Solid Brass Dice
by: Best Made Co.
$22
Turkey
A pair of solid brass dice with Best Made's special touch. These dice have a nice heft and luster, machined and etched with markings that will never go away.
Additional Details:
- Set of 2
- Standard 16mm dice size
- Carved out of solid brass
- Exclusive Best Made Co. “X” etching details
Dimensions: 16mm cube
Materials: Brass
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Greggo Flat Shoes
by: Christian Louboutin
$895
Italy
Of all the shoes in the world we have our eyes on, these ones may be at the very top. The beautiful red lacquered bottoms really get our hearts beating, what more do you need in a shoe?
Materials: Leather
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Airpods
by: Apple Inc.
$159
United States of America
Apple Airpods are one of the most highly rated and convenient headphones we have seen to date, and we love them. Pop them out of the case and they instantly pair to your iPhone or other Apple devices without the hassle of a cable running to them—very convenient, especially when exercising or, for us here in Chicago, during the winter months with our coats, scarves, gloves, sweatshirts, undershirts, long johns, and other layers of clothing. If you take one out of your ear they'll pause your music and double tap them for extra customizable functionality. We're definitely glad we have pairs of these.
Additional Details:
- Automatically on, automatically connected
- One-tap setup for all your Apple devices
- Quick access to Siri with a double-tap
- More than 24-hour battery life with Charging Case
- Charges quickly in the case
- Rich, high-quality audio and voice
- Seamless switching between devices
Dimensions: 16.5 x 18.0 x 40.5 mm (airpod), 44.3 x 21.3 x 53.5 mm (charging case)
Weight: 4g (airpod), 38g (charging case)
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Apple TV
by: Apple Inc.
$149
United States of America
The Apple TV is the closest you can get to a smooth and convenient TV viewing experience in the streaming age, especially combined with a cable login. The main "menu" combines your watch list along with a bunch of other recommendations to give you a quick way to watch something new or pickup where you left off, which then pops you into the right streaming app. Amazon's Prime video app was finally added after a long holdout and Netflix, which does have an app, doesn't tie in with the TV menu and sync viewing history, which is one of our main gripes (but bearable). Check out the 4K version if you have a higher resolution 4K television.
Dimensions: base 35mm(h) x 98mm(w) x 98mm(d), remote 124mm(h) x 38mm(w) x 6.3(d)
Weight: 425 g (base), 45 g (remote)
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Brass Thin Lock Knife
by: Best Made Co.
$38
United States of America
The Brass Thin Lock is the pocket knife for any pocket, finished to Best Made spec with a solid brass handle. This fella is small yet capable: the lockback adds safety to keep the small blade in control, the drop-point blade shape makes for a strong tip, and the hollow (concave) grind means the blade makes up for size in slicing ability. For a knife that can fit in our jeans coin pocket, the Brass Thin Lock is worth having around in case we need two ropes instead of one, or we come across a box that isn't going to open itself. Made in the USA of stainless steel, the Brass Thin Lock requires minimal maintenance and will take a patina in your pocket quickly. - Best Made Co.
Additional Details:
- Lockback
- Hollow grind
- 57-59 HRC
- Ships with our Knife Handbook with information on care and sharpening
Dimensions: 2.25" blade, 5.25" overall, 3" closed
Materials: 440A stainless steel, Solid brass handle
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Google Home Mini
by: Google
$49
United States of America
If you're interested in home automation or voice assistants, these cute little things are leading the pack in our opinion. Deals for below the usual $49 price have been easy to come by.
Dimensions: Diameter: 3.86 in (98 mm); Height: 1.65 in (42 mm)
Weight: Device: 6.10 oz (173 g)
Materials: Durable fabric top, Plastic housings created using recycled material, Non-skid silicone base
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Letter Opener
by: Wms & Co.
$28 - $65
United States of America
The design that inspired this piece was meticulously crafted in Kyoto of lightweight bamboo. We were quite taken with its pleasing line and the way it sits in the hand. So we had it copied in ebony wood and then, as a tribute, we had it cast in bronze. We covet them all, and so might you. Hand crafted. 6” Polished and Blackened Bronze packaged in our signature Gift box, Ebony Wood in a clear sleeve. -Wms & Co.
Dimensions: 6.25 inches
Weight: 2 ounces
Materials: Solid Bronze, Blackened Bronze, or hand carved Ebony Wood
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Bone Anchor Knife
by: Best Made Co.
