Modern Monster Mash

For the year's spookiest night, Dwell tracked down some scarily awesome products for a hip Halloween party.

When planning your party, don't forget to send out invitations, like these Trick or Treat Puppet cards from Egg Press.

Light the Chiaki Murata–designed candle ($163) by using the match (included) and blow the light out to turn off.

Light the Chiaki Murata–designed candle ($163) by using the match (included) and blow the light out to turn off.

To give your house the proper ambiance, turn on some candy-corn-colored LED HONO Magic Candles from Japan Trend Shop.

This coat rack ($1,200) comes in 12 different colors and is made from cast aluminum.

This coat rack ($1,200) comes in 12 different colors and is made from cast aluminum.

As guests arrive, make sure they have a place to hang coats, with an elegant Ghost Tree by Erich Ginder.

This bottle opener from Alessi ($17) comes in five different colors.

This bottle opener from Alessi ($17) comes in five different colors.

To get the party flowing, crack open a few with your Diabolix bottle opener from Alessi.

Reissued in 2008, the Pumpkin pouffe ($1,135) is not only an icon, it's an October must.

Reissued in 2008, the Pumpkin pouffe ($1,135) is not only an icon, it's an October must.

Pull out a Pierre Paulin Pumpkin pouffe so everyone has room to sit. 

These sea-salted caramels ($20 for ten) are a big upgrade from the candy bars of yore.

These sea-salted caramels ($20 for ten) are a big upgrade from the candy bars of yore.

Don't forget the candy! Try some special treats by Hooker's Sweet Treats.

Distract your own little monsters with this adorable activity kit ($32).

Distract your own little monsters with this adorable activity kit ($32).

Guest can get creative with Donna Wilson's Make Your Own Monster kits.

This stainless steel hanging hearth designed by Federico Otero minimizes mess (price upon request).

This stainless steel hanging hearth designed by Federico Otero minimizes mess (price upon request).

Or cozy up around an Aeris stainless steel hearth by Cocoon Fires.

Designed by John Paul Leimone, available at

Designed by John Paul Leimone, available at

Ensure the party doesn't run into the witching hour with a Monster clock or two. 

Egg Press offers a variety of quirky-cute, seasonal letterpress cards.

Egg Press offers a variety of quirky-cute, seasonal letterpress cards.

Happy Halloween everyone, from Dwell to you!

Olivia Martin
Olivia is the Managing Editor @archpaper and former Managing Editor of Dwell.

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