Wegner Papa Bear Chair
Mixing an old-school aesthetic with timeless design, the Wegner Papa Bear Chair ($1,500) is sure to add a bit of '50s style to your parlor, living room, or man area. Originally designed by Hans Wegner, this reproduction features a walnut hardwood frame, walnut-tipped armrests, an oversize, button-tufted seat back, and nearly any color or style of fabric or leather upholstery you'd like.
Craftsman Bottle Opener
No proper toolbox is complete without a bottle opener for keeping your mind limber while on the job, and few are suited to the task like the Craftsman Bottle Opener ($8). Sporting the signature clear, red, and blue Craftsman handle — just like the ones they use on their guaranteed-for-life screwdrivers — it features a stainless steel opener and a leather strap for hanging, so you won't have to start digging through drawers when refreshment calls.
Urban Shelf
Whether you're trying to maximize the space in a cramped apartment or just looking to have an extra spot to sit stuff when you're on the road, the Urban Shelf ($15) is ready. This clever, portable side table can hold over four times its weight, offers two cord holders to keep chargers handy, and sports a lip on the edge to keep stuff from rolling off. Yet it folds flat, weighs only one pound, and allows you to add a table to any bed or sofa by simply sliding the bottom under the mattress or cushion. Made in the USA.
Tyrannosaurs Skeleton
Looking to start your own Jurassic Park? Sorry, but you wont find any dino DNA here. What you will find, however, is a one-of-a-kind Tyrannosaurs Skeleton ($950,000+; Auction). 75 percent complete overall — with an 80 percent complete skull — this massive fossil is 24 feet long, 8 feet tall, and is mounted elegantly on a gray-painted armature. The perfect piece to sit underneath your "When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth" banner.
Homage T-Shirts
Behold the awesome old school goodness of these vintage-printed, buttery-soft Homage T-Shirts. They turn back the clock with shout outs to eclectic moments and personalities in sports, music, politics and popular culture. From Bruce Lee to Larry Bird, the tees tell stories of triumph, individualism and hustle. Pay Homage.
Yankee Man Candles
You know the Yankee Candle store — it's that spot in the mall that bombards you with the smell of flowers, baked goods, and seaside goodness in such a way as to wind up smelling more like a retirement center than anything you'd actually want in your home. Until now, that is. These new Yankee Man Candles ($18-$28) overpower those comparatively feminine scents with manly concoctions like the grassy Riding Mower, the woodsy 2x4, the leathery First Down, and the musky Man Town, any of which are far preferable to help hide the scent of booze and fried food emanating from your man cave. [Scouted by Geoff]
Panic Button Light Switch
Live out your fantasies of world-saving heroics or world-destroying tyranny with the Panic Button Light Switch ($25). This standard light switch replacement features a huge red button in the place of the typical boring switch, and also acts a dimmer by turning the button. Set of matching launch keys not required.
Bodum Pebo Vacuum Coffee Maker
Looking to squeeze every last ounce of flavor out of your coffee? Start brewing with the Bodum Pebo Vacuum Coffee Maker ($80). Thanks to its unique vacuum brewing method, it extracts all the flavorful oils in your coffee without changing or hiding the flavor with a metal or paper filter, and seals in the aroma so every pot smells as fresh as it tastes. [via]
Witold Szostak Black Fan
Keep cool while keeping your abode looking cool with the Witold Szostak Black Fan ($TBA). Featuring a '50s-ish streamlined shape, the handmade Black Fan's body is built from wenge wood, which is supported by a stainless steel leg that allows the tilt of the fan to be adjusted and housed the stretched dacron-encased propeller. Limited to just ten pieces, it's a limited edition conversation starter that'll look great in any industrial setting.
Keybrid Carabiner Key
Need to hook your house key to something other than a keyring? Grab yourself a Keybrid Carabiner Key ($TBA). This unique item is completely functional, letting you clip it onto shoelaces, belt loops, and a whole host of other loop-like stuff, in addition to keychains and keyrings. Arrives blank, so plan on making a trip to the hardware store before use.
LawnBott SpyderEvo
Lawn-mowing season is upon us, and if you'd rather not spend your free time this summer keeping your yard in check, let the LawnBott SpyderEvo ($1,725) do it for you. This semi-automatic mower uses perimeter wire and internal sensors to handle pretty much any yard up to 10,000 sq. ft., automatically recharges itself using the optional docking station, offers four-wheel drive to manage slopes up to 27 degrees, is virtually silent, and runs up to 3.5 hours a time on a single charge of its Li-ion battery.
Dogfish Head Randall Jr.
Whether you're looking to improve the taste of some not-so-tasty beer or simply looking to infuse your favorite brew with a blast of added flavor, the Dogfish Head Randall Jr. ($20) can help. Based on the brewery's Randall the Enamel Animal, Randall Jr. is a single-serving gadget that lets you place whatever ingredients you like — coffee beans, jalapeños, and yes, even cooked bacon — in the canister, then pour your beer over them and let the whole thing rest in the fridge for roughly 10 minutes to create your own custom concoction, which passes through a built-in strainer as you pour. Cheers! [Scouted by Ian]
