191Jan 17, 2012
If you could build a couch out of Legos, to have it turn into a full-sized, plush, designer sofa- this is what Piero Lissoni’s Extrasoft is like. This modular sofa contains a number of different sized pieces that can be fit together to create an array of functional possibilities. Instead of buying new furniture when […]
192Jan 9, 2012
Resembling the largest, classiest futon you’ve ever laid eyes on, is the Extra Wall Bed by Piero Lissoni. The minimal, yet structurally interesting bed by Living Divani is bordered with clean lines and a bit of staggering at the headboard. The modular headboard and frame are distinguished by the ability of different size elements to […]
193Jan 1, 2012
A unique combination of jewelry-making and teaching, the Wooden Stringing Beads by Melissa & Doug is a colorful and fun way to encourage your child’s creativity and learning. With over 200 wooden beads in a variety of bright colors, shapes and letters and a bevy of vibrant-colored laces to string, the pieces are packed into […]
194Jan 1, 2012
For the mini-carnivore in your family, PlanToys brings you the Meat Set. Whether your child is a budding chef, or you dare to explain to them the origins of the delicacies they eat, this meat set makes playing with your food OK. The Meat Set includes steak, fish, sausage, chicken drumstick, bologna, salami and a […]
195Jan 1, 2012
The Smart Balance Bikes by Smart Gear see the concept name through as your child pedals their way towards learning how to ride a bicycle, sans the pedals. The idea behind this “balance bike” is to teach your child a fundamental handle of balance and motor skills. The child will sit and run or walk […]
196Dec 31, 2011
What is playfully referred to as “a towering achievement” on the Established & Sons’ webpage for Raw Edges, turns out to actually be a towering achievement, literally. Created for Stack by Shay Alkalay as part of a Principal Collection, and re-launched in 2010, Raw Edges is a stylistic approach to a conventional means of storage. […]
197Dec 30, 2011
One of the least intimidating crocodiles your child might ever meet is in the form of this playful, crocodile alphabet 3D puzzle by Golden Palm International. The colorful amphibian is painted varying shades of green, with the letters of the alphabet on one side and numbers on the opposite sides. The 26″ long croc is […]
198Dec 23, 2011
The energy-efficient dollhouse is truly an original take on a childhood classic. Your eco-curious child can expand their imagination while discovering the merits of green living in a modernly constructed, 5 room dollhouse. Each piece is made of recycled natural rubber wood, and is dyed with vegetable and soy dyes. Conservation concepts featured throughout the […]
199Dec 23, 2011
Etsy seller KnockinWood is a “Mom n’ Pop shop” that distributes hand-crafted items constructed by the “Pop” from inside the family’s living room in Upstate New York. Though these hand-carved toys were once only available through garage sales held by the family, troves of wooden toys can now be shipped to you directly, through Etsy. […]
200Dec 22, 2011
The Duemilaotto, designed by Piero Lissoni, is a completely eco-friendly kitchen system by Boffi that emphasizes the beauty of using natural materials in interiors. Lissoni uses a combination of natural materials such as stone tile, reclaimed wood and solid wood to contrast with man-made materials such as stainless steel and Corian. The clean lines of […]