Gift Guide 2025

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DON’T WAIT: Our priority mail shipping deadline for December 24th delivery is tomorrow, December 18th. Shop our selection of new, rare and out-of-print books on architecture and design, as well as desk tools, notebooks, and design toys.

You can always shop in store.  Enjoy our extended holiday hours from December 16–23. Join us after dark and browse in the warm glow of our Christmas lights.
 
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Who was Le Corbusier?

Who was Le Corbusier?

$80

One of the most imaginative and most influential architects of the 20th century, Le Corbusier died in 1965 after a lifetime devoted to building and planning, from private houses and churches to apartment blocks and entire cities. Although they aroused a storm of opposition at the time, his most...

Max Bill Watch: Mens Plain Dial (No Date)

Max Bill Watch: Mens Plain Dial (No Date)

$1,600

The mechanical wristwatch series that Junghans designed in collaboration with Max Bill in 1961 is still being produced practically unchanged to this day - from the puristic dial with distinctly rounded numerals conceived especially for this product, to the domes crystal and flat appearance of the case.

“Watches... as timeless as...

A Daibo Coffee Manual by Katsuji Daibo

A Daibo Coffee Manual by Katsuji Daibo

From $65

A beautiful and faithful reprint of this cult classic, detailing, in microscopic detail, Tokyo coffee legend Katsuji Daibo's philosophy on everything from brewing methods to tools, flowers to cafe ambiance, staff attitude to the perfect tumbler, etc., all in 32 beautifully printed pages. The now-impossible-to-find first edition was hand letterset...

Nel Drip Pot & Filter Set

Nel Drip Pot & Filter Set

$345

What does coffee have to do with Architecture and Design? Everything, if you’re Katsuji Daibo. The Japanese coffee legend closed his iconic Coffee Shop in 2013, and proceeded to pour his 38 years of coffee philosophy, from precise coffee grain measurements to the knots in his wooden shop counter...

Carré: A Vintage Scarf Collection

Carré: A Vintage Scarf Collection

$295
A luscious celebration of vintage scarves, from Dior to Delaunay, from a designer’s magnificent collection
For nearly 20 years now, French art director and scarf designer Benoit Pierre Emery has been collecting silk scarves―perhaps the ultimate fashion accessory―exploring boutiques and flea markets to amass an astounding assortment of 10,000 pieces (and...
A Designer's Eye Puzzle - Limited Edition

A Designer's Eye Puzzle - Limited Edition

$95

This limited-edition puzzle produced by WMS & Co. features graphics from "A Designer's Eye", a photo essay of a cache of items from the archive of iconic graphic designer Paul Rand. 

Shikibun Handcrafted Red Pine Wood Notebook

Shikibun Handcrafted Red Pine Wood Notebook

$44

This is a 'living notebook' made from unprocessed Japanese red pine shaved to an astounding thinness and then dried.  The soft fragrance of red pine is present.  Meticulously hand-bound; soft cover.  Cover sheath.  100 pages.  Size A6 ( 4"x6").  Lightweight and suitable for travel.

As each page is alive, you will notice changes...

Bauhaus: Weimar, Dessau, Berlin, Chicago

Bauhaus: Weimar, Dessau, Berlin, Chicago

$400

The classic documentation of the Bauhaus school's avatars and productions.

Bauhaus has established itself with designers and architects as a standard work and the most comprehensive collection of documents and visual material ever published on this famous school of design. This definitive work on Bauhaus, 3rd Hardback Edition, in a...

Braun - Travel Alarm Clock

Braun - Travel Alarm Clock

From $39

The BC02 classic travel analogue alarm clock features an easy to read dial layout and the iconic yellow second hand that has become synonymous with Braun’s award winning design history.

The design of the BC02 originates from the renowned AB 1, designed in the late 80’s by Dietrich Lubs. Updated...

Rollbahn (Ruled) - Multiple Sizes

Rollbahn (Ruled) - Multiple Sizes

From $9

Delfonics Rollbahn Ruled Classic Notebooks are notebooks with metal spiral bindings that feature a simple and timeless design. The notebooks have an elastic strap to ensure closure and a thick cover that makes it easy to write on. The sheets are high-grade paper that have a 5mm grid design...

Paradise Courts

Paradise Courts

$180

Embark on a journey around the planet and discover the world’s most beautiful tennis courts through the sun-drenched photography of Emanuele D’Angelo of Broken Rackets. Published by ERG Media, Paradise Courts features a curated selection of over 200 original images by D’Angelo, highlighting the exclusive courts of five-star hotels as...

Cabana Candle

Cabana Candle

$125
Exclusively designed by Cabana and made in France, these scented candle marks Cabana’s first foray into the world of fragrance: a debut collection that celebrates craftsmanship and atmosphere, bringing the soul of a Cabana interior into your own home. Pair it with the...
Ballpoint Pen

Ballpoint Pen

$34

The Drehgriffel Nr. 1 is a ballpoint pen made of precision milled aluminium and brass, lacquered and sealed. It contains a spring-loaded twist mechanism. To change the refill, simply unscrew the twist head.The royal blue flow refill (thickness B), which has a particularly light and flowing writing characteristic, is...

