8″ Scissors
by: TOOLS to LIVEBY
$17
Taiwan
Simple in design and made from Japanese stainless steel with a comfortable rubber handle. Each pair is etched with a branded logo and comes in a hot foiled protective sleeve. The matt black style has Teflon coating on it to prevent the glue stick on it. Available in black and gold.
Dimensions: 20cm (length)
Materials: Stainless steel
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Brass Ruler
by: Midori
$11
Japan
This beautiful brass ruler comes to us by way of Japan's Midori, a stationer known for its harmonious designs and stylish desk accessories—like this handsome old-school ruler. Thanks to the alloys in the metal, it will tarnish over time and acquire a beautiful patina (kind of like the one your grandfather's old tools have). Should you want it nice and shiny again, a simple polish is all it takes.
Dimensions: 0.8 x 6.3 x 0 inches
Weight: 1.3 ounces
Materials: Brass
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Monocle (Magazine Subscription)
by: Monocle
£55 - £155
London, UK
With 10 issues and two special editions a year, Monocle delivers a wealth of rich reporting, great opportunities and stunning photography. Get a global perspective: read Monocle.
Additional Details:
- Delivery costs included worldwide, no matter where you are
- Access to the entire Monocle Archive and exclusive content
- 10% discount at Monocle Shops and online
- Exclusive offers and invitations to events around the world
- Priority access to selected product collaborations
- Never miss out with the option to automatically renew
Editor: Tyler Brûlé
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Brass Box
by: SyuRo
$45 - $120
Japan
These metal boxes by Syuro are unique in that they are completely hand crafted from flat sheets of metal in an origami-like fashion. The craftsman carefully folds the flat metal to create precise edges and tucks the corners as opposed to soldering. The craftsmanship is nothing short of amazing! Certainly a keepsake box to cherish for generations.
Additional Details:
- Handcrafted in Japan
- Edges are bent by hand and seams are folded and tucked as opposed to soldered
- These boxes will change over time, forming a patina as time goes by
- Metal cleaner can be used to return the boxes to their natural polished state
- The exterior has subtle swirl marks from the circular hand brushing of the craftsman
- Small: 2.5” (w) x 3.9” (l) x 1.9” (h) or 64mm (w) x 99mm (l) x 48mm (h)
- Medium: 3.9” (w) x 7.9” (l) x 1.9” (h) or 99mm (w) x 201mm (l) x 48mm (h)
- Large: 4.9” (w) x 8.8” (l) x 2.4” (h) or 124mm (w) x 224mm (l) x 61mm (h)
- Small (approximate): 2.5 oz or 71 g
- Medium (approximate): 6.0 oz or 170 g
- Large (approximate): 10 oz or 283 g
Materials: Brass
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Ion C-Series Box Set
by: Schoolhouse Electric
$129
Portland, USA
A playful approach to tabletop lighting, the Ion C-Series is reworked in cool candy colors for an approachable spin on this Schoolhouse classic. Hand-finished in our Portland, Oregon factory, we apply colorful matte paint and a Russian birch plywood base to each handspun steel fixture. A sturdy toggle switch and durable twisted cloth cord add the finishing touches to this iconic design.
Additional Details:
- Plywood base includes felt disk on the bottom.
- Includes 6 feet of black twisted cloth cord and Bakelite plug.
- Includes their globe-shaped, exposed filament G80-15 Clear Bulb.
- Max wattage: 60
Dimensions: 4.25" Dia x 3.25" H
Weight: 1.4 lbs
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The Walt Disney Film Archives. The Animated Movies 1921–1968
by: TASCHEN
$500
Cologne, Germany
This TASCHEN Collector’s Edition presents the first volume of one of the most expansive illustrated publications on Disney animation. In it, some 1,500 images as well as top essays by eminent Disney experts take us to the beating heart of the studio’s “Golden Age of Animation,” tracing Disney’s complete animation journey from the silent film era, through his first full-length feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) and the pioneering artistic experiment Fantasia (1940), right up to his last masterpieces Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966) and The Jungle Book (1967).
