Friendly objects for designy people - Cubebot wooden robot from Brooklyn
Areaware believes the best design evokes good feelings. They create everyday objects for home, work, and play that are as fun as they are functional. Collaborating with independent designers, they produce artful pieces with a dose of humor, a bit of poetry, and unique stories.
Signature$25
Wooden puzzle robot inspired by Japanese Shinto Kumi-ki puzzles. Designed by David Weeks, it holds dozens of poses and folds into a perfect cube.
Signature$28
Toy dog robot from the Cubebot family. Hand-crafted in beech wood, Milo can fold into dozens of poses and back into a cube.
Signature$35
Architectural building blocks inspired by Brutalist architecture's massive utopian forms and raw concrete material palette. Designed by James Paulius.
Signature$18
Playful blob-shaped sculptural candle. An odd little conversation piece that brings whimsy to any space.
$30
Simple ceramic vessel for holding strike-anywhere wooden matches, which ignite when struck against its textured surface.
$38
Charming wooden serving spoons carved into whimsical flower shapes. Brings joy and humor to your dining table.
$28
Simple cast iron candle holder with three-in-one feature. Remove the top to reveal space for a votive or stick of incense.
🇺🇸 US · $$
Nymzo creates contemporary chess products that blend tradition with modern design sensibilities. Founded in NYC in 2024, the brand bridges the gap between cheap plastic club sets and expensive traditional wooden sets, offering pieces that are instantly recognizable yet distinctly modern. Their designs feature multi-material construction with exposed precision-crafted metal bases reminiscent of high-end watches.
🇺🇸 US · $200-$5,000
Blu Dot believes design should do more than just look good - it needs to enhance how we live and work. Founded on 'humble Modernism' principles, they create accessible modern furniture through total collaboration, emphasizing affordability without sacrificing aesthetics. Their approach rejects the 'hero designer' model in favor of collective design effort.
🇺🇸 US · $$$$
Process-driven design informed by materials and critical exploration through sketching and prototyping. Their design language is grounded in a combination of handcraft, digital technologies, and industrial tooling. An outsized output from a minimal footprint.
🇵🇱 PL · $50-$300
Oakywood combines Japandi aesthetics with modern technology, creating workspace accessories that merge Scandinavian minimalism with Japanese simplicity. Founded by Mateusz Haberny in Poland's Tatra foothills, the brand emphasizes handcraftsmanship, FSC-certified woods, and sustainable production. Every product is hand-polished with natural oils in their Ciche workshop.
🇩🇰 DK · $200-$7,000
HAY collaborates with world-leading designers to make good design accessible to the largest possible audience. Founded in 2002 by Rolf and Mette Hay, the brand turns thoughtful, unconventional ideas into innovative objects, drawing inspiration from art, architecture, and fashion.
🇺🇸 US · $300-$600
Critter & Guitari creates playful, handcrafted electronic instruments that combine professional audio capability with tactile, toylike interfaces. Founded on a belief that instruments should be immediately accessible and inspire experimentation, their designs feature colorful wooden enclosures, maple keys, and intuitive controls that encourage musical exploration.