flower vase
made from free flowing steel wire. The
form looks appealingly simple and
unique from every angle. It can be used
individually or interlinked to create a
cluster. Flower loop is inspired by the
Fibonacci curve that is seen throughout
nature and looks correct and balanced
to the human eye.
A removable water tube for easy
refilling and a very high quality artificial
calla lily which complements the design
are included.
- chromed steel
- individually boxed
- inner pp water tube
- artificial calla lily included
- H29 x W14 x D14cm / H11.4 x W5.5 x D5.5 in
fruit loop
A hand crafted fruit bowl made from a
single piece of free flowing steel wire.
It will add a piece of sculpture to any
table and is ideal for holding fruit.
- chromed steel
- individually boxed
- H14 x 26cm Ø / H5.5 x 10.2 in Ø
kitchen
eau carafe | leaning tower of pasta | brrrrr...ice bear
flow | spudski | salad plant | high & dry
eau carafe
Following on from the success of
our eau good filter water bottle, we
have added this elegant, handblown
glass carafe to the range. Eau carafe
is ideal for storing in your fridge door
and comes with one binchotan active
charcoal filter. We have kept the same
iconic shape and, in addition to it
being lovely to hold and pour from, the
refraction of light through the water
looks stunning.
- made from hand blown soda glass
- natural cork top (not dishwasher safe)
- approx 28 x 11cm, 1.1L / 37 fl oz
- individually boxed / includes x1 binchotan filter
- glass shown not included
leaning tower of pasta
Ciao! Think Italian, think spaghetti, think
the leaning tower of pasta.
The world famous and iconic Leaning
Tower of Pisa has the perfect association
with Italy and, as luck would have it, is the
ideal shape for storing spaghetti. The cork
lid will not only keep your spaghetti dry,
but also ingeniously help you to measure
that all-elusive portion size.
Every home should have a Little Italy!
- holds 1kg / 2.2 lb of spaghetti
- ceramic body
- cork lid
- individually boxed
- H32.5 x W10.6 x D8.8 cm / H12.8 x W4.2 x D3.5 in
brrrrr...ice bear
A polar bear that lives in your freezer...
how cool is that? Simple to fill, easy
to load into your freezer and to decant
individual cubes without having to
touch the ice. Because it is sealed,
it stops the ice from absorbing the
odours and crumbs of other foods in
your freezer.
- food grade PE (recyclable), BPA free
- dishwasher safe
- counter or euro hook display cardboard
- L27.5 x W8 x H8.5cm / L10.9 x W3.1 x H3.4in
flow
Inspired by the flow of liquid, this
sculptural wine rack is finished in
brushed stainless steel. Flow is wall
mounted and will hold up to eight
bottles using a minimum of space.
- brushed 2 mm stainless steel
- includes wall fixings
- packaged in a corrugated box which can be torn in half to make two additional wine racks (for use in your wine cellar)
- H55 x W4.5 x D8cm / H21.7 x W1.8 x D3.1 in
spudski
A potato masher based on the old
fashioned ski pole (note the cross
stitch detail on the back of the rubber
handle). It has an ergonomic easy to
grip rubber handle that allows you to
hold it from the side or from above.
The mashing plate really works well.
After much testing, we found a design
that pushes the mashed potato away
from the stem to help it mash faster
and self clean. The packaging is our
usual style and it also comes with
Martin’s Swiss grandmother’s recipe
for mashed potato!
colours
- nylon reinforced with glass fibre
- H35cm x 9cm Ø / H13.8 x 3.5in Ø
salad plant
These leafy salad servers stand upright
in their own pot and will give life to any
table setting. The pot can also be used
for mixing (and serving) your salad
dressing. They are also the ultimate
salad decoration when stuck into the
salad upright!
- melamine salad servers and pot
- H44 x W11 x D6.5cm / H17.3 x W4.3 x D2.6in
- card POS available
high & dry
A contemporary and highly functional
dish rack inspired by architecture. The
sculptural shape folds down to a flat
compact shape for easy storage. The
wave of spikes can be used to hold
even your most delicate champagne
glasses upright. There is a drainage tray
which has an ingenious flip up spout
so that you can choose to drain or not,
depending on your kitchen set up.
colours
- polypropylene and stainless steel
- removable cutlery holder and draining tray
- L43.5 x W28.5 x H25cm (L43.5 x W28.5 x H6cm when flat)
- L17.1 x W11.2 x H9.8 in (L17.1 x W11.2 x H2.4 in when flat)
home
stand up! | on a roll | heavy weight | loo read | climbing light seed + super seed |
“Jimmy” | “James” the doorman | “James” the bookend
stand up!
iPad, laptop...and cook book stand.
A modern sculptural stand for all
your lap-pad-book needs. Made from
robust pressure cast aluminium, its
weight and strength copes with even
the heaviest books. The durable ‘soft
touch finish’ makes it great to interact
with. It looks so good, you’ll always
want to keep it out.
