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What a great gift for your favorite sushi-phile. Perfect little kimono inspired shapes highlight these delicate plates....Read more

The Nymphenburg figures are simply breathtaking. "A Nymphenburg figure can consist of over 100 pieces, carefully assembled by a figure master whose craft runs so deep that they even craft the tools they use to work on the piece. The unparalled detail and realism are hallmarks of Nymphenburg quality."...Read more

We've posted this before (because it's a perpetual calendar, of course) but it is now half off! You'd be crazy not to snap one of these up for yourself or as a gift for a friend. "Instead of designing a calendar that could only be used for one year, French product designer Jean-Pierre Vitrac developed one that can be re-used indefinitely, year after year. cleverly hidden numbers are defined by...Read more

Now, don't get too excited- these are the smaller cubes, not the larger side-table size. They'd be pretty useful for organizing office gear on a desk surface though... "Sande is a new line of avant garde designs that explore the relationship between nature-inspired forms, tactility and function. The striated look of these pieces is achieved by repeat laminations of a new eco-friendly plywood from Ecuador - sande." 6.75"W x 6.75"H...Read more

This cup bears resemblance to a cupcake, but I say that meaning it in a good way (for who doesn't love cupcakes?). This cup is much more handy to have (than a cupcake) when handling hot or cold beverages. Would be a stand-out gift for someone that needs a new beverage-holder. "Porcelain cup encased in easy to grip silicone sleeve. The silicone insulates the cup, keeping hot hot and cold...Read more

This is a pretty cool shelving system. Once the back panel has been installed, the shelves essentially "hook" in and can be removed easily for transport. Why would you need to transport, you may ask? I can see this being a pretty great system for an inbox. It's up and out of the way when you're not using it, and when it's time to tackle it (say, once a week)...Read more

My modular dream come true. These giant blocks connect using magnetic clasps and can be rearranged to your hearts content. Size of each cushion is 19 x 19 x 6. Colors: black, white, orange, red, blue, green, purple....Read more

We've been receiving lots of requests for an inexpensive platform bed and I think this is about as low cost as you can get without making it yourself. It also comes with an optional block headboard. Clean lines, low profile. For use with a mattress only. Hardwood construction. Assembly required Low platform headboard: Wood construction. Simple assembly....Read more

Now that there is a bigger effort to create and market bags and totes without all the unnecessary accoutremont it's fairly easy to find something unoffending, but rarely do I find something that I think is actually designed. I mean that in the sense that the designer is redesigning from square one, reconsidering all the standards of the past in favor of ergonomics, proportions and new materials. I think this...Read more

This is so very different than the average shelving system. If you're into having unique storage to store your unique items on, this one would certainly provoke conversations. "This simple shape of rotational moulded polypropylene can be joined and stacked to create a shelving system. Available in four colors of light gray, olive medium gray, white/ivory, and light green." Designer: Martijn Prins each element measures 15.75" x 19.5" deep x...Read more

If you or someone you're fond of is a connoisseur of wine (or sake), this particular glass would be nice and special. It arrives in its own small wooden crate (which could be displayed on its own) that rounds out the whole 'special' package. "The 8 oz glass is exceptionally thin and has a beautiful inverted droplet shape which, as you gently swirl the glass, helps to aerate the liquid...Read more

It's really quite fortunate that something this lovely is less than $150. "designed by ingo maurer, 1983, willydilly is a suspension style lamp with a 230 / 125 volt, max. 60 watt E27 socket and comes complete with a white translucent stiffened card shade and a 3.51” diameter plastic canopy with fluorescent clip. the height adjustable cable is 78” in length. the shape and size of the shade can be...Read more

I posted the rnd_time clock a while ago, and several of you loved the concept but not the price tag. Here's something that is a similar execution but without the numbers and in vibrant colors. "Design your own modern wall clock with colorful, free-form blocks. The clock hands are on a silver block. Arrange it with the 12 colored blocks any way you want: round, linear or random – you...Read more

Such a delightful way to hang your coat....Read more

This is kind of old school, but I felt like it was worth posting. Don't buy this if you're expecting a sturdy, advanced piece of technology. But do get this if you want a really simple, beautiful cd player. "The speakers are built into the body of the CD player. To make a disc play you simply pull the cable. Volume and search controls are situated on the top of...Read more