The Creative's Pencil

For a soft, dark line.

Ideal for illustrators and musicians who prefer a soft, dark line, the Palomino Blackwing was launched in October 2010 as a modern version of the iconic Eberhard Faber Blackwing 602 pencil that was favored by artists such as Stephen Sondheim and Chuck Jones. Palomino Blackwings boast a sophisticated matte black finish with pearl white erasers. You can even “hack” your eraser with replacement erasers available in white, black and the traditional pink.
California Cedar Products Company, the world's leading supplier of wooden pencil slats is based in Stockton, CA. Their history of excellence is 6 generations long. Their most famous product is the Palomino Blacking pencils
Replaceable erasers extend the life of your pencils, and a special German sharpener rounds out the Blackwing assortment.
Size: 8.5 x 2.75 x .75 in.

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Blackwing (set Of 12)

Title

Books & Stationery

Half the Pressure, Twice the Speed

More than a pencil. It's an experience.

Praised in the New Yorker, The Boston Globe, and Boing Boing among others, the Palomino Blackwing 602 features a firm and smooth graphite core that helps it deliver on its promise of “Half the Pressure, Twice the Speed.” Its unique and iconic ferrule allows you to extend and replace its eraser after extensive use and even “hack” your pencil to give it a custom look.
The Palomino Blackwing 602. It’s more than just a pencil, it’s an experience.
California Cedar Products Company, the world's leading supplier of wooden pencil slats is based in Stockton, CA. Their history of excellence is 6 generations long. Their most famous product is the Palomino Blacking pencils
Replaceable erasers extend the life of your pencils, and a special German sharpener rounds out the Blackwing assortment.
Set of 12.
Size: 8.5 x 2.75 x .75 in.

Blackwing 602 Pencils, Firm Graphite

This Braun calculator is the reissue of the Braun ET66 calculator, one of Braun's most iconic designs, which was collaboratively designed by Dietrich Lubs and Dieter Rams and originally released in 1987. The Braun ET66 calculator is considered to be the pinnacle of the “less but better” philosophy thanks to its simple, rectangular design with convex, circular buttons. This calculator measures 82mm x 139mm x 16mm and includes a protective slide cover. Battery included.

8 digit operating capacity
Automatic power off
Protective slide cover
Button cell battery included

Braun Calculator

Color

Home & Furniture

Clean Lines. Multi-Functional. Material and Texture. Made in Japan.

While officially designed as a Sugar Pot, we find this vessel is multipurpose for salt, jam, and sauces.
Hasami Porcelain is a modular, multi-functional dinnerware and serving system. Plates are also lids and trays. A milk creamer jug is also a sauce pitcher. A small lid fits the sugar pot that can also be a salt cellar or an amuse-bouche plate.

Hasami, Nagasaki is one of the foremost pottery districts in Japan. Porcelain was first made in the area almost 400 years ago, during the Edo Period, and was not only distributed all over Japan but also exported to Europe through the port of Nagasaki.
Mix and Match

Explore the whole Hasami Porcelain collection at Placwares.
Tactile. Simple. Usable.

Size: 3 3/8 D x 2 1/8 H in Material: Japanese porcelain Care: Dishwasher safe

Sugar Pot - Black

Sugar Bowls

The Newest Blackwing Family Member

Softer than the 602. Firmer than the original Blackwing.

The Palomino Blackwing Pearl is the latest addition to the Blackwing family of pencils, notebooks, and lifestyle products. It features a pearl white finish, black imprint and eraser, and a balanced and smooth graphite core that is softer than the graphite found in the Palomino Blackwing 602, but firmer than the graphite found in the Palomino Blackwing. Its unique and iconic ferrule allows you to extend and replace its eraser after extensive use and even “hack” your pencil to give it a custom look.
California Cedar Products Company, the world's leading supplier of wooden pencil slats is based in Stockton, CA. Their history in excellence is 6 generations long. Their most famous product are the Palomino Blacking pencils
Replaceable erasers extend the life of your pencils, and a special German sharpener rounds out the Blackwing assortment.
Size: 8.5 x 2.75 x .75 in

Blackwing Pearl (set Of 12)

NychairX. A Japanese Design Classic

The original. Inspired by the folding form of a traditional director's chair, NychairX elevates the time-honored American classic. Laid-back and simple, it showcases Japanese designer Takeshi Nii's Danish heritage - dubbed after his family name and the Danish word for "new", ny - in a gracefully curved silhouette.
Stainless legs, beech arms, and a 100% sailcloth canvas hammock seat make the relaxed seat a high-class affair. The lightweight frame is easily folded and portable, making it a flexible option for any home.
The replacement cover works for both NychairX Chair and NychairX Rocking Chair.

