Young Italian architects Giulia Bortolotti and Lucio Leone, who are based in New York City, shared their latest project called Wooden Letters, which consists of an alphabet of letters that can have everyday applications. For example, this set of B-O-O-K is intended to serve as book storage. The letters are handcrafted creations by skilled woodworker artisans using water-based paint and sealers.

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Bill Playso, the head of the Australian lifestyle brand Playso, designed the Koo Koo mailbox in a stylized shape of a bird to bring some fun to something that’s normally relegated to simply functional. Working with industrial designer Justin Hutchinson, the avian themed mail holder came to life, making it designed and manufactured in their homeland of Australia. I love how the wing is open to hold magazines and larger mail. Have fun!

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Unusually-shaped sea creature Cirrata, a suborder of octopuses, was a source of inspiration for designer Markus Johansson. His glowing, delicately formed lamp is meant to light up the “darkness of the ocean.” The tentacle-like base creates the illusion that the fixture is floating across the surface it sits on, or the ocean floor where the idea was born. Who would have thought this lamp was made from Corian, that solid surface material most often used for kitchen and bathroom countertops. Take a look!

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In a childhood of almost any kid rocking toys took a special place. These were horses and other “animals” and we loved them. In modern times we want for our children something more creative and industrial designers take into account our wishes. Take a look at the modern interpretations of the traditional rocking toy – Rocking Moto and Dark Horse by NextOfKin Creatives. Each applies a touch of classic styling to a ultramodern form with abstract shapes and materials like carbon fiber. With interchangeable heads, they’re even customizable for role playing other characters!

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Take a look at the collection of stylish minimalistic lamps and sculptures from California cypress. American designer Paul Foeckler offers these lamps and sculptures under the brand Split Grain. “My collection of fine art wood sculptures that explore the hidden beauty of the grain and growth of trees. Each piece deconstructs a form to reveal the unique contours, patterns and characteristics of California Coastal Monterey Cypress and is then supported by either steel or illuminated by light.” If you want to add some exclusiveness to your interior – check the collection at Etsy.

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This time we will show you pretty interesting collection created by BTTB (Bat to the Bones). Their collection contains only bat, knife and bar. But all these limited art object are individually crafted and not intended to be mass-produce. “Sometimes a combination is so darn perfect, it appears to be an easy task to convince somebody of our commitment to design and producing quality work. If we were asked to boil down our work to its fundamental components we will probably go for this:”Revel in the craft that´s gone into it. Be it handmade digitalism or just simple things in life that make us inordinately happy”. ” So if you want to have really unique item – pay attention to this collection. Have fun!

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If you want to make an unique present for your friend or buy yourself a pleasant kitchenware gift then take a look at these custom wooden cutting boards. Some of them are engraved with the periodic table of elements, some – custom map or with some symbols by your choice. The cutting boards are available in maple, white oak, beech and walnut. To make your board even more special you can ask to engrave your name and initials inside the spot of the 118th element Ununoctium. You can buy any of these cutting boards from Etsy store Elysium Woodworks for $45 each.

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While studying at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna Italian designer Michele Daneluzzo developed this “Primitive Knife” and it is currently in production with Italian cutlery brand Del Ben. Michele took inspiration from tools used by early humans when designing this stainless steel knife. The implement is formed from one petal-shaped piece of steel, reminiscent of flint cutting utensils from the Stone Age. “The project analyses the different aspects of the intrinsic relationship between mankind and design, proposing to the modern culture a forgotten tool.” Instead of a handle found on contemporary knives, a subtle ridge runs along the thicker top of the blade to aid grip. The shape slims towards the front and bottom to create the sharp cutting edge. The knife is available in polished or blasted steel and is stored upright on a pebble-like stand that comes included. If you like modern cultery then you should check The Deglon Meeting Knife Set.

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