McIntosh MC275

MSRP $4,500

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MSRP $4,500

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The MC275, designed in 1961, is a stellar vacuum tube amplifier designed and engineered by McIntosh co-founder Sidney Corderman. This new refresh gets both technical and physical updates. An enduring classic for the design addict and audiophile alike.

Added: December 2011

This product is sold by McIntosh

Fifty More Places to Fly Fish Before You Die

$16

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$16

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Fly fishing isn’t so much about the catch as experiencing the natural beauty of your surroundings. From the Mongolian wilderness to Rio Negro in Brazil, this book highlights the most lust-worthy places to cast your line.

Added: December 2011

This product is sold by Stewart, Tabori & Chang

“RUFFalo” Bison Dog Treats

$10

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$10

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These all-natural buffalo dog treats are wood-smoked slices of heart, tongue and liver that’ll make your dog salivate at their very sight and smell. No fillers, nothing artificial, these pet snacks are made on a ranch in Colorado from 100% grass-fed buffalo.

Added: December 2011

This product is sold by Black Forest Bison

Ekobo Knife Block Collection

$55 – $150

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$55 – $150

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These French knife blocks are ethically crafted by artisans in Vietnam though a fair trade agreement using only renewable materials. The slotless design holds a variety of kitchen knives. Available in a number of colored finishes and sizes.

Added: December 2011

This product is sold by Ekobo

Salvor Projects Bebetan Bag

$225

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$225

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Crafted at Salvor Studio in Manhattan’s LES, these wool and silk broadcloth bags are designed by NYC’s Ross Menuez. Stitched with an Oxford lining and held together with copper rivets for durability.

Added: December 2011

This product is sold by Salvor Projects

Chopstick Rests

$41

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$41

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Futagami, one of Japan’s oldest metalware manufacturers, has collaborated with one of our favorite designers, Masanori Oji, to craft this set of textured brass chopstick rests. Each pack comes in a set of four.

Added: December 2011

This product is sold by Masanori Oji

Coco Chanel: An Intimate Life

$17

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$17

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There’s no shortage of Coco Chanel biographies but this one details Coco’s fascinating mix of contradictions in a new way. From an impoverished childhood she rose to the top of society, enjoying liaisons with some of the century’s greatest artists as well as some of its darker elements. Chaney explores the themes of art, love, power and bisexuality as she endeavors to answer many of the questions that have lingered since Coco’s death in 1971.

Added: December 2011

This product is sold by Viking Adult

Cosy Lamp

$200-$350

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$200-$350

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Finnish designer Harri Koskinen’s flickering lamp recreates the brooding intensity of a candle’s dancing flame. This minimalist design showcases the single lightbulb–an icon for inspiration–as the lamp bathes the room in its glow. Available in three colors and two sizes.

Added: December 2011

This product is sold by Harri Koskinen for Muuto

Gold Playing Cards

$15

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$15

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Few things say player like these standard-sized gold-colored playing cards.

Added: December 2011

This product is sold by IDEA

Metaphys 3-way Writing Instrument

$86

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$86

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This award-winning Japanese brass-and-iron design combines a ballpoint pen, mechanical pencil and soft eraser. Available in silver, black or white.

Added: December 2011

This product is sold by Metaphys

Spektral + Sto-Lang Paper Mobiles

$22

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$22

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Swiss designers Briggita and Benedict Martig-Imhof founded Tät-Tat for playful items and their mobiles are nothing less than a triumph. The laser-cut velum is assembled in one of 20 workshops in Switzerland and Germany, employing 300 mentally challenged craftspeople. Social responsibility aside, these unique mobiles stand on their own merits.

Added: December 2011

This product is sold by Spektral + Sto-Lang

Mutewatch

This futuristic LED timepiece is sensitive to movement and adjusts the strength of its discreet vibrating alarms accordingly. It’s truly a discreet watch–simply tap the face and the LED lights display the time. Charges easily via USB. Available in several colors.

Added: December 2011

This product is sold by Mutewatch

Leather Pencil Holder

€65

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€65

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Handcrafted in Italy from Florentine Vacchetta leather, Travelteq’s classy roll-up case holds 19 choice pencils and keeps them from rolling off the desk when not on the go.

