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Man, I wouldn't call these affordable by any means, but they sure are worth taking a look at... "The capital Baghdad, the new Babylon, a symbol of multiple, ethnic, cultural and religious identities, a sort of concentration of all humanity. The top of the New Baghdad table is made up of tens of different industrial aluminium profiles each one with a specific purpose, which together make up a map of...Read more

The natural sculptural quality of these bowls would add an earthy feel/texture to a room... "Artisans handcarve the discarded root balls of Chinese fir trees into magnificent bowls that display the character of their parent trees in unique color variations, knots, and small fissures." Large approximately 14"Dx10"H, Medium approximately 10"Dx5"H Food safe....Read more

I think we're all pretty sick of the whole celebrity fascination (right?) but I do like the idea of the embroidery of a photograph. "Hand embroidery is a traditional art form passed from generation to generation in many cultures. Elaborately embroidered clothing, religious objects, and household items have been a mark of wealth and status in many cultures. Although serene landscapes and monuments are predominant in this art form, this...Read more

I've posted one of Anne Gericke's necklaces before, but I thought it was time for a reminder. Gericke is a German jewelry designer who takes tiny detailed figures and puts them in tiny glass boxes measuring no more than an inch in width. dimensions : pendant – 1"w x 0.5"h x 0.5"d : chain – 17.5"l...Read more

This amazing shelf made in Italy by Kartell can be installed either right side up or upside down with two different effects. 39" w | 7.5" h | 7.9" d...Read more

This chair is made from scrap hardwood, ensuring that each one is slightly different. It might set you back a fair chunk of change, but it will surely be something that you'll hold on to for years to come. "Using Canadian hardwoods gathered from Toronto area studios and manufacturers, the Common Chairs are made by hand and assembled at random so that each chair is unique. Finished using a water...Read more

You can never underestimate how handy trays can be- especially for carting around multiple items that would otherwise be incredibly awkward to carry all at once. And this one is bamboo, so it's friendly as well as handy. 100% organically-grown bamboo, non-toxic water-based adhesive, natural lacquer (derived from the cashew nut tree), food-safe polyurethane. 16" long x 6.25" wide x 1" 20" long x 12" wide x 1.325"...Read more

Really crazy that this bed is only $35. I think it only comes in a twin though... Length: 78 3/4 " Width: 39 " Height: 9 " [posted by katie]...Read more

I have to admit I'm a little surprised where I found this, but hey, once in a while some retailers are allowed to catch me off guard. "Observe the gears turning inside this exposed clock while it steadily keeps time. Rests upon a desk or can be mounted on a wall. Requires two C batteries (not included). Measures 6''D x 2.5'' deep." [posted by katie]...Read more

I like the large characters on this rug- it would give some foreign flair to a room while still keeping a simple color palette. 'Larger than life Mandarin characters create impressive "inzhan" (translation: "personal stamp"). 100% fine virgin wool hand-tufted bold with graphic poppy on plush neutral brown.' 5'x8' or 8'x10'....Read more

Even though this is slightly back ordered at the moment, it's still worthy of a post- you can preorder it to get it early next year, (which isn't too far away might I add)... "At plain sight it is a standard black mug as they come a dime a dozen and in big white letters it say OFF. Nothing fancy, but once you add the hot beverage of your choice,...Read more

This would be quite a handy bag to have around; three different shapes are possible for all sorts of things... "The simplicity of the Furoshiki Bag is pure genius. Thanks to its origami-like folds, three different-shaped bags can be arranged, each one held securely together by magnetic handles. Incredible versatile, it is fully reversable so that you can even adapt the color to your mood!" 28.25"W x 28.25"L x 0.25"H...Read more

Here's a little nostalgia for your modern technology. It's a USB key that is packaged in an old mix-tape packaging. But enjoy it while you can as the USB key technology will seem antiquated anyday now. They'll probably come up with some kind of nano-technology brain wave nonsense. Mark my words....Read more

Looking for a late Christmas gift? Looking for a nice, large-format way to start the new year? The Stendig calendar, which measures a generous 4 feet wide by 3 feet high would be a great way to punctuate your wall....Read more

This might be slightly cooler if there wasn't a movie on right now with the same character, but either way it's still a lot more 'edgy' than a regular mirror. 27.5"W x 15"H...Read more