More great gadgets to make your breakfast sing, from the world's first see-through toaster to a yogurt maker.
More great gadgets to make your breakfast sing, from the world's first see-through toaster to a yogurt maker.
Though burnt toast has its proponents, most people prefer a perfectly crisp, lightly browned slice. Cue the world’s first see-through toaster, designed for peeking.
Though burnt toast has its proponents, most people prefer a perfectly crisp, lightly browned slice. Cue the world’s first see-through toaster, designed for peeking.
The toaster and coffeemaker are a nice duo in stainless steel. Both are by Michael Graves.
The toaster and coffeemaker are a nice duo in stainless steel. Both are by Michael Graves.
Our oven is also a toaster.
Our oven is also a toaster.
The clean-lined toaster will retail for $95.
The clean-lined toaster will retail for $95.
Make your toasting experience even better with the world's first see-through toaster, designed for peeking. The stainless-steel Magimix Vision Toaster by Robert-Coupe can fit up to four bagels or two piece of toast and comes with extra-wide slots to accomdate even the thickest bagels and toast.
Make your toasting experience even better with the world's first see-through toaster, designed for peeking. The stainless-steel Magimix Vision Toaster by Robert-Coupe can fit up to four bagels or two piece of toast and comes with extra-wide slots to accomdate even the thickest bagels and toast.
"Alexander Girard: An Uncommon Vision" showcases textiles, furniture, and other objects that Girard designed as head of Herman Miller's textiles division, and for private clients like Braniff International Airways. Photo courtesy of Herman Miller.
"Alexander Girard: An Uncommon Vision" showcases textiles, furniture, and other objects that Girard designed as head of Herman Miller's textiles division, and for private clients like Braniff International Airways. Photo courtesy of Herman Miller.
Here's the Michael Graves Design Toaster which is made from stainless steel and has a copper handle. Strum described how copper is a common material in kitchenware and how his team wanted to nod to the metal in the toaster design. The little toast icon is actually an digital display that counts down as your bread toasts.
Here's the Michael Graves Design Toaster which is made from stainless steel and has a copper handle. Strum described how copper is a common material in kitchenware and how his team wanted to nod to the metal in the toaster design. The little toast icon is actually an digital display that counts down as your bread toasts.
FULL CIRCLE VISION GLOBE

