Reclaimed materials are all the rage, but how many upcycled products can boast a past life in the bowling alley? CounterEvolution works with wood that used to line the lanes, and the result is a unique collection of furniture, and products made from the extra scraps and bits left over in production. We like the look of this abstract Strike clock, and there's a lot more to choose from on the site.
Keep your hours, minutes, and seconds in perfectly pixellated order with this bamboo clock designed by Yusuke Tsujita, which offers a checkerboard glimpse at the beautiful grain of the wood.
It took one quick look at this suitcase to know we were in deep with a very hot case of luggage lust: Because we will never, ever check bags during air travel again, and this nylon roller will fit any overhead compartment; Because, when home again, this baby scrunches practically flat; Because it's a steal at $165; Because you can get it in grey, red (!), purple (!!), and a very kicky electric blue (!!!). It's damn near perfect, period. Available in the US at hip globetrotter central, Flight 001.
It's tough to remember all the way back when our only possessions were playthings, and everything we owned could be carted around the house with pride. Scot and Amy Herbst of Kaiku designed the Push Pull for all the little modernists out there, and their parents who know that kids' toys can be good-looking and built to last.
Keep perfect time on Dee & Lala's letterpress wall clock. The peacock pattern is printed on cotton paper and backed with wood for long-lasting stability, while the orange hands make the rounds on the charge of a single AA battery.
