Modern Spring Shopping Guide April 17, 2024
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Modern Spring Shopping Guide It's our first-ever spring shopping guide! We've rounded up a seasonally-inspired assortment of goodies that'll put a smile on your face and give your home a refresh from the inside out. When you purchase select products through this guide, °®¶¹app receives a commission, which directly supports ongoing education, advocacy, and programming to preserve our Modern heritage.
Iron Wind Chime Cream Paper Each bell is made from cast iron; the paper catches the wind and makes it ring.
Barn Broom For the thrill of the sweep! Handcrafted in Pennsylvania using poplar and natural corn husk.
Waterproof Standard 8x25 Binoculars Adventure-ready, waterproof (and fog-proof) binoculars.
Yinka Illori Umbrella Named after the Yoruba word for “sunshine," this essential accessory has a digitally printed shade made from recycled bottles and a curved handle covered in vibrant green leather.
George Sowden Towel Be seen (or be a scene) with this 100% cotton beach towel designed by George Sowden, a founding member of the Memphis Design Group.
Baggu Pop-Up Tent A portable pop-up tent that'll keep you cool in the shade and packs into a pouch when it's time to go. Made of 100% recycled nylon.
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Ray Portable Lamp Designed by Daniel Schofield The Ray Portable Lamp offers stylish on-the-go illumination indoors and out.
Turtle Pizza Oven Designed by Le Feu Crafted from thick, high-quality materials, and powder-coated for the ultimate weather and water resistance. Turtle is heats up in 10 minutes and then cooks your pizza to perfection in 2 minutes.
Spider Web Drying Rack Designed by Anders Brøgger for Skagerak Level-up your line dry – like, really up. The five-legged frame is crafted in durable teak wood, which withstands the elements and patinates to a beautiful silver-grey over time.
Vignelli Rocker Designed by Lella and Massimo Vignelli Back in production: The final chair by Italian designers Lella and Massimo Vignelli. The iconic Vignelli Rocker may be used indoors and out.
Amigo Outdoor Lounge Chair with Sun Shield Both chair and shade are adjustable. Available in five colorways.
Ocean Lounge Chair and Table in Burnt Red Designed by Jørgen and Nanna Ditzel Originally designed in 1955 by Jørgen and Nanna Ditzel, the reimagined Ocean series in burnt red is made by Mater from post-consumer e-waste. Available in additional colors and an expanded assortment, each made from different types of post-consumer waste.
Excalibur Toilet Brush Designed by Philippe Starck for Heller “High design for a humble object,” read the headline in The New York Time s Home Section on February 16, 1995, when the Excaliber Toilet Brush was first introduced. Made with post-consumer recycled plastic, in a range of hues – except basic white because Starck didn’t want it to be invisible in the bathroom.
Tango Watering Can Designed by Henry Julier and Pete Oyler for Areaware The spout, handle, and inset lid work in tandem for functional ease and strike a graceful visual balance – like a certain dance.
Enamel Drink Dispenser with Stand Elevate your beverages, literally. This 15-quart drink dispenser handles hot and cold liquids and is dishwasher safe.
Spool Paper Towel Holder Designed by Sam Stewart for Areaware This wooden paper towel holder takes a humble household item and makes it a countertop attraction. Comes flat-packed. Also available in natural.
Everything Nice Butter Dish Designed by Sophie Lou Jacobsen for Areaware A stick of butter has never looked more beautiful.
Tsugaru Vidro Flower Vase Designed by Ishizuka Glass Co. Colorful and compact. These striking, hand-blown glass flower vases come in seven colors and are handmade in Japan.
Watermelon Picnic Poster Designed by Steve Frykholm for Herman Miller This framed archival print Watermelon Picnic Poster (1971) was one of 20 posters designed for Herman Miller’s annual company picnic, and the first assignment given to Stephen Frykholm, who’d just been hired as the first in-house graphic designer.
UN17 Balance Mobile Designed by Flensted Mobiles Designed to highlight the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Ole Flensted's mobile subtly prompts viewers to consider the importance of these goals through organic forms and subtle SDG colors.
Herman Miller Ideas Poster Designed by Linda Powell for Herman Miller From 1978 to 1982, Herman Miller produced “Ideas,” a quarterly publication devoted to office design and corporate philosophy. This archival poster from 1978 is one of several recently reintroduced by the company – and perfectly timed for this year's .
Tonal III Bertoia Sound Sculpture Designed by Harry Bertoia Bertoia’s sonambient Table Tonal III sculpture, recreated exclusively for DWR by the Harry Bertoia Foundation.
Aalto Foldable table DL81C Designed by Alvar Aalto Designed by Aalto in 1933, now back in production by Artek.
5321 Table Lamp Designed by Paavo Tynell The 5321 Table Lamp (1941) was inspired by the shape of a seashell. Lamp column wrapped in rattan.