New for the holiday season! We now offer Andy Warhol’s official ”Fifteens” collection of wristwatches (pictured above) as well as the popular New York Rock Watch (seen below in Green and Mona Lisa styles) in additional to the classic Pop series. Click here to view our full, newly-renovated Warhol storefront.



If you’re looking for more of an office or home gift, we have a very cool new selection of Wall Clocks from our friends at BAI Design. Seen below (pictured clockwise, naturally) are the Cyber Lucite Wall Clock, the Twelve and Ten Modernist Wall Clocks, and the Velocity Designer Wall Clock. That is of course, only a sampling of our new offerings. Click here to view our full selection of Modern Wall Clocks.

Just featured in Food Network Magazine’s 2011 Gift Guide is Legnoart’s Cabrio Bread Box - it’s made with light birch wood and features a weighted “eco-leather” lid with stainless steel trim. A very sleek addition to any modern kitchen and on sale this week from Pure Modern.

We’re also taking a look at Frank Gehry’s Easy Edges Collection from Vitra, pictured below. Made with corrugated cardboard and natural hardwood, this series was originally designed from 1969-72, but now fully available in official recreations by the Vitra Design Museum of Germany. We have offered the miniature Wiggle Chair for some time now, but now have the full size version for sale as well as the funky Wiggle Stool and the nesting Low Table Set.

As promised previously, we’re happy to offer the full range of fun loving, Japanese-made Appetime wristwatches for Men and Women! Pictured above, the Kokage line of wristwatches, each available in fetching color combinations and inspired by the shade of a tree, designed featuring nature and scenery from a bird’s-eye view.



Seen above is the popular “Pips Fruits” collection, that each give a taste of their real life influences: Kiwi, Watermelons, Banana and more. Pictured below is a combination of the classic Remix style, as well as the “Sweets” range inspired by cakes and goodies displayed in a bakery showcase. See our full collection right here!

We’re excited to finally make available a great selection of retro Pantone Totes, Messenger Bags, Bike Shoulder Bags and more! All officially branded with Pantone shades, they’re the perfect accessory to suit your ever changing mood. With multiples color shades and bag styles to suit any lifestyle, you’re sure to find something for yourself or for use as a stylish gift this holiday. See our full collection of Pantone Universe items right here!

Speaking of interesting timepieces, we’re in the process of adding a great new selection of color options and styles from Appetime and more. Pictured below are the Strawberry Tart, Lemon Pie, and Lavender color styles. Click here to see our full selection of Appetime watches, and keep it here all week as we show off more cool new additions!

Seen below is the amazing movement of Bobby Jones’ awesome “Dawn West Dusk East” watch. It’s not available anymore though, and I had to find it on their site under “Old Watches,” total bummer! Enjoy the video and sign up to be notified if it ever comes back right here.

dawn west dusk east (time lapse) from Mr Jones on Vimeo.

Ok, so maybe not your traditional fall colors but we do have new additions to Paul Loebach’s Distortion Candle line (pictured above) as well as some shockingly bright new arrivals in the form of Harry Allen’s Silicone ”Lock Keychain” and ”Key Keychain,” each cast from original 18th and 20th century locks (seen below).

Great for kids and adults of any age are David Weeks’ newest posable animal figures. Made from sustainably harvested new growth beech or cherry wood, these toys are fitted with powerful elastic band muscles that allow them to endure for generations. Also new is this cute collection of pups seen below from Ross Menuez’s fauna collection of organic pillows. Made with water based inks on natural breadcloth fabric. See our full collection of unique pillows right here, as well as David Weeks range of toys over at Modern Gadget.

Even the most fun and versatile tables can look bare without the requisite compelling accompaniment. For that we have Jason Miller’s amazing tableware sets - the Seconds Dessert Plates and Chain Plates seen above - as well as the striking Distortion Candlestick (pictured below, right) from Paul Loebach. For a modern take on a traditional adornment, Josh Owen’s Menorah is made from solid cast iron giving you a keepsake that is sure to last for generations.

