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This is crazy. At the time of your purchase, materialize will give you a cd-rom which has a proprietary software file on it. You then take the file back to materialise and they will recreate the your lamp for you. "the truly unique aspect of each materialise lamp is that it was created through the use of rapid prototyping technology. this 3-d material printing process allows for an unlimited freedom...Read more

How cool is this? It's a regular size keyboard that is projected onto a flat surface from a unit that is slightly larger than a matchbook. It comes complete with clicking sounds and works with any bluetooth enabled PDA or Cell Phone....Read more

Thanks Diana for the link. Update: This item is no longer available through original retailer. (11/19/09)...Read more

I apologize in advance. For many of you who read our little site, you might have noticed how we usually post things available in the US, and try not to stray too far over the pond, as shipping rates and times can get a little ugly. But, as our readership grows, so too must we. That being said, I also must admit this post stems mostly from selfish reasons. I...Read more

I think this marks the beginning of an inevitable trend, or at least the first of it's kind that I've seen anyways... As USB flash drives become more and more prevelant, there's bound to be new ways of integrating it into daily personal fashion. "Hardwood USB by Michael Leung for Lexon features a necklace USB flash drive that creates a closer connection between a person and their data. Currently available...Read more

I usually gag at the use of the word 'retro' because it's usually far over used to the point of being meaningless(much like the Ebay favorite "Eames Era"). So, other than not liking the title, this sofa is a pretty good deal for how relatively nice it is. "This is one of the most classic sofa silhouettes in the modern design arsenal. Simple, rounded rectangles form a sleek and basic...Read more

Okay, so it's not "hex" but it's pentagonal and triangular and I think those are quite possibly the next best thing. In fact, they may just be the next new thing. "The Polyedre bowls by Olaf De Winter has a smooth matte glaze that makes these bowls a pleasure to use everyday. These multi-sided bowls hold anything in elegance and style. Made of durable stoneware, the Polyedre bowls are microwave...Read more

These planters are such a nice price (comparably) for decently modernish design. "Simple, modern earthenware forms need no embellishment outside of a cultivar orchid green or a neutral prairie-style brown. Dipped inside/out glaze seals it 100% waterproof so plants can go saucer-less." Waterproof; no drainage hole Use indoors or outdoors Earthenware with a dipped glaze...Read more

Add a bit of whimsy to your wardrobe (in the coolest possible way) with these injection molded rubber cufflinks. Black or pink (!). "Just break off when needed, easy to put on, machine washable, durable, 4 pairs & 4 designs in a pack, no worry if lost. The injection molded rubber is a new, stylish and contemporary accessory. 4 sets of cufflinks available in pink or black." (Do I need...Read more

Quite the thing to have when you're needing to keep track of a few of the important cities around the world. Each clock has individual mechanisms, and is shaped according to the respective countries they represent. White metal faces and red metal hands. Set of 3...Read more

This is a really good price for a well constructed glass-top desk. Glass surfaces create a home office with an open, airy look. Choose the large or small workstation that suits your space. Work surfaces are opaque tempered 10mm glass; bases are metal with a powder-coated finish....Read more

I like insanely modern furniture. The kind that makes your head spin around and wonder what century you live in. But sometimes, just sometimes, I like to cleanse my palate with some good old fashioned furniture that looks like it could have been made in the 16th century in Asia. This Shinto bench is one such piece: Its sophisticated and subtle styling blends into a modern decor since it's handmade...Read more

If you're looking for an inexpensive bed that doesn't require box-springs, have I got a deal for you. It's a wenge wood finish, which is nice for those of you with ultra dark furniture. Alternatively, this may be a good DIY project for adding a thin veneer of real walnut or teak. "Keep it simple. Unadorned, uninterrupted dark wenge boxes in a refined platform retreat. Double-layered headboard is quiet in...Read more

I'm fond of tidy, stackable-type things, and this fits all of those table-top condiments into a neat stack for easy trips to and fro the table... "By designer Koen De Winter, the Stack is Perfect for holding any number of table condiments including salt & pepper, coarse sea salt, chili peppers or sauce, and can even provide a tidy resting place for those pesky spent tea bags." 7.75" H x...Read more

Oh, I do believe these are the best doormats ever. "These doormats designed by Ed Annink for Droog Design are based on pictograms that were developed by Gerd Arntz in the 1920s."...Read more