Pair your NychairX with the NychairX Ottoman which makes for a more relaxing experience.
Shop our whole NychairX collection for all styles and colors.

Designer: Takeshi Nii
Material: Stainless steel, birch, 100% cotton canvas
Size: 23 W x  26 D x  14 in H (to the arms); 34 in H (to the high back)
Seat Height: 13 in H - Front; 8.66 in H - Back
Capacity: 210 lbs

Nychairx Chair & Rocker Replacement Cover - Multiple Colors

Rocking Chairs

Clean Lines. Multi-Functional. Material and Texture. Made in Japan.

Pair the Dripper with the Coffee and Teapot for a one-stop pour-over station. Choose either the matching color Coffee and Teapot for a monochromatic look or a contrasting color.
Hasami Porcelain is a modular, multi-functional dinnerware and serving system. Plates are also lids and trays. A milk creamer jug is also a sauce pitcher. A small lid fits the sugar pot that can also be a salt cellar or an amuse-bouche plate.

Hasami, Nagasaki is one of the foremost pottery districts in Japan. Porcelain was first made in the area almost 400 years ago, during the Edo Period, and was not only distributed all over Japan but also exported to Europe through the port of Nagasaki.
Mix and Match

Explore the whole Hasami Porcelain collection at Placwares.
Tactile. Simple. Usable.

Size: 30 oz / 1.18 L; 5 5/8 D x 3 3/8 in H
Material: Japanese porcelain Care: Dishwasher safe

Pour Over Dripper - Natural

French Press & Pour Over

A great small bowl to add texture and character to your tabletop (or even light a votive candle inside!)
Inspired by the Japanese art of Mizuhiki paper cords, this series of bowls and plates feature simple and elegant patterns in classic black and white. Traditionally used to decorate Japanese celebratory cards, these designs make every meal a special occasion. This shape is traditionally for soba dipping sauce but it's also great for any sauces, salt, snacks, candy or even candles! Made in Japan.
Size: 5 ¼ inch diameter x 2 ¾ inch high
Care: Microwave and dishwasher safe

Ito-tumuji Japanese Bowl

Home Fragrance

We Love These Frames!

We love these frames for their optical-level clarity. Hands-down, they are the best acrylic frames that we've found
The Original Magnet Frame, by Canetti, is made of two thick panels of clear, solid acrylic which are held together by tiny magnet points. The picture is very easily placed between the two panels and is held securely with no additional hardware.
Presented this way, the picture stands out clearly on its own, without any cumbersome frame around it. This frame can hold two pictures back-to-back. Pictures can be displayed either vertically or horizontally.
NOTE: The frame may be slightly larger than the dimensions below but are made to accommodate an image of the designated size. It can hold a picture the same size as the frame itself, or a smaller one can be “floated” inside the frame. Each frame is 7/8 inch thick.
Available in 4 sizes:

3.5 x 5 in
4 x 6 in
5 x 7 in
8 x 10 in

The Original Magnet Frame®, Assorted Sizes

Size

Gallery Frames

Our rope and leather collars are handcrafted in Found My Animal's studio in New York from domestic leather and US manufactured marine-grade rope. Attached to each collar is a stamped FOUND tag to celebrate adoption awareness. Each collar is unique, just like your pet!

Marine-grade Cat & Dog Collar - Indigo Fade

Dog Collars

Marine-grade Cat & Dog Collar - Hunter Green

A California design pilgrimage.
We met Leslie when she came to photograph our house at The Sea Ranch for the SFMOMA show on the subject and got to visit with her at Condominium One where she was staying during her trip.
Her new book is as interesting as she is, and we love getting to see the interiors of California design luminaries of every stripe: Cristina Kim of Dosa, Alice Waters, J.B. Blunk, Alma Allen, Donlyn Lyndon, Charles Moore, Erin Lee Gafill, and many others.
This is a book you will want to add to your design library and spend quality time with. We certainly have!