The book brings focus to each of the major animated features made during Walt’s lifetime, including Pinocchio, Fantasia, Dumbo, Bambi, Cinderella, Peter Pan, Lady and the Tramp, and One Hundred and One Dalmatians, without forgetting the experimental short films of the Silly Symphonies series, underappreciated episodic musical films such as Make Mine Music and Melody Time, and many unfinished projects, such as proposed sequels to Fantasia or a homage to Davy Crockett by painter Thomas Hart Benton.
With extensive research conducted through the collections of the Walt Disney Company, as well as private collections, editor Daniel Kothenschulte curates some of the most precious concept paintings and storyboards to reveal just how these animation masterpieces came to life. These original artworks are accompanied by cel setups of famous film scenes, rare pictures from Disney photographers, and fascinating excerpts from story conferences between Walt and his staff. Throughout, contributions from leading Disney specialists detail the evolution of each film and honor the outstanding animators and designers who influenced the style of the studio, among them Albert Hurter, Gustaf Tenggren, Kay Nielsen, Carl Barks, Mary Blair, Sylvia Holland, Tyrus Wong, Ken Anderson, Eyvind Earle, and Walt Peregoy.
This definitive Collector’s Edition, limited to 2,500 copies, comes with its own facsimile of a 64-page color storyboard designed for Mickey Mouse’s legendary appearance in “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” in Fantasia and stunning facsimile portfolio of five masterful cel setups from the Silly Symphonies cartoon musicals, offering remarkable testimony to the love of detail that was built into each Disney frame.
Additional Details:
- Hardcover
- 620 pages
- 41.1 x 30 cm (16.2 x 11.8 in.) in clamshell box
Author: John Lasseter, Russell Merritt, Charles Solomon, Robin Allan, Didier Ghez, J.?B. Kaufman, Katja Lüthge, Brian Sibley, Leonard Maltin, Mindy Johnson, Dave Smith, & Andreas Platthaus
Editor: Daniel Kothenschulte
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The Monocle Travel Guide, Tokyo
by: Monocle
£12
Germany
The Monocle Travel Guide series reveals their favourite places in each city they cover, from the ideal route for an early-morning run to the best spots for independent retail. Full of surprises and quirks, they also feature detailed design and architecture pages, neighbourhood walks to get you away from the crowds and our favourite places to eat everything be it tasty fast food or something truly celebratory.
The Tokyo guide is written by their bureau team in the city who have been covering the metropolis since Monocle began in 2007. In this 148-page hardback they reveal the places that they have got to know and love and show you why Tokyo is the friendliest big city in the world. It’s a guide book that will lead you to the best in culture and new architecture – and a few fun nights out too.
Gestalten is a Berlin-based publisher and produces high-quality editions in an environmentally friendly and resource-efficient manner.
Publisher: Gestalten
Dimensions: 14cm x 22cm x 1.3cm (5.5in x 8.3in x 0.5in)
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National Geographic Infographics
by: TASCHEN
$70
Cologne, Germany
Back in the days when the information age was a distant dream and the world a more mysterious place, National Geographic began its mission to reveal the wonders of history, popular science, and culture to eager audiences around the globe. Since that 1888 launch, the world has changed; empires have risen and crumbled and a galaxy of information is today only a click away. But National Geographic endures; its calm, authoritative voice is as respected as ever amid the surfeit of data in our daily lives.
In this new anthology, TASCHEN and National Geographic gather the magazine’s best infographics of the past 128 years. Through seven sections—History, The Planet, Being Human, Animal World, World of Plants, Science & Technology, and Space—we encounter the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, the mysterious origins of the Easter Island statues, Cleopatra’s Alexandria, and the anatomy behind a cheetah’s extraordinary speed. We discover how our genetic patterns have been pieced together over the years and how birds make music; we get to grips with global warming and explore our ever-expanding study of an ever-expanding universe.
With an essay by Nigel Holmes, charting the evolution of National Geographic over the decades and its pioneering use of graphics, as well as five fold-outs mimicking original pull-outs or inserts in the magazine, the book stands as a defining record of one of the world’s best-known publications as well as a beautifully presented repository of accessible discovery and learning. Visualizing the histories, facts, and figures that make up our planet and our species, National Geographic Infographics is as true to the magazine’s original mission as ever—an anchor of knowledge and a wunderkammer of discovery for young and old alike.
