This design was inspired by Man Ray's lifelong friendship with avid chess player and fellow artist Marcel Duchamp. In this re-edition of the 1920s Wooden Chess Set, a metal version of which is in the MoMA collection, Man Ray translates traditional chess pieces in geometric forms.
Chess Pieces only. Chess set and board sold separately. Buy the chess board .

32 pc. Wood Chess Pieces, solid beechwood. King & Queen 3.25” Bishop 2.75”, Knight 2” Rook and Pawn 1.4”.
Made in Germany
Material: Beechwood and gift box
Size: 17 in x 17 in x 3/4 in

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Wall Clocks - Eye Clock

George Nelson, 1948-1960

With his collection of Wall Clocks (1948-1960), George Nelson conceived a wide array of timepieces, many of which have since become icons of 1950s design.

Eye Clock

Clocks

Metal Wall Relief Little Heart, Red

Alexander Girard, 1952

Two fish - a mother and her little one - add another motif from the animal world to the cheerful family of Alexander Girard's Wooden Dolls. Their horizontal orientation distinguishes them from the standing posture of the other figures in the large collection of dolls.

Wooden Dolls Mother Fish & Child

Keep one in the kitchen and one at your desk
This award winning stainless steel paper knife and letter opener has been in production since 1975. The handle and blade is made from one sheet of stainless steel making it extremely strong and hard-wearing. The inside of the handle is lined with a rubber ring, making it easy and comfortable to use.
Never cut your hand again on an envelope or pesky box.

Material: Stainless steel
Size:  6 ¾ ” L / 170 mm

Paper Knife / Letter Opener

Color

Barware

This Braun alarm clock measures 75mm x 75mm x 35mm and is available in two colors. It has an easy to read dial layout, crescendo alarm and quiet German precision quartz movement. Duracell battery included. 2 year warranty.

Crescendo alarm
Quiet movement
Battery included

Braun Classic Round Alarm Clock

Alarm Clocks

A Placewares Guest Favorite

A perfect little wastebasket in beautifully painted metal shades.
It is happy at home or work office, bedroom or bath.
Winner of a 2015 Good Design award . Bunbuko has been made in Japan since 1918.

The Bunbuko wastebasket has been in production unchanged for 60-plus years.  The wastebaskets are made of steel. "Taper Bucket's" smart design - worthy of a Good Design award - is corrosion-resistant and durable because each part has been assembled by fastening instead of welding. The Taper Bucket also has a characteristic rib in its steel form. The rib increases the strength of the can's steel body. And, the rib also helps you to easily move it, or stack them if you like.

Shop our Bunbuku collection for a range of Bunbuku's high-quality products.
For safe use, the seam of the steel plate is covered. A plastic bottom cover helps protect your floor.

Size: 8 ¾ in diameter x 10 ¾ in high; 1.9 gallon capacity
Material: painted steel

Painted Steel Tapered Wastebasket, 1.9 Gal - Red

Waste Baskets

Pair with a tray stand to convert this tray into a side table for your living room, bedside, reading chair or any number of places around the home.
Material: Birch wood
Size: 19.3 in diameter /  49 cm

Round Tray, Pattern 3 - Jim Isermann @ Placewares

Serving Trays

Jim Isermann @ Placewares: Patterns & Products

Material: Birch wood
Size: 10.63 wide x 7.87 deep /  27 x 20 cm

Small Tray, Pattern 3 - Jim Isermann @ Placewares

A strong, yet elegant addition to any room
Nambu cast iron was first made in the middle of the 17th century in Iwate, Northern Japan, the area with rich natural resource material. A master from Kyoto was summoned by the lord to create an iron pot for tea ceremony, and it was the beginning of Nambu cast iron. It became exemplary of Japanese traditional craft, and is still popular today.
A master craftsman of Nambu Tekki; traditional Japanese cast iron, Nobuho Miya creates kitchenware and housewares at his ironware studio, Kamasada.
Kamasada studio is founded in Morioka around Meiji Era - 19 th century.
Nobuho Miya is a 3 rd generation of Master craftsman
Size: 7"H
Material: Cast iron, wood