$128
Germany
Handmade in Solingen by famed knife maker Otter-Messer, the Bone Anchor knife is replete with fine detail and quality material: brass inlay, C75 carbon steel, and a camel bone handle that is superbly stable and weathers like ivory. - Best Made Co.
Maker: Otter-Messer
Dimensions: Blade: 3.25"; Overall: 7.25"
Materials: Patina'd C75 carbon steel blade, 56-58 HRC, Camel bone scales, Brass anchor inlay
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Toothpick Case
by: Nalata Nalata
$130
Japan
"Yet another testament to the Tanno family’s incredible wood working skills! The toothpick cases by Masakage Tanno are crafted with so many intricate details. The pinch opening mechanism is especially satisfying. What a novel idea for a toothpick case (but truthfully most of our clients actually use the case for other paraphernalia)! Toothpick Case was curated by Stevenson Aung"
Additional Details:
- Handmade in Asahikawa, Japan
- Spring-loaded pinch opening mechanism
- Padauk wood push buttons
- Fits the length of standard sized toothpicks
Designer: Tanno Masakage
Maker: Tanno Masakage
Dimensions: 0.9” (w) x 3.2” (l) x 0.8” (h) or 22mm (w) x 81mm (l) x 19mm (h)
Weight: 0.6 oz or 17 g
Materials: Maple, Walnut, Oak, Padauk
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Half-Moon Boxwood Comb
by: Jusan-Ya
$145
Kyoto, Japan
"Boxwood combs have a long history in Japan as both supernatural objects and cosmetic accessories. Today the combs are appreciated, as much for their aesthetic beauty as their functionality and Jusun-Ya has become renowned for their high-quality versions. Since 1875, the company has been using original production methods from the Nara period (8th C.). They gather boxwood boards, fumigate the wood, then store the bundles for ten years making them thoroughly dry and warp resistant. When the wood is ready, each comb tooth is measured by eye and sawed by hand. The combs are resistant to static electricity and help promote healthy hair. We love how the teeth will smooth out and glide easier with frequent use and how the amber colour of the wood deepens with age! In contemporary times, many of the combs have a multi-purpose function. The Half-Moon Boxwood Comb is used as an everyday comb or pocket comb for regular hair."
Additional Details:
- Handmade in Japan
- Do not dip combs in water
- Avoid combing wet hair
- Coat liberally with vegetable oil (camellia or olive) and place in plastic bag for 2-3 days to clean comb
Designer: Jusan-Ya
Maker: Jusan-Ya
Dimensions: 2.1” (w) x 3.9” (l) x 0.3” (h) or 53mm (w) x 99mm (l) x 8mm (h)
Weight: 0.5 oz or 14.2 gr
Materials: Boxwood
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Mini Tsurukubi Flower Vase
by: Northerns
$30
Japan
"Inspired by small vases that his grandfather made 40 years ago, Hiroyuki Inoue carries on the tradition by adding a modern twist to a best seller.
Tsurukubi means "Crane's Neck" in Japanese.
The miniature Tsurukubi Flower Vase was hand crafted using a wood lathe and freehand tools, with wood hand selected for its unique grain patterns. Once polished, each piece is treated with a Japanese urethane coating."
Additional Details:
- Dry flowers are recommended.
- Finish: Urethane finish
- Note: Flower not included.
- Artisan: Hiroyuki Inoue, Akarino-Tane
Maker: Hiroyuki Inoue & Akarino-Tane
Dimensions: 35mm (w) x 55mm (h)
Materials: Maple
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Brass Towel Bar
by: Futagami
$82 - $96
Japan
"The perfect complement to our towels, the Futagami Brass Towel Hanger adds an accent of elegance to your everyday routine. Made of brass for sturdy support against even the heaviest towels.
Founded in 1879, Futagami is one of Japan’s oldest metal manufacturers. Its collaboration with designer Masanori Oji has created a modern minimalist line of brass ware home goods that combine traditional techniques and materials with modern shapes. Futagami’s craftsmen work from Masanori’s inventive designs to create truly original metal works that bring elegance and understated radiance to common everyday objects. His work with Futagami has won the 2009 Interior Lifestyle Award in Japan."
