Instead of castles, horses and crowns, this wooden chess set uses geometric shapes to signpost each piece’s function. Originally designed by Joseph Hartwig in 1923, the minimalist, Bauhaus-style game has been brought back to life by Naef for contemporary play and comes perfectly packed in a wooden slide box. Chess board is sold separately.
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Made in France, this wooden domino set features bright and playful artwork by iconic NYC pop artist Keith Haring. With a non-toxic finish, the pieces are for all ages, but certainly more significant to those who understand the importance that Haring’s name bears. With angels, dogs and dancing chickens, these dominos will have you smiling even when they all fall down.
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Dedicated to the centuries-old practice of Sukumo indigo-dyeing, this bandana by Japan-based brand Buaisou depicts the very process by which it’s made. Each of the 100% cotton bandanas are hand-sewn and hand-dyed by Bouaisou, who promises ethical farming practices. If you wish to make your own bandana, Buaisou also offers indigo dyeing classes at their workshops.
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The latest single malt Scotch wonder from The Macallan, Edition No. 1 is the inaugural product in what will become an annual limited edition release. Containing portions of whisky matured across eight unique, hand-selected European and American oak cask styles (and sizes), the resulting flavor profile yields light vanilla and caramel notes up front, with spice to the finish and a hint of something delightfully sour.
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Why is it that most letter openers look like they could be murder weapons? Thankfully, these striking options are made from cattle horn, handcrafted in Bøvlingbjerg, Denmark by historical company Hornvarefabrikken. While we might be getting plenty of emails these days, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as opening a real life letter—especially with one of these smooth and beautiful tools. Each comes with its own leather case.
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Discommon Goods’ meticulously machined bottle opener is more of a sculpture than basic bar accessory. Made from aerospace aluminum, the ergonomic opener bears a hand-chiseled aesthetic thanks to super-precise CNC machining—adding both grip and a beautiful web-like texture to its surface. It’s still just a bottle opener, but it makes the simple process so much more satisfying.
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For a safe and pleasurable way to toy with control in the bedroom, these leather handcuffs make for something both beautiful and comfortable. Fastened with a side buckle but bound by a double snap hook to D-rings, the cuffs are more about play than power—and all of it is handmade in Italy.
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As a fun way to encourage their son to wash his hands before meals, Swedish couple Niklas Lagström and Marina Nilsson started “hiding” his toys in transparent soap bars. Handmade in Sweden, using vegetable based glycerin, Happy Soap is free of SLS and SLES irritants (and is unscented, too) to be as gentle as possible for kids. The couple now scouts locally for loved toys (from dinosaurs and cars to ponies and jewelry) that are no longer wanted—to bring joy to another child. €1 from each soap purchase is donated to the international non-profit Save the Children, and Happy Soap has already been able to raise €1,000.
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Double-down on game night with Poketo’s shiny set of Gold Playing Cards. The standard deck of cards is made from a durable plastic, so your winning hand will remain spill-proof even in the rowdiest game of Go Fish. Each set is made in Japan and comes with the standard 52 cards plus two jokers.Even when you lose, it’ll feel like you won.
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This is the same PAX premium vaporizer that we’ve come to know and love, but in limited edition, super-luxe gold form. The ultimate compact vaporizer, PAX offers clean vapor and (because it doesn’t heat to combustion) there is no smoke—therefore no secondhand smoke for your fellow humans to deal with. The already sound design has been jazzed up with this metallic hue, but the brushed texture means it avoids becoming too flashy.
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In many ways, Swiss watchmaker Jaquet Droz’s Grande Seconde Quantieme Silver Côtes de Genève epitomizes the brand. At the watch’s core, there’s a proprietary Jaquet Droz 2660Q2, self-winding mechanical movement powering an off-center hours and minutes dial, and a large seconds subdial (fashioned in the brand’s signature figure eight). On the surface, however, there are refined flourishes aplenty: from the Côtes de Genève finish of the face to the brilliant blue hands.
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Bring poolside vibes along on any adventure—even in the cold—with Schönstaub’s POOL Beach Towel. Made in Germany, the 100% cotton towel bears the vibrant brush of palm trees surrounded by glittering swimming pool water. Each towel is delivered in a Schönstaub sack—for easy grabbing-and-going on spontaneous beach days.
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Sporting their signature starry insignia, Fredericks & Mae’s handsome Beach Tennis set is a perfect way to enjoy the beach without getting wet—especially if the water’s too cold. Made from baltic birch and cork, each kit comes with two paddles, a ball and drawstring carry bag—with replacement balls available upon request. Pick up one set for a friendly match between mates, or two for a competitive game of doubles.
