For most, the furniture of Knoll is not just about seating, its about having a genuine work of art in your living room or office. If you’re a fan of the pieces by Breuer, Bertoia and Van Der Rohe, now is the best time to pull the trigger on their furniture masterworks. The Wassily Chair, the Diamond Lounge and the Barcelona Chair, shown above respectively, are on sale this week at DWR with the rest of the Knoll classic collection. Your humble GearCrave editor already has a pair of the Wassily’s and the Diamonds, and I can’t possibly hold them in higher esteem. If you’re looking to add a little “classic mod” to your habitat, do so now– all Knoll classics are on sale for 10% off right now at DWR.

Buy: 10% off through May 11th

Take a good moment to look at these shelves, really take them in. At first glance, they’re quite brilliant– a varying, modern pattern that is pleasing to the eye. After a closer look, you’ll notice that this designer didn’t choose shapes at random, he followed the classic design formula of “form follows function”. Each of these individually shaped shelves are fit to a specific purpose. CDs, DVDs, standard books and coffee table book sizes are all accommodated. You can fit your CD collection, your DVDs and many of your favorite books in this shelf system. While it looks beautiful now, wait until you’ve got it loaded with all of your favorite media…

Buy: $TBA

Designer Pieter Maes has made quite a name for himself– and this Cristal Cabinet is definitive proof. This wild, hand-made modern cabinet features a fresh perspective on furniture geometry that demands a double take. The quad honeycomb design and glossy wood finish provide a stunning appearance that begs quite the focus in your bedroom, living room or office. Ideal for your wardrobe or your office records, the Cristal Cabinet by Brastilo is the ultimate style upgrade for your own very personal habitat.

Buy: TBA

The “misfits” sofa is aptly named… When viewed individually, its modular pieces look a little out of place.  Put them together, and you have a stunning, modern sofa with the look and feel of calming waves right in your living room.  You’ll want to pair this one with more minimal accessories, as this modular sofa will be the focal point of your room.  If you’re looking to add a wild streak to your home decor, take a closer look at the Moroso Misfits Modular Sofa.

Buy: from $3,754

There’s nothing more dejecting than burning toast. Your eggs come out too runny? No one’s perfect. Pancakes are too crispy? It happens. Burn your toast? Give up on life (or at least the rest of your day). According to the culinary laws of physics, toast is theoretically idiot-proof. It’s supposed to be the one sure thing in one’s breakfast. But, sometimes, the toaster hates you. And, then what’re supposed to do? No one likes black toast. If you eat it, every nasty bite reminds you how much you suck. Throw it out, and now you’re incompetent and wasteful. Fortunately, Aussie appliance company Breville understands how you feel. Okay maybe it’s just me, but their Die-Cast 2-Slice Toaster BTA820XL, a.k.a. the Smart Toaster is the Lebron James of toasters. First off it’s beautiful– a full metal body, slick buttons, and a futuristic blue LED browning indicator that doubles as a countdown timer. But it’s real coolness is in its brains. Not only does it have a one-touch auto lowering system but it also boasts a one-of-a-kind ‘Lift & Look’ feature that actually raises the bread carriage mid-cycle to let you peep your toast’s doneness without resetting the timer. If after the cycle finishes, it needs just a bit more time, there’s actually has a feature called the ‘A Bit More’ function to lower the toast and give it just that. The browning control has a 5 levels and can be adjusted mid-cycle as well. Now, you just have to ask yourself if you’re ready for a toaster that’s smarter than you?

Buy: $129

Hopefully sooner than later, light emitting wallpaper is coming to a home near you. Designer Jonas Samson has developed this new technology for lighting two dimensional planes as opposed to a standard 3D light bulb. Just like a light, this wallpaper can be switched on and off. When in the off position, this glowing magic looks just like normal wallpaper. Unfortunately, Jonas’ concept is just that– a concept, and is yet to be produced for public consumption. We’ll keep you posted on that as soon as news arises. [apartmenttherapy]

Buy: Not Yet Available

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Boys grow up playing in tree houses. When they get older, they play in yurts. What is a yurt, you ask? A simple answer: a highly efficient dome-like structure that you can put in any open space. Like, say, a backyard. You can use it for anything - a gathering spot, a guest house, a shed or a studio. Pacific Yurts has been making them for years (yurt resorts also exist in California) and they build them in a variety of sizes to fit your space - ranging from 115 sq. ft. to 706 sq. ft. Standard features include kiln-dried lattice walls, Douglas fir beams, cedar door and frame, vinyl windows and some very, very strong support cables. Upon ordering, a big ass yurt will come right to your door, complete with easy setup instructions and an unbeatable 15-year warranty.

Buy: prices range from $4,375 to $9,495.

Summer is margarita season, and what better way to kick it off than with a margarita glass from di Sciacca. This Arizona-based glassware company makes everything from hand (or mouth) right in their store, and the craftsmanship shows in every piece they make. This delightful variation on their standard red rim margarita glass literally dwarfs all the competition. At a hefty 54 ounces, you’re probably only going to need one for the whole night. Just be careful and hold with two hands. It’s kinda heavy when full of tequila.

Buy : $30.

Sipping drinks poolside is nice, but if you don’t have the proper chaise, what’s the point? Here’s where Modernica comes in. Their Case Study Stainless Double Chaise works perfectly either outside or in a sunny locale in the house. The chaise was a selection of the Dwell House by Dwell magazine in 2007, which means that this is top of the line. It comes standard with a Marine-grade stainless steel frame and Sunbrella’s durable fabric, but of course there’s upgrades — try adding a Brazilian walnut finish or chili-colored fabric.

Buy: starting at $2,900.

Flip on the Food Network for a few seconds and you’re bound to see a nice cutlery set. Those that are jealous of celebrity chef kitchen accessories head to Crate&Barrel and buy Wüsthof’s Gourmet Chef Knives. This bladey threesome features varieties in 6 inches, 8 inches and 6.5 inch Japanese chef style. When you buy a Wüsthof blade, you can be assured it’s going to outlive you. With high-carbon, stainless tempered steel bodies, the Gourmet Chef Knives are easy to sharpen (although they rarely get dull anyway) and maintain. Chop away, Iron Chef.

Buy: $59.95-$64.95.