Tag archive: Wood

Wood is all the rage when it comes to iPhone cases and Apple accessories, but you are generally limited to a wood case, which tends to be on the thicker side even when expertly-crafted, or awful faux-wood stickers. For those who like the slim profile of the iPhone without a case (and can manage to not break it that way), the folks over at Material Six have come up with a way to have your cake and eat it, too.  Material Six's wood iPhone… Read More

While this look isn't for everyone, it seems that the wood cases and accessories aren't going anywhere. We've written about our wood-loving friends at Grove before, but these iPad 2 cases from Root are new to us, and we like what we see. Instead of conforming to the iPad 2′s curves, the Root iPad 2 Case ($79) looks more like a slim wooden portfolio book for your 'pad. The rectangular cases have a black binding and… Read More

There are plenty of electronic iPhone docks that will blow you out of the water with their impressive sound specs and powerful bass. The Koostik Mini Koo ($70) is not one of them. This portable wood dock for your iPhone (any generation) uses natural wood acoustics and a 'trumpet horn' speaker port to amplify the sound or music coming from your device's built-in speakers. Don't expect it to give you full speaker sound… Read More

It all starts with a bottle of chardonnay in college, or even better, a box of Franzia. Pretty soon you are swirling your glass, wine tasting in the country, and taking classes on pairing wine with food. It's a slippery slope, drinking wine and making it a hobby, but it comes with some great accessories. Wine refrigerators, fancy racks, specialized corks and openers, and eventually a large wine cellar in your hypothetical mansion. If… Read More

The trend of diverting from basic neoprene laptop cases has gone far enough to now include wood as a viable protective material. It's time to do away with that flimsy case you were persuaded to buy with your new laptop and choose something classy, more protective, or unique. In the unique category we have the Silva Bamboo MacBook Pro Case ($180), which is made completely of carmel bamboo. The briefcase-style covering is solid-sheet bamboo… Read More

Having a slim laptop is great for portability, convenience, working on your computer in bed, etc. But if you actually have room to spread out on a desk, the ergonomics of your laptop are less than ideal. If you like your laptop just fine, but prefer to have a mouse and keyboard setup at your desk, this unique wooden stand is a quick and simple fix. The Bamboo Laptop Stand by Green Tuna Design (about $92) uses two laser-cut pieces to hold your… Read More

Retro-feeling sunglasses are pretty much the norm these days, but the classic wayfarer style can seem a little too ubiquitous sometimes. Yes, they make almost anyone look cool, but if everyone's wearing the same style then what's the point? For an upgrade to your basic black frames, Portland's Shwood brings you the same stylish retro shapes with handcrafted wood frames and high-quality lenses. The company has made a name for… Read More

Despite the popularization of the Kindle, Nook, and iPad, we know that some of you still like the feel of paper and ink under your fingertips. While there is nostalgia in paper books, and they are undoubtedly better for your eyes and showing off your reading prowess, they aren't so great when it comes to saving space. Having walls lined with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves is rather old-school, so why not integrate your book storage with a… Read More

Yet another in a long line of products being refinished and redesigned with wood in mind, Vers Audio has created a compact iPod and iPhone dock meant for use on your nightstand, in your kitchen, or anywhere you need a charging station and some tunes. The Vers 1.5R dock ($200-$220) features a vintage-inspired look with a handcrafted wood body housing a 15-watt speaker, a simple LCD display on the front, and a single large volume knob. The wood… Read More

The magnetic design of Apple's Smart Cover, which was released in conjunction with the iPad 2, has been almost as buzzed-about as the device itself. The design features an attached front cover to the iPad which uses magnets to put the device to sleep when it's in use and awaken it when removed. This new case from Miniot mimics that clever design, but stands out against the sea of Apple's typical and unadventurous color… Read More

One of the only problems that continues to plague iPhones, iPods and other portable music players is that when it comes to sharing your music with others around you, you're stuck with either the device's crummy speakers or a relatively large portable dock. At less than two and a half inches long, this tiny wooden speaker joins the category of smallest portable ways to make the most of your music. The Motz Wooden Speaker ($60) is… Read More

This wooden tripod is a landscape photographer's dream and its handsome looks set it apart from the crowd of black metal devices. Turns out that wood actually absorbs more vibration than metal, making it a natural choice for tripods, considering stillness is the most important factor when designing a tripod. The Expedition Tripod ($290) is crafted in Germany in a traditional way that gives each tripod the steadiness required of pro… Read More

From the purveyors of stylish bamboo iPhone cases comes a new case just for the brand new iPad 2. The new Grove iPad 2 Case ($79+) combines a hard bamboo back and a fold-over leather cover that uses similar technology and design to the Apple Smart Cover. The magnets in the leather cover wake the iPad when opened and put it to sleep when closed, and the case folds into a stand for either typing or viewing. The 100-percent bamboo body offers full… Read More

If keeping your knives in a drawer or in a standard knife block is just not what you had in mind for your kitchen, feast your eyes on this beauty of a knife block, by SIDD Woodworking and Design. The Tilt Knife Block ($60) displays and safely holds your finest steak knives in an elegant piece of modern woodwork. The handcrafted piece is made from a single block of solid walnut, with a Canadian Maple inlay to keep knives in place and add to the… Read More

According to Edward Hill-Wood, executive director of Morgan Stanley's European media team, it’s "one of the clearest and most thought-provoking insights we have seen – so we published it." He’s speaking about a report by Matthew Robson, a 15-year-old intern at the investment bank on the media habits of his friends. So what makes this so important? That’s an interesting question. Robson’s… Read More