Douglas & Company has added another winner to its range of contemporary furniture pieces: a drinks trolley to celebrate summer.

We here at VISI HQ are crazy about one of the latest additions to design duo Jan and Liani Douglas of Douglas & Company’s range of products. The fabulously unconventional McSorley’s Wonderful Saloon drinks trolley was launched at 100 % Design South Africa in 2015. It is part of a limited-edition range of fun yet functional pieces that are available in a grey-green and candy-pink palette to celebrate the southern hemisphere summer – although the trolley can be customised to suit a more low-key interior.

The black steel frame holds two inlays, one in American white oak and the other in either marble or granite. Glasses go on the grating at the bottom, and the steel tray holds ice and your favourite tipple. Big wheels make the trolley easy to manoeuvre from the lounge to the pool patio.

Price start from R16 000.

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From an upcycled coffee pod chandelier and a rose gold Tom Dixon watch to a stylish lamp and an innovative learning tool, here are the top VISI picks of the week series – week 81.

1. Steunpilaar by Jan Douglas

“Jan Douglas’s new ‘Steunpilaar’ leaning lamp (with adjustable lampshade) is not only functional, it’s pretty to look at too,” says online editor Lindi Brownell Meiring.

Image credit: jandouglas.co.za/die-steunpilaar

2. Tom Dixon Rose Gold Block Watch

“I’ll take one of these for Christmas please!” says features editor Tracy Greenwood.

Image credit: Dezeenwatchstore.com

3. Suzelle DIY: How To Make a Christmas Tree

Suzelle is back with more handy tips. Editor-in-chief Sumien Brink thinks this is quite an innovative idea!

Image credit: SuzelleDIY

4. Coffee Pod Chandelier

Deputy Editor Annemarie Meintjes thinks this chandelier made from 1118 coffee pods by Dahlia Fox Moss is a brilliant way to be creative and look after the environment.

Image credit: Supplied

5. RADO World Design Capital Star Prize Winner

Managing editor Lise Avis believes Monica Monsato’s Mbari Dolls project is definitely an inspiring winner. This clever mould creates dolls for children living in low income areas.  

Image credit: Supplied

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Dubbed “The Gables” the nifty design is modular, making for easy installation, transport and storage. Made entirely from raw wood, it is visually both down-to-earth and the epitome of trendy. The gable itself is an iconic Dutch architectural element that has an intimate relationship with the Cape and its colonial history (read more about how designers are reviving Cape Dutch in design).

Recontextualised in the pliable impermanent landscape of contemporary culture, the Gable embodies Devil’s Peak Brewing Company’s philosophy of modern-traditionalism and retro-progression in built form – as well as Jan’s own manifesto. Said Jan: “The concepts that are important in the making of Devil Peak’s beer, specifically a strong authenticity and a sense of place, are also central to the architecture of Boukuns – I think it’s a perfect fit.”

Said co-founder of Devil’s Peek Brewing Company Dan Badenhorst: “It was time to upgrade our mobile bar to something new and interesting. It had to be authentic and quirky while having a strong connection to Cape Town-the birthplace of our beers. The thought was to create a destination rather than just another bar. We are stoked with the final product. Much like our beer, it has been hand crafted with a lot of thought, attention to detail, and a strong sense of place.” 

If like VISI you enjoy both your design and beer to be home-grown and crafted, follow @DevilsPeakBC on Twitter or like Devil’s Peak Brewing Company on Facebook to keep track of the pop-up pub’s travels. 

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