wood Archives | City Magazine Travel. Style. Gear. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 06:45:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.7 How to remove wax: the trick that works on all surfaces and that cleaning services don't want to share https://citymagazine.si/en/how-to-remove-wax-a-trick-that-works-on-all-surfaces-and-cleaning-services-dont-want-to-share/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 06:45:01 +0000 https://citymagazine.si/en/?p=653005

Candles are wonderful – they smell like a vacation in Provence, they create an atmosphere better than a Netflix romantic drama, and with a single spark, they can turn an ordinary evening into something special. However, this magic also has a dark side: wax that decides to end up where it’s not welcome – on a new cotton shirt, a precious wooden table, or on your beige carpet that never liked experimenting with colors. How to remove wax?

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Nesting resort Posestvo Sončni Raj: enjoy a carefree vacation in the "nest" https://citymagazine.si/en/nesting-resort-property-sunny-paradise-enjoy-carefree-relaxation-in-the-nest/ Thu, 28 Jul 2022 04:02:35 +0000 https://citymagazine.si/en/?p=525613

Have you ever slept in a nest? If not yet, maybe it's high time you check out the beautiful "nests" at the Nesting Resort on the Sončni Raj estate not far from Maribor.

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Mui: an interactive wooden slat for smart home management https://citymagazine.si/en/muiinteractive-wooden-slat-in-your-home-instead-of-a-digital-screen/ Wed, 24 Oct 2018 04:01:14 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=369237

We found another interesting project on Kickstarter: the Japanese interactive wooden bar Mui, which can be used instead of a digital screen to control a smart home. The Japanese are once again impressing us with natural materials.

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Slovenska - Local Made: shop with products by Slovenian designers https://citymagazine.si/en/slovenian-local-made-store-with-products-of-slovenian-designers/ Fri, 21 Jul 2017 02:01:54 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=restaurant&p=314208

At the beginning of the month, the concept store Slovenska - Local Made opened in the center of Maribor, where you can find products by Slovenian designers. Lucie Görlichová and Tina Krajnc are to blame for this, each with their own brand (LUCI and Moi), who thus took other well-established Slovenian brands under their wing.

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Wooden case for PlayStation https://citymagazine.si/en/wooden-case-for-playstation/ Wed, 08 Feb 2017 07:01:02 +0000

PlayStation game consoles are indeed quite elegant at their core, but nothing beats wood in terms of elegance, which goes with practically everything. With a wooden case, your PlayStation console will become a true work of art. Available for Sony PlayStation 4 and PS4 Pro.

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Volta V – a personal computer with a wooden case https://citymagazine.si/en/volta-in-a-personal-computer-with-a-wooden-casing/ Wed, 18 Jan 2017 07:02:38 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=283831

Are you fed up with plastic or metallic looking PCs? You usually have to choose between an aesthetically pleasing case and a computer that can be upgraded. With the Volta V PC, you don't have to choose. The body is made of wood, which gives it elegance and brings warmth to the room, and there is a wide range of components available for you to update later.

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31 & Change - 100% natural longboard https://citymagazine.si/en/31-change-100-natural-longboard/ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 06:07:32 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=243052

Admittedly, the longboard is a more urban means of transport, but among its supporters there are also many who do not only swear by asphalt and concrete jungle, but also like to get out into nature - without a longboard, of course. We have found the perfect board for all lovers of both nature and longboards. A longboard by 31 & Change, which is made from an untreated trunk board. So different, so attractive!

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Toyota Setsuna – wooden convertible https://citymagazine.si/en/toyota-setsuna-wooden-convertible/ Wed, 09 Mar 2016 04:33:09 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=217987

The Toyota Setsuna is a concept car and an art project. The two-seater convertible mirrors the boat, but not only in shape. Most of the car is made of wood, specifically Japanese cedar (external panels) and birch (frame). It is powered by an electric motor.

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Slovenian boutique WoodWay - wood is beautiful, that's why we wear it https://citymagazine.si/en/slovenian-boutique-woodway-wood-is-beautiful-thats-why-we-carry-it/ Sat, 26 Sep 2015 03:30:48 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=185633

Slovenian WoodWay is not just a boutique where you can find products made from completely natural materials, but a way of thinking and a place where wood and fashion meet on a higher level. Under its roof are collected fashion accessories of various brands, which are every bit of nature. Their unique wooden watches, glasses and jewelry, as well as cork products, will not only be loved by those who love nature, but also by fashion gourmands. Most environmentally friendly products are handmade, created without artificial coatings and varnishes, biodegradable and hypoallergenic.

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The Wood Kubb is a wooden PC that is both a piece of technology and a decorative piece of furniture https://citymagazine.si/en/wood-kubb-is-a-wooden-personal-computer-that-is-a-piece-of-technology-and-a-decorative-piece-of-furniture/ Thu, 03 Sep 2015 04:12:56 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=181533

Even the most beautiful personal computers act as a piece of technology that gives them coolness. Wood Kubb is the complete opposite of computers as we know them. It is a wooden cube that you will gladly plant in a visible place, which is hard to say for personal computers. Most of them therefore hide under the table. Despite its small size, it can do everything the big ones can do. The 12.5 x 12.5 centimeter wooden shell hides an Intel Core i3 or i5 processor. You can pre-order the Wood Kubb on Kickstarter for (calculated) 400 euros.