Additional Details:
- Hardcover with fold-outs
- 9.7 x 14.6 in.
- 480 pages
Editor: Julius Wiedemann
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Copper Household Scissors – Large
by: Tajika
$115
Japan
Designed as everyday scissors, they are versatile in application and do not rust easily. The ideal application is for stationary and lightweight fabrics, so they will fit all your household needs. They are beautiful, but are not just for show... they have a smooth firm cut.
Additional Details:
- Made in Japan
- 2.5″ or 64mm Blade
- Textured copper finish
- Develops a darker patina over time
- For rust prevention, part of the blade is greased when the products are shipped from Japan
- Please wipe clean with a soft cloth before use.
- Comes with a protective plastic case for the blade
- Typically used as stationary scissors
- The copper alloy has been adjusted to prevent rusting and a hardness appropriate for scissors
- Design is the third iteration of Tajika’s most popular scissors with back plow
- Tajika branding is stamped onto the scissors
- Screw may need occasional lubrication if difficulties opening over time develop
Designer: Daisuke Tajika
Maker: Tajika
Dimensions: 2.5” (w) x 7” (l) x 0.375” (h)or 64mm (w) x 178mm (l) x 10mm (h)
Weight: 0.16 lbs or 0.07 kg
Materials: Copper
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Pen Type-B
by: CW&T
$160
Brooklyn, USA
Pen Type-B is a super minimal everyday pen. It is the pocket friendly sibling of Pen Type-A, engineered to last generations.
- Pen Type-B is precision machined out of solid metal.
- The body of the pen is made out of stainless steel and the sleeve is made out of polished brass.
- The ultra-high machining tolerances between the pen and sleeve create a piston-like effect. The pen falls slowly into its sleeve and makes a nice popping sound when you pull it out quickly.
- Pen Type-B has no visible logo.
- The rounded polished brass sleeve is gentle on your hands and pockets.
- The brass is purposely uncoated, so that it picks up your unique patina over time.
Additional Details:
- Pen Diameter: 9.8mm
- Pen Length: 125mm
- Sleeve Weight: 74 grams (2.6 oz)
- Sleeve Length: 120mm
- Sleeve Width: 10mm
- Pen Type-B ships with a 0.3mm Black Hi-Tec-C Ink Cartridge
Weight: 50 grams (1.75 oz)
Materials: 300, 400 series and cold worked Stainless Steel, Brass
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Self-Inking Rubber Stamp
by: Wms & Co
$160 - $350
Poland
This model accommodates interchangeable typographic imprint plates so it can be used for multiple messages. One imprint plate is included with your Stamper: upload your own artwork, customize the typographic imprint templates or select readymade imprints.
Electroplated with copper, the finish bears markings of the plating process, creating a natural patina that imparts charm and character. They have retained the best of Old World European craftsmanship and added our own special handles, derived from the design of a 19th-century paperweight, crafted in solid hardwood painted gloss black and finished with our distinctive W button. The retractable stamping mechanism conveniently contains a hidden ink pad so there is no need for a separate ink pad. This item comes wrapped in black tissue paper and enclosed in a refined heavy-duty cardboard box that references vintage factory packaging.
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Denim Apron – Red Rover
by: Hedley and Bennett
$78
Los Angeles, USA
It’s hard to find an apron you would be excited to wear but this apron is designed to serve it’s purpose and is stylish to boot. The uncommon red shade is popping and will make any chef distinctive and touching the denim immediately gives you a sense of its durability and quality. The adjustable straps are created with a weave designed not to tangle and bunch up around the neck and the pockets are conveniently placed, not too high and not too low. We also love the small details like the blank tag to fill in your name, to give it that added personal touch and individuality. Hedley & Bennett has the intricacies of the perfectly designed apron down pat.
Additional Details:
- Made in Los Angeles
- 1 Pen Pocket
- 2 Lap Pockets
- 100% Cotton Vanilla Straps
- Adjustable Neck Strap with Brass Hardware
- Top Stitching
- Hedley and Bennet Label on Chest Pocket
- Name Tag Label on the Back Side
Designer: Ellen Bennett
Maker: Hedley and Bennett
Dimensions: 33.5” (w) x 31” (l) x 0.06" (t)
Weight: 0.55 lbs or 0.25 kg
Materials: 10 oz Japanese Red Denim
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The Monocle Guide to Better Living
by: Monocle
£40
Berlin, Germany
For Monocle’s first ever book, The Monocle Guide to Better Living, our editorial team looks at one of the title’s core themes – quality of life.
