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Here, a Swedish IKEA commercial:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Q99vR-zQQ2w

Probably the 'indestructable' Ghost Chair, it's a bit of classic already, and just because it seems to be the most sturdy of all the things. I love Tord Boontjes lamp, but once twisted/draped around, you probably will have to leave it that way, b/c it's hard to untangle (or so it seems).
Plus, except for the ghost chair, all these pieces are really strange things to pick as a heirloom. You really have to choose big and sturdy things, like furniture, a huge expensive lamp or a huge vase (not rugs and pillows and Boontje lamps!) for a more honest comparison.

I agree with all of the others.
This is something you could easily make yourself, of any kind of wooden plank of your choice.
They can cut it in pieces for you, so you only have to glue (or screw) the thing together.

It's true, it keeps an opened up bottle of wine in good condition for at least a week.

Personally, I don't like it. But that's not the question here, it's not mý home (I've got a different taste, that's all, so don't listen to me...).

If you really like it, buy it.
If you don't and keep doubting, wait for something you réally want.

It's a pity I live on the other side of the world (and am not a millionaire... yet... :), this sounds réally nice!

Leather isn't necessarily a by product. Google the truth about leather if you'd really like to know more about it.

You know, this could be a WONDERFUL room, but what I see before me, has little to do with what it looks like now. Instead of just changing one or two DECORATIVE things, I think you need to address the BASICS, which in my opinion are the most important. In my opinion your basic problems are: the wall color and ceiling color, too much clutter, there's no unity in style, color and material, everything is stacked against the walls, the furniture in general is too massive for such a small room, like the huge couch, the huge television, and those open bookcases full of books... no wonder you can't breath, you need space!).

If I were you, I would do NOTHING to the room and just let it sit for a while. Instead of focusing on decorating, focus on the basics. Ask yourself what things you like and dislike in this room. Is it still your style, or is it outdated and has your taste changed dramatically? Or don't you know what your style is at the moment? What about making a style tray and collecting pictures of things, colors and textures you like?
You also need to think about what you want from this room. Is it important for you to watch television or movies every night or can you get a smaller tv that can be hidden when not in use? Do you need that big a couch, or are there alternatives (smaller couch, seats, cushions on the ground or leaving it out altogether)? Do you want to entertain people in this room and how many (you might want to consider a bigger diningtable, or a table that can be fold out in such an occasion)? Or do you want a place where you can read, read, read and in that case, wouldn't a loungechair be something you'd enjoy more instead of such a couch? Not to say that the couch should leave, but you should think about all the furniture you have in your room, and how and why you use it. Are you still happy about the floor and wallcolors?

Furthermore, you might want to take some (or a lot of) stuff out. If you dream of a new space, in which you can breath and relax or whatever you want from it, you need to make room, so new and better things can come in.
Draw plans and rearrange your furniture on paper. How can you rearrange your room so it'll give you a feeling of flow and space? If you finally have a clear picture of what you want this room to be, get everything out and start painting or putting wallpaper on before you put anything else in it. Just changing a rug here or there, won't address the basic problems this room has and will not let this room get more 'air'.

I think the whole room needs a drastic change or makeover in order for it to function and reflect who you are today. This might take a lot of effort, but it certainly will be worthwhile, especially if your room causes that much distress. You do have the AT book, don't you?

This is the Midsummer Light, which is kind of a papery drape thing and comes in different colors, the metal ones (available in bronze, black, white, gold, etc) are the Garland lights, which are long strands of flowery metal you can shape around a lamp. Just go to Tord's site if you'd like to know more: http://tordboontje.com/