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Raven Hybrid Riding Lawn Mower

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With the proliferation of hybrid cars, you can bet that pretty much any gas-powered anything will soon be available as a hybrid. Take, for instance, the Raven Hybrid Riding Lawn Mower ($3,000). This impressive lawn tractor creates over 7,000 watts of electricity, features self-charging technology so you won't be doing any battery swaps, and can run for up to 12 hours on a single tank of petrol. It still needs to cut grass, of course, and for that it has a 46" quick-release cutting deck, ATV-style shocks for cutting on rough terrain, the ability to pull loads of up to 500 lbs, and a top speed of 17 mph

Twelve24 ClockONE

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It may be hard to comprehend how much more the world of timepieces can develop but the Twelve24 ClockONE takes it to the next level. The ClockONE features E-ink technology to give a high contrast, wide viewing angle, but in addition, a 365-day battery life ensures worry-free operation. The ClockONE

Paul Smith 50th Anniv. Carl Hansen & Søn Shell Chair

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Hans J. Wegner’s Shell Chair, designed for Danish master furniture makers Carl Hansen & Søn, is a legend of the living room. It’s also 50 years old this year and to mark the occasion, 20 of today’s top designers are each leaving their mark on the iconic design. Among them is Paul Smith, whose vision of the Shell sees his trademark parallel lines given a subtle reworking for the seat cover.

Plumen Drop Top Lamp Shade

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A perfect complement to their shapely Plumen light bulbs, Plumen introduces their beautiful Drop Top Lamp Shade, the first lamp shade from the British lighting company.

The Drop Top is made from mouth-blown glass that is slightly tinted to give you a view of the bulb's unique and sculptural form. The shades come in three colors: Amber, Black, and White and simply slips onto the Drop Cap accessory for easy installation. If you don't already own the Drop Cap, Plumen will also be selling them in a complete package ($150-$160) that includes the shade, bulb, and Drop Cap Pendant.

Wästberg Studioilse W084T2 Table Lamp

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The price tag is sure to frighten those with better sense than I, but I haven't been able to stop thinking about this lamp since I first saw it. Designed by Ilse Crawford’s Studioilse and produced by Swedish lighting company Wästberg, it takes just enough reference from early 20th century task lights so as not to render it unrecognizable, but also features a certain amount of playfulness, offering a choice of brown or red braided cables and mixing materials such as cast iron, beech and aluminium.

UNDERCOVER x Medicom Toy “GILAPPLE” Light

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Some of you may remember UNDERCOVER‘s GILAPPLE animation from 2009. Blending fashion, interior and art, the GILAPPLE is meant to encapsulate the relationships of two recurring characters – GILLA and GRACE – with human society. First released back in 2010, the GILAPPLE Light is now available again. UNDERCOVER teamed up with Medicom Toy once again to churn out a jet-black and red version, which both measure 100mm and come equipped with LED lights.

Eames All-Black Lounge and Ottoman

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Sure, iconic is a word that's worn out its welcome these days, but you can't argue with the fact that the Eames Lounge Chair is anything but. Thee classic chair and ottoman set gets updated this year in an all-black ebony and MCL leather combo that will surely be making its way to the top of every interior design checklist.  $5,789 at Herman Miller

Three Potato Four Industrial Cafeteria Table

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Here's one furniture addition you can count on for a lifetime. This heavy duty Industrial Cafeteria Table from Three Potato Four has been carefully re-fabricated using reclaimed pine-wood tabletops and swivel stools from reclaimed maple. The metal is made from heavy cast iron is cast from the original forms. They also come in different sizes from four seats all the way up to 12-seat configurations.

Ghurka Campaign Furniture Collection

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Inspired by turn-of-the-century expeditions, Ghurka launches their Campaign Furniture Collection. The seven-piece furniture collection is built from solid oak wood and vegetable-tanned aniline calfskin leather creating a look that is timeless and perfect in any home.

Takeshi Omura Ceramics

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After studying under well-known potter Keisuke Iwata, Takeshi Omura moved back to his hometown of Fukuoka, set up a kiln and began developing his own style. His pieces are recognizable by their almost metallic feeling, and seem to find the right balance between refined and rustic.