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Amazingly realistic wooden sculptures that act as if they were alive https://citymagazine.si/en/surprisingly-realistic-wooden-statues-that-act-like-they-are-alive/ Tue, 10 Mar 2015 07:15:19 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=146974

Peter Demetz is an Italian sculptor who has dedicated his life to wood and creating surprisingly realistic wooden sculptures of people. The wooden sculptures reflect the artist's extraordinary knowledge of human anatomy and the ability to illustrate even the smallest detail in wood.

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Woodbuds: natural, "eco-friendly" wooden headphones https://citymagazine.si/en/woodbuds-natural-eco-friendly-wooden-headphones/ Wed, 14 Jan 2015 05:00:47 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=130794

"Eco friendly" and modern design are just two of the many features of the nature-friendly Woodbuds wooden headphones.

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A new design trend: quilted wood https://citymagazine.si/en/new-design-trend-presit-wood/ Sun, 21 Dec 2014 05:15:19 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=125690

The Chester project, designed by two designers living in Berlin, presents a new revolutionary material - quilted wood.

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ZenEgg: A relief egg from a Slovenian designer on Kickstarter https://citymagazine.si/en/zenegg-relief-egg-of-the-slovenian-designer-on-kickstarter/ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 05:15:06 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=121320

A new Slovenian project more than successfully came to life on the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter, with which designer Gašper Premože collected more than half of the required funds in just 30 hours for the production of the ZenEgg wooden egg - a small personal totem intended for relaxation and enjoyment. moment here and now.

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Arvak: A refined wooden bicycle from the French design studio Keim https://citymagazine.si/en/arvak-refined-wooden-wheel-from-the-french-design-studio-keim/ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 04:20:50 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=107411

The Arvak wooden bicycle is the work of the French design studio Keim and the workshop Breitfuss. It is distinguished by its shell-like frame, which provides exceptional load-bearing capacity through the outer surface, similar to what happens with an eggshell.

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Wooden weekend house in California https://citymagazine.si/en/wooden-weekend-house-in-california/ Thu, 18 Sep 2014 04:20:09 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=100352

Despite its small size, a wooden vacation home in California offers wonderful conditions for vacationing in nature.

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Wooden furniture inspired by puzzles https://citymagazine.si/en/wooden-furniture-inspired-by-puzzles/ Thu, 14 Aug 2014 04:45:41 +0000

Konstantin Achkov's idea is not at all as far-fetched as it might sound at first. After all, almost every large piece of furniture from Ikea needs to be assembled. But while Ikea tries to provide you with all the pieces and some more, so that you end up wondering if you might have forgotten something, the Bolgar idea goes in the diametrically opposite direction. He found inspiration for wooden furniture in assembling puzzles, precisely because of the special joint...

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Wooden case - create a unique wooden case for your smartphone https://citymagazine.si/en/wooden-case-create-a-unique-wooden-case-for-your-smartphone/ Tue, 29 Jul 2014 04:15:08 +0000

Have you ever been the target of surprised looks and phrases like "Are you a little over wood?" after expressing your desire to have your picture printed on a wooden smartphone case. Fortunately, a visit to a psychiatrist will not (anymore) be necessary, a visit to the website Casetify.com will be enough to pass the test regarding your mental health. Wooden case is the real thing!

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Interesting zig zag balconies in Graz, Austria https://citymagazine.si/en/interesting-zig-zag-balconies-in-austria-gradz/ Tue, 01 Jul 2014 04:00:13 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=79782

The facade of a new apartment block in Graz, Austria is enlivened by interesting zig zag balconies.

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Grovemade: desk accessories for a perfectly organized desk https://citymagazine.si/en/desk-accessories-for-a-perfectly-arranged-desk/ Fri, 27 Jun 2014 04:00:54 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=78620

Grovemade's collection of desk accessories ensures that our desk always works flawlessly.

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TOK TOK for happiness... and innovation with the use of Slovenian knowledge & wood https://citymagazine.si/en/flow-flow-for-luck/ Fri, 20 Jun 2014 04:45:40 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=77790

The natural beauty of wood. Our mission is to offer high-quality, functional and eye-friendly furniture and to adapt it to each individual user.

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Oeuf furniture for small and large children https://citymagazine.si/en/oeuf-furniture-for-small-and-big-children/ Sat, 07 Jun 2014 04:15:06 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=event&p=73895

Oeuf is simple and clean furniture, but it is much more than that. It is modern, minimalist, stylish and sustainable.

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Wooden furniture that seduces all our senses with its organic design https://citymagazine.si/en/wooden-furniture-that-with-its-organic-shape-seduces-everyone-cute/ Sun, 01 Jun 2014 04:10:13 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=72248

The philosophy of the designer of the beautiful wooden furniture Bae Se Hwa dictates a perfect balance through the harmonious combination of form and function.

