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With its dramatic facade, the Cornwall House, located in Cornwall, Vermont, is adjacent to the town of Middlebury, Vermont, home to Middlebury College, where John McLeod is a visiting professor of architecture.

To maximize space, both sides of the bed are outfitted with wall sockets and reading lights.

A wall of vintage radios and receivers lends a layer of kitsch to Tekserve’s Manhattan retail space.

Volcano Porcelain Tile by Nemo Tile Nemo Tile’s Volcano line of porcelain tile is a dead ringer for natural stone. Volcanic rock found in southern Italy inspired the seven available colorways like Grigio, shown above.

A streamlined, combination record player and radio designed by Hans Gugelot and Dieter Rams in 1956.

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The Mezzo Radio is inspired by vintage styles, featuring a retro speaker grille and knobs instead of buttons. The device features modern upgrades like a durable silicone rubber case and an output for MP3 players. At only five inches long, the battery-powered radio is extremely portable.

A textured grey interior juxtaposition in collaboration with photographer Petra Bindel.

Low-flow water fixtures and a grey water system are included in the C6 home.

RAY GREY & CAMEL The Ray collection is 100% cotton sateen in a classic herringbone pattern.

This classic Falcon Enamelware Mug is safe for even your hottest cups of coffee and cocoa. Although it is extremely durable, the mug is not bulky. The expertly crafted enamelware is thin, and the simple handle appears delicate, while remaining stable and strong.

Separated only by large expanses of glass, the interior and exterior landscape flow together.

Designed by Philip Wong, the Flow is meant to pare the radio down to its most basic elements and enable the user to discover the design involved in the product. The small, portable radio combines a transparent outer case with monochrome interior elements, and can be used as an MP3 amplifier in addition to an FM radio.

Low-flow bathroom fixtures by Hansgrohe reduce water consumption.

Way back in 1997—before iPods were invented, after boomboxes were a little out of style—Marc Berthier designed the Tykho radio for French brand Lexon, and the colorful silicone-covered audio box still holds up. Waterproof, with just a few intuituve buttons to maneuver, it works with soapy hands the shower, foody fingers in the kitchen, at a picnic, on the road, or anywhere you choose to tote it along for some fresh am/fm tunes. €59 at the Lexon store.

With throwback looks and simple features, the WorldRadio from Geneva has a retro-inspired appearance that is met with necessary modern advances that Dad will love. A contemporary version of the traditional world receiver, the WorldRadio can broadcast all radio stations, including those not found on FM and digital radio. By using the WorldRadio’s built-in wireless Bluetooth receiver and a compatible device—an iPhone or tablet, for example—the radio can broadcast all available Internet stations, greatly increasing the quantity of available programs.

The inspiration for iPods, a radio designed by Dieter Rams.

Sottsass designed a shelving unit around the couple’s large collection of vintage radios. “We have lots of collections,” says Lesley. “A Pez collection, a chair collection, a perfume collection...Ettore gave us a choice and said we could pick one to have up on display.” A series of the late designer’s Mini Totem earthenware sculptures sit atop the unit. The neon green light accent was inspired by the fluorescent works of artist Dan Flavin. To the right is a First chair from 1983 by designer Michele De Lucchi, who cofounded Memphis.

Grey-black color way, shown here.

The Crisis Chair and Table in grey plywood

A classic silhouette with a slim modern twist, this sofa is handmade with ancestral artisan methods, creating a piece that will last a lifetime.

Agnese chair by Gianfranco Frattini for Tacchini. See it at Salone in Hall 16, Stand C25.

Knoll collaborated with fashion house Proenza Schouler on their second collection of fabrics for Knoll Luxe, a line created with high-end residential, executive office, and hospitality projects in mind.

Formica in Lava Flow

“Interactivity is something we play with a lot—we like objects that offer a lot of flexibility.” —John Arndt

Portable Transistor Radio and Phonograph by Dieter Rams for Braun With a compact, rectilinear body, Rams’s 1959 Functionalist design heralded the now-ubiquitous notion of personal music on-the-go.

T3 pocket radio by Dieter Rams for Braun, 1958

The Geneva WorldRadio pairs throwback looks with modern technologies. A contemporary version of the traditional world receiver, it can broadcast all radio stations. The radio also has a built-in wireless Bluetooth receiver, so it can broadcast Internet stations. It includes a sturdy carrying handle for easy transport.

DeRespinis has worked at almost every scale in her six-decade career, including small appliances for Emerson Radio in 1953.

The master bathroom is lined with Grey Haisa stone tiles.

Designed by Alyson Fox in collaboration with Hawkins New York, the Houses Throw is defined by its geometric pattern—abstract houses—and blue and grey colorscape. The reversible throw blanket is crafted in 100 percent baby alpaca, giving the blanket an exceptionally soft feel.

A simple cylinder meets unexpected detail with the World Desk Clock from Korean–based design firm 11+. Although the clock maintains the typical function of a clock—displaying the time—the World Clock takes it a step further. The exterior of the clock is inscribed with names of different international cities, including New York, Santiago, Aukland, Paris, and more. All 24 different time zones can be displayed, thanks to the distinctive rolling mechanism of the clock.

The fabrics yielded from the Proenza Schouler collaboration are based off of existing patterns but were translated to materials that will handle the rigorous requirements of interior use.

Grain Audio PWS Wireless Speaker, $249 at the Dwell Store The Packable Wireless System (PWS) from Grain Audio is a wireless speaker that you won’t want to put away when it’s not in use. Made with solid walnut with neutral graphite speaker grills and buttons, the PWS has a modern, mature look that will complement a bookcase, desktop, or even a bedside table.

Chandra Shuffleboard Table, $6,250 at the Dwell Store This shuffleboard table is handcrafted by skilled craftsmen in Atlanta, Georgia. The table exquisitely blends high design elements and a classic pub game for a truly distinctive furnishing.