Areaware Fall 2015 Catalog

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Fall 2015

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Areaware is a Brooklyn based design brand which produces everyday objects that are functional and unusual. Our goal is to create thoughtful products that inspire an emotional response. An appreciation for beauty is central to what it means to be alive, and we hope to embody this principle in even the simplest things.

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Kitchen and Entertaining—04

Home Accessories—26

Desk and Office—42

Personal Accessories—52

Reality—58

Fauna—72

Holiday—80

Toys and Games—86

Distributors—114


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Bottle Axe


SF2BA2timber

SF2BA1nordic

Bottle Axeby Sam Falco

stainless steel and

leather strap

6.1” x 1.6” x 0.19”

15.5 x 4 x .48 cm

Inspired by Norse mythology, Medieval history and gaming culture, the Bottle Axe is a stainless steel bottle opener that’s ready to take on every beverage encounter. It was designed by Sam Falco for the class Small Things Matter, a collaboration between Areaware and Parsons The New School for Design.

2% of proceeds will be donated to Extra Life, a gaming-based charity to benefit children’s hospitals.

SF2BASETset of 12 assorted6 each of 2 styles


DLGPLlarge

DLGPMmedium

DLGPSsmall

Grid Serving Planks by Daphna Laurens

beech wood and food

safe mineral oil

large

20.75” x 11.6” x 1.5”

52.7 x 29.5 x 3.8 cm

medium

15.75” x 11.6” x 1.5”

40 x 29.5 x 3.8 cm

small

11.75” x 11.5” x 1.5”

29.8 x 29 x 3.8 cm

Varying in size and pattern, the Grid Serving Planks are designed for entertaining. Cut on the smooth side, serve on the grid side, and your plank will delight you and your guests for years to come.


Little Big Trivetby Alissia Melka-

Teichroew

beech wood

closed

7” x 6.5” x .5”

18 x 16.5 x 1.25 cm

open

13.25” x 6.5” x .5”

33.5 x 16.5 x 1.25 cm

The simplicity, utility and craftsmanship of Shaker furniture inspired Little Big Trivet, whose dowels are easily adjusted to accommodate everything from a teapot to a large casserole dish.

ATTNnatural

ATTMmulticolor

ATTWwhite


RKDRS

Drink Rocks by Runa Klock

soapstone and marble

2” x 2” x 1.8”

5.1 x 5.1 x 4.6 cm

set of 4 in assorted

colors

Drink Rocks keep your spirits as they should be: undiluted. These platonically shaped stones are designed to be chilled in your freezer before being admired in your evening cocktail.


Little Big Trivet


Table Tiles


BOTTBBblack and beige

BOTTRBred and blue

BOTTGGgreen and gray

BOTTTCterracotta

Table Tiles by Bower

mdf, beech veneer,

cork

3.5” x 3.25” x .25”

9 x 8 x .5 cm

6 in a set

This set of six coasters can be artfully arranged to form a tiled trivet. The illusion of 3D through color and geometry allows for endless permutations, encouraging playful mosaic building on your table. Ideal as a housewarming gift for those with discerning taste or as decoration for your own intimate gatherings.


BRBOBSAsalmon

BRBOBTItidepool

BRBOBULultramarine

Bottle Opener, Solid Colors by Brendan Ravenhill

painted wood, bent

nail, magnets

4.5” x 1” x .75”

11.5 x 2.5 x 2 cm

A single bent nail functions as a lever to pry open your beer or soda. A magnet catches the bottle cap, preventing it from falling on the floor. An additional magnet allows you to hang your bottle opener on the refrigerator when not in use.

BRBOBJAjade

BRBOBPOpollen

BRBOBTOtomato

BRBOBSETset of 36 assorted 6 each of 6 colors


BRBOSETset of 36 assorted6 each of 6 colors

Bottle Opener by Brendan Ravenhill

beech or walnut wood,

nail and magnets

4.5” x 1” x .75”

11.5 x 2.5 x 2 cm

A single bent nail functions as a lever to pry open your beer or soda. A magnet catches the bottle cap, preventing it from falling on the floor. An additional magnet allows you to hang your bottle opener on the refrigerator when not in use.

BRBOBRred dip beech

BRBOWWwhite dip walnut

BRBOWnatural walnut

BRBOWBblack dip walnut

BRBOBnatural beech

BRBOBBLblue dip beech


Prism Corkscrew by Fort Standard

beech wood and steel

6.25” x 1.5” x 1.5”

16 x 4 x 4 cm

An octagonal hardwood enclosure reveals a corkscrew when the magnetic halves are pulled apart with a simple twist.

FSCSBblack

FSCSNnatural


Sphere Bottle Opener by Fort Standard

beech wood and steel

2.75” x 2.75” x 2”

7 x 7 x 5 cm

A smooth, ergonomic bottle opener that fits perfectly in the palm of your hand.

