<![CDATA[Jezebel: design within reach]]> http://tags.gawker.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/jezebel.com.png <![CDATA[Jezebel: design within reach]]> http://jezebel.com/tag/designwithinreach http://jezebel.com/tag/designwithinreach <![CDATA[Design Within Reach: Sleek, Modern & Not Actually Within Reach]]> The "gifts" in the Design Within Reach catalog are elegant, quirky, useful and unique. And expensive! After the jump, see a silver cycle, glasses for smokers and "dolls" that will make you shudder... with prices that may shock, as well.

















DWRbike112807.jpgThis Biomega AMS bicycle is an 8-speed with a chainless transmission, smooth-shifting continuous gears and a "comfortable upright seating position" but mostly it's pretty 'cause it's silver. ($1315)

DWRairstream112807.jpgOMG Airstream! My sister has always wanted one of these. This one's been outfitted by DWR so it has a classy, simple interior. All you need is the open road! And a car. And fifty grand. ($49,066)

DWRglasses112807.jpgThese little glasses look quirky because they were designed to allow users to hold a drink and a cigarette in one hand. I was gonna get 'em for Anna and Moe, 'til I saw the price. ($275 for a set of two, for flute, tall whiskey, water, wine or double old-fashioned size)

DWRlamp112807.jpgThis lamp is simple and complex, man-made yet natural, modern and retro. Designer David Trubridge was inspired by ice crystals in Antarctica and underwater coral. ($500)

SWRskateboard112807.jpgA limited edition skateboard for grups whose stocks are ups. ($1000)

DWRelectrobike112807.jpgThe Electrobike Pi is an electric/human hybrid that uses a standard household outlet to charge up — a three hour charge will take you 30 miles, and you can extend that by pedaling. Eco-friendly and super-cool, if you have the cash. ($8000)

DWRwallhooks112807.jpgUgh, need this so badly. A cute solution to "where'd I put my keys/sunglasses/tickets." The ceramic Hookbox is "durable and sleek." ($270)

DWRdolls112807.jpgUh, these horrifying things are wooden "toys" by Alexander Girard, but they seem like tools you'd find in a therapist's office for reenacting a nightmare or sexual trauma. Or maybe that's just me. ($145 each)

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DWRcharlybox.jpgLove the Charly box, top left, which lets your dog have a picnic: One half is a canteen for fresh water, the other half is a serving tray for water and food. It snaps together for easy hiking/road rips! (Shh, I am getting this for my sister!) ($60)

The Tiffin Lunch Box Set, top right, is stainless steel, and the parts all snap together. Will it make bringing your lunch more fun? ($80 for set)

What's cool about the Egg Bird House, lower right, is that it kind of looks like a large, ripe fruit. It comes in other bright colors and will attract wrens and chickadees. ($150)

The bullet planter, lower left, was originally manufactured in the 1950s. It's clean and funky at the same time. ($155 & $165)

DWRblackglobesmaller.jpgLove love love love love. Dear Santa, receiving this globe would mean the world to me, haha. ($110)

[DWR.com]

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<![CDATA[But we really DO need a new sofa darling. I burned the old one as soon as I heard about this.]]>

If you're a bargain-hunter at a loose end this weekend, and you're anywhere near Secaucus, NJ, or Hebron, KY, then you should check out the two warehouse sales from those beautiful people at Design Within Reach.

They'll be offering up to 75% off on seconds, samples and overstocked products. Woooo! They'll also be open all day Saturday 17 and Sunday 18, and re-stocking as they go along, so you can totally blow a fortune on Saturday and then go back and blow another one the next day.

Oh, and they warn you to bring your own U-haul.

Shit, they must have seen us coming.

[Design porn]

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