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Designer Nicholai Wiig Hansen drew inspiration for his bright Raawii Str’ Jug (2016) from still lifes by Danish modernist artist Vilhelm Lundstr’, evoking the vibrant color palette found in much of Lundstr”s work. Handmade using a slip-cast technique, it marries refined simplicity with everyday functionality. Made in Portugal.

The Nelson Eye Clock (1957) is one of more than 150 clocks designed by George Nelson Associates for the Howard Miller Clock Company. First launched as a studio by George Nelson in 1947 in New York City, Nelson Associates employed some of the most celebrated designers of the time, including Irving Harper, Don Chadwick, John…

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…

Based in Milan, Stories of Italy is a design studio that uses time-honored techniques to create beautifully crafted modern objects. Their Nougat Collection resulted from experiments reusing pieces of Murano blown glass, resulting in one-of-a-kind vases, bowls, and glasses that feature a mix of transparent colored shards against an opaque white background. Made in Italy.

A tabletop version of Jasper Morrison’s iconic wall clock, the Table Clock (2023) features the same clean, simple design. Place it on a desk, bedside table, or shelf. The clock can also detach from its stand and be hung on a wall. Designed for HAY, this clock is a perfect example of Morrison’s uncluttered modern…

Animated by folds and reliefs, the Timoclea Bowl, designed by Chiara Andreatti (2021), is a centerpiece that transforms an ordinary piece of fruit or flowers into a work of art. This bowl captivates with its mixture of softness and tension. Beautifully handcrafted and hand finished, the surface is enhanced by the effects of light and…

Gregory Buntain, founder of Brooklyn-based design studio Fort Standard, uses natural materials and modern production methods to bring his designs to life. By combining elements of the natural world with tried-and-true processes, Buntain creates enduring pieces. The Dome Spindle Candleholder is one such piece, at once timeless and of the moment. It’s crafted of unfinished…