Note*...this item is a limited edition which we won’t be
producing again, so order now to avoid disappointment and
possibly missing out on owning a design antique of the future.
colours
- solid die cast aluminium
- powder coated soft touch finish
- H18.25 x W23.35x L19.45cm / H7.2 x W9.2 x D9.2 in
on a roll
A minimal, functional tape dispenser. It
takes advantage of gravity to remove
the need for a separate spindle / roll
and is heavy enough (1kg / 2.2lbs) to
use with one hand. Made from durable
cast iron, this is a design classic that
will still look great in many years to
come.
- fits large size tape (3in / 7.6cm)
- cast iron body
- forged stainless steel blade
- packaged in unbleached cardboard graphic box
- 18 x 7 x 11.5cm / 7.2 x 2.7 x 4.5in - 1kg / 2.2lb
heavy weight
We were tired of using tape dispensers
that didn’t work. Either the blade didn’t
cut, or they were not heavy enough to
use with one hand.
We created a design that simply works!
The body is made from aluminium,
but has an inner cast iron core and it
weighs an astonishing 1 kg (2.2lbs). It
also has a forged stainless steel blade
that cuts tape perfectly.
- aluminium body with cast iron core
- forged stainless steel blade
- H5 x W13 x D7cm / H2 x W5.1 x D2.8 in
- (fits 25mm/ 1in roll, up to 25mm / 0.9in width)
- tape not included
loo read
Give your bathroom a cool accent
with loo read. Its wire frame holds
magazines, newspapers and of course
loo rolls... two of them, just in case one
runs out!
- point of sale polypropylene disk supplied
- nickel plated wire frame
- H65 x W31 x D13cm / H25.6 x W12.2 x D5.1 in
climbing light
A simple and striking wall lamp that
loves to climb beside your bed to act
as an effective reading light. The silver
topped bulb creates a decorative down
light.
- CE approved
- available for EU-UK 230V or US-JAP 110V
- chrome-top SES E14 (E12 for 110v) 40 watt bulb recommended
- translucent lamp holder, plug, switch and cable (2 meters)
- polished zinc plated wire construction
- screw and rawl plug included
- H18 x W13 x D6.5cm / H7 x W5.3 x D2.6 in
seed + super seed
This simple yet elegant shade will
cover any bulky energy saving or
standard light bulb. The shade is
accompanied by a matching ceiling
rose and both items come flat packed
in a protective envelope.
- CE approved
- available for EU-UK 230V or US-JAP 110V
- 60 watt max
- white polypropylene shade and ceiling rose (cable and lamp holder, not included)
- recycled card envelope includes printed instructions
- (seed) H36 x W26 x D11cm / H14.1 x W10.2 x D4.3 in
- (super seed) H53 x W38 x D15cm / H20.9 x W15 x D5.9 in
“Jimmy”
..will magnetically climb your fridge
door to store your keys and also opens
bottles while holding onto the top
afterwards.
- pressure cast hardened aluminium
- unbleached cardboard surround packaging
- point of sale stand supplied to retailers
- H6.6 x W3.3 xD1cm / H2.6 x W1.3 x D0.4 in
- POS pole available
“James” the doorman
“James” is the perfect gentleman and
will hold the door open for you by
wedging his foot under it. He will bring
a stylish welcome to any interior.
colours
Please refer to the website for images of our latest colour range
- synthetic rubber
- colour options: green, red, black, lime, orange
- H19 x W11 x D4cm / H7.5 x W7.7 x D1.2 in
“James” the bookend
After many requests, we finally
adapted the award winning doorstop
design into a bookend! The stainless
steel plate that is fixed to his foot,
ensures that any number of books can
be leant against “James’” outstretched
arm without him slipping over. He can
be used individually or as a pair.
colours
Please refer to the website for images of our latest colour range
- synthetic rubber
- stainless steel foot plate
- H19 x W21x D5.5cm / H7.5 x W8.3 x D2.2 in
charitable commissions
Each year we are proud to take part in Humascale’s ‘Faces in the Wild’ auction. Artists and
designers are asked to contribute a sculpture which is then auctioned off to raise money for
the World Wildlife Fund. Our glass polar bear fetched $35,000.
We have also adapted a Vipp bin and a Playsam car for charity.
We relish the challenge of applying our creativity to one off designs which do not have the
usual market driven contraints. If you would like to involve black+blum in a one off commision,
please do not hesitate to contact us.
packaging
Our packaging is an extension of our products and is designed to both educate
about the use of the products as well as show them off in the best possible way.
We are always looking at ways to reduce the amount of packaging we use and
make a point of only using unbleached cardboard and other materials which can
be recycled.
high&dry
thermo-pot
loop
eau good!
lunch box
brrrrr...ice tray
James the bookend