Back from a productive break and we have a whole slew of great new products from a range of established designers ready for you in the new year. We’ll be showcasing them all in the following days so stay tuned! But in the meantime, our first two items are both incredible re-designs that are sure to alter your perception of time.

First up, the Off-Axis Watch by Eric Janssen (pictured above) sits at a 30 degree angle, making it much easier to read at a glance. For your walls, the Bias Clock from Rich, Brilliant, Willing (seen below) serves as a fun conversation starter. It features a minimalist, numberless design plus a tilted and raised construction that can be placed in any direction, allowing you to “choose its bias.”

You might recognize one of our most recent additions, the “Tie Tea” Teacup from le mouton noir & co is the charming solution that allows you to tie off your tea string like a cleat on a boat dock. And it’s available here!



Also new is their clever wine stopper, the “Date with Wine.” It lets you record the date you last opened a bottle of wine to best decide whether that wine is still drinkable. See it here!

Living in a small space is always challenging when you attempt to incorporate holiday decor and the like into your home. Here’s a clever idea to make a vintage collectable aluminum tree shine while minding your space.

Retro 4’ Evergleam Aluminum Tree [large selection on eBay]+ Stainless Steel Blomus Planter [available at puremodern.com]

Go simple, go small, and give it some height with a stainless planter.  To make your tree shine during the day, consider placing your aluminum tree next to a window with plenty of sun. For nighttime, a color changing LED base light will do the trick. To top off your holiday season, refer to previous post “Mini Yule Log” and enjoy your holiday!

Just because you’re obligated to buy a gift for someone, doesn’t mean you have to get them something boring. We’ve got cool, stylish gift ideas for everyone on your list that won’t break the bank. Here’s a few selections from our Under $50 category of gifts over at Modern Gift Store.



First up, for the young entrepreneur or business professional, how else to put your their best foot forward than a super-sleek business card case designed by a legend like Frank Lloyd Wright or Harry Allen. Pictured above is Wright’s Robie House Card Case alongside the Blueprint Business Card Case by Acme Studios. We even offer the matching keychains as well!



The best gifts are oftentimes something that is both fun and functional. We feature something unique for every room of the house, and that’s no better evidenced than with our modern line of kitchen accessories, such as the Salad Servers (pictured above) from Black+Blum or Ferm Living’s charming set of Thermo Mugs.

For a casual contemporary accessory, we offer an elegant line of homewares that are sure to blend into any modern setting. Seen below, the Lightstone Candle Holder and Curve Candle Holder Set from Nuance, and the Floral Bird Cutout Bowl by Torre and Tagus.

When you think about the holidays, nothing comes to mind except great food, great company, coziness, and burning wood (and a gin+tonic for that inner holiday warmth). At least, most would think =)
Luckily, I found some alternative solutions to give me the above said satisfactions.

Inner Warmth
Gin, a great spirit that just screams holiday + it’s classy. I’m hooked on this nice beverage to relax with thanks to PJ. These fun gin+tonic cubes, designed by Jason Amendolara for Fred & Friends, are sure to be a hit at your next party (when you need to sink a rough day of work). [Available at PureModern]

Burning Wood
I came across these cool wood incense blocks from a friend and had to get the whole set of scents. The burn time is not long, but just right for a subtle scent of burning wood to linger throughout your home. These mini yules are available in Pinon (Pine), Juniper (Gin), Mesquite, Cedar, Alder, Fir Balsam, and Hickory. [Get them at Incienso de Santa Fe]

Here’s a few late additions from our recent revival of modern watches from Issey Miyake (among others) - it’s the Vue Series designed by Yves Behar based around the idea of simplicity. They ask “why do I need to see all twelve numbers when only one is needed?” Hard to argue that. Unless of course, if you are wearing a digital watch. But for our analog friends they’re available with a stainless or leather band in an array of colors to match your style. View our full collection of Issey Miyake here.