FSBOBblack

FSBONnatural

FSBOSETset of 12

6 each of 2 colors


JWSS1walnut and stainless steel

JWSS2Bblack

JWSS2BLblue

JWSS2Rred

JWSS2Wwhite

Star-Spangled Spatula� by Jacob Riley-

Wasserman

stainless steel and

american walnut

19.5” x 4” x 2”

49.5 x 10 x 5 cm

nylon resin

12” x 3” x .25”

30.5 x 8 x .5 cm

made in the USA

The Star Spangled Spatula® pays homage to the USA’s stars and stripes, as well as our country’s love affair with outdoor grilling. It is perfect for any backyard barbecue and will last a lifetime.

The walnut spatula is hand fabricated by one of the oldest and most-respected cutlery manufacturers in the United States using energy harvested from Massachusetts’ Deerfield River. The Nylon spatulas are made in Chicago, IL.

U.S. Design Patent

Numbers D699525;

D706093; D701736

U.S. Design Patent

Application Numbers

29/472,811; 29/472,792,

29/477,129


CHGCcrank grinder

CHGBbird mill

Bird Mill and Crank Grinderby Cas Holman

beech wood

bird mill

9” x 2” x 6.5”

23 x 5 x 16.5 cm

contains one mill

crank grinder

7” x 2” x 9”

18 x 5 x 23 cm

contains two mills

Grind your pepper, salt, or spices to the ideal coarseness with these tabletop tool-toys.Crank Grinder holds both salt and pepper in one tool. Bird Mill invites playful interaction.

Avion Cups by Jonas Damon

melamine

3.5” x 3.5” x 4.5”

9 x 9 x 12 cm

set of 4

A set of four dishwasher safe Melamine cups, with sleek mid-20th century styling.

JDACWwhite

JDACBblack

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Pedestals


Pedestalsby Pete Oyler

beech wood

short pedestal

6”x 6” x 2.3”

15 x 15 x 5.9 cm

tall pedestal

6”x 6”x 4.6”

15 x 15 x 11.7 cm

Pedestals are made from three pieces of beech wood that fit together with seamless lap joinery. Their simplicity is a perfect way to show off arrangements both high and low. Use them to display plants, candles, seashells, flowers, hors d’oeuvres, and all your fine or humble wares. Set of two.

POTS set of two


PLCDRDmatte red

Distortion Candlesticks by Paul Loebach

resin and marble

3” x 3” x 10”

8 x 8 x 25.5 cm

A traditional candlestick form is distorted through a 3D rendering program, rapid prototyped, then cast.

PLCDCBbrass chrome

PLCDCTmatte cobalt

PLCDGRmatte gray

PLCDCSsilver chrome

PLCDBKmatte black

PLCDWmatte white


Stick-Up Sticksby Bower

painted beech wood

and magnets

2” x 0.5” x 0.5”

5.1 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm

Referencing youthful colored chalk, these magnetic Stick-up Sticks are cut at various angles so they point in different directions when attached to a metal surface. Use them to add color to your fridge, locker, or bulletin board.

BOSS set of six

display included with minimum order of 12 units


JDMHBKblack

JDMHGgreen

JDMHBLblue

JDMHOorange

JDMHYyellow

JDMHWwhite

JDMHSET set of 24

4 each of 6 colors

Horseshoe Magnet by Jonas Damon

beech wood and

magnets

2.5” x .75” x 3.25”

6 x 2 x 8 cm

The horseshoe is a symbol of good fortune and fertility. As a magnet, it is especially powerful, having twice the lifting strength of a bar magnet. Horseshoe Magnets are strong enough to hold your dish towel, office papers, shopping list or family photo.


FSDBSETset of 12 assorted small diamond boxes

6 each of 2 colors

FSDLBBlarge, black

FSDLBNlarge, natural

FSDBBsmall, black

FSDBNsmall, natural

Diamond Box by Fort Standard

beech wood

small

2.5” x 2.5” x 2.25“

6.5 x 6.5 x 6 cm

large

3.75” x 3.75” x 2.75”

9.5 x 9.5 x 7 cm

Round diamonds, calibrated to achieve the maximum in fire and brilliance, set the standard for all cuts. The Diamond Box can be used to house such a precious gem or other small and special things. The crown and base of this beech wood box are secured with magnets, creating a seamless hideaway for whatever you value.


KZBBUbull

Animal Boxes by Karl Zahn

beech wood

bull

8” x 2.25” x 3.5”

20 x 6 x 9 cm

llama

5” x 4.5” x 7”

13 x 11.5 x 18 cm

walrus

6.5” x 3” x 3.5”

16.5 x 8 x 9 cm

polar bear

6.75” x 3” x 3.25”

17 x 8 x 8 cm

These figural boxes represent “power” animals—totems for our individual ambitions. Their simple and gestural depiction is intentional, allowing the symbolism of the animal to be maintained. With the addition of hinges, they have the ability to guard important small objects. On the shelf, they are sculpture. On the side table, they are totems. On the counter, they offer a hiding spot.

