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 · $$
Wooj creates 3D-printed lighting and home objects from their Brooklyn studio, believing great design and ethical manufacturing should be accessible to everyone. Founded by Sean Kim during his Pratt graduate studies, the brand takes a form-first approach using robotics and bioplastics to produce organic, sculptural shapes inspired by nature -- from comb jellies to sand dunes -- that feel futuristic yet warm and inviting.
🇮🇹 IT · $$$
Alessi transforms everyday objects into art through collaborations with world-renowned architects and designers. Founded on the belief that design should evoke emotion, joy, and wonder, the Italian manufacturer embraces playfulness and humor while maintaining functional excellence. Alberto Alessi describes the company as 'a merchant of happiness' with no fixed style, instead building a catalog open to many diverse design approaches.
🇺🇸 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.
🇩🇰 DK · $$
Raawii creates design with attitude, blending early 20th-century Cubism with Scandinavian simplicity. Founded on principles of 'modernism with heart,' the brand produces well-proportioned objects that challenge the status quo of design through curiosity, aiming to create enduring pieces with functional purpose and emotional resonance.
🇵🇱 PL · $50-$300
Oakywood combines Japandi aesthetics with modern technology, creating workspace accessories that merge Scandinavian minimalism with Japanese simplicity. Founded by Mateusz Haberny in Poland's Tatra foothills, the brand emphasizes handcraftsmanship, FSC-certified woods, and sustainable production. Every product is hand-polished with natural oils in their Ciche workshop.
🇺🇸 US · $$$$
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.