If the Eames Lounge Chair were a baby-crib, this would be it…

Looking absolutely divine in its wood and veneer construction, the Argo is easily the bassinet-equivalent of the Eames Lounge Chair. Named after the mythical vessel that protected Jason and the Argonauts, it gently cradles, shields and reassures, while easily being the centerpiece of any room. Making quite the statement its classic-meets-futuristic design, Argo doesn’t use an ounce of plastic in its build, sticking to materials that give it its premium appeal… and its ability to shield your baby from electromagnetic waves.

Fashioned from French walnut, the crib’s construction employs animal glues, wool cloth for the interior trim, and an oiled finish to give it its spectacular sheen. A foldable shade-fabric allows you keep the baby safe from mosquitoes and the harsh glare of bright lights, while a copper artwork on the bassinet’s hood helps absorb electromagnetic waves that linger around the child, through the presence of smartphones, smart-home devices, televisions, computers, tablets, etc.

Designer: Ludwig & Dominique

Bassinet for the Jetsons

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I assume babies in the twenty second century will have levitating cradles like the one here. Aptly titled Cradlev, the concept cradle uses magnetic levitation (the kind we’re beginning to see in trains, and audio equipment) to separate the baby’s bed from the base. The curved gap between the two entities is maintained by the magnetic forces between the upper and lower surface.

The Cradlev doesn’t just levitate in thin air. It rocks too! The curved surface allows the upper cradle to pivot around a center-point, making it gently rock forwards and back. Since there’s not much friction to speak of, the cradle can probably rock for minutes at an end on a single push! Now I’m jealous! My only pet peeve is I can’t help noticing that the Cradlev looks a little like a barbecue grill, but I’ll let that slide because little babies are so omnomnom!

Designer: Bilal Khan

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