This handmade, copper-plated bike’s minimal aesthetic is reminiscent of vintage track bicycles. Each bespoke fixed-gear bicycle by Detroit Bicycle Company is made to order based on individual measurements. ($4,200)
This handmade, copper-plated bike’s minimal aesthetic is reminiscent of vintage track bicycles. Each bespoke fixed-gear bicycle by Detroit Bicycle Company is made to order based on individual measurements. ($4,200)
This handmade, copper-plated bike’s minimal aesthetic is reminiscent of vintage track bicycles. Each bespoke fixed-gear bicycle is made to order based on individual measurements. For a selection of modern cycling accessories, view this story.
This handmade, copper-plated bike’s minimal aesthetic is reminiscent of vintage track bicycles. Each bespoke fixed-gear bicycle is made to order based on individual measurements. For a selection of modern cycling accessories, view this story.
Bicycle Sauna, H3T Architects, 2011

Equipped with the necessary hookups to tow behind a tandem bike, this richshaw-like contraption is a sauna that, amazingly, can fit six. Heat is generated by an internal fireplace and trapped by the polycarbonate hood.
Bicycle Sauna, H3T Architects, 2011 Equipped with the necessary hookups to tow behind a tandem bike, this richshaw-like contraption is a sauna that, amazingly, can fit six. Heat is generated by an internal fireplace and trapped by the polycarbonate hood.
1924 - The production of bicycles starts at Miele’s new factory in Bielefeld, Germany.
1924 - The production of bicycles starts at Miele’s new factory in Bielefeld, Germany.
A simple contrast between a cathedral and bicycle demonstrates the breadth of variety on this Tumblr.
A simple contrast between a cathedral and bicycle demonstrates the breadth of variety on this Tumblr.
Independent bike company Tokyobike will launch a new, lightweight bike designed in collaboration with New Balance.
Independent bike company Tokyobike will launch a new, lightweight bike designed in collaboration with New Balance.
The “mid-ground” between the three structures serves as a community hub. Dick takes advantage of the site’s shared bicycle storage and its proximity to a popular bike lane.
The “mid-ground” between the three structures serves as a community hub. Dick takes advantage of the site’s shared bicycle storage and its proximity to a popular bike lane.
Brilliant Bicycle's Astor in Laguna Blue, from $299 at brilliant.co

Brilliant Bicycles is on a crusade to return bicycle shoping to simplicity: its website offers a simple series of questions (versatile riding versus relaxed riding, hilliness of your paths, and your height) to determine which Brilliant bicycle is best for you. Each bike is handmade and shipped directly to you. Brilliant Bicycles offers two adult and two children's bikes as well as this $15 gift box whose material samples and gift card can help the recipient pick out their new bike.
Brilliant Bicycle's Astor in Laguna Blue, from $299 at brilliant.co Brilliant Bicycles is on a crusade to return bicycle shoping to simplicity: its website offers a simple series of questions (versatile riding versus relaxed riding, hilliness of your paths, and your height) to determine which Brilliant bicycle is best for you. Each bike is handmade and shipped directly to you. Brilliant Bicycles offers two adult and two children's bikes as well as this $15 gift box whose material samples and gift card can help the recipient pick out their new bike.
Last but not least, there's the classic Viva Brass Bicycle Bell whose retro-inspired form is 100% brass. An adjustable screw means this accessory can attach to a wide range of bike frames.
Last but not least, there's the classic Viva Brass Bicycle Bell whose retro-inspired form is 100% brass. An adjustable screw means this accessory can attach to a wide range of bike frames.
Gustav cycle by Coh&Co, 2015.
Gustav cycle by Coh&Co, 2015.
Christopher Roy is a native of England, but now works in the American vernacular from his home base in Sarasota, Florida. His pieces in the "Why Not Bespoke" collection combine traditional Windsor-type chair details with rich textures and bold color.