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Startup Weekend: a three-day wood-themed event https://citymagazine.si/en/startup-weekend-three-day-event-on-the-wood-theme/ Fri, 30 May 2014 04:40:17 +0000

Forests cover a large part of our country, Slovenia has a lot of knowledge in the field of wood, but lacks awareness of the market potential that wood offers. Since wood is the (ignored) wealth of Slovenia, from June 20 to 22, the first thematic startup weekend on the subject of wood will take place at the Faculty of Biotechnology in Ljubljana.

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WOODBOX mobile exhibition https://citymagazine.si/en/woodbox-mobile-exhibition/ Wed, 16 Apr 2014 04:15:32 +0000

WOODBOX, a wooden box, went on an international tour, which also brought it to Ljubljana. It will feature a mobile exhibition.

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Urban urban sculptures made of wood https://citymagazine.si/en/urban-city-sculptures-made-of-wood/ Tue, 25 Mar 2014 07:34:03 +0000

James Mcnabb, a designer from Philadelphia is a master of wood sculptures and details. His latest work "The City Series" presents a journey from the small towns of the surrounding areas to the big cities and depicts the external aspect of the urban landscape. The detailed sculptures are made from scrap wood and interpret the creation of something from nothing.

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A wooden notepad for not-so-wooden ideas https://citymagazine.si/en/wooden-notebook-for-not-so-wooden-ideas/ Tue, 25 Mar 2014 05:30:41 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=product&p=57516

The best ideas come at unexpected moments, and we write them down in the freshest notebook on the market, the Shelterwood wooden edition from Field Notes.

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Deflected wooden sculptures https://citymagazine.si/en/chipped-wooden-sculptures/ Wed, 19 Mar 2014 06:05:51 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=56062

Australian artist Paul Kaptein explores the meaning of the present as a consequence of the past and an opportunity for the future through stunning, hand-carved wooden sculptures. Through the expression of images of modern society, his works play with the perception of the observer, who remains somewhere in between - between reality and fiction.

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Amazing sculptures from old skateboards https://citymagazine.si/en/amazing-sculptures-from-old-skateboards/ Fri, 14 Feb 2014 12:31:14 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=49645

Japanese skateboarder and self-taught sculptor Haroshi has creatively combined his two passions to present stunning and stylish images of pop culture.

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Amazing sculptures that are not what they seem https://citymagazine.si/en/amazing-sculptures-that-are-not-what-they-seem/ Wed, 29 Jan 2014 10:30:43 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=45803

Christopher David White is an artist who makes ceramic sculptures that look like wood. But, believe it or not, White didn't use wood to make them.

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A bookcase as a secret door https://citymagazine.si/en/bookcase-as-secret-door/ Sat, 25 Jan 2014 06:58:43 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=44961

The bookcase of DeForest Architects looks like it was taken from a crime scene. Behind the bookshelves hides a whole space that you would never discover if you were to explore this mountain abode yourself. Who would have thought that bookshelves could also be doors?

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An artist who creates an illusion from a piece of wood https://citymagazine.si/en/an-artist-who-creates-an-illusion-from-a-piece-of-wood/ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 10:15:09 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=44239

Randall Rosenthal is a very special artist. Everything he creates is made from just one piece of wood and painted by hand. His boutique products are breathtaking.

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Workshop Building the future with wood https://citymagazine.si/en/workshop-building-the-future-with-wood/ Tue, 12 Nov 2013 23:00:23 +0000

SPIRIT Slovenia, together with the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology, in cooperation with the Center for Architecture of Slovenia, Si.natura and the Faculty of Biotechnology - Department of Woodworking at the University of Ljubljana, organizes the event Building the future with wood as part of the 8th Slovenian Innovation Forum.

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A simple and modern wooden bike https://citymagazine.si/en/simple-and-modern-wooden-bike/ Sat, 02 Nov 2013 18:44:08 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=32720

This is no ordinary means of transport, just like no ordinary bicycle. It is a work of art because of the way it is made and the material used.

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Let's rock with Lillagunga https://citymagazine.si/en/lets-get-together-with-lillagunga/ Sat, 28 Sep 2013 09:22:17 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=product&p=26891

Lillagunga is a swing under a tree, on the porch, in the office or in the living room, created for carefree swinging from generation to generation.

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A Portuguese man with a home-made wooden vespa https://citymagazine.si/en/portuguese-with-home-made-wooden-vespa/ Fri, 27 Sep 2013 07:12:14 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=26806

In recent times, we have seen more and more classic scooters, as we used to know them. The retro look is popular again.

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Apple's wooden keyboard https://citymagazine.si/en/apple-wooden-keyboard/ Tue, 24 Sep 2013 07:15:28 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=product&p=26304

Apple users are constantly looking for new products and accessories that are technologically sophisticated and, on top of all that, also fashionable.

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Kay Bojesen - the roundest and softest toys https://citymagazine.si/en/kay-bojesen-best-round-and-soft-toys/ Tue, 17 Sep 2013 05:00:44 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=24940

Kay Bojesen was no ordinary wooden toy designer. He managed to create the roundest, softest and cutest animals out of wood. He adhered to the principle that all lines in the design should "smile".

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