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Wool Dot Throw

A reversible polka-dot pattern in jacquard weave graces this jaunty merino wool blanket by Copenhagen textile designer Anne Rosenberg.

$148.00
Candleholder-1

Glassblower Tora Urup is part of the 2012 lineup at Danish Crafts, an organization known for spotting up-and-coming talent. Her colored glass dishes hold a single wick.

$72.00
Pik Vases

Three connected vases perform an understated balancing act, while cheery accent colors and pale wood nod to Nordic design.

$99.00
Shayk Pendant

A Danish architect translates ornamental motifs from an Iranian mosque into this lightweight pendant made of synthetic paper.

$105.00
Dot Cushions

Hay, the Danish tastemakers whose collection is slowly filtering into the U.S. retail market, offers these wool pillows in 11 shades of Kvadrat's Hallingdal fabric.

$100.00
Fierzo Desk Organizer

This agile desk system suspends messages between its wire arms while doubling as a visual divider; the base holds writing implements.

$50.00
Concrete Desk Set

Show your workspace you mean business with this weighty, monochromatic set of desktop pieces.

$60.00
Hum Pocket Notebook

There is something to be said for perfectly palm-size doodle pads with tear-out pages. Hint: The best ones are made in Japan.

$18.00
Toolbox

Levy's plastic carryall is extraordinarily versatile: It can keep tabs on live-work necessities, from notepads to sewing kits.

$60.00
Panchina

Italian designer and architect Antonio Citterio has worked with Vitra for 25 years, and these benches—part of the Grand Repos collection—demonstrate how classic lines can be updated without looking...

$1370.00
Cleon Sofa

This modular sectional has the low-slung, relaxed silhouette of an Italian sofa three times the price. Bright persimmon contrast stitching adds just the right amount of oomph to the otherwise...

$2850.00
Frolla Armchair

Someone’s finally done it: a high-design beanbag chair for adults. Frolla’s removable cover features cordonnet stitching in an electric blue yarn; the base fabric comes in beige or gray cotton.

$770.00
PS 2012 Sofa

This cozy three-seater is part of the retro-influenced PS collection. Moving away from what the designer calls “heavy, clumsy” modern sofas, this light and airy tubular-steel number is made with...

$899.00
M.A.S.S.A.S. Sofa

The M.A.S.S.A.S. collection is compact and tidy, defined by the raised, tacking-like stitching along its seams. Upholstery fabric is bonded to wadding to create an ubersturdy covering for its...
Ventura Lounge

Ten hues of drawstring stitching contrast Poliform’s multitude of fabric options, all wrapped around Massaud’s sinewy chair frame. We recommend the higher-contrast shades, from an electric blue to...

$2900.00
Felted Sea Turtle Pet Toy

We love this 100-percent wool toy for pets, which is fair-trade crafted in Nepal.

$16.00
Eco Dough

Foster creative play with this set of prismatic and environmentally friendly modeling dough.

$23.99
Re-Turned Birds

Norwegian designer Lars Beller first caught our eye at the Stockholm Design Fair with his marble-topped Nuki table. We couldn't help but share this design of his, adorable birds hand turned from...

$85.00
Avva S&P Shakers

Stack ‘em, turn ‘em, don’t worry about spilling ‘em. Salt and pepper shakers have never been so fun. These geometric beech wood shakers are cleverly embedded with neodymium...

$35.00
Upside Down Planters

These ceramic planters hang from the ceiling, so there's no need to take up precious counter space. Each handmade wonder comes with an adjustable ceiling extension and wall-mounted display system....

$49.00