Interior Portraits: At Home With Cultural Pioneers And Creative Mavericks

Books

Will You Make the Cowboy, the Queen, or a Character Only You Can I magine?

Explore your creativity and discover thousands of unique faces to be made with these 25 wooden blocks. Look around you – everything you can see is made out of shapes.
Shapemaker was MillerGoodman's first toy, and continues to be their best seller. They set out to make a toy that was timeless, and that would never go out of fashion.

ShapeMaker is a set of 25 colorful, hand printed blocks made of sustainable rubberwood. The blocks can be arranged to create a menagerie of surprising creatures – there are countless engaging images you can produce. Design suggestions are included, yet we hope that Shapemaker inspires you to create your own. Shapemaker is an endless jigsaw puzzle without a solution. Let your imagination run free!
Tested to be non-toxic by the strict European EN-71 Test. These environmentally-friendly, hand-printed blocks are loads of fun and whatever your age, you'll be inspired to create. A brochure of examples is included inside every unit.
Blocks are compatible with FaceMaker Original for even more creative fun.
Designed in England, Manufactured in Thailand
ASTM, CPSIA compliant
Ages: 3+
Size: 8.25" x 8.25" x 1.75".  Each block is a cube of length 1.75"

Shapemaker Original

Modular, Stacking and Space-Saving

Tempered Glass Drinking Rim

Hard Strong's HS Blue glass offers a safety-friendly tempered glass rim. This modular glass is stackable helping maximize the use of your precious cabinet space.

The HS brand has been synonymous with safety and durability for over 40 years. It is revered as a most reliable Japanese glassware.
Since 1967

HS Blue's award-winning stackable tumblers have been in production for 40-plus years.

SIze: 7oz/200ml
Care: Dishwasher safe

Tempered Rim Drinking Glass, 7 Oz. Glass

Drinking Glasses & Cups

Generously designed to fit every hand comfortably, Citterio utensils have quickly become revered as contemporary classics. The matte-brushed, stainless-steel design of every fork, knife and spoon adds an impressive tactile quality to any meal and feels equally natural in formal and casual dinner settings.

Part of our Citterio 98 collection . Pairs well with our Collective Tools collection of serving tools
Designer: Antonio Citterio
Material: Brushed stainless steel
Size: 6.9 x 12 x 1.3 in
Care: Dishwasher safe

Citterio 98 Serving Set

Flatware

Create All Sorts of New Friends!

People your world with fun folk! See surprising characters emerge in vibrant costumes as you explore these 75 multi-faced, beautifully crafted, sustainable rubberwood shapes. Hand printed with bold colors and simple patterns, they can be endlessly transformed for hours of playful pleasure for young and old. Inspiring illustrations included. Cotton drawstring bag Included
Tested in accordance with European (EN) standards. ASTM, CPSIA compliant. Designed in England, Manufactured in Thailand

Ages: 3+
Size: Box dimension - 5.9 x 5.9 x 3.9 in / 15 x 15 x 10 cm

Playfolk

It'll Steer Fido on a Voyage of Fun

For the Heavy Chewer

Good Karma rope toys are hand-tied and dyed using non-toxic vegetable dyes. As your dog chews, our rope toys fray and act like doggie dental floss! Dip toys in water and freeze them to cool down a hot dog or soothe a teether!
Why good karma? Jax and Bones give 10% of the proceeds from these toys to rescue and animal welfare groups.

Care: Machine washable
Size: One size, 7 in.

Wheel Dog Rope Toy

Dog Toys

A new vase designed by Carina Seth-Andersson made of opaque glass. It measures 9.5” tall x 8.5” wide. Destined to be another Marimekko classic.
Material: glass
Size: 8.7 x 9.45" / 22 x 24 cm
Care: Wipe clean with soft cloth

Ming Glass Vase

Vases

Useful, light-weight serving trays made from linen that has been covered in a poly resin. Not suitable for extreme heat.  Each size sold separately.