KZBLLllama

KZBWAwalrus

KZBPOpolar bear


BRWCset of 2 (shelf not included)

OE66AC

Wall Clampby Brendan Ravenhill

cast iron and beech

wood

7.5” x 5” x 7.5”

19 x 13 x 19 cm

Two cast iron and Beech wood clamps serve as shelf braces. All mounting hardware is included. The shelf is not included and is meant to be customized by each user to suit their preference and need.

Numbers LED Clockby Jonas Damon

ABS, RoHS compliant

electronics

8” x 1.5” x 2”

20 x 4 x 5 cm

An alarm clock consisting of four 2 inch tall cubes. Each cube displays one glowing LED digit to make up the time display. Unlike static boxes usually associated with alarm clocks, this interactive collection of changing numbers can be arranged in any configuration.


BOKTR

DBCBKblack

Key Target by Bower

beech wood and

magnets

8.5” x .75” x 8.5”

21.5 x 2 x 21.5 cm

includes key ring

With the addition of several strong unseen magnets, Key Target becomes a place to store easy-to-misplace metal items such as keys. Simply toss the item toward the Beech wood target and it affixes immediately.

Cargo Containersby Daniel Ballou

ceramic

8” x 3.25” x 3.5”

20 x 8 x 9 cm

Designer Daniel Ballou calls Long Beach - one of the world’s busiest ports – home. In homage to his city’s shipyards, he has created “Cargo Container,” scaled down from 8 feet to 8 inches. Like their inspiration, they are used for safe, efficient and secure storage.

DBCWHwhite


JD5CDnatural wood

JD5CDRred resin

JD5CDWwhite resin

JD5CDPpink resin

JD5CDO orange resin

JD5CDYyellow resin

JD5CDGgreen resin

JD5CDBLblue resin

Alarm Dock by Jonas Damon

resin or beech wood

6.75” x 3.5” x 2.5”

17 x 9 x 6.5 cm

available for iPhone 5

Remember those faux wood grain GE flip clocks that sat on every bedside table just a couple of decades ago? The Alarm Dock uses a nostalgic product language to meet the progressively thin and disappearing profiles of consumer electronics. It is at once a critique and an accommodation to new technology.


JDRD

JDFLM

Radio Dock by Jonas Damon

beech wood and brass

7” x 1.25” x 6.5”

18 x 3 x 16.5 cm

fits iPhone 5

Place an iPhone 5 into the Radio Dock, and see an iconic and nostalgic form return to your nightstand or countertop.

Torch Flashlightby Jonas Damon

beech wood

8” x 2” x 2”

20 x 5 x 5 cm

Unconventionally simple and eco-friendly, this flashlight belongs on your table, not hidden in a drawer. The designer’s intention was to take the industrial edge off an iconic, mass produced object and to give it new life.

Output is 60 Lumens. Requires 3 AA batteries (batteries not included)


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JDELF (large)fuchsia

JDELY (large)yellow

JDESF (small)fuchsia

JDESY (small)yellow

JDELB (large)blue

JDESB (small)blue

JDELSETset of 24 large eye hides

8 each of 3 colors

JDESSETset of 24 small eye hides

8 each of 3 colors

Eye Hide Box by Jonas Damon

beech wood, magnets

large

5” x 5” x 5”

13 x 13 x 13 cm

small

3” x 3” x 3”

8 x 8 x 8 cm

Inspired by anime and manga, Eye Hide provides a hiding place for your valuables. Carved from beech wood and sealed with magnets cleverly inserted into its seamed closure, it is an almost perfect sphere of fun and function, with a flat base so that your treasures won’t roll away.


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Golden Section Finder


Golden Section Finderby Parsons and

Charlesworth

laser etched acrylic

3.35” x 2” x 0.10”

8.5 x 5.4 x 0.3 cm

Perfect proportions observed in nature often follow the theory of the golden section. The golden section is the ratio between the dimensions of natural and geometric forms. Use the Golden Section Finder, a pocket sized gazing device, to locate the proportional perfection in your surroundings.

PCGSFBblue

PCGSFGfluorescent green


DL2PCBKblack

DL2PCRDreds

DL2PCGRgreens

Paper Clips by Daphna Laurens

painted stainless

spring steel

1.7” x 1.5”

4.3 cm x 3.8 cm

set of 9

Functional forms in bent spring steel, these Paper Clips originated as line drawings with no practical purpose, but were quickly transformed by the designer into something utilitarian and beautiful. The clips are colorful, decorative, and extra large. They make any correspondence special.


