Home Accents

The Relev’ Platter (2021) makes a striking centerpiece on a dining table, coffee table, or kitchen counter. Simply shaped, the sculpted acacia wood form, with its elevated base and upward curving edges, appears to float on air while cradling the contents within. Designed by Colin King for Menu. Made in Thailand.

A kosher design, the Ascalon Menorah (2011) has eight facets that correspond to the eight days of Chanukah, with left and right diagonals creating an 18-degree angle. In Judaism, 18 is a very important number symbolizing chai, or ‘life.’ Eight candles are arranged in a line on one level and a ninth, the shamash (used…

The Globe Sculpture is a creation of Kristina Dam Studio, which specializes in a number of Scandinavian accessories for the home and office. It serves both as a simple design element and also as an effective paperweight. Constructed of terra cotta and made in Portugal.

A delightful object, the Eames Elephant (1945) developed out of the Eameses’ fascination with elephants. They designed the original elephant in molded plywood, but fabrication methods proved too complex, and it never went into production. Vitra Design Museum expanded the elephant’s legacy by introducing this polypropylene version in the style of the Eames Molded Plastic…

Alexander Girard was the director of design for Herman Miller’s textile division from 1952 to 1973. He was asked to add an element of ‘aesthetic functionalism’ to Herman Miller’s first open-plan office system, called Action Office. He responded with more than 40 images for Environmental Enrichment Panels (1972), which are now available as quality, high-resolution…

Give a gift they’re sure to love (one they choose themselves!) with the Design Within Reach Gift Card. Perfect for every occasion, each Gift Card arrives inside an envelope and card imprinted with a famous Charles Eames quote, ‘The details are not details. They make the product.’ Gift Cards are available in preset denominations of…