Designer: Masanori Oji
Dimensions: Small - Length: 7 ½ Depth: 1 ½”, Large - Length: 14” Depth: 1 ½”
Materials: Brass
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Cone Spindle Candle Holder
by: Fort Standard
$85 - $95
New York, United States of America
"Machined from brass, these tall candle holders demonstrate the impressive weight of solid brass and the precision finish of the tool used to form them.
The tall, simple shapes are an elegant accent to any living or dining room. Arrange them in classic pairings or mix and match the different forms and heights for a unique setting."
Dimensions: Tall: 2.5" x 2.5" x 18" Medium: 2.5" x 2.5" x 12.5"
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The Sliding Match Safe
by: Best Made Co.
$28
United States of America
Firestarters for the home have long been in decline — all too often the clunky barbecue lighter is used for everything from birthday candles to campfires. We designed the Sliding Match Safe to give the most versatile firestarter, the humble strike-anywhere match, a proper home that offers safe storage, has a knurled-brass knob for striking, and is handsome enough to be kept outside the kitchen drawer. With the Sliding Match Safe next to the fireplace or on the kitchen table, there will never be a room without the warm glow of flame, and you’ll find that relying on the match keeps your fire building skills sharp: start up the wood stove with just one match, and you’re a regular Nessmuk. -Best Made Co.
Additional Details:
- Sliding match tray stamped with “Best Made”
- Knurled knob for striking surface
- Secure magnetic closure
- Does not ship with matches
Dimensions: 4.75” x 2.85” x 1.40"
Materials: 22-Gauge Steel, Brass
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Gerstner 41D Chest
by: Best Made Co.
$1,650
Ohio, United States of America
"Made in Ohio since the 1930s, the 41D chest has remained the steady favorite of machinists, carpenters, and collectors. Our version of the 41D will be available only in a limited quantity for a very short time. This special collaboration with the 108-year-old case maker starts with kiln-dried American cherry that is plain sawn and finished with solid brass hardware. The case is emblazoned with several of the most distinguished Best Made emblems, including an engraved “Measure Twice / Cut Once” ruler on the lid, a hand-painted sash on the center drawer, and custom embroidery in the white-felt-lined compartments. Suitable for storing knives, watches, pens, natural specimens, or just about any small keepsake, the 41D is the most dignified chest you will ever own."
Additional Details:
- Hand-applied stain and lacquer finish
- Tongue and groove construction
- Hand-fitted drawers and panels
- Locking front panel
- Best Made ruler scale laser-etched onto top surface
- Custom embroidery inside
- 20″ x 10.5″ x 13.5″
- New cherry tool cabinets will darken over time
- 100% kiln-dried American Cherry drawer front pieces
- Cherry-veneered Maple hardwood provides extra stability on chest front, back, and sides
- Handpicked poplar on interior drawer construction supports stability over time
- Polished brass hardware
- Industrial felt lined compartments for moisture and abrasion protection
Maker: H. Gerstner & Sons
Dimensions: 20" x 10.5" x 13.5"
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The Monocle Guide to Drinking & Dining
by: Monocle
£40
Berlin, Germany
The Monocle Guide to Drinking & Dining is for anybody who enjoys food but can do without the foam, fuss and trickery it’s often served with. It’s more than just food that makes a great meal though: we also offer tips on how to host, where to source the best produce and how to handle the sharpest kitchen kit. Alongside reports on the freshest markets, shops and producers, we’ve been everywhere from Adelaide to Zürich to put together our rundown of the world’s must-visit restaurants.
Eating and drinking well should be a daily ritual and our guide offers tips to get the most out of it, whether you’re just nipping out for a bite or entertaining guests. Hungry for more? Do tuck in.
Our 340-page guide features original photography and illustrations printed on a selection of great papers and bound with a linen cover. It is also available in a deluxe limited edition. Published by Gestalten.
Gestalten is a Berlin-based publisher and produces high-quality editions in an environmentally friendly and resource-efficient manner.
Publisher: Gestalten
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Creamer
by: Another Country
$26
United Kingdom & Portugal
The Creamer is part of the Another Country Pottery series originally inspired by the Series One furniture collection and designed by Ian McIntyre. This set of handmade tabletop pottery employs different clay bodies with different properties for each vessel and use. The clay shapes are pressed and then fettled, dipped in glaze, fired and polished.
The outside of the creamer is left unglazed.
Nominated for Elle Decoration British Design Awards 2012.
Designer: Ian McIntyre
Dimensions: Diameter: 55mm / 2 1/8", Height: 95mm / 3 3/4"
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