Cast Iron Sculpture, Stylized Fish

Sculptures

Jim Isermann @ Placewares: Patterns & Products

Pair with a tray stand to convert this tray into a side table for your living room, bedside, reading chair any number of places around the home.
Material: Birch wood
Size: 19.3 in diameter /  49 cm

Round Tray, Pattern 1 - Jim Isermann @ Placewares

Jim Isermann @ Placewares: Patterns & Products

Material: Birch wood
Size: 14.17 wide x 11.02 deep /  36 x 28 cm

Medium Tray, Pattern 1 - Jim Isermann @ Placewares

Medium Tray, Pattern 3 - Jim Isermann @ Placewares

Shag Indoor/Outdoor Mats are made by tufting custom extruded yarns as loops onto a primary backing and then binding them onto a hardworking vinyl that could weather any storm outdoors and provides functionality underfoot indoors. Shag Mats are ideal for bathrooms, outdoor terraces, pool areas and entryways. Offered in four sizes: doormat, utility mat, big mat and runner. Good in all weather. Quick to dry. Mold, mildew and chlorine resistant. Please note that stripes run parallel to the long side on doormats and big mats, and parallel to the short side on the utility mats and runners. Shag Indoor/Outdoor Mats are suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Made in USA.
Designer - Sandy Chilewich Manufacturer - Chilewich Material - TerraStrand® - 100% phtalate-free, 25% renewable vegetable content; Dimensions - 24 x 36 inches / 61 x 91 cm Care - Vacuum, shake out or hose off to clean. Hang to dry. Occasionally lift and air out.

Solid Shag Utility Mat - Multiple Colors

Rugs: Solid

A Clock Design So Great It Is in the Japanese Design Collection

The Riki Clock family available in several sizes applies the twelve-hour figures and its clock hands both slightly oversized, yet in harmony with one another and the size of the overall clock. The effect is not overpowering. It simply is, natural.
Riki Clocks are a handmade labor of love. The wooden body frame of plywood is still made by skillful craftspeople in Japan in spite of mass-produced clocks made elsewhere.

Riki Watanabe established Japan’s first design office, the RIKI WATANABE Design Office, in 1949. He left a legacy of many iconic Japanese designs from furniture to interiors. Yet, his work on clocks and watches became his lifework.
Designer: Riki Watanabe
Material: Plywood, glass
Size: 13.94 x 1.9 in/354 × 48mm; Weight 950 g
Care: Wipe with a damp cloth.

Riki Clock - Large

Shag Indoor/Outdoor Mats are made by tufting custom extruded yarns as loops onto a primary backing and then binding them onto a hardworking vinyl that could weather any storm outdoors and provides functionality underfoot indoors. Shag Mats are ideal for bathrooms, outdoor terraces, pool areas and entryways. Offered in four sizes: doormat, utility mat, big mat and runner. Good in all weather. Quick to dry. Mold, mildew and chlorine resistant. Please note that stripes run parallel to the long side on doormats and big mats, and parallel to the short side on the utility mats and runners. Shag Indoor/Outdoor Mats are suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Made in USA.
Designer - Sandy Chilewich Manufacturer - Chilewich Material - TerraStrand® - 100% phtalate-free, 25% renewable vegetable content; Dimensions - 18 x 28 inches / 46 x 71 cm Care - Vacuum, shake out or hose off to clean. Hang to dry. Occasionally lift and air out.

Solid Shag Doormat - Multiple Colors

Shag Indoor/Outdoor Mats are made by tufting custom extruded yarns as loops onto a primary backing and then binding them onto a hardworking vinyl that could weather any storm outdoors and provides functionality underfoot indoors. Shag Mats are ideal for bathrooms, outdoor terraces, pool areas and entryways. Offered in four sizes: doormat, utility mat, big mat and runner. Good in all weather. Quick to dry. Mold, mildew and chlorine resistant. Please note that stripes run parallel to the long side on doormats and big mats, and parallel to the short side on the utility mats and runners. Shag Indoor/Outdoor Mats are suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Made in USA.
Designer - Sandy Chilewich Manufacturer - Chilewich Material - TerraStrand® - 100% phtalate-free, 25% renewable vegetable content; Dimensions - 36 x 60 inches / 91 x 152 cm Care - Vacuum, shake out or hose off to clean. Hang to dry. Occasionally lift and air out.

