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An Alvar Aalto table is surrounded by a quartet of the designer’s Chair 65.
An Alvar Aalto table is surrounded by a quartet of the designer’s Chair 65.
A look at the small reading nook located on the level between the bedroom and ground floor.
A look at the small reading nook located on the level between the bedroom and ground floor.
Gift Sets by Aesop, $60–$110 from aesop.comWhen it comes to grooming, no other company has as comprehensive a commitment to good design. Take for instance Aesop's architecturally savvy retail environments and impeccable packaging. This year, the Australian brand channeled the look of Italian Futurists for its seasonal gift sets. Four different groupings range from lip and body care to a geranium-scented trio to a quartet of the company's best-selling items. While the line is unisex, the Intensity trio of body cleanser, post-shave lotion, and deodorant is geared specifically toward men. Reliable sources tell us that the potent botanicals in the deodorant will leave you smelling like you've rolled around in the Australian bush (in a good way).
Gift Sets by Aesop, $60–$110 from aesop.comWhen it comes to grooming, no other company has as comprehensive a commitment to good design. Take for instance Aesop's architecturally savvy retail environments and impeccable packaging. This year, the Australian brand channeled the look of Italian Futurists for its seasonal gift sets. Four different groupings range from lip and body care to a geranium-scented trio to a quartet of the company's best-selling items. While the line is unisex, the Intensity trio of body cleanser, post-shave lotion, and deodorant is geared specifically toward men. Reliable sources tell us that the potent botanicals in the deodorant will leave you smelling like you've rolled around in the Australian bush (in a good way).
Draper Stripe Sheet Set by Dwell Studio, $209 from dwellstudio.com
Draper Stripe Sheet Set by Dwell Studio, $209 from dwellstudio.com
Cook’s Books Set from Juniper Books, $295 from juniperbooks.com
Cook’s Books Set from Juniper Books, $295 from juniperbooks.com
12 Bar Collection by Mast Brothers, $95 The beautiful packaging is a bonus, but the real treat is inside: Made in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in small batches, this 12-bar collection by the Mast Brothers includes all flavor editions from this year, from sea salt, to smoke, mint, vanilla, and olive oil. Artisanal, tasty, and well-designed, the decadent boxset is a fool-proof crowd pleaser.
12 Bar Collection by Mast Brothers, $95 The beautiful packaging is a bonus, but the real treat is inside: Made in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in small batches, this 12-bar collection by the Mast Brothers includes all flavor editions from this year, from sea salt, to smoke, mint, vanilla, and olive oil. Artisanal, tasty, and well-designed, the decadent boxset is a fool-proof crowd pleaser.
Suzanne and Brooks Kelley at the back of their 1,100-square-foot guest cottage.
Suzanne and Brooks Kelley at the back of their 1,100-square-foot guest cottage.
In 1962, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill architect Arthur Witthoefft won the AIA's highest honor for a home he built in the lush woods of Westchester County. Having fended off a developer's wrecking ball, Todd Goddard and Andrew Mandolene went above and beyond to make this manse mint again.
In 1962, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill architect Arthur Witthoefft won the AIA's highest honor for a home he built in the lush woods of Westchester County. Having fended off a developer's wrecking ball, Todd Goddard and Andrew Mandolene went above and beyond to make this manse mint again.
Check out all of our 2014 holiday gift guides at a glance, and don't forget to comment here with your best modern gift ideas.
Check out all of our 2014 holiday gift guides at a glance, and don't forget to comment here with your best modern gift ideas.
Dwell Store Gift Card, $50–$1,000 at the Dwell Store Always in stock, the Digital Gift Card from the Dwell Store lets you give the design seeker on your list the gift of discovering great design. Perfect for that person who has everything (or likes to shop for herself), this gift will save you time and still keep your status as a thoughtful gift-giver.