Small: W 21.5cm x L 12.5cm /8.5" x 5"
Medium: W 33cm x L 23cm / 13" x 9"L
Large: 3W 9cm x L 27cm / 15.25" x 10.75"

Material: 100% linen + polyester resin
Care: hand-wash

Japanese Linen Coated Tray, Blue And White Stripe - Assorted Sizes

Serving Trays

In the early 1960s, Italian design legend Bruno Munari published his visual case studies on shapes: Circle, Square, and, a decade later, Triangle. Using examples from ancient Greece and Egypt, as well as works by Buckminster Fuller, Le Corbusier, and Alvar Aalto, Munari invests the three shapes with specific qualities: the circle relates to the divine, the square signifies safety and enclosure, and the triangle provides a key connective form for designers. One of the great designers of the twentieth century, Munari contributed to the fields of painting, sculpture, design, and photography while teaching throughout his seventy-year career. After World War II he began to focus on book design, creating children's books known for their simplicity and playfulness.

For the first time, this trilogy is published as a single volume, in an affordably priced paperback that is sure to catch the eye of longtime Munari fans, as well as introduce his creative theories to new audiences.
The first time these studies on shapes will appear in a single volume.
Munari is one of the great designers of the twentieth century, with a wide following within the graphic design and art-world communities. "Bruno Munari is the Leonardo of our time."--Pablo Picasso

Editorial Reviews:
Hyperallergic: "Even if you're not a designer, the trilogy on shapes encourages a closer look at the repeating structures around us and their deep human and natural histories, in which the simple square can simultaneously be an ancient symbol with the power to drive out the plague, and the boundaries for a game of chess." Juxtapoz: "Picasso once called Munari the Leonardo of our time, and now is the time to invest time in one of the great thinkers of the last hundred years." Spacing: "I would consider it required reading for everybody engaged in a design discipline. No matter what field--be it architecture, industrial design, urban designer, painting, etc.--you are sure to find a lot of meaningful and relevant content, as it covers the fundamentals of these shapes, so rarely available in a single volume. As such, Bruno Munari: Square Circle Triangle certainly does justice to one of the great designers and thinkers of the twentieth century."
Author: Bruno Mari
Material: Paperback | 280 Pages | 650 b/w illustrations
Size: 6.126 x 6.125" (15.6 x 15.6 cm)

Bruno Munari: Square Circle Triangle

Our rope and leather collars are handcrafted in Found My Animal's studio in New York from domestic leather and US manufactured nylon marine-grade rope. Attached to each collar is a stamped FOUND tag to celebrate adoption awareness. Each collar is unique, just like your pet!

Marine-grade Cat & Dog Collar - Black

A sublime Japanese pottery vessel. A salt cellar. A spice jar. A soup crock.
Placewares is proud to present Michelin-starred sushi chef Morihiro Onodera's gorgeous vessels. These handmade vessels thrown by Mori in Pasadena, California will be both a star and workhorse in your kitchen and dining room. The half matte, half glazed Vessel comes with a beautifully made lid.
At our home, a vessel sits cooktop-side as a salt cellar (Omnivore Salt, of course!). Her mates are pulled out of the pantry to star as soup bowls. And, we'll keep you posted on any new uses we're sure to find.

Vessel With Lid By Morihiro Onodera

Bakeware

Marine-grade Cat & Dog Collar - Coral Fade

The toothpick is an essential accessory, but using it can be a bit embarrassing. Stefano Giovannoni has defused all embarrassment with this toothpick holder which, in the best tradition of design that applies the “Children Code”, is almost a game to use.
Toothpick holder in thermoplastic resin, blue.
Diameter (inches): 3″ Height (inches): 5½″

Magic Bunny Toothpick Holder

Ice tongs, designed by Ufficio Tecnico Alessi and in production since 1952, is one of the oldest products in the catalogue Alessi. It has become a classic, a true archetype of bar and private service "essential" objects, with its proportions, lightness and function. Material: 18/10 stainless steel mirror polished.
Size: Length 6¼″

Ice Tongs

Tabletop & Dining

Marine-grade Cat & Dog Collar - Black Ombre

A Placewares' New York standby
When restaurateur Keith McNally and co-chefs Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson opened Balthazar in 1997, it immediately became one of the hottest restaurants in the country. Famous for its star-studded clientele, a beautiful room in the chic SoHo neighborhood, and superbly executed food, Balthazar has been embraced by New Yorkers and visitors alike for its perfect evocation of a French brasserie. The Balthazar Cookbook captures that energy, that style, and that cuisine, with recipes for the most-loved and most-accessible French dishes: seafood ranging from the ultra-simple Moules à la Marinière to more ambitious Bouillabaisse; chicken and game favorites that include Coq au Vin and Cassoulet; red-meat classics such as Braised Short Ribs and Blanquette de Veau; sides like the perfect French Fries or sublime Macaroni Gratin; and finales that include Crème Brûlée and Chocolate Pot de Crème. This is the best of French cooking, from one of the best-loved French restaurants in the country.
PRAISE

