Classic and contemporary. Fanciful and functio-nal. Simple and sophisticated. At first glance, these characteristics may seem slightly contradic-tory. But Playsam firmly believe that opposites attact. After all, a small company with a big na-me. As the leading Scandinavian design company in its class, Playsam creates innovative and time-less wooden toys for the young and young at heart. With each and every toy, we not only stri-ve for physical functionality, but also for an art fo

In the heart of the Jura, between mountains, lakes and forests, between Champagnole and Saint-Claude, Vilac creates for more than one hundred years, wooden toys in Moirans-en-Mon-tagne. Timeless toys, unique toys that make eve-ry generation dream. In 2007, Vilac obtains the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant label and the Know-How label from the Regional Nature Park of Haut-Jura. In 2012 Vilac is bought by the France Cartes group, which already owns the Jura brand

Take one glance at their products, and you'll see how much they love inspired design. Uncle Goose makes wooden blocks. They handcraft every set in Grand Rapids, Michigan, using choice materials from around the Great Lakes. And yes, they are 100% made in the USA. Thet’re also socially and environmentally considerate. They source their products using fast-growing sustainable bass-wood. And Uncle Goose uses non-toxic, child-safe inks on all their blocks. Why such fastidious atten

Doug Johnston's work oscillates between art and design, primarily utilizing a process of coiling and machine-stitching cordage based on ancient ves-sel-building techniques. Originally from Tulsa, O-klahoma, he has lived in Brooklyn, NY since 2007, often collaborating with his wife, artist and desi-gner Tomoe Matsuoka. Since 2010 he has been focused on a process of coiling and stitching rope using industrial sewing machines, with which I has produced a wide range of functional and sculp