Dwell Store Gift Card, $50–$1,000 at the Dwell Store Always in stock, the Digital Gift Card from the Dwell Store lets you give the design seeker on your list the gift of discovering great design. Perfect for that person who has everything (or likes to shop for herself), this gift will save you time and still keep your status as a thoughtful gift-giver.
When it comes to getting your home in tip-top shape for hosting parties this holiday season, or picking out the perfect gift for your favorite foodie, Dwell has you covered. From luxurious cheese knives to truly one-of-a-kind ice cream flavors, are sure to have you and your guests hungry for more.
When it comes to getting your home in tip-top shape for hosting parties this holiday season, or picking out the perfect gift for your favorite foodie, Dwell has you covered. From luxurious cheese knives to truly one-of-a-kind ice cream flavors, are sure to have you and your guests hungry for more.
With nary a necktie in sight, this year's gift guide for men offers something distinctive for every guy on your list, from the sartorialist to the grilling enthusiast to the classic car aficionado and the whisky lover. (We admit, there is a bowtie.)
With nary a necktie in sight, this year's gift guide for men offers something distinctive for every guy on your list, from the sartorialist to the grilling enthusiast to the classic car aficionado and the whisky lover. (We admit, there is a bowtie.)
Our 2012 picks for presents include unique and - we say - downright fun twists on classic gifts for her like jewelry and handbags.
Our 2012 picks for presents include unique and - we say - downright fun twists on classic gifts for her like jewelry and handbags.
In the DoghousePaul and Shoko's dog, Mei, has lucked into a small prefab home of her own. Making use of a water jet cutter at his office, and using Adobe Illustrator as his design tool, Paul fashioned a series of panels that slot together without any nails or screws.
In the DoghousePaul and Shoko's dog, Mei, has lucked into a small prefab home of her own. Making use of a water jet cutter at his office, and using Adobe Illustrator as his design tool, Paul fashioned a series of panels that slot together without any nails or screws.
Just because your kitchen is on the smaller side doesn’t mean you can’t make it as efficient and effective as possible.
Just because your kitchen is on the smaller side doesn’t mean you can’t make it as efficient and effective as possible.
Their creative confections may ruin our diets, but we’re happy to be their taste testers anytime.
Their creative confections may ruin our diets, but we’re happy to be their taste testers anytime.
Senegal Baskets by Eileen Fisher, $138 garnethill.com One of our favorite insider secrets is the home line that Eileen Fisher does for Garnet Hill. (Check out the bath towels, for one.) This set of three fair-trade baskets, made of natural cattails and strips of reclaimed plastic, were commissioned by Fisher and are handmade by the Wolof weavers of Senegal in partnership with the Peace Corps.
Senegal Baskets by Eileen Fisher, $138 garnethill.com One of our favorite insider secrets is the home line that Eileen Fisher does for Garnet Hill. (Check out the bath towels, for one.) This set of three fair-trade baskets, made of natural cattails and strips of reclaimed plastic, were commissioned by Fisher and are handmade by the Wolof weavers of Senegal in partnership with the Peace Corps.
The Kelleys furnished the cottage with help from Suzanne’s daughter Betsy Burbank of Betsy Burbank Interiors. Classic modernist icons, such as a Saarinen Womb chair for Knoll, a Herman Miller Eames lounge chair, and an Eileen Grey E1027 side table look at home alongside present-day pieces such as an Encore sofa (which handily folds down into a sleeping surface) from Room & Board and a Doka rug designed and produced by Stephanie Odegard. The Wohlert pendant lights from Louis Poulsen were designed by Vilhelm Wohlert in 1959, but grouped as such, they appear distinctly contemporary.
The Kelleys furnished the cottage with help from Suzanne’s daughter Betsy Burbank of Betsy Burbank Interiors. Classic modernist icons, such as a Saarinen Womb chair for Knoll, a Herman Miller Eames lounge chair, and an Eileen Grey E1027 side table look at home alongside present-day pieces such as an Encore sofa (which handily folds down into a sleeping surface) from Room & Board and a Doka rug designed and produced by Stephanie Odegard. The Wohlert pendant lights from Louis Poulsen were designed by Vilhelm Wohlert in 1959, but grouped as such, they appear distinctly contemporary.