Sporting their signature starry insignia, Fredericks & Mae’s handsome Beach Tennis set is a perfect way to enjoy the beach without getting wet—especially if the water’s too cold. Made from baltic birch and cork, each kit comes with two paddles, a ball and drawstring carry bag—with replacement balls available upon request. Pick up one set for a friendly match between mates, or two for a competitive game of doubles.
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Made in Denmark by family-run design company Skagerak, the Akiko Petanque Set is a playful (but ultimately sophisticated) addition to any outdoor hangout. The six steel balls (and two teak target balls) come in a wooden box complete with handles, so it’s extra easy to bring along a little healthy competition on your way out the door.
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Made from rubberwood—an environmentally friendly tropical hardwood—Miller Goodman’s Mini Shapemaker is a collection of building blocks for young and old. Whether making an abstract work of art or a gravity-defying sculpture, these hand-printed blocks come in a set of 25 and the patterns and creations are all but limitless.
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Meant to stimulate the frenulum, on the underside of the shaft, Pulse by Hot Octopuss offers up high-amplitude oscillations that cause an expansive tingle. The silicon wings expand for all sizes and keep things comfortable throughout. And while it works for solo play, the positioning of the pulse makes for a nice couple’s vibrator for shared experiences—all while hands-free.
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Bottlers of everyday wellness, Urban Moonshine makes organic digestive bitters and herbal tonics using ingredients from local, small farms. One of their more interesting offerings is a Chocolate Love Tonic, for those who might want a healthy libido boost. Raw honey, organic fair-trade cacao, damiana leaf, maca root and more work together to improve blood flow and circulatory stimulation. Take a teaspoon before a scheduled Netflix and chill session or just guzzle the delicious drink and enjoy the health benefits (and yourself).
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Whether you pile them higher and higher Jenga-style, or just have them roaming on your office desk, these wooden cats require no feeding—just regular play. Each set comes with six curious kittens in realistic poses: yawning, stretching, reaching, walking, you name it. Note that the pieces are pretty tiny—so it’s for the older feline lovers who won’t accidentally swallow one.
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Made by These Are Things, this red embroidered iron-on love-heart “Nope” patch is made for Mondays and introverts. Measuring two inches by two inches, it’s a sweet and salty way to wear your heart on your sleeve.
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Compiled by 25,000 motorcyclists and containing over 7,500 routes across the globe, the Best Biking Roads app delivers unprecedented insight for tenured riders and novices alike. The app is based on the website of the same name, which has been accruing recommended treks for eight years now—but in app form, it’s even easier to access and navigate. Additionally, the options within are ever-growing as users can contribute their own recommendations.
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Documenting some of the most notable examples of café racer culture—the ’60s sub-cultural movement of stripped-down yet jazzed-up motorcycle racing—across 224 pages of striking visuals by photographer Michael Lichter, this book is a celebration of design and engineering. The book flows in chronological order, charting the movement’s course and it’s not just about the bikes, but the culture of it all.
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Outerknown’s Evolution Trunk 19 board shorts are born from the very oceans they’re meant to explore. They’re cut from 100% ECONYL fabric, which—through a specialized production process—has been woven together from recycled fishing nets and ocean waste. If sustainability wasn’t already a worthy enough reason to wear them, they also come in an eye-catching abstract floral pattern.
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Made using only non-GMO ingredients, Onesto crackers are super-crunchy, and delicious—which might be seemingly impossible to many, as they are also gluten-free. Free of bleached sugars and preservatives, the variety pack includes different flavors like rosemary, sea salt and ancho chile. They’ll make an unexpected and tasty treat for even the gluten-tolerant at your next cheese and wine party.
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Made in the USA, these limited edition 14K gold cufflinks portray the visage of Star Wars’ iconic villain, Darth Vader. With a new Star Wars film on the horizon (and the back catalog of films some of the best-loved of all time), these are not only relevant but they dress up nicely—while lending a bit of edge. As a final detail, the cufflink backs are adorned with the Galactic Empire Insignia. All you need is the Imperial March to play as you enter a room.
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Treat someone special to a Michelin-starred meal without ever visiting a restaurant, with Daniel Humm’s The NoMad Cookbook. Inside, elegant photography and detailed recipes treat home cooks to the very dishes the acclaimed NYC-based chef dreams up at his award-winning restaurant. As an additional surprise, it even comes with a second cocktail recipe book hidden within false pages.
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Melbourne-based Unempire has plenty of salty and subversive sock designs in their collection, but nothing is quite as bold as their “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe” lapel pin. Depicting a perfectly manicured hand clutching a vibrator, the pin is made from enamel, metal and plenty of sass.
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