Kay Bojesen Wooden Animals - Dog

Kay Bojesen Wooden Animals - Dog

$125

The Kay Bojesen's Dachshund was born in 1934. For years, children and adults have created the stories that have made the Dachshund part of the family. For christenings, birthdays, school leavers, anniversaries and weddings. A classic and a dear friend for life. Made from walnut.

Measurements: 4.3" H x 7.3" W...

Artifacts: Porsche Motorsport

Artifacts: Porsche Motorsport

$400

An unparalleled artistic view into the items, stories, and individuals that have powered Porsche through decades of competition and success until today. Curated, researched, and photographed within the secretive sites of Porsche, in Flacht, Weissach, and in restricted storage facilities, Artifacts: Porsche Motorsport presents a thrilling insight into the iconic...

Donald Judd Spaces: Judd Foundation New York & Texas

Donald Judd Spaces: Judd Foundation New York & Texas

$100

The landmark survey of Judd’s iconic spaces, featuring new drawing details, archival materials and more

This second expanded edition presents an unprecedented visual survey of the living and working spaces of the artist Donald Judd in New York and Texas. Filled with newly commissioned and archival photographs alongside five essays...

Alvar Aalto: The Early Years

Alvar Aalto: The Early Years

$60

This is the first volume in a planned three-part work that will cover the life and career of the major Finnish architect Alvar Aalto.
When completed, it will make a major contribution to the literature of twentieth century architecture, and will be the definitive study of one of the master architects...

WMS&CO. Notepad - Gold Edge

WMS&CO. Notepad - Gold Edge

From $25

Take a note. Make a list. Sketch it out. Putting pen (or pencil) to paper creates an immediate, uninterrupted flow that technology can’t short-circuit. We place our Colorpads in every corner of our home: the large sits on our desktop to brainstorm and sketch, the medium-long in our kitchen for...

Max Bill Watch: Classic Womens Gold Dial (Date)

Max Bill Watch: Classic Womens Gold Dial (Date)

$1,080

The mechanical wristwatch series that Junghans designed in collaboration with Swiss architect and design legend Max Bill in 1961 is still being produced practically unchanged to this day - from the puristic dial with distinctly rounded numerals conceived especially for this product, to the domes crystal and flat appearance of...

Sofia Coppola Archive 1999 - 2023

Sofia Coppola Archive 1999 - 2023

From $65

Archive is the first book by Sofia Coppola, covering the entirety of her singular and influential career in film. Constructed from Coppola’s personal collection of photographs and ephemera, including early development work, reference collages, influences, annotated scripts, and unseen behind-the-scenes documentation, it offers a detailed account of...

Damien Poulain: Page-A-Day Calendar 2026

Damien Poulain: Page-A-Day Calendar 2026

$35

This sculptural calendar by artist Damien Poulain features 365 original abstract compositions – one for each day of the year – printed on A5 sheets of delicately thin paper. Designed to rest on a flat surface, it transforms gradually as each page is removed, turning the passing of time into...

The Importance of a Drawing: Louis Kahn

The Importance of a Drawing: Louis Kahn

$95

“The importance of a drawing is immense, because it’s the architect’s language,” famed architect Louis Kahn, one of the most significant architects of the 20th century, told his masterclass in 1967. While much of his built work...

Charlotte Perriand: An Architect in the Mountains

Charlotte Perriand: An Architect in the Mountains

$53
As early as 1934 Charlotte Perriand began to reflect on the architectural aspects of leisure activities for all, but it was with Les Arcs, her greatest work, that she completed her reflection on the art of living in the mountains. Alongside the developer Roger Godino, Charlotte Perriand displayed all the...
William Stout Gift Certificate

William Stout Gift Certificate

From $25

To order a gift certificate, please select from the value options available. Gift certificates can be automatically delivered by email or contact us to send a physical copy.

Please include the following information in the notes section of the purchase:

  • Recipient's name
  • Sender's name
  • Physical mailing address (optional) 
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Max Bill Watch: Classic Mens Dial (Date)

Max Bill Watch: Classic Mens Dial (Date)

$1,710

The mechanical wristwatch series that Junghans designed in collaboration with Max Bill in 1961 is still being produced practically unchanged to this day - from the puristic dial with distinctly rounded numerals conceived especially for this product, to the domes crystal and flat appearance of the case.

“Watches... as timeless...

Kay Bojesen Wooden Animals - Puffin

Kay Bojesen Wooden Animals - Puffin

$130

The Puffin is a wooden toy with wings outstretched and a beautiful form. It was created by Kay Bojesen in 1954 and soon became a favorite toy for many families. The bird soon found a place in the hearts of both children and adults. The Puffin is made of...

2026 Page-a-Day Calendar

2026 Page-a-Day Calendar

$45

Start each day with intention using this minimalist Japanese daily calendar. Inspired by traditional design, each tear-off page marks a new day and encourages mindfulness and reflection.

Material: Junpakushi Washi Paper

Made from ultra-thin, translucent washi called Junpakushi, known for its purity and fine texture. Often used in art preservation,...