Awesome Living

As one of the most notable designs of the 20th century, the Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) is an icon of mid-century modern furniture. Brandmade.TV looks back at the history of the chair, and goes inside the factory where Herman Miller continues to make these chairs by stacking, bending, and sanding plywood veneers.

This large duffel bag has a 40-liter capacity and features a large main compartment, a mesh pocket for separating delicates, and dual zippered storage pockets on the outside. Built-in backpack straps make it easy to carry when hiking. It comes in three vibrant color combinations as well as solid black for a more understated look.

Like BOTE’s inflatable Hangout chair, but don’t have a swimming pool? The Aero Chair works great on solid ground. It weighs just 7 lb and folds up small for easy carrying. Inflated, it offers a comfortable, low-profile seat, with a side storage pouch and an optional cup holder. It comes in two sizes as well as a 2-person couch version.

Nintendo fans, check out these fun Question Mark Block lamps from Rock City Creative. Each is laser cut from birch plywood and will look great in any geeky setting. They come in 4″ and 8″ sizes with either classic gold or color-changing LEDs. We don’t recommend punching it to see if coins or power-ups come out.

This compact flashlight measures less than 4″ long but outputs up to 1200 lumens in turbo mode. Sleek styling sets it apart from other tactical flashlights, and its jagged front edge can be used to break glass in an emergency. It comes in red or green anodized aluminum as well as a natural finish titanium model for $20 more.

The idea of a beer and cigarette soap sounds pretty awful on paper. But rest assured, the fragrances in Soap Distillery’s manly soap bar are surprisingly pleasing, swirling together scents of tobacco, lavender, and hops, into a moisturizing and cleansing mix of coconut, olive, and sunflower oils, lager beer, and black clay.

Urban Survival Gear makes these limited-edition mechanical pencils. They feature a smooth titanium body with a striped texture on the finger grip. A Schmidt DSM 2006 pencil mechanism holds leads firmly in place and comes in 5mm and 7mm lead sizes. The pencil is available in both 5.36″ long and 4.76″ long mini versions.

This special edition of Orbitkey’s key organizer was created in collaboration with accessory-maker Nomad. It features a high-quality Horween leather strap and can hold up to seven keys in a neat stack to keep them from jingling around. A blacked-out D-ring offers a spot to hang a car key fob or other accessories.

The elegantly simple and compact Soma Brew Bottle lets you make pour-over or cold brew coffee and then take it to go. It consists of a 12 oz. double-walled glass bottle, a stainless steel filter, and a cap made from recycled plastic.

Do you like to keep your workshop neat and organized? Some Skill Studio does too. In order to keep his workbench clear of power tools, he built them into shelves that flip over from underneath its surface. This is such a great idea for working in limited spaces.

This insulated tube from GSI Outdoors holds two standard 12 oz. drink cans and keeps them cool for up to 18 hours without ice. It’s made from durable stainless steel with a screw-top lid and a carrying handle. Available in blue, red, yellow, or green.

This lightweight metal pen is made from lightweight titanium and has a hexagonal body that won’t roll off your desktop. A bolt-action mechanism provides a satisfying click and it looks great in either stonewashed grey or an abstract flame pattern.

This 10-in-1 utility tool is a great gift for boaters. Its functions include a square drain plug wrench, survival whistle, gas cap key, flip-top gas cap crank, flat-top drain plug tool, canvas snap opener, a fishing line cutter, deck plate tool, and more. It also works as a bottle opener and wine corkscrew.

This cheerful floral mug might seem inviting at first, but it also will keep idiots from stealing your mug. The 11 oz. ceramic mug wards off would-be mug thieves and other office pests with a subtle message that says “f*ck around and find out.”

Despite its minimal looks, this flat bar of machined grade-5 titanium can be very useful. Its tip can be used as a pry bar, while its side functions as a sharp cutting tool. Its handle comes wrapped with paracord, which can be unwound and used in an emergency. Measures appx. 7.9″ long.

Add a splash of Polynesian style to your cocktails with these metal swizzle sticks from Tikiland Trading Co. Each one is cast from an original mini sculpture and includes designs like a rum barrel, a crow’s nest, an anchor, a parrot, or a tribal mask. Sadly, the Jolly Roger skull and swords design is sold out.

Kammok’s innovative vehicle awning deploys with one person in just three seconds and requires no ground supports. So you can enjoy a shady outdoor space wherever you go and whenever you feel like it. Its durable polyester fabric keeps you dry even in the pouring rain. Available in 5-foot-wide and 7-foot-wide versions.

Keep your grill grates clean with this pocket-size scraper tool from Kunifu. Skip the sharp and potentially dangerous wire bristles, and use this instead. The tool has V-shaped, square, and rounded grooves, spaced to fit a wide variety of grills. It’s made from stainless steel and washes off easily with dish soap or in the dishwasher.

Etsy seller PlanePieces makes all kinds of home accessories and decor from used airplane parts. These aluminum tea light candle holders got their start as pistons from a Continental Motors engine from a Piper J-3 Cub, a single-engine airplane that dates back to the 1940s. Makes a great gift for an aviation enthusiast.

With all the interdimensional monster battles, been a while since the kids on Stranger Things had time to play video games. This mini arcade machine desk caddy brings back memories of happier days for Hawkins and offers a great place to store your pens and pencils. The MDF wood cabinet measures 5.5″ tall.

Built like a performance sports car seat, Razer’s gaming chair combines comfort, style, and support. It hugs your body with side bolsters and is wrapped in Alcantara. Features include a cushioned backrest, an ultrawide seat, lumbar arch support, and a memory foam head cushion. Adjustments include tilt, recline, and arm height.

Vapor95 sells these colorful tapestries featuring artwork that combines classic Japanese style with neon cyberpunk color schemes. Each 60″ x 50″ tapestry is handmade and dye sublimated so they never fade. Designs include Ramen Village, Crystal Shower, and Together at Twilight. More cool Vapor95 tapestries here.

These metal bookends from Pendulux look like the rayguns that astronauts and aliens might have used to battle each other in a 1950s sci-fi movie. They’re made from cast aluminum, iron, and brass and are perfect for displaying vintage comics, books, and magazines.