London-based, Nick Fraser plays with your perception of the industrial landscape. His Pipe Work Series offers an inventive alternative to the conventional. You may never look at your garden spigot the same again.
Tired of the traditional timepiece? Australian, Marc Newson presents an alternative. It may not be entirely practical, but it sure makes a statement.
Sure, this one’s douche – but, it will grant you player status. Not the title you’re looking for? Load it up with tea-bags & enjoy an afternoon cuppa.
1680. Irish physicist, Robert Boyle, coated a piece of paper with phosphorous & a piece of wood with sulfur. He rubbed wood across paper – alas, fire. Pay homage to the inventor with 100 fire-starters skillfully carved out of a single, solid piece of wood. Or feel the high of burning $50 & light the whole thing ablaze.
If only people were this transparent. Designed in Denmark by John Brauer, the Bin Bin Wastebasket was created to look like the contents within. Available in red, black or white & crafted of hard polyethylene. Make a statement with your crumpled paper waste.
Your neighborhood has no pulse. Time to stir the pot.
Adorn your garage door with a hi-res photo printed on a weather-resistant tarp – select a stock image or submit your own. Depending on your crib’s locale, you can either create something desirable or hide it.
A man’s throne shouldn’t be stark white. Boston-based artist, Stephanie Ziobro solves the problem. Each hand-painted seat is cured with acrylic sealer to prevent water damage. Want to high-five Tony Montana every morning? Custom work is always an option.
Canadian, Urbanproduct retrofits recycled, reclaimed & re-purposed material to transform everyday objects. Functional, affordable, ecologically aware & custom built – the Wasp Media Rack is available in domestic hardwoods including Walnut, Cherry, Maple, Hemlock & Cedar.
Fire-breathing Pacman? Perhaps, if that’s how you interpret it. Swedish-based, Vauni’s freestanding fireplace swivels 360 degrees in 2 exclusive finishes – cast iron or polished black granite. Powered by an ethanol burner, the Globe’s the world’s only sphere-shaped, bio-fueled bed of coals.
The design/build Brits of Philip Watts will have your DeWalt hiding in the corner. Over-sized aluminum “screws” affix to your door or wall. Each holding up to 3 coat hangers – who said art can’t be functional?