Added: December 2011

This product is sold by Travelteq

Fine Model Cars

$9,500

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$9,500

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Scaled down 1:8 from actual size, these exquisite model cars are exact replicas of masterpieces from Ralph Lauren’s legendary car collection. Each actual car is digitally scanned and reproduced in miniature form with every precise detail. Highly skilled model-makers have put in up to 350 hours to assemble each limited edition model.

Added: December 2011

This product is sold by Ralph Lauren

Royal VKB & Nikolai Carels’ Boomerang Wok + Sautée Pan

$150

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$150

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It’s easy to get carried away when tackling a stir-fry and that usually means a mess with ingredients flying out of the frying pan and into the fire. Nikolai Carels’ patented 12½”-diameter Teflon sautée pan features a cupped edge designed to keep the food in the pan so it can eventually make it as far as the plate. Hence “Boomerang.”

Added: December 2011

This product is sold by A + R

Graphkin

£3.50

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£3.50

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Doodle with precise accuracy on these tongue-in-cheek graph-print napkins. Made from recycled paper, these two-ply paper napkins are sold by the dozen and shipped from the UK. Dimensions: 330mm x 330mm.

Added: December 2011

This product is sold by Colin O'Dowd

Stereo Vinyl Cruiser

$80

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$80

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An ode to the banana-boards on the early ’80s, these old school-inspired skateboards are perfect for cruising around town or to the bar. And unlike a goofy surfboard-length longboard, these stubby little skateboards can be carried or easily stuffed into a backpack. Available in a handful of fun colors, the fully assembled Vinyl Cruiser also comes with a free pair of shades.

Added: December 2011

This product is sold by Stereo

Belle Jewellery Box and Ring Holder

$140

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$140

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A beautiful combination jewelry box and ring holder designed by Swedish architect firm Claesson Koivisto Rune, the brass “Belle” spins around like a toy top for added effect.

Added: December 2011

This product is sold by Mjolk

Archipelago Boxed Silver Wick Trimmer

$19

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$19

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This slightly ornate set of silver wick trimmers prevent you from having to hunt for the scissors when setting the table. We all know a candle junkie, but why buy yet another votive when you can treat them to a unique and handy accessory instead.

Added: December 2011

This product is sold by Archipelago

PACT Men’s Socks

$10

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$10

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Knitted in Turkey from soft organic cotton in a green factory running on wind power, these stockings help strive for positive change in the world. Plus, they look snazzy.

Added: December 2011

This product is sold by PACT

NeatDesk

$400

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$400

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Digitizing all kinds of clutter from tax returns to receipts to business cards, NeatDesk is a scanner-and-software combo that records and organizes your most essential hard copy information. The intelligent software is able to digitally categorize the content of your scans–in the case of receipts, it finds the date, payment type, purchase amount and other important details.

Added: December 2011

This product is sold by NeatDesk

Capacitive Tip – Touch Screen Accessory

$16

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$16

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Venerable design studio ACME has created this handy nib-end that converts any pen into a stylus for touch screen devices from cell phones to tablets.

Added: December 2011

This product is sold by ACME Studio

Scruble Cube

$13

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$13

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Think of it as Rubik’s Cube-meets-Scrabble. Puzzle nuts will delight in this mash-up of word games and mathematical challenges and, with 7,401 septillion combinations, it’s the perfect multiplayer game for long journeys.

Added: December 2011

This product is sold by Scruble Cube

Volt: Ink

$25

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$25

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Chefs Bryan and Michael Voltaggio’s new cookbook is cleverly constructed around families–the one they share and their respective professional families in the kitchens of their restaurants. The recipes are presented with stunning photography and in an unusual arrangement of 20 food family groups.

Added: December 2011

This product is sold by Olive Press

Mini Spyglass

$33

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$33

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This miniature spyglass is good for magnification at close range and powerful enough for long-distance viewing. Plus, it comes in a handsome wooden case to add a bit of nostalgic style to one’s study.

Added: November 2011

This product is sold by 826 Valencia