Prism Magnifier


DMPR

Prism Magnifierby Daniel Martinez

glass

2.3” x 2.7 ” x 1.4”

5.9 x 6.8 x 3.6 cm

Prism Magnifier is a desk magnifier made from glass crystal that renders image and text at 1.5x the actual size. The magnifier was designed by Daniel Martinez for the class Small Things Matter, a collaboration between Areaware and Parsons The New School for Design.

2% of the proceeds of Prism Magnifier sales is donated to the Wikimedia Foundation.


MPCDSgray desk set

MPCTDgray large format

MPCTD2Bblue small format

MPCTD2Rred small format

Concrete Desk Set by Magnus Pettersen

concrete

tray

6.5” x 3” x 1”

16.5 x 8 x 2.5 cm

pencil holder

3” x 2.75” x 4”

8 x 7 x 10.25 cm

tape dispenser

8” x 2.5” x 4.5”

20 x 6.5 x 11.5 cm

A weighty set of office accoutrement, including tape dispenser, pencil holder, and small tray.

Concrete Tape Dispensersby Magnus Pettersen

concrete

large format

8” x 2.5” x 4.5”

20 x 6.5 x 11.5 cm

small format

5” x 1.5” x 2.5”

13 x 4 x 6.5 cm

An industrial yet refined tape dispenser


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Bracelet Flask


OTFLBSCchrome

OTFLBWHmatte white

OTFLBTQmatte turquoise

Bracelet Flaskby Object & Totem

porcelain and food-

safe glaze

4.3” x 4” x 0.7”

11 x 10 x 1.8 cm

1.25 fl. oz.

The Bracelet Flask is a wearable porcelain vessel that holds a shot’s worth of liquor. The shape was inspired by a small ring-shaped Pennsylvanian hip flask from the 19th century. Celebrate a forgotten form in American ceramics by wearing it on your wrist.


KZKRBLbell

KZKRBD bend

KZKRDPdrop

KZKRHPhoop

Contour Key Rings by Karl Zahn

brass

hoop and bell

4” x 4”

10 x 10 cm

bend

4” x 2”

10 x 5 cm

drop

4” x 3”

10 x 8 cm

The Contour Key Ring closes neatly with a screw clasp. Wear the ring around your wrist or clip it to your belt.


PRFL1

Liquid Body Flask by The Principals

stainless steel

3.75” x 3.75” x 2.75”

9.5 x 9.5 x 7 cm

5 fl. oz

This mirror-finish steel flask holds the perfect amount of your favorite sipper. Its unique manufacturing process lends it an inflated liquid look, like a Mylar balloon or foil drink packet.

Recipient of the Summer 2014 NY NOW Accent on Design “Excellence in Product Design” award.


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Bank In The Form Of A Pig


HARPGSgold/silver gradient

Bank in the Form of a Pigby Harry Allen

resin and marble

18” x 5.25” x 10”

45.7 x 13.5 x 25.5 cm

Cast from a pig that died of natural causes. The bank holds up to $10,000 in dollar bills.


HARPWmatte white

HARPGgold chrome

HARPCsilver chrome

HARPB2matte black

HARPBLpale blue chrome

HARPLEPUorchid chrome

HARPP5matte pink

HARPGRmatte gray

HARPLEGLglow-in-the-dark

HARPP4pale pink chrome

HARPGNgunmetal chrome

HARPLEGSgold/silver gradient


HARBXTWwhite

HARBXTGgold chrome

HARBXTCsilver chrome

HARBXTBZbronze chrome

HARBXTCPcopper chrome

HARBXTGMgunmetal chrome

Box Turtle Boxby Harry Allen

resin and marble

7” x 4.5” x 2.5”

18 x 11.5 x 6.5 cm

The Box Turtle Box was cast from a turtle that died of natural causes. Its shell opens to reveal a secret compartment for storing small objects.


Brush Vase by Harry Allen

resin and marble

6” x 5” x 12”

15 x 13 x 30.5 cm

Brush Vase was originally intended to hold paint brushes, but we thought filling it with flowers was a beautiful idea too, so we’ve included a glass insert to hold water.

HARVBWmatte white

HARVBCsilver chrome


HARPUGRmatte gray

Pickupby Harry Allen

resin and marble

12” x 5” x 6”

30.5 x 13 x 15 cm

The beauty of any pickup truck is its utilitarian aesthetic—four strong wheels and the capacity to haul cargo. The designer had function on his mind as he cast a toy truck and turned it into a catch-all bowl. “Pickup” is functional art for the home.

Rope Bowlsresin and marble

coil bowl

8.25” x 5” x 3”

21 x 12 x 8 cm

knotted bowl

11” x 11” x 5”

28 x 28 x 13 cm

A thick, fibrous rope coiled or knotted and cast into a beautiful bowl.

