Box of 125 incense sticks from Paris based Astier de Villatte. Made in the Japanese island of Awaji, using ancestral traditions and techniques, its delicate smoke exhales a delicate scent of driftwood, resins, jasmine and immortelle. Legend has it that, one day, a trunk of Agar wood was washed onto the beach. The island dwellers burned it, and the smell was so intoxicating that they decided to offer it as a gift to the Emperor, and later on erect a sanctuary.
Burning time: 30mins per stick
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The Primary Essentials opened in Brooklyn in 2013 as a place to provide an edited mix of special objects for the home and gift, with an emphasis on how we live our daily lives. Striving to source goods that have a subtle yet distinctive impact, The Primary Essentials believes in the importance of independent designers and artisans, and their individual outlook on the world.

The Primary Essentials

Awaji Incense

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Versatile, cute, and easy. 100 different color combinations (for now). This version is a plug-in (in case you rent your apartment but still want it to be cute). Bulbs included.
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Brooklyn based In Common With was founded by Nicholas Ozemba and Felicia Hung in 2018. All items are made to order.
*This item is a FINAL SALE, no return, no exchange.
*Local pickup, gift wrapping not available.
*This item is not eligible for any discounts.
*Please allow 2 weeks for shipping.

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This inspiring collection of compelling and characterful interiors will have city and country dwellers alike dreaming of carving out a personal haven far beyond the big city. Through two hundred newly commissioned photographs and engaging profiles of twelve unique, personal, and creative interiors on both sides of the Hudson, Upstate features a variety of spaces--from tranquil minimalist retreats to exuberant small-town residences. Among them are a farmhouse of globetrotting food photographers, a lavender-hued Victorian brimming with eclectic curios, a striking cottage with modern furnishings and elegant Georgian bones, and the country-house-on-acid of an artist and art director, complete with giant mushroom side tables and permanently installed party streamers. Shared by these distinctive spaces is a common approach to decoration that centers on collections gradually accumulated, delights in the handmade, embraces the beauty in imperfection, and values comfort and character above all.

224 pages

Upstate

This hand woven super soft and deep waffle weave towel will make bath time feel special. Comes with a twill tape hanger loop. Unbleached and free of chemicals of any kind. 100% organic cotton.
Size: 26" X 55″

Organic Bath Waffle Towel

Set of 8 100% cotton napkins, designed in Paris, and hand printed in Rajasthan. The napkins are very soft and light, and will soften over time with washing. Machine wash cold, and dry low heat.
Size: 16” x 16”

Marge Napkins Set Of 8

Long lasting 100% linen placemat makes a wonderful addition to any table. Wash before use, and they will soften up, and continue to get softer every time you use them.  Sold as a Single. Machine wash gentle and dry on cool.
Size: 14" x 18"

Denim Placemat

Simply elegant, the Rope Tapers from Greentree Home Candle complete any table. The unique shape adds to graceful style to the home. When lit the tapers burn clean and bright.Each candle is hand poured and individually finished in New York State. Lovingly made from 100% pure North American beeswax.
Size: 1.25"W x 1.25"DIA  x 12"H
Burn time: 12-14 hours.
Note: All tapers have a 7/8" base form bottom. This is a standard taper candle cup size.
Greentree Home Candle is a small American company based in the foothills of the Catskills Mountains designing and producing handmade beeswax candles. Jenifer Green founded Greentree Home Candle in 2000.

Rope Taper Candles Cream 10"

The light grey tablecloth from La Linge Particulier is made from 100% washed linen. Made in France.
CARE: Wash at or below 40°, do not overload. Use a natural Laundry detergent. Drying in the open air or better tumble drying to keep your linen soft. Iron not recommended.
Size: 55" x 98"

Cloud Grey 55 X 98 Tablecloth

Hand-spun, hand-woven, and hand-dyed pillow made in Tensira's workshops in Guinea, West Africa. Due to the handmade nature slight variations are to be expected. Each piece is unique. 100% cotton. Pillow insert included. Please note colors may vary based on photography and your screen.
Size: 20" x 20"

Navy 20 X 20 Pillow

Tea Towel infused of Binchotan, a Japanese oak charcoal prized for its purifying powers. The Tea Towel is anti-microbial and anti-odor, and has a six layer weave that increases water absorbency and durability. The cloth dries quickly after use. Made of 65% Rayon and 35% Cotton. Fabric gets softer with use. To achieve softness faster, soak in hot water for 5 minutes.
Size: 13.5” x 27”

Natural Binchotan Tea Towel

Simple Linen Placemat from Hawkins NY. It makes a luxurious, yet casual, table setting. Made of quality Belgian linen, later finished, woven, piece-dyed, and stonewashed in Portugal, these placemats are an easy classic. They only get softer with use. 100% Belgian linen. Made in Portugal.
Care: Machine wash and tumble or line dry.
*Please note colors may vary based on photography, and your screen.
Size: 16" x 20"

Simple Linen Placemat Sky

Hand-spun, hand-woven, and hand-dyed pillow made in Tensira's workshops in Guinea, West Africa. Due to the handmade nature slight variations are to be expected. Each piece is unique. 100% cotton. Pillow insert included.
Size: 32" x 32"

Pale Pink Floor Pillow

The River Ticking Stripe runner features an earthy hue lifted straight from the soil, interwoven with a classic nautical stripe to bring the beach a little closer to home.
Material: 100% Jute
Size: 3' x 8'
Armadillo & Co. is Founded in 2009, driven by ethics as well as aesthetics. Their rugs are made with natural materials and sustainable processes, designed to counteract today’s throwaway culture and stand the test of time. They strive for the highest standards of transparency, environmental performance, and social responsibility to make a lasting difference in both your home and around the world.

Natural & Indigo River Ticking Runner 3'x8'

Gingham tablecloth from La Linge Particulier is made from 100% washed linen. Made in France.
CARE: Wash at or below 40°, do not overload. Use a natural Laundry detergent. Drying in the open air or better tumble drying to keep your linen soft. Iron not recommended.
Size: 55" x 98"

Anthracite Gingham 55 X 98 Tablecloth

monk is the story of Yoshihiro Imai's 14-seat, seasonally inspired restaurant, set on the cherry blossom-lined Philosopher's Path in Kyoto. Through personal essays, reflections, recipes, and photography, Yoshihiro describes stories of the farmers, makers, and exceptional ingredients – from foraged vegetables to herbs and flowers – that inspire his omakase-style menu, explains why cooking with fire is central to the restaurant, and traces the evolution of the unpretentious, innovative, and flavorful pizza for which he is now renowned globally.
240 Pages

Monk: Light And Shadows On The Philosopher’s Path

This hand woven super soft and deep waffle weave towel is perfect for kitchen or bath. Comes with a twill tape hanger loop. Unbleached and free of chemicals of any kind. 100% organic cotton.
Size: 26" X 55″

Organic Hand Waffle Towel

Light Grey napkin from La Linge Particulier is made from 100% washed linen. Made in France. Sold individually.
CARE: Wash at or below 40°, do not overload. Use a natural Laundry detergent. Drying in the open air or better tumble drying to keep your linen soft. Iron not recommended.
Size: 18" x 18"

Cloud Grey Napkin

The timeless design and exceptional function of the grinding control make the Paris u’Select salt mill an essential for the table and the kitchen. Produced in beechwood, in a natural shade, it stimulates the senses. This sensation continues in use. The patented u'Select grind control system allows you to adjust precise grinding size for the salt held in this manual mill. From the finest (position 1) to the coarsest (position 6) grinding, you will always obtain the most appropriate size of salt for your cooking.
*Photographed with Pepper Mill , NOT included

Salt Mill U'select Wood Natural 8.5"

Sage tablecloth from La Linge Particulier is made from 100% washed linen. Made in France.
CARE: Wash at or below 40°, do not overload. Use a natural Laundry detergent. Drying in the open air or better tumble drying to keep your linen soft. Iron not recommended.
Size: 63" x 118"

Sage 63 X 118 Tablecloth

Hand built and painted vase from Los Angeles based Michelle Blade. Due to the handmade nature subtle variations in form and finish are to be expected.
Size: Approx. 5" at widest x 9.5~10" H

10" Blue Painted Vase

Cast iron candle holder with a matte finish. The simple form works well will with all of our tapers. The holder has a standard 7/8" opening to accommodate tapers. Sold individually. Candle not included.
Size: 2.5" x 2.5" x 1.75"H

