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Edith Mailbox
Mailbox. Updated.
Originally developed as an entry for the 2005 *Frost furniture prototype exhibit in Edmonton, this hot pink mailbox from designer Adriean Koleric is sure to get your postman's attention. The mailbox is constructed from welded steel and features illuminated frosted plexi-glass letters on the front. The light is connected to a light sensitive transformer so it will not light during the day.
"From the start my main objective was to maintain a simple form that would not compete with the house / structure it sat infront of, plus be able to compliment any adjacent greenery. For something that will sit among shrubs and trees, it should look like it has the same right to be there. It almost feels like it grew out of the ground itself to a point that you almost anticipate it to get bigger each year or even sprout leaves. But the question usually asked is why pink ? Reason being this prototype was finished in that particular color was to bring it some attention right from the get go. With such an ultra simple form it needed a punch that would make someone stop and take notice."
Update 5/5/05: Looks like we're late to this party. Check out Josh Spear's write-up on this from a few days back.

Designer: Adriean Koleric
Link: I T E M [Thanks, Adriean!]







 Comments (10)
skye dauphinot  — June 24, 2005
wow
i see that you are a very modern designer that is the stile that i love unfortunetly this mail box would not fit in my mail box space at my house but i love it so keep up the good work
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Adriean  — June 27, 2005
re:wow
Thanks for the comments Skye. We are working on a wall mounted version of this mailbox and will have it ready later this summer. Keep checking the website for updates. www.thinkitem.com
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albina  — July 26, 2005
i want it
where i may to buy this gorgeous mail box? tired from all boring products.Look like 21 century never came to american continent,so hard to find any great design.What about price? Is it afordable? Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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adriean  — July 26, 2005
where to buy.
Thanks very much Albina. The mailbox is available through a retailer here in Edmonton (Canada) called, Chachkas. You can reach them at (780)432-9444 / www.chachkas.net. Seeing the mailbox is a limited produced product, we're asking 500 Canadian plus applicable tax / shipping.
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Anonymous  — July 28, 2005
way kool
i love this!!
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syl  — July 31, 2005
How does one retreave their mail?
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Adriean  — August 1, 2005
Mail Retreaval
Hi Syl, The mail is dropped off and accessed from the flap at the top. It's a 12" deep cavity to hold mail. The rest of the cavity allows for any electrical set-up to light up the 'MAIL' wording.
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Adriean  — August 25, 2005
site launched
The ITEM website is officially launched.... www.thinkitem.com
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favoritos  — October 12, 2005
nice
Great, are you trying to get the postal service on board? Will they allow this to be used in the U.S.
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Adriean  — October 13, 2005
re: nice
I sold a few in the States and haven't had any problems with the US postal service. We actually looked into their size requirements and fit the bill quite well.
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