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What the heck are these colorful wedge thingamajigs? As you might have guessed, they’re door stops, or, alternatively, paper weights, as GENMFGCO suggests. You could also throw one at someone when you need their attention, as they’re made from hard rubber, and won’t hurt them too terribly bad. I’m kidding, of course- don’t throw them at anyone (unless they really deserve it). The larger size will keep a door propped open while the smaller wedge is more suited to leveling wobbly tables.
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And, now, it’s time for another guess at the game of ‘What is it?’ You see an item made from cast iron, so it’s pretty heavy. It’s in the shape of a scoop, so that adds a little more mystery… what could it be? Answer below.
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This clever little doorstop has asymmetrical ends in order to fit varying gaps between doors and floors. Its depth is also shallow enough that you won’t stub your toe or trip over it. Smart.

Sold in a set of 2.
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While perhaps a bit on the high side of what you’d spend on a doorstop, this little guy is pretty cute (considering your other options).
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If you’re into angles, you might be into these Protractor Doorwedges by Offcut Design. Each door wedge has a protractor graphic illustrating their randomly selected 12 degree angle.

Also available directly through Offcut Design’s website (though you have to email).

If you have wooden doors this isn’t nearly as handy, but nevertheless, having the option of sticking the doorstop to something metal so it’s out of the way seems entirely appealing.

Made of rubber, this utilitarian doorstop is imbedded with a magnet, allowing it to be stuck on a metal door or any magnetic surface when not in use.

Size: 5h x 1w x 1″d

$15.00, Buy it here.

A couple of golf-related home items for those of you that like (or know anyone who likes) golf.

Putt Up or Shut Up Rug Kit, $139.99 (8 Tile Rug)

“Not your run-of-the-mill putting green FLOR’s Putt Up or Shut Up rug adds a modern modular twist so you can perfect your game with style…Each rug comes with a rug map with three different course configurations (Par 3 Par 4 and Par 5) and FLORdots so you can reconfigure your design as much as you like.”

Golfer’s Doorstop: $17.95, Buy it here.

“Wedge the stop under the door to keep it open, or closed if you don’t want anyone to know that you’d rather be doing anything golf than taking out the garbage. Comes with a plastic golf ball that’s lighter than a standard ball so it won’t damage anything as a result of an unruly practice put. Measures 6 3/8 inches L x 2 7/8 inches at widest by 1 inch at highest point. Plastic.”

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Ooob. Oooob. Ooooob. If you say it enough times it feels like some sort of meditative chant….but anyways, to get on with it; doorstop or bookend, how about that?

Ergonomic – The Ooob’s smooth, curved profile eliminates catch points meaning no more stubbed toes.
Staying Power – The Ooob’s streamlined form and heavy weight minimise any chance of you knocking it out of place by accident.

Multi-functional – The Ooob can be used as a bookend.

Thoughtful – Unlike wedges the Ooob does not damage the bottom edge of doors.

Gentle – Unlike wedges the Ooob’s rubber skin doesn’t scratch your floors, doors or furniture.

Colours: Mango, black, grey, red and deep pink
Dimensions: about L230.H70.D70mm
Materials: Steel core, silicone rubber
Weight: about 1.2kg

£19.57, Buy it here.

If you’ve got a pesky door that needs some stopping, this u-shaped doorstopper will do the job perfectly.

Sleek, horse-shoe shaped silicone doorstops which conveniently loop over door knobs when not in use. Sold in sets of three (one each of black, gray and green).

Designer: Josh Owen
4.5 x 2.5 x 1 inches
Available for pre-order. (Approximate ship date: 4/25/2009)

Sold in sets of three: $25.00, Buy it here.

It is what it is.

For when you need to keep the door open in a hurricane, this doorstop will act as the ultimate gentleman. Just make sure you don’t stub your toe, or your leg.

Wood and Metal
8.5″ ” x 7″ W x 11.5″ H

$184.00, Buy it here.

If you love roller skates as much as I do, then your heart might have skipped a beat when you saw this.

“Roller Stop is a roller skate cast in pure resin. Functions as a bookend or door stop.
Available end of April, 2008.”

White or Green.

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We posted this a while ago, and then got a few emails when it was no longer available…well, now MoMA has it so those of you that were sad about its disappearance can now rejoice.

“Prop open the door with this attention-grabbing doorstop shaped like a gold bar. The digits inscribed on each bar (260373) reference the first day women were allowed to enter the London Stock Exchange. Made of aluminum, cast iron, low-carbon steel, and gold-flash plating.”

1.5h x 6.25w x 2.5″d

Not sure if this qualifies as friendly, but it’s definitely a conversation piece.

“Stoic and humorous, the Smith face can be used as a paperweight, doorstop or wherever you need a friendly face. Great accent to your home garden!”

Measures 6.5″lx4″w
Made of resined terrazzo in the USA