HARBRWmatte white

HARBRBmatte black

HARBRCsilver chrome

HARBR2Wmatte white

HARBR2Csilver chrome


HARHDiPhone hand dock

HARGRgrab

HAROFoffer

HAROMom

HARCMc’mere

HARHD2universal hand dock

Hand Hooksby Harry Allen

resin, marble, and

stainless steel

includes mounting

hardware

grab

7” x 4” x 5”

18 x 10 x 13 cm

offer

7.5” x 4.5” x 4”

19 x 11 x 10 cm

c’mere

7” x 4” x 3.5”

18 x10 x 9 cm

iPhone hand dock

fits iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5S

7” x 4” x 6”

18 x 10 x 15 cm

bestow

9” x 3.5” x 5.75”

23 x 9 x 15 cm

om

9” x 4” x 4”

23 x 10 x 10 cm

universal hand dock

fits all tablet devices

7.5” x 4.5” x 4”

19 x 11.5 x 10 cm

Cast from the

designer’s hand. Each

hand provides a unique

take on the idea of a

shelf, vase, incense

burner and hook.

Includes wall mounting

hardware.

HARBEbestow


My Brother’s Frameby Harry Allen

resin and marble

23” x 4” x 18.5”

58.5 x 10 x 47 cm

Cast from a frame that the designer happened upon in his brother’s closet. The image size in the frame is for a 4 x 6 inch photo.

HARFWwhite

HARFBLblue

Reality


HARVSW

white

HARVSG

gold

Sunflower Vase by Harry Allen

stoneware

9” x 4” x 10”

23 x 10 x 25.5 cm

“Sunflower Vase” distills what Oscar Wilde called a “gaudy and leonine flower” into its fundamental essence. Sampled from an existing sunflower, the vase takes on a fluidity and refinement, becoming the perfect receptacle for your favorite flower.

Reality


HARK2KBKblack

HARK2KG green

HARK2KP pink

HARK2KW white

HARK2KBLblue

HARK2KO orange

HARK2KR red

Key Keychainby Harry Allen

silicone and stainless

steel

6.75” x 3” x .5”

17 x 7 x 1 cm

Cast from an 18th century Italian church key. Includes stainless steel ring to hold your keys.

HARK2LBKblack

HARK2LG green

HARK2LP pink

HARK2LW white

HARK2LBLblue

HARK2LO orange

HARK2LR red

HARK2LY yellow

Lock Keychainby Harry Allen

silicone and stainless

steel

3” x 2” x .75”

7 x 5 x 2 cm

Cast from an early 20th century lock. Includes stainless steel ring to hold your keys.

HARK2KY yellow


Reality

HARKKKITset of 24 assorted key keychains

HARKLKITset of 24 assorted lock keychains


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Fauna Starter Pack

organic cotton and

polyester filling

9-13” tall

22-31 cm tall

Cushions or dolls, inspired by Victorian shaped pillows. Graphics based on the first mass produced images from 19th century illustrations.

We’ve assembled our bestsellers into a starter pack for customers new to Fauna.

Fauna Pouches

cotton

6-7” tall

15-18 cm tall

These zipper pouches are part of the Fauna collection, whose imagery is based on early-era photography found in a long-forgotten British zoological archive.

SF1PCKIkitten

SF1PCTCtabby cat

SF1PDCHchihuahua

SF1PDEBenglish bulldog

SF1PDPUpug

SF1POWowl

FAUNASET


Fauna Pico Cushions

organic cotton and

polyester filling

9-13” tall

22-31 cm tall


SFBPBUbunny

SFBPFAfawn

SFBPFOfox

SFBPKI1kitten

SFBPP2penguin

SFBPPIpig

SFBPS squirrel


SFMPDDA2dachshund

SFMPDEBengish bulldog

SFMPDBC1bearded collie

SFMPDBC2border collie

SFMPDBHbasset hound

SFMPDBT1boston terrier

SFMPDCH chihuahua

SFMPDCOcorgi

SFMPDYTyorkshire terrier

Fauna Small Cushions: Dogs

organic cotton and

polyester filling

13-16” tall

33-41 cm tall


SFMPDFBfrench bulldog

SFMPDGRgolden retriever

SFMPDKCking cavalier

spaniel

SFMPDPOpoodle

SFMPDLRlabrador retriever

SFMPDPUpug

SFMPDSIsheba inu

SFMPDROrottweiler

SFMPDBRbrabancon griffin

SFMPDSC schnauzer

SFMPDSH sharpei


SFMPCAPpersian cat

SFMPCASshorthair cat

SFMPCATtabby cat

SFMPCAS2siamese cat

Fauna Small Cushions: Cats

organic cotton and

polyester filling

9-13” tall

22-31 cm tall


SFMPCAAabyssinian kitten


SFMPEL1elephant

SFMPGO1gorilla

SFMPLY2lynx

SFMPPApanda

SFMPLY1lynx

SFMPKOkoala

SFMPTI3tiger

SFMPEA2eagle

SFMPEA1eagle

Fauna Small Cushions: Wild

organic cotton and

polyester filling

13-16” tall

33-41 cm tall

SFPCA1A1cat

SFPDU1A1duck

SFPFA1A1falcon

SFPFA1B1falcon

SFPFN1A1fawn

SFPRA1A1rabbit

SFPWO1A1wolf

SFPZE1B1zebra

Fauna Large Cushions

organic cotton and

polyester filling

17-24” tall

43-61 cm tall


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JMTIBWblack and white

JMTIGgreen

JMTINnatural

JMTIRBrainbow

Infinite Tree by Johannes Molin

basswood

9.25” x 4.25” x 17”