Solid Shag Big Mat - Multiple Colors

This Braun wall clock measures 201mm x 32mm and is available in White. It has an easy to read dial layout and a German precision quartz movement. Duracell battery included.

Wall clock
Precision movement
Battery included

Braun Wall Clock - Large

Wall Clocks

This 20” square pillow sham features the classic Tillskivi print created by Marimekko founder Armi Ratia. It’s made of heavyweight cotton and has a side zip closure.

Add a pillow insert. Our 100% cotton pillow inserts measure 20" x 20" and are made in the USA with 100% white duck feathers & 2% down of US origin. Pillow inserts cannot be vacuum packed and should be professionally laundered.

Measurements: 20" x 20"
Pattern: Tiiliskivi
Pattern Designer: Armi Ratia
Material: 100 % Cotton
Size: 20" x 20"
Wash & Care: Machine wash warm at 140F/60C. Do not bleach. Do not tumble dry. Iron on high heat. Dry clean. Follow the washing temperature given

Tiiliskivi Cushion Cover

Accent Pillows

Liven up your table or party with the joy of Marimekko
Material: Paper | Printed in Germany using non-toxic, water soluable dyes
Size: 20 napkins per package | 3 ply | 5 x 5 in

Orkanen Linen/blue Cocktail Napkins

Napkins

Shag Indoor/Outdoor Mats are made by tufting custom extruded yarns as loops onto a primary backing and then binding them onto a hardworking vinyl that could weather any storm outdoors and provides functionality underfoot indoors. Shag Mats are ideal for bathrooms, outdoor terraces, pool areas and entryways. Offered in four sizes: doormat, utility mat, big mat and runner. Good in all weather. Quick to dry. Mold, mildew and chlorine resistant. Please note that stripes run parallel to the long side on doormats and big mats, and parallel to the short side on the utility mats and runners. Shag Indoor/Outdoor Mats are suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Designer - Sandy Chilewich Manufacturer - Chilewich Material - TerraStrand® - 100% phtalate-free, 25% renewable vegetable content; Dimensions - 36 x 60 inches / 91 x 152 cm Care - Vacuum, shake out or hose off to clean. Hang to dry. Occasionally lift and air out.

Skinny Stripe Shag, Big Mat - Multiple Colors

Rugs

Cushy Down-Filled Pillow Inserts

Fit our Marimekko 20-inch square cushion covers.

These cotton pillow inserts measure 20 x 20 in and are made in the USA with 98% white duck feathers and 2% down of US origin.
These inserts work with all 20-inch square Marimekko cushion covers.
Size: 20 x 20 in/50 x 50 cm
Material: 100% white duck feather, 2% down; U.S. origin
Care: Professionally laundered.

Square Down Cushion Insert

An item that is a play on words, this grater shaped like a cowbell is called “Cheese please” and is designed by Lorenza Bozzoli and Gabriele Chiave. Its eye-catching and evocative cowbell shape also proves to be the best way to interpret its functional aspect. “Cheese please” has circular holes surrounded by tiny teeth. This kind of hole tears at the cheese, a process particularly suitable for mature varieties such as parmesan or pecorino. Height (inches): 6¼″ Length (inches): 4″ Width (inches): 2¼″

Cheese Please Cheese Grater

Cheese Boards & Accessories

Designed by the renowned Japanese designer, Sory Yanagi, these flexible stainless steel tongs are essential kitchen tools. Made of a single sheet of 18/10 Japanese steel, they are tapered to fit the hand and easy to clean. Made for both cooking and serving. Dishwasher safe.

