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White-sand beaches, jaw-dropping cliffs, and secret coves are just some of the stunning sites of the architect-designed contemporary houses featured in this celebration of seaside residences. With such unique residences as lighthouses, homes built into rocky clifftops, and even rooms that are totally underwater, this inspirational collection includes spectacular homes across the globe.

Designer Nicholai Wiig Hansen drew inspiration for his bright Raawii Str’ Vase (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.

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 bowls, vases, and glasses that feature a mix of transparent colored shards against an opaque white background. Made in Italy.

Brooklyn-based ceramics studio SIN was founded by multi-disciplinary designer Virginia Sin in 2006. One of her first clients was Design Within Reach, and we share her passion for ‘putting the fun into the functional.’ Perfect for fruit, vegetables, or small objects, the Moth Bowl is beautifully hand built using ceramic coils. Each bowl is unique,…

Shaped from gently smoothed maple wood, L’Oiseau (2011) conjures the sculptural clarity of the wooden objects of Nordic folk art. This sleek little bird adds a natural organic note to modern interiors without being too cute or kitschy. It can’t fly, but since few people can resist picking it up, you’ll find it moves around…