Tecnodidattica Ligure has been producing some of the world’s finest globes for more than half a century. Among them is its collection of Atmosphere globes, conceived by revered Danish designers Claus Jensen and Henrik Holbaek. Each meticulously detailed globe is blown much like glass and assembled by gifted craftsmen in Italy.
FULL CIRCLE VISION GLOBE Tecnodidattica Ligure has been producing some of the world’s finest globes for more than half a century. Among them is its collection of Atmosphere globes, conceived by revered Danish designers Claus Jensen and Henrik Holbaek. Each meticulously detailed globe is blown much like glass and assembled by gifted craftsmen in Italy.
The Vision of Paolo Soleri: Prophet in the DesertDirector Lisa Scafuro documents the life of visionary architect Paolo Soleri, the subject of the recent Rewind story appearing in our September 2013 issue. Here's a clip:
The Vision of Paolo Soleri: Prophet in the DesertDirector Lisa Scafuro documents the life of visionary architect Paolo Soleri, the subject of the recent Rewind story appearing in our September 2013 issue. Here's a clip:
A large-scale photo of Girard greets visitors to the exhibition space. At left is a display case devoted to the short-lived Textiles & Objects store that Girard opened in New York City in 1961. Photo courtesy of Herman Miller.
A large-scale photo of Girard greets visitors to the exhibition space. At left is a display case devoted to the short-lived Textiles & Objects store that Girard opened in New York City in 1961. Photo courtesy of Herman Miller.
The exterior of the exhibition space at 446 West 14th Street. Image courtesy of Herman Miller.
The exterior of the exhibition space at 446 West 14th Street. Image courtesy of Herman Miller.
Attendees including David and Jane Walentes (of Jane's Carousel, right) attended the award ceremony. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Attendees including David and Jane Walentes (of Jane's Carousel, right) attended the award ceremony. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
A wonderful mix of designers, architects and press listened in as the Dwell Vision Award winner was announced. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
A wonderful mix of designers, architects and press listened in as the Dwell Vision Award winner was announced. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Young designers from Egg Collective listened in as Dwell President Michela O'Connor Abrams gave an inspiring speech to kick off the evening. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Young designers from Egg Collective listened in as Dwell President Michela O'Connor Abrams gave an inspiring speech to kick off the evening. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Dwell President Michela O'Connor Abrams with Dwell Vision Award Finalist Paul Appleton of Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects with Dwell Editor-in-Chief Amanda Dameron and Carey Smith, CEO of Big Ass Fans (corporate sponsor). Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Dwell President Michela O'Connor Abrams with Dwell Vision Award Finalist Paul Appleton of Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects with Dwell Editor-in-Chief Amanda Dameron and Carey Smith, CEO of Big Ass Fans (corporate sponsor). Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Girard designed the Color Wheel ottomans, shown here, for Braniff International Airways as part of a top-to-bottom rebranding effort in 1965. A reproduction of a poster that Girard designed for his Textiles & Objects store, hangs on the wall at right. Photo courtesy of Herman Miller.
Girard designed the Color Wheel ottomans, shown here, for Braniff International Airways as part of a top-to-bottom rebranding effort in 1965. A reproduction of a poster that Girard designed for his Textiles & Objects store, hangs on the wall at right. Photo courtesy of Herman Miller.
A sitting room in the back is outfitted with marble-topped Splayed Leg tables (foreground), one of the Girard pieces that Herman Miller is reintroducing. Three of Girard's screen-printed environmental enrichment panels—from left, "Knot," "Eyes," and "Black and White"—hang on the wall above the couch. Photo courtesy of Herman Miller.
A sitting room in the back is outfitted with marble-topped Splayed Leg tables (foreground), one of the Girard pieces that Herman Miller is reintroducing. Three of Girard's screen-printed environmental enrichment panels—from left, "Knot," "Eyes," and "Black and White"—hang on the wall above the couch. Photo courtesy of Herman Miller.
Attendees were ferried by private water taxi to the event at the historic Jane's Carousel in DUMBO. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Attendees were ferried by private water taxi to the event at the historic Jane's Carousel in DUMBO. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
The inaugural Dwell Vision Award celebrates design innovation that is technically and artistically groundbreaking, and that shows a new method, material, or concept that is advancing modern design. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
The inaugural Dwell Vision Award celebrates design innovation that is technically and artistically groundbreaking, and that shows a new method, material, or concept that is advancing modern design. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
The Carousel is home to four Big Ass Fans, which dazzled with their special aluminum coating against the lights of the city. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
The Carousel is home to four Big Ass Fans, which dazzled with their special aluminum coating against the lights of the city. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Dark Horse, the evening's wine sponsor, was a perfect fit for the venue. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Dark Horse, the evening's wine sponsor, was a perfect fit for the venue. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Friends of Dwell including architects, from Snohetta, Eva Franch from Storefront for Architecture and Melanie Courbet of Atelier Courbet joined in the fun. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Friends of Dwell including architects, from Snohetta, Eva Franch from Storefront for Architecture and Melanie Courbet of Atelier Courbet joined in the fun. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Partygoers took in the festivities, riding the carousel, eating delicious truffled man n' cheese and pausing for an occasional photo op. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Partygoers took in the festivities, riding the carousel, eating delicious truffled man n' cheese and pausing for an occasional photo op. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Bulleit Bourbon, a DVA sponsor, sent a Master of Bourbon to help craft the evening's experience. Photo by  Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Bulleit Bourbon, a DVA sponsor, sent a Master of Bourbon to help craft the evening's experience. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
DVA winners Amanda Schachter and Alexander Levi of SLO Architecture with Dwell President Michela O'Connor Abrams, Editor-in-Chief Amanda Dameron and Big Ass Fans CEO Carey Smith. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
DVA winners Amanda Schachter and Alexander Levi of SLO Architecture with Dwell President Michela O'Connor Abrams, Editor-in-Chief Amanda Dameron and Big Ass Fans CEO Carey Smith. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Dwell President Michela O'Connor Abrams with Dwell Vision Award Finalist Bundit Kanisthakhon of Tadpole Studio (who flew in from Hawaii to be honored) with Dwell Editor-in-Chief Amanda Dameron and Carey Smith, CEO of Big Ass Fans (corporate sponsor). Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Dwell President Michela O'Connor Abrams with Dwell Vision Award Finalist Bundit Kanisthakhon of Tadpole Studio (who flew in from Hawaii to be honored) with Dwell Editor-in-Chief Amanda Dameron and Carey Smith, CEO of Big Ass Fans (corporate sponsor). Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
The Two-Slice toaster for JCP is one of Graves's new designs, at once playful and functional.
The Two-Slice toaster for JCP is one of Graves's new designs, at once playful and functional.
Two Slice Toaster for JCPenny (2013)
Two Slice Toaster for JCPenny (2013)
Smeg Retro Appliances

Mimicing bold, strong industrial styles from the ‘50s, this streamlined collection of appliances debuted at Milan earlier this year.
Smeg Retro Appliances Mimicing bold, strong industrial styles from the ‘50s, this streamlined collection of appliances debuted at Milan earlier this year.
The view from the water taxi as it approached the venue excited attendees. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
The view from the water taxi as it approached the venue excited attendees. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Kartell furnished a tented lounge that housed dozens of guests as they relaxed by the water. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Kartell furnished a tented lounge that housed dozens of guests as they relaxed by the water. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
This super slender SG68 W stainless steel two-slice toaster by Stefano Giovannoni for Alessi with bun-warmer attachment will look great on your counter top (and won't take up too much of it).
This super slender SG68 W stainless steel two-slice toaster by Stefano Giovannoni for Alessi with bun-warmer attachment will look great on your counter top (and won't take up too much of it).
Utzon: Inspiration, Vision, Architecture by Richard Weston (Edition Bløndal, 2002).

The first comprehensive account of the famed Danish architect’s work and ideas.
Utzon: Inspiration, Vision, Architecture by Richard Weston (Edition Bløndal, 2002). The first comprehensive account of the famed Danish architect’s work and ideas.
Architect Kengo Kuma designed the exhibition, which includes a full-scale model house by each of six architect/corporate teams, plus one 1:5 model apartment complex (not pictured here). The grids of raw lumber lining the walkways will be dismantled and shipped to Fukushima after the show ends to be reused in a factory.
Architect Kengo Kuma designed the exhibition, which includes a full-scale model house by each of six architect/corporate teams, plus one 1:5 model apartment complex (not pictured here). The grids of raw lumber lining the walkways will be dismantled and shipped to Fukushima after the show ends to be reused in a factory.
SLO Architecture’s Harvest Dome 2.0 was installed at the Inwood Hill Park inlet in northern Manhattan from July 31 to September 3, 2013.
SLO Architecture’s Harvest Dome 2.0 was installed at the Inwood Hill Park inlet in northern Manhattan from July 31 to September 3, 2013.

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