“The client wanted an interior space where you could read the materiality of the building elements like understanding the ingredients in a recipe,” principal architect Elizabeth Webster explains. The extension features distinctly textured materials: an exposed timber ceiling, painted brick walls, and polished concrete floors. Warm lighting by Brinklicht unifies the space.
“The client wanted an interior space where you could read the materiality of the building elements like understanding the ingredients in a recipe,” principal architect Elizabeth Webster explains. The extension features distinctly textured materials: an exposed timber ceiling, painted brick walls, and polished concrete floors. Warm lighting by Brinklicht unifies the space.
A double bowl sink is also quite self-explanatory, created either out of one large sink with a divider or from two distinct bowls framed into a single sink.
A double bowl sink is also quite self-explanatory, created either out of one large sink with a divider or from two distinct bowls framed into a single sink.
This dreamy, glass bedroom by the lake was created as an early prototype for the prefabricated greenhouse/she kits known as the Kekkilä Green Sheds.
This dreamy, glass bedroom by the lake was created as an early prototype for the prefabricated greenhouse/she kits known as the Kekkilä Green Sheds.
Helsinki architect Ville Hara and designer Linda Bergroth collaborated on a prefab shed-meets-sleeping cabin, which can be assembled with little else than a screwdriver. Bergroth, inspired by nomadic yurt dwellers, wanted an indoor/outdoor experience for her property in Finland.
Helsinki architect Ville Hara and designer Linda Bergroth collaborated on a prefab shed-meets-sleeping cabin, which can be assembled with little else than a screwdriver. Bergroth, inspired by nomadic yurt dwellers, wanted an indoor/outdoor experience for her property in Finland.
Check out the guides for 2012 and 2013, and stay tuned from now through mid-December for more great gifts for 2014.
Check out the guides for 2012 and 2013, and stay tuned from now through mid-December for more great gifts for 2014.
Every year, Dwell editors open their personal shopping lists to bring you themed gift guides. Check out the guides from 2012 and 2013, and stay tuned from now through mid-December for more great gifts.
Every year, Dwell editors open their personal shopping lists to bring you themed gift guides. Check out the guides from 2012 and 2013, and stay tuned from now through mid-December for more great gifts.
Van Beek’s extra space is home to her office. She works on a Tense table by Piergiorgio and Michele Cazzaniga and Flow chairs by Jean Marie Massaud, both for MDF Italia.
Van Beek’s extra space is home to her office. She works on a Tense table by Piergiorgio and Michele Cazzaniga and Flow chairs by Jean Marie Massaud, both for MDF Italia.
Wooden Tumbling Tower, $28 shopterrain.com Games: fun for the whole family. This hand-crafted one is made of eco-friendly Monkey Pod wood and, like Jenga, is based on a traditional building block game from Africa.
Wooden Tumbling Tower, $28 shopterrain.com Games: fun for the whole family. This hand-crafted one is made of eco-friendly Monkey Pod wood and, like Jenga, is based on a traditional building block game from Africa.
Milo & Mitzy Circle/Grid Blanket by Forestry, $218 stevenalan.com These pure wool throw blankets, made from New Zealand wool, are designed in by a native Aucklander based in the Netherlands with clean modern lines in a traditional material: sturdy, warm, and lightweight.
Milo & Mitzy Circle/Grid Blanket by Forestry, $218 stevenalan.com These pure wool throw blankets, made from New Zealand wool, are designed in by a native Aucklander based in the Netherlands with clean modern lines in a traditional material: sturdy, warm, and lightweight.
Spotted Rug in black, $69 someware.com Give some seriously laidback vibes with this 19.5"x3-" rug that was handwoven and dyed by artisans in Santander, Colombia. The accent carpet is made from fique, a plant fiber that, similar to agave sisal, is native to South America.