Christopher Roy is a native of England, but now works in the American vernacular from his home base in Sarasota, Florida. His pieces in the "Why Not Bespoke" collection combine traditional Windsor-type chair details with rich textures and bold color.
Bicycle by Sacha White of Vanilla Bicycles, on view now through August 15, 2010, at the Museum of Art and Design in New York as part of the Bespoke: The Handbuilt Bicycle. Photo courtesy Vanilla Bicycles.
Bicycle by Sacha White of Vanilla Bicycles, on view now through August 15, 2010, at the Museum of Art and Design in New York as part of the Bespoke: The Handbuilt Bicycle. Photo courtesy Vanilla Bicycles.
Detail of bicycle by Sacha White of Vanilla Bicycles, on view now through August 15, 2010, at the Museum of Art and Design in New York as part of the Bespoke: The Handbuilt Bicycle. Photo courtesy Vanilla Bicycles.
Detail of bicycle by Sacha White of Vanilla Bicycles, on view now through August 15, 2010, at the Museum of Art and Design in New York as part of the Bespoke: The Handbuilt Bicycle. Photo courtesy Vanilla Bicycles.
Bright colors dominated the show floor, like the hues seen in these chairs from Bespoke Creative.
Bright colors dominated the show floor, like the hues seen in these chairs from Bespoke Creative.
What's that? You love copper so much you want to ride it? You're in luck. Van Heesch's copper bike is now for sale via Anthropologie. It even includes a copper chain lock and copper bell (plus handling gloves, naturally).
What's that? You love copper so much you want to ride it? You're in luck. Van Heesch's copper bike is now for sale via Anthropologie. It even includes a copper chain lock and copper bell (plus handling gloves, naturally).
The Koi bicycle rack, designed by Juliet Whelan of Philadelphia's Jibe Design Architecture. Photo by Kristen Zubrisky Photography.
The Koi bicycle rack, designed by Juliet Whelan of Philadelphia's Jibe Design Architecture. Photo by Kristen Zubrisky Photography.
Commuter bike by Sacha White of Vanilla Bicycles, on view now through August 15, 2010, at the Museum of Art and Design in New York as part of the Bespoke: The Handbuilt Bicycle. Photo courtesy Vanilla Bicycles.
Commuter bike by Sacha White of Vanilla Bicycles, on view now through August 15, 2010, at the Museum of Art and Design in New York as part of the Bespoke: The Handbuilt Bicycle. Photo courtesy Vanilla Bicycles.
Erika: Ai Weiwei Forever Bicycles Sculpture

As part of Scotiabank Nuit Blanche Toronto, a weeks-long art celebration, world-renowned Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei has just opened an exhibition of his Forever Bicycles sculpture in Toronto's Nathan Phillips Square. The exhibition consists of 3,144 interconnected bicycles forming a three-dimensional structure that creates an incredible visual effect.
Erika: Ai Weiwei Forever Bicycles Sculpture As part of Scotiabank Nuit Blanche Toronto, a weeks-long art celebration, world-renowned Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei has just opened an exhibition of his Forever Bicycles sculpture in Toronto's Nathan Phillips Square. The exhibition consists of 3,144 interconnected bicycles forming a three-dimensional structure that creates an incredible visual effect.
Like many others, the home was built painstakingly by hand by its owners.
Like many others, the home was built painstakingly by hand by its owners.
Detail of bicycle by Jeff Jones of Jeff Jones Custom Bicycles, on view now through August 15, 2010, at the Museum of Art and Design in New York as part of the Bespoke: The Handbuilt Bicycle. Photo courtesy Jeff Jones.
Detail of bicycle by Jeff Jones of Jeff Jones Custom Bicycles, on view now through August 15, 2010, at the Museum of Art and Design in New York as part of the Bespoke: The Handbuilt Bicycle. Photo courtesy Jeff Jones.
Detail of bicycle by Jeff Jones of Jeff Jones Custom Bicycles, on view now through August 15, 2010, at the Museum of Art and Design in New York as part of the Bespoke: The Handbuilt Bicycle. Photo courtesy Jeff Jones.