In an informative and entertaining collection of writing, reports and recommendations, we’ve surveyed the locations, products and ideas that are inspiring better living across the globe.
The 400-page book features original photography and illustrations printed on a selection of the highest quality papers as our own contribution to making the world a little more liveable and loveable.
The Monocle Guide to Better Living is the ultimate reference for inspirational ways to improve your life. Published by Gestalten.
Gestalten is a Berlin-based publisher and produces high-quality editions in an environmentally friendly and resource-efficient manner.
Additional Details:
- 400 pages
- linen hard cover
Publisher: Gestalten
Dimensions: 20cm x 26.5cm x 3cm (7.9in x 10.4in x 1.2in)
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75 Years of Marvel Comics
by: Taschen
$100
Cologne, Germany
In celebration of Marvel’s 75th anniversary, TASCHEN presents a magnum opus of the most influential comic book publisher today, with an inside look not only at its celebrated characters, but also at the "bullpen" of architects whose names are almost as familiar as the protagonists they brought to life—Stan “the Man” Lee, Jack “King” Kirby, along with a roster of greats like Steve Ditko, John Romita, John Buscema, Marie Severin, and countless others. With essays by comics historian and former Marvel editor-in-chief Roy Thomas, this book delves into the heart of thousands of costumed characters who continue to fight the good fight in comics, movies, and toy aisles of the world.
Additional Details:
- More than 700 pages of near 2,000 images including vintage comic books, one-of-a-kind original art, behind-the-scenes photographs and film stills, as well as rare toys and collectibles
- A four-foot accordion-fold timeline
- Biographies of more than 300 artists, writers, editors, and famous fans who helped shape Marvel’s history
- ISBN 978-3-8365-4845-8
Author: Roy Thomas
Editor: Josh Baker
Dimensions: 11.4 x 15.6 in., 712 pages
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Triple Driver In-Ear Headphones
by: 1More
$100
San Diego, USA
Two balanced armatures and a separate dynamic driver deliver an extremely powerful yet intimate listening experience. Together they create a spacious and transparent feeling of having nothing between you and your music. The patented armatures work together to deliver sizzling highs and can withstand extremely high input power without distortion. They have an extended frequency range up to 40,000 Hz to reproduce high-resolution audio. Frequencies in this range add “transients”, a sonic quality normally only heard in live music. The armatures are uniquely inset with durable silicone covers for lasting performance and resilience. The patented triple layer driver with aerospace grade metal inside two outer layers of PET, a resilient polymer, greatly increases bass and midrange response time, definition, and fullness.
Additional Details:
- Frequency Range: 20-40,000 Hz
- Plug: 3.5 mm Gold Plated
- Color: Black With Brushed Gold
- In-ear triple driver headphones
- 6 sets of silicone ear tip sizes
- 3 sets of foam ear tip sizes
- Magnetic clasping traveling case
- Attractive storage case
- Quality dual prong airline adapter
- Matching shirt clip
Materials: Aluminum, Kevlar, Copper, Nylon
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Brass Letter Opener
by: Monocle
£32
UK
A productive work desk cannot do without a beautiful hand-crafted letter opener. Monocle’s latest stationery item designed in-house helps you open your messages with style. This angled opener is made with polished brass and its uniquely positioned design fits the hand perfectly, while also allowing it to sit on your desk like a small yet perfectly formed work of art.
Dimensions: 2cm x 17cm
Materials: Polished Brass
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Navy Polka Dot / Orange Classic Umbrella
by: London Undercover
£75
London, England
Classic Navy Polka Dot & Orange Umbrella.
Combined Maple wood shaft & handle with laser etched London Undercover logo.
Printed Woven Polka Dot & Bright Orange Interior with orange runner fabric.
Woven loop-folded London Undercover label within exterior seam.
Made using recycled materials.
Dimensions: 90cm / 35" height, 105cm / 41" diameter
Materials: 70% Recycled Aluminium Frame / 100% Recycled PET Fabric.
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