Spotted Rug in black, $69 someware.com Give some seriously laidback vibes with this 19.5"x3-" rug that was handwoven and dyed by artisans in Santander, Colombia. The accent carpet is made from fique, a plant fiber that, similar to agave sisal, is native to South America.
Light Object 001 in Black by Naama Hofman, $582.85 larcobaleno.com Naama Hofman—a Tel Aviv-based lighting designer we featured in Dwell's April 2012 issue—combines art and technology in this minimalist lamp. The bent metal rod is secured to an acrylic pipe that houses approximately 120 LEDS and can be placed tabletop in numerous positions or hung on the wall.
Light Object 001 in Black by Naama Hofman, $582.85 larcobaleno.com Naama Hofman—a Tel Aviv-based lighting designer we featured in Dwell's April 2012 issue—combines art and technology in this minimalist lamp. The bent metal rod is secured to an acrylic pipe that houses approximately 120 LEDS and can be placed tabletop in numerous positions or hung on the wall.
02 Optic Alarm Clock by Joe Colombo for Alessi, $84 store.dwell.com This sporty little battery-powered number works on a bedside table, or even on the road. Its curvy plastic case brings a dose of Italian industrial design to time-telling—for the true globetrotters, set it to Majorca time and start dreaming about your next vacation.
02 Optic Alarm Clock by Joe Colombo for Alessi, $84 store.dwell.com This sporty little battery-powered number works on a bedside table, or even on the road. Its curvy plastic case brings a dose of Italian industrial design to time-telling—for the true globetrotters, set it to Majorca time and start dreaming about your next vacation.
Sake Pitcher by Japanese Ceramics, $44 stillhousenyc.com From Maarten Baas to Jens Faber, we love a rough-hewn take on a traditional silhouette. This affordable, snowy white pitcher is made in Japan (in an area known for its mastery of porcelain) from high-fired ceramic with a glazed interior.
Sake Pitcher by Japanese Ceramics, $44 stillhousenyc.com From Maarten Baas to Jens Faber, we love a rough-hewn take on a traditional silhouette. This affordable, snowy white pitcher is made in Japan (in an area known for its mastery of porcelain) from high-fired ceramic with a glazed interior.
Liquid Body Flask by The Principals, $45 areaware.com Be ever-ready to hit the road with this designer-made, mirror-finish, six-ounce steel flask. Its unique manufacturing process lends it an inflated liquid look, not unlike a Mylar balloon or foil drink packet.
Liquid Body Flask by The Principals, $45 areaware.com Be ever-ready to hit the road with this designer-made, mirror-finish, six-ounce steel flask. Its unique manufacturing process lends it an inflated liquid look, not unlike a Mylar balloon or foil drink packet.
Navy backpack by Mismo, $540 at stilleben.dk One of Copenhagen's reigning design shops, Stilleben, now offers online retail for its pitch-perfect array of tabletop pieces, art, and home goods. Danish brand Mismo doesn't come cheap, but it's built to last. We like the roll top, brass detailing, and leather straps.
Navy backpack by Mismo, $540 at stilleben.dk One of Copenhagen's reigning design shops, Stilleben, now offers online retail for its pitch-perfect array of tabletop pieces, art, and home goods. Danish brand Mismo doesn't come cheap, but it's built to last. We like the roll top, brass detailing, and leather straps.
For all of Dwell's editor-curated gift guides, check out our archive.
For all of Dwell's editor-curated gift guides, check out our archive.
We'll be curating guides to suit all your gifting needs from now until the holidays; check back for more selections from our editors over the next month! And for now, peruse selections for the Art Aficionado, Student, and Chef.
We'll be curating guides to suit all your gifting needs from now until the holidays; check back for more selections from our editors over the next month! And for now, peruse selections for the Art Aficionado, Student, and Chef.

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