Design Finds Under $50 - Gessato Design Store https://shop.gessato.com/gifts/design-finds-under-50/ Contemporary Design Shop, Modern Furniture & Home Accessories Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:53:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 Native Union POP Phone USB-C Retro Phone Handset https://shop.gessato.com/native-union-pop-phone-usb-c-handset/ https://shop.gessato.com/native-union-pop-phone-usb-c-handset/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:23:48 +0000 https://shop.gessato.com/?post_type=product&p=173613 The POP Phone by Native Union brings the classic telephone handset back as a USB-C accessory for today’s devices.

Originally one of Native Union’s first products, the POP Phone has returned with a modern USB-C connection, making it compatible with smartphones, tablets, and laptops that support USB-C audio. Plug it in and use it for phone calls, FaceTime, Zoom, Teams, or other online meetings. No charging, no pairing, no Bluetooth setup.

The shape is familiar for a reason. A full-size handset is more comfortable for longer conversations than holding a smartphone against your face or talking into a laptop. It also gives calls a more focused, intentional feel: pick it up, talk, hang up, move on.

Inