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1940s Gymnasium Clock: Middle School Memories Sans Wedgies

Sam Jordan — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:00:16 +0000

These days, wandering into a middle school gymnasium for a sampling of childhood nostalgia will simply get you arrested. A much safer and functional way to reminisce would be to scoop up this 1940s Gymnasium Clock ($229). Its body is crafted of riveted sheet metal and it features that iconic metal grill, keeping the big and little hands safe from errant dodgeball ricochets.

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Kaari Table by Juhani Horelli: Take It To The Bridge

Sam Jordan — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:30:11 +0000

James Brown probably wasn't talking about furniture when he yelped "Take it to the bridge," but maybe that 's just because the Kaari Table hadn't been created yet. Designer Juhani Horelli offers this beautiful design in walnut, wenge, and stripy birch plywood. It's polished with a lacquer finish, and it looks like that nook could certainly hold a few James Brown LPs, if you wanted to bring the whole thing full circle.

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Wooden Beef Butcher Diagram Cutting Board: Your Body Is A Wonderland

Sam Jordan — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:00:52 +0000

I'm not sure if John Mayer wrote "Your Body Is A Wonderland" about Jessica Simpson or Jennifer Aniston, but clearly he made a mistake by not dedicating his raspy vocals to the almighty cow. From burgers to steaks, it's the cow's body that truly is the wonderland here, and this Wooden Beef Butcher Diagram Cutting Board ($45) shows you exactly why. The 12 x 16 inch hand-milled board is engraved with an informative beef butcher's diagram, so you'll know exactly how to slice one up if you ever find yourself stranded on a dairy farm and not in the mood to ask the property owner for directions.

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Slot-In Storage: It Gets Easier

Sam Jordan — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:00:12 +0000

To all the teenage guys out there who haven't care to learn the difference between a nut and a bolt or how to use a power drill, I just wanna say: It gets easier. Once you get out of school you can totally furnish your apartment with easy-to-assemble pieces like this Slot-In Storage system from Belgian designer Xavier Coenen. A stackable solution for all your shelving needs, this birch plywood furniture requires no screws, bolts or use of adhesives for setup, and it's all customizable and functional.

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Middle Finger Paperclips: The Facebook Thumbs Up Alternative

Sam Jordan — Fri, 31 May 2013 20:30:34 +0000

If you've grown tired of seeing Facebook's Like Thumb everywhere, maybe this will even the score. Middle Finger Paperclips ($10 for a box of 20) simultaneously holds your documents together and tells the world how you feel about being forced to hold said documents together for a meager salary. Bird-flipping has never been so stealthy and yet so productive at the same time.

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August Smart Lock: Keyless Entry For The Cool Crowd

Sam Jordan — Fri, 31 May 2013 19:15:13 +0000

If you're the type of person who frequently has house guests (we won't ask why, but we do have our suspicions), take a gander at the August Smart Lock ($199). This new device uses Bluetooth low energy (BLE) along with a smartphone app to automatically lock or unlock your door. It recognizes you as you approach the door and unlocks itself, and you can send an invite to a friend or repairman (or a friend who's also a repairman) that gives them access to enter during certain times. August co-founders designer Yves Behar and tech entrepreneur Jason Johnson say the lock can be retrofitted to fit over most deadbolts and installed by anyone in less than ten minutes, plus you can still use your keys at any time.

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Soapbox Furniture: Give Allen Back His Wrench

Sam Jordan — Thu, 30 May 2013 19:07:56 +0000

Discovering an Allen wrench in the box of your newly purchased table/entertainment center/computer desk is like finding an ancient set of Native American bones under your house: You know trouble's a brewin'. Based in Asbury Park, N.J., Soapbox Furniture aims to do away with confusing instructions and the never-ending supply of pressed board pieces and bizarre screws that often accompany DIY furniture sets. Soapbox produces an array of easy-to-assemble storage options like tables and boxes. The plywood is treated with real hardwood veneers (cherry, walnut, maple) and no tools are necessary for any assembling thanks to specially designed steel corner brackets.

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Bardi Bowl Chair: Sitting Pretty

Sam Jordan — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:30:36 +0000

Italian-Brazilian architect Bo Bardi designed this stylish seat for her own home, but it never went production until now. 500 pieces are being made, so if you'd like to look as cool as you possibly can in your beer-stained boxers, act fast. Just remember "cool as you possibly can" still doesn't exactly mean cool.

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The Chillsner Beer Chiller: Go For The Cold

Sam Jordan — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:00:34 +0000

Man's constant chase for the coldest beer without ice continues, and the Chillsner (2-pack for $30) could be the pot of gold at the end of the skunk beer rainbow. It's an aluminum rod filled with space age thermal gel (our term for it) that you store in your freezer and then stick in your bottle. The Chillsner's "drink-thru spout" lets you chug your suds while the beer never wanders off from that sweet sweet chill stick. Could the chase for the cold be over? [gallery]

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Pirate Pancake Griddle: Feed The Scurvy Dog In You

Sam Jordan — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:00:12 +0000

If pirate pancakes don't tickle the 5-year-old inside you, then well, somebody play "Taps" for that tot. I'm guessing the Pirate Pancake Griddle ($93) was created after a recent study showed 11 out of 15 scurvy dogs simply prefer the taste of batter when it's got a wicked cool skull and crossbones baked in. It's a blend of old tech (green sand iron casting) with new tech (digital designs and CNC milled patterns), and it's all Made In USArrrgh.

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