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Enlightened ergonomics are all that's standing between you and that very cold beer. Simple, functional, and timeless, this winner of the 1990 Good Design Prize was envisioned by Takenobu Igarashi. 3" diameter solid stainless steel made in Japan

The world is awash in reusable drinks containers that just plain underperform. Right as we were about to give up hope of ever finding one we liked, this elegant travel tumbler caught our eye. It functions (keeps hot hot and cold cold), it does not leak or spill, and it fits in every car cup holder and bicycle bottle holder we own.

Your mailman is going to wish they didn't skip arm day when it comes time to deliver these cast iron bookends from Japanese designer Rikucho Ogasawara. We could talk about the Ogasawara's unique ability to apply modern design to such a traditional production process, but here's what you really want to know. Whichever super impressive books you like to display, but maybe haven't actually read...these bookends will hold them up and make sure visitors to your home notice them and assume you read them. These horn inspired bookends are sold as a pair, and have become an iconic design of master craftsman Rikuchou Ogasawara. Made with traditional techniques from the Iwate region of Japan, the cast iron is modern and classic at the same time. An appropriately understated yet distinct design to hold up your beloved books - place on your shelf or right on your desk as a visual centerpiece. Hand-made cast iron may show slight variation.

Hasami’s signature bowl has a smooth, matte finish, giving it a natural, earthen—and yet—modern look. Both its beauty and its make were thoughtfully designed to last for generations. It may keep your coffee hot for just as long. It’s the perfect way to start your morning. Colors: Black, Gloss Grey, and Natural Mid-Deep Rounded bowl Materials: Porcelain and Clay Blend Care: Dishwasher and Microwave Safe 7.3/8" X 2.7/8"  Hasami Porcelain is designed by Takuhiro Shinomoto in Venice, CA, and made in Hasami, Japan, from a combination of Hasami clay and unglazed porcelain, fired at high temperatures for a lengthy period of time to achieve their signature textured finish. Due to its organic material and distinct environmental influences at the time of firing, each product actually develops its own character and patina over time. Designs microwave and dishwasher safe, and easy to stack, following the same principles of modularity as traditional Japanese tiered boxes.

Just an artful spoonful of sugar, crafted with care. Colors: Black, Gloss Grey, and Natural 2.25" H x 3.25" W Materials: Porcelain and Clay Blend Care: Dishwasher and Microwave Safe Hasami Porcelain is designed by Takuhiro Shinomoto in Venice, CA, and made in Hasami, Japan, from a combination of Hasami clay and unglazed porcelain, fired at high temperatures for a lengthy period of time to achieve their signature textured finish. Due to its organic material and distinct environmental influences at the time of firing, each product actually develops its own character and patina over time. Designs are stain-resistant, microwave and dishwasher safe, and easy to stack, following the same principles of modularity as traditional Japanese tiered boxes.

It's a tray and it's made of ash, but it is NOT an ashtray. Like all things HASAMI, it's supremely elegant and multi-functional (it's a tray, it's a lid, it's a plate).

You're staring down into the kitchen drawer. There are the 'nice' towels, you're not supposed to use. Then there are the 'gross' towels you use waaaay too much. These knife towels from Mujun are 'nice' but not so nice that you can't use them and use them often. Where you put them in the towel drawer is completely up to you.

Lightweight and compact WATER BOTTLE lets you hydrate effortlessly. Made of high quality transparent copolyester, it is durable and scratch resistant. The lid opens with a single twist and has a handle that is comfortable to hold, making it convenient to carry around. The bottle's beautiful form and transparency stands out when you put water inside φ3.3 x H9.8 in / 32.3 oz | *height (without cap) H217 mm<br>Approx. 0 lb DETAILS[Bottle, Lid] Capacity: 950ml/32oz | Material: Copolyester | Upper temperature tolerance: 80℃/176℉ [Sealing] Material: Silicone Upper temperature tolerance: 100℃/212℉ | Dishwasher safe | BPA Free | Made in China

We don't know why Japanese craftspeople take everything and make it better and more beautiful, but they just do. And why shouldn't something as functional and utilitarian as a bottle opener get a serious glow-up?

Time, time, time, see what's become of me. Do you think the father of Danish modernism knew we would still love this clock he designed for an electrical manufacturer, 80+ years later? Details: -Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1941 -Mechanical display -Precision quartz movement -AA battery (not included) -Mineral Glass Lens, Aluminum case, ABS -No Assembly Required DimensionsHeight 11.4", Depth 2.5", Diameter 11.4", Weight 3.17Lbs

Don't go light on the vibes. Shigeru Uchida's Paper Moon Lamps seem - at first - like they're all vibes until you realize the lamps actually represent a modern industrialist's careful attempt to synthesize the ancient practices of washi paper making and bamboo construction with the principles of modern design. So yeah...VIBES! Details:Japanese Washi paper shade, wire armature, steel base plate.H:9.25" x Ø:12.5"Fixture: E17    Max Wattage: 25wCord length: 75"   Cord material: PVCEnvironment: Indoor

Even if you watch an hour of video about how these lamps are made (like we did) it still remains a mystery. From a long, flat sheet of paper to precisely rendered sculpture, all through a careful sequence of precise, repeated folds in the paper. Otherworldly stuff.  

The treachery of images indeed! What looks like ancient granite, washed soft and round by wind, water, and time is actually a stunning ceramic bud vase.

From the desire to enrich the daily lives of people who spend more time at home, Karimoku has designed a collection of trees to help recreate the sense of ease that nature brings.   As stress can come unexpectedly, by having a Ki Ki Ki item in your home, it will help promote a sense of relaxation, while massaging pressure points to help relieve the stress.

Soil is a range of products made from diatomaceous earth using plastering techniques, which let us directly benefit from the natural breathing material that excels at moisture retention and absorption.