23.5 x 11 x 43 cm

Johannes Molin created the Infinite Tree out of his love and memory of the Scandinavian forest as seen through the lens of his degree in mathematics. This tree is designed using measurements from the Golden Ratio, a universal proportional system that is thought to play a role in the human perception of beauty.


JOMEblack

JOME2speckled

Holiday

Menorah Josh Owen

cast iron

11” x 3.5” x 11”

28 x 9 x 28 cm

Solid, simple, and ceremonial, with an integrated tray to catch wax drippings and a safe resting place for a used match. Menorah is made of cast iron and has the heft expected of such a material. With age, it will look even more beautiful as it acquires a patina from use.


Tree Tops by Karl Zahn

schima wood

1.5” x 1.5” x 2”

4 x 4 x 5 cm

5 per set

Having the distinction of being the lowest tech and oldest known toy, spinning tops have engaged children and adults for millennia. Karl Zahn’s set of five “Tree Tops” are made from an evergreen tree and shaped like one too–an environmentally conscientious toy.

KZTTN


Mighty Tree Tops by Karl Zahn

schima wood

2” x 2” x 5”

5 x 5 x 13 cm

Having the distinction of being the lowest tech and oldest known toy, spinning tops have engaged children and adults for millennia. The Mighty Tree Top includes a launcher, promising fast-action fun.

KZTMCgold cypress

KZTMHgreen hemlock

KZTMSblue spruce

KZTMPwhite pine

KZTMSETset of 24 assorted

6 of each color

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Blockitecture: Garden City


Blockitecture� Garden Cityby James Paulius

pine

20 pieces

9" � 6" � 6"

22.9 � 15.2 � 15.2 cm

Build the world you wish to see with Blockitecture®, a set of architectural building blocks by designer James Paulius. Cantilever and nest hexagonal blocks to create towers, cities and dwellings. Blockitecture Garden City, our deluxe set, adds pavilions and garden terraces to original Blockitecture forms. JPBLGC

set of 20 pieces: 6 garden terraces, 4 pavilions, and 10 towers


Blockitecture�

Habitatby James Paulius

pine

10 pieces

2" � 7.25" � 7.25"

5.1 � 18.4 � 18.4 cm

Build the world you wish to see with Blockitecture®, a series of architectural building blocks by designer James Paulius. Cantilever and nest hexagonal blocks to create towers, cities, and dwellings.

Habitat is the first in the Blockitecture® series, designed by James Paulius for Metaproject, an industry projects class produced by the Rochester Institute of Technology in partnership with Areaware. The forms were inspired by Habitat 67, a housing complex and pavilion designed by Moshe Safdie for the 1967 World’s Fair in Montreal, Canada.

JPBL

set of 10 towers


Solitaire Cards


display included with minimum order of 12 units

Solitaire Cardsby Susan Kare

PVC plastic

3.5" � 2.6" � .75"

8.9 � 6.5 � 2 cm

The classic, addictive computer solitaire in a box.

Susan Kare is the original designer of fonts, icons, and graphics for the Macintosh operating system and applications. In 1990 she designed the original artwork for the Solitaire game included with every desktop Windows® 3.0 Operating System.

Working closely with Susan Kare, we have reproduced her original designs as a deck of 52 playing cards, adding two Jokers, designed especially for the Areaware deck.

SKPC


JD2PC2black

JD2PCwhite

Minim Playing Cardsby Joe Doucet

PVC cards and

paper box

3.5" � 2.5" � .75"

9 � 6.5 � 2 cm

Minim is a deck of regulation playing cards that considers how much design you can take away while still maintaining a playable deck. Simple geometric symbols are reductive versions of hearts, clubs, diamonds and spades. While it is necessary to mark the backs of regulation cards, we’ve done so with minimal diagonal lines instead of the typical ornamental graphics.

JD2PCSET6 white and 6 black decks

with display


BWPGBGblue/green

BWPGRYred/yellow

Gradient Puzzleby Bryce Wilner

glossy art paper

over 2mm

chipboard

500 pieces

18" � 24"

45.7 � 7 cm

Bryce Wilner’s Gradient Puzzle is a vibrant way to meditate on color. The act of putting it together is slow and deliberate, where the color of each piece is used to locate its proper position. We’ve used a thick stock and high quality art paper, so the puzzle can be assembled again and again without losing its edge.