"5 Favorites: Kitchen Tongs" - Remodelista
Designer: Sori Yanagi
Material: Stainless Steel
Size: 11.8  in L
Care: Dishwasher safe

Perforated Stainless Steel Tongs

Tabletop & Dining

Handy and Good Looking

At the Bar or Hor D'Oeuvres Table

Up your garnish game with these elegant cocktail sticks — the perfect addition to your well-stocked home bar. Ideal for spearing cherries, olives, twists, and wedges. Available in two sizes so you can stylishly serve all of your crafted cocktails. Short Sticks for lowball, coupe, and martini glasses, Tall Sticks for highball, collins and pint glasses. Cheers!
The short size is perfect for martinis and cocktails served in a coupe glass. The long size works great in highball glasses.

Made in USA
Set of 4

Size: Short 4.5 in length; Tall 7.5 in length
Material: Stainless steel

Cocktail Sticks - Multiple Sizes

Size

The Original

Made from woven textiles, our floor mats are durable, versatile beautiful and easy to clean. Perfect for use in entryways, dining areas, bedrooms, living areas, and kitchens.
Made in the USA.

Care: Vacuum to remove loose dirt or wipe clean with soap, water, and a soft sponge or cloth. Resists stain-causing bacteria, mold, and mildew.

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Basketweave Woven Floor Mats

Shag Indoor/Outdoor Mats are made by tufting custom extruded yarns as loops onto a primary backing and then binding them onto a hardworking vinyl that could weather any storm outdoors and provides functionality underfoot indoors. Shag Mats are ideal for bathrooms, outdoor terraces, pool areas and entryways. Offered in four sizes: doormat, utility mat, big mat and runner. Good in all weather. Quick to dry. Mold, mildew and chlorine resistant. Please note that stripes run parallel to the long side on doormats and big mats, and parallel to the short side on the utility mats and runners. Shag Indoor/Outdoor Mats are suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Designer - Sandy Chilewich Manufacturer - Chilewich Material - TerraStrand® - 100% phtalate-free, 25% renewable vegetable content; Dimensions - 18 x 28 inches / 46 x 71 cm Care - Vacuum, shake out or hose off to clean. Hang to dry. Occasionally lift and air out.

Skinny Stripe Shag, Doormat - Multiple Colors

A square Kuukuna print pillow sham made of heavyweight cotton with a side zip closure.
Material: 100 % Cotton
Size: 20" x 20"
Follow the washing temperature given.

Kuukuna Cushion Cover

Shag Indoor/Outdoor Mats are made by tufting custom extruded yarns as loops onto a primary backing and then binding them onto a hardworking vinyl that could weather any storm outdoors and provides functionality underfoot indoors. Shag Mats are ideal for bathrooms, outdoor terraces, pool areas and entryways. Offered in four sizes: doormat, utility mat, big mat and runner. Good in all weather. Quick to dry. Mold, mildew and chlorine resistant. Please note that stripes run parallel to the long side on doormats and big mats, and parallel to the short side on the utility mats and runners. Shag Indoor/Outdoor Mats are suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Designer - Sandy Chilewich Manufacturer - Chilewich Material - TerraStrand® - 100% phtalate-free, 25% renewable vegetable content; Dimensions - 24 x 36 / 61 x 91 cm Care - Vacuum, shake out or hose off to clean. Hang to dry. Occasionally lift and air out.

Skinny Stripe Shag, Utility Mat - Multiple Colors

Two-Step Sharpener + Pair of Replacement Blades

What good is a pencil without its point? The Blackwing Long Point Pencil Sharpener creates the perfect point using a two-step sharpening process, first sharpening the wood and then precision sharpening the graphite core to a long, fine point. Every sharpener comes with two replacement blades and an automatic brake that prevents over-sharpening.
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: 2.75 x 1.06 x 1.4 in.

White Long Point Pencil Sharpener

Desk Accessories

This Braun global radio controlled travel alarm clock measures 2.25” square x .75” deep. The black and white versions have a reverse LCD display, whereas the grey version has a positive LCD display for increased visibility. Both versions have a patented high visibility backlight and a snooze function. The clock has a quick set function for easy use and can be set to 12 or 24-hour mode. Duracell battery included. 2-year warranty. This clock won the Red dot award for product design 2012.

LCD display
Snooze function
Backlight
12/24 hour display
Quick set function
Battery included
Red dot award 2012