“The first thing I do whenever I plan a visit to New York is make a reservation at Balthazar; this is quite the best room in Manhattan.” — Nigella Lawson “I went for breakfast; I stayed till supper.” — Bono “The brandade. The bouillabaisse. The frites. These are a few of the things I would want to cook every week from Balthazar, were it not infinitely more cheerful to eat them on site.” — Joan Didion “Keith McNally and his exceptional team have managed to consistently satisfy every American’s dream of spending an evening or lunch or even breakfast somewhere in Paris without ever leaving the U.S.A.” — Martha Stewart “From the first moment, Balthazar felt like a place that had been part of the New York landscape for a hundred years.” — Anna Wintour “The talent and spirit of chefs Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr are at the heart of this wonderful transported brasserie, which happens to be my favorite downtown restaurant.” — Daniel Boulud “The enchanting atmosphere of Balthazar combined with the rightness of the food and service together create an extraordinary restaurant.” — Alice Waters “If Balthazar did not exist, it would be necessary to invent it.” — Salman Rushdie “Keith McNally is an old friend of mine and even I’m not treated that well.” -- Lorne Michaels
Author Bio:
Keith McNally was born in London and moved to New York in 1975 where he worked in a series of restaurant jobs from oyster-shucker to busboy to general layabout. In 1980 he opened his first restaurant, The Odeon. Since then he has opened Cafe Luxembourg, Nell’s, Lucky Strike, Pravda, Balthazar, Pastis, Schiller’s, Morandi, Minetta Tavern, Pulinos’s as well as Balthazar in London. He’s also written and directed two feature films, End Of The Night and Far From Berlin. In 2010 he was mistakenly given the James Beard Award for Outstanding U.S. Restaurateur.
Author: Keith McNally, Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson
Material: hardcover
Size:  7 7/16 x 10" | 272 pages

The Balthazar Cookbook

“BLIP”, designed by LPWK (Laura Polinoro Workshop) – Paolo Gerosa, is the first Spoon rest to make its appearance in Alessi's catalogue. The name “BLIP” alludes onomatopoeically to the wave from a drop in water. The form is made from a thin sheet of steel and is cleverly resolved to cradle spoons and ladles of different lengths and sizes. Lightweight, formally discreet but also elegant and precious. Height (inches): 1¼″ Length (inches): 6″ Width (inches): 3½″

Blip Spoon Rest

Modular, Stacking and Space-Saving

Tempered Glass Drinking Rim

Hard Strong's HS Blue glass offers a safety-friendly tempered glass rim. This modular glass is stackable helping maximize use of your precious cabinet space.

The HS brand has been synonymous with safety and durability for over 40 years. It is revered as a most reliable Japanese glassware.
Since 1967

HS Blue's award-winning stackable tumblers have been in production for 40-plus years.

SIze: 8.8 oz/260ml
Care: Dishwasher safe

Tempered Rim Drinking Glass, 8.8 Oz. Glass

Drink to Me

Pour with friends and toast a one-of-a-kind individual with attitude. Sukat Makkaralla, which means “socks rolled down" in Finnish, is a collection of glassware designed by Anu Penttinen. Its relaxed, distinctive shape and colorful spectrum challenge conventional design and re-imagine what glassware can look like. Hand-blown and hand-made, each pitcher is a unique creation.
Comes in a stylish box, making it an excellent gift for any occasion.
Size: 1 L; 3.54 x in/9 x 23 cm
Care: Hand wash recommended
All Socks Rolled Down glass products are made from colored mouth-blown glass. The coloring agents used will not be released into food; the products are safe to use. The glass is mouth-blown into a mold, i.e. the glassware is handmade and may, therefore, contain random air bubbles. Marimekko's glassware is designed for cold drinks only - the products cannot withstand boiling liquids. The glasses are dishwasher safe, but washing by hand is recommended for the pitcher because of its shape and height. The glasses must not be used as candleholders.