Square Cast Iron Candle Holder

Danica Design Candles are hand-dipped & poured at a lovely Scandinavian style candleworks on the coast of Maine.
Size: 13" burns 10.5 hours

Honey 13" Taper Candle

Hand-spun, hand-woven, and hand-dyed pillow made in Tensira's workshops in Guinea, West Africa. Due to the handmade nature slight variations are to be expected. Each piece is unique. 100% cotton. Pillow insert included. Please note colors may vary based on photography and your screen
Size: 32" x 32"

Navy Floor Pillow

Floor lamp from In Common With. Arundel began at a garage sale in Maine. Noticing this weird wok-like light on a swivel led to sandwiching a prototype between a base and the diffuser. It’s handsome, almost classic. Comes with a 10 ft cord. A switch located 2 ft from the plug.
Size & Material: Click here for tearsheet
Brooklyn based In Common With was founded by Nicholas Ozemba and Felicia Hung in 2018. All items are made to order.
*This item is a FINAL SALE, no return, no exchange.
*Local pickup, gift wrapping not available.
*This item is not eligible for any discounts.
*Please allow 4~5 weeks for shipping.

Arundel Floor Lamp

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Beige check tablecloth from La Linge Particulier is made from 100% washed linen. Made in France.
CARE: Wash at or below 40°, do not overload. Use a natural Laundry detergent. Drying in the open air or better tumble drying to keep your linen soft. Iron is not recommended.
Size: 55" x 98"

Beige Check 55 X 98 Tablecloth

Hand-spun, hand-woven on traditional looms , and then hand-dyed. The pillow is made in Tensira's workshops in Guinea, West Africa. Due to the handmade nature slight variations are to be expected. 100% cotton. Pillow insert included. Made in the Republic of Guinea.
Size: 12" x 20"

Off White/ Grey Overlocking 12 X 20 Pillow

The Simple Linen Bedding Collection from Hawkins NY is the epitome of luxury. Made of Belgian linen, finished, woven and stonewashed in Portugal, the collection has a relaxed, lived in look. Linen is both breathable and soft, keeping you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Sizing is generous, and details are kept simple. The Available in sixteen colorways, and is sold individually to allow for mixing and matching of colors. 100% Belgian Linen.
Duvets feature branded buttons for the hidden closures, and corner ties to allow your comforter to stay in place.
The fitted sheets are designed for deep mattresses but have elastic around all four sides to accommodate most mattress depths.
Please note colors may vary based on photography and your screen.
Size:
Duvet Cover - 90"W x 92"L
Fitted Sheet - 60"W x 80"L
Flat Sheet - 100"W x 111"L
*This item is a FINAL SALE, no return, no exchange.
*This item is not eligible for any discounts.
*Local pickup, gift wrapping not available.
*Please allow 5~10 days for shipping.

Simple Linen Bedding Queen Size

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Box of 125 incense sticks from Paris based Astier de Villatte. The interlaced lanes and cobblestones in this pastel and ochre old city, hide the secret address of the famous Swedish Bitters Elixir "from Maria's herb garden." King Gustav II used to give it to his Viking warriors to render them invincible. An inebriating mixture of wild plants, aloe, clove, lavandin and myrrh escapes from the bottle.
Burning time: 30mins per stick
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Stockholm Incense

A set of 3 waxed linen food wraps naturally dyed with flower heads, roots and wood bark. Full care instruction and a sheet of waxed paper is included.
Waxed linen food wraps are a sustainable alternative to using plastic clingfilm.  Each set of wraps comes in  3 convenient  sizes,  and can be used time and time again to protect foods such as cheese,  half cut lemons,  dried snacks and more.
Sizes : Large 36 x 25 | Medium 25 x 18 | Small 18 x 18 (cm)
Materials: English linen, beeswax, natural dyes, pine resin, jojoba oil

Wax Linen Food Wrap

By what means did so much beauty and ingenuity appear in articles of everyday rural life in Portugal? How did the shape of these objects balance necessity and formal perfection so skillfully? This book explores the effect that generations of trial and error, individual craftsmanship, and an instinct to carve out the essential with the slenderest of means brought to objects that made life both livable and meaningful to a pre-industrial society. The objects photographed and described by designer Jasper Morrison may be appreciated both for their beauty and for the example they set of design at its purest.
208 Pages