Detail of bicycle by Jeff Jones of Jeff Jones Custom Bicycles, on view now through August 15, 2010, at the Museum of Art and Design in New York as part of the Bespoke: The Handbuilt Bicycle. Photo courtesy Jeff Jones.
Detail of bicycle by Dario Pegoretti of Pegoretti Cicli, on view now through August 15, 2010, at the Museum of Art and Design in New York as part of the Bespoke: The Handbuilt Bicycle. Photo courtesy Dario Pegoretti.
Detail of bicycle by Dario Pegoretti of Pegoretti Cicli, on view now through August 15, 2010, at the Museum of Art and Design in New York as part of the Bespoke: The Handbuilt Bicycle. Photo courtesy Dario Pegoretti.
Detail of bicycle by Dario Pegoretti of Pegoretti Cicli, on view now through August 15, 2010, at the Museum of Art and Design in New York as part of the Bespoke: The Handbuilt Bicycle. Photo courtesy Dario Pegoretti.
Detail of bicycle by Dario Pegoretti of Pegoretti Cicli, on view now through August 15, 2010, at the Museum of Art and Design in New York as part of the Bespoke: The Handbuilt Bicycle. Photo courtesy Dario Pegoretti.
Detail of bicycle by J. Peter Weigel of J. Peter Weigel Cycles, on view now through August 15, 2010, at the Museum of Art and Design in New York as part of the Bespoke: The Handbuilt Bicycle. Photo courtesy J. Peter Weigel.
Detail of bicycle by J. Peter Weigel of J. Peter Weigel Cycles, on view now through August 15, 2010, at the Museum of Art and Design in New York as part of the Bespoke: The Handbuilt Bicycle. Photo courtesy J. Peter Weigel.
Stainless steel rods inserted into layered plywood make this media cabinet from Bespoke Creative extra sturdy. In the background are some bent and painted aluminum pieces.
Stainless steel rods inserted into layered plywood make this media cabinet from Bespoke Creative extra sturdy. In the background are some bent and painted aluminum pieces.
Rattling the status quo, Cameo by RUX makes custom baby rattles that are hand-carved with the facial profiles of a newborn's parents and then engraved with the newborn's name. The product arrives at your home as a solid block of maple wood, but once you send in profile photographs, rattles are crafted at RUX's NYC studio in three to five weeks.
Rattling the status quo, Cameo by RUX makes custom baby rattles that are hand-carved with the facial profiles of a newborn's parents and then engraved with the newborn's name. The product arrives at your home as a solid block of maple wood, but once you send in profile photographs, rattles are crafted at RUX's NYC studio in three to five weeks.
Designed by Madeiguincho, the Columba tree house has handbuilt furniture, a roof deck, and a slide.
Designed by Madeiguincho, the Columba tree house has handbuilt furniture, a roof deck, and a slide.
"Bicycle Rack" by Warren Holzman and Iron Studio. Photo by Blake Larson, Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia.
"Bicycle Rack" by Warren Holzman and Iron Studio. Photo by Blake Larson, Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia.
One way to bring joy to even the most serious adult's heart? A new bicycle. Try it and see (we recommend getting in bright green to be extra festive).
One way to bring joy to even the most serious adult's heart? A new bicycle. Try it and see (we recommend getting in bright green to be extra festive).
While a resident, Van Saene created animistic bisque pottery inspired by African masks, including a one-off hand-built vessel titled I Feel Perfectly Terrible. Upcoming artists include Johanna Grawunder, a former partner at architect Ettore Sottsass’s studio in Milan, who will, starting in February, create lamps from found objects.
While a resident, Van Saene created animistic bisque pottery inspired by African masks, including a one-off hand-built vessel titled I Feel Perfectly Terrible. Upcoming artists include Johanna Grawunder, a former partner at architect Ettore Sottsass’s studio in Milan, who will, starting in February, create lamps from found objects.

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