Plywood Playing Cardsby Donald Corey

birch plywood

6.25" � 4" � 1.5"

16 � 10 � 4 cm

Plywood Playing Cards are designed for competitive gaming and imaginative free play. Crafted from Birch plywood, the cards take their inspiration from Mid-Century design, with a loving wink to the work of Ray and Charles Eames.

Wooden storage box is included.

DCPC


KZDHO

PLDDdisplay included with minimum order of 12 units

Daruma by Paul Loebach

beech wood

2.5" � 1" � 2.75"

6.5 � 2.5 � 7 cm

The Daruma is a traditional Japanese talisman for focusing on personal goals. Set a goal or make a wish and fill in one eye to illustrate your intention. Once your goal is reached, fill in the other eye and display the Daruma as a symbol of your success.

Dovetail Horseby Karl Zahn

beech wood

5.5" � 1.5" � 4"

14 � 4 � 10 cm

Three beautifully polished wooden shapes form an animal with dovetail joinery.


PK2AS

Alphabet Blocks by Pat Kim

mahogany and pine

9.5" � 10" � 2.5"

24 � 25.5 x 6.5 cm

A meditation in wood of our twenty six-letter alphabet. Build your own letterscape. Great for stacking. Perfect for the font enthusiast.

HB1RTsingle rattle

HB2RTbarbell rattle

Harmony Ball Rattle by Noel Wiggins

german silver

5” � 1.75” � 1.75”

13 � 4.5 � 4.5 cm

Harmony Ball chiming rattles are known for their simple and elegant design. They are renowned for their musicality and shimmering resonance. This hand-tuned, sixteen tone rattle is crafted from German Silver, with a thick overlay of Sterling. Timeless and classic. Adult supervision required.


RMPHlarge puzzlehead

RMPH2small puzzlehead

Puzzlehead by Richard McGuire

painted fiberboard

large puzzlehead

11.5” � 11.5” � .5”

29 � 29 � 1 cm

small puzzlehead

6.5” � 6.5” � .5”

16.5 � 16.5 � 1 cm

Inspired by the doodles of artist-cartoonist-filmmaker-musician Richard McGuire, Puzzlehead is both a brain teaser and construction toy.


FSBBmulti-color

FSBB2white

Balancing Blocks by Fort Standard

oak wood

6" � 2" � 10"

15 � 5 � 25 cm

Balance these ten faceted stone-size shapes to create your own sculpture.


DWTWBEursa the bear

DWTWBE2ursa minor

DWTWELhattie the elephant

Animals by David Weeks

beech wood

ursa minor

10” � 4.5” � 5.5”

25.5 � 11.5 � 14 cm

ursa the bear

13.5” � 5.75” � 6.5”

34 � 14.5 � 16.5 cm

hattie the elephant

17” � 6” � 8”

43 � 15 � 20 cm

hanno the gorilla

6.5” � 3.5” � 12”

16.5 � 9 � 30.5 cm

hanno jr.

4.5” � 2.5” � 8.5”

11.5 � 6.5 � 21.5 cm

The Animals’ powerful hardwood frames can hold many poses, and their elastic-band muscles and durable wood limbs make them almost impervious to breakage. An enduring classic that will withstand generations of play.

DWTWGOhanno the gorilla

DWTWGO3hanno jr.

Robot toys are usually made of plastic and require batteries. Not this one! Inspired by Japanese Shinto Kumi-ki puzzles, the Cubebot® is a non-traditional take on the toy robot. Cubebot’s powerful hardwood frame can hold dozens of poses, and his elastic-band muscles and durable wood limbs make him impervious to breakage. When it’s time for him to rest, he folds into a perfect cube. An enduring classic that will withstand generations of play.

Designed by David Weeks


Small6.75" (17 cm) tall9.25" (23.5 cm) arm span

Medium9.5" (24 cm) tall13.5" (34.5 cm) arm span

Medium 3.5" (9 cm) cube

Small2.5" (6.5 cm) cube

Micro1.5" (4 cm) cube

Micro4.25" (10.75 cm) tall5.5" (14 cm) arm span

XL8.5" (21.5 cm) cube23" (58.5 cm) tall31" (78.5 cm) arm span

Cubebot® size guide

Cubebot® color family


DWC4SETset of 40 assorted micro Cubebots

Micro Cubebot®by David Weeks

beech wood

see page 103 for

product dimensions

DWC4micro

natural

DWC4Bmicro blue

DWC4Omicro

orange

DWC4Vmicro violet

DWC4Rmicro

red

DWC4Ymicro yellow

DWC4G micro green

DWC4Pmicro pink

DWC4Mmicro

multicolor


Small Cubebot®by David Weeks

beech wood

see page 103 for

product dimensions

DWC2N small

natural

DWC2Osmall

orange

DWC2Bsmall blue

DWC2Vsmallviolet

DWC2R smallred

DWC2Ysmall

yellow

DWC2GRsmallgreen

DWC2Psmallpink

DWC2Msmall

multicolor

DWC2SET set of 48 assorted small Cubebots


DWC1Mmulticolor

DWC1Nnatural

Medium Cubebot®by David Weeks

beech wood

see page 103 for

product dimensions

Medium Cubebot


ZBOTSET2 small

ZBOTSETmicro

Small and Micro Cubebot® Gift Box Setby David Weeks

gift box containing 8

assorted Cubebots

small

5.75” cube

14.6 cm cube

micro

3.75” cube

9.5 cm cube

DWC4SETXHoliday set of 20 red and 20 green

micro Cubebots

Holiday Cubebot® POPby David Weeks

beech wood

see page 103 for

product dimensions


hardestGuthrie

harderJulien

hardCubebot

Small and Micro Julien & Guthrie Cubebot®by David Weeks

beech wood

see page 103 for

product dimensions

Take Cubebot® to a higher level of puzzle play with Julien and Guthrie. Julien presents a medium level of difficulty, and Guthrie is the most challenging.


Small and Micro Julien & Guthrie Cubebot®by David Weeks

beech wood

see page 103 for

product dimensions

Take Cubebot® to a higher level of puzzle play with Julien and Guthrie. Julien presents a medium level of difficulty, and Guthrie is the most challenging.

DWC2Jsmall julien

DWC4J micro julien

DWC2G small guthrie

DWC4GU micro guthrie

DWC4SETJGset of 20 Guthrie and 20 Julien

micro Cubebots


DWC2BKsmall black

DWC2Wsmall white

DWC4BKmicro black

DWC4Wmicro white

DWC2SETNset of 12 assorted

small Ninja Cubebots

DWC4SETNset of 40 assorted

micro Ninja Cubebots

Small and Micro Ninja Cubebot®by David Weeks

beech wood

see page 103 for

product dimensions


DWC3natural without logo

DWC3Lnatural with logo

DWC3ML multi w/logo

XL Cubebot®by David Weeks

beech wood

see page 103 for

product dimensions

Cubebot XL


DWCDELUX(with merchandise/

free display)

DWCDIS(display only)

Cubebot® Deluxe Wooden POP Displayby David Weeks

13.75" � 15.5" � 26.25"

35 � 40.5 � 67 cm

contains 60 micro, 36

small, and 12 Medium

Cubebots in assorted

colors


North America

CanadaThe Tate Group

+1 416 504 8047

[email protected]

www.thetategroup.com

MexicoInaya Sa De Cv

+52 55 52 80 59 07

[email protected]

www.inaya.com.mx

Africa

South AfricaZuidworks (for Cubebot�)

+972 52 3541584

[email protected]

www.zuidworks.com

Australasia

AustraliaUntil Australia

+61 1300 66 88 18

[email protected]

www.until.com.au

New ZealandUntil New Zealand

+64 09 280 3853

[email protected]

www.until.com.au

Europe

AustriaCharles & Marie

+49 6174 203045

[email protected]

www.charlesandmarie.com

BeneluxBas Trading

+31 (0) 294 28 29 51

[email protected]

www.bastrading.com

FrancePop Corn

+33 (0) 962 16 96 06

[email protected]

www.pop-corn.fr

GermanyCharles & Marie

+49 6174 203045

[email protected]

www.charlesandmarie.com

ItalyTrading Group

+39 02 8180071

[email protected]

www.trading-group.it

ScandinaviaSuperstudio

+45 70202326

[email protected]

www.super-studio.dk

SpainAmbiente

+34 634 459 147

[email protected]

www.shopambiente.com

SwitzerlandIC Design

+41 (0)43 818 58 16

[email protected]

www.icdesign.ch

United KingdomPlease email [email protected]

Asia

Israel Madeo (for Cubebot�)

+972 03 5346342

[email protected]

www.madeo.co.il

JapanEntrex

+81 3 5368 1811

[email protected]

www.entrex.co.jp

SingaporeSeager

(for Cubebot� and

David Weeks Studio)

+65 6534 2262

[email protected]

www.seager.com.sg

South KoreaRooming

+82 2 599 0803

[email protected]

www.rooming.co.kr

Guhee

(for Cubebot� and

David Weeks Studio)

+82 70 7847 9706

[email protected]

RussiaBal Robotov Agency

+7 925 5148817

[email protected]

www.balrobotov.ru

Distributors For territories not listed below, contact Ryan Kelly at [email protected]


Photography: Serguy Barchuk, Stella Berkosfsky, Scottie Cameron, and Kendall Mills Creative Direction: Lisa Smith Art Direction: Elsa BrownGraphic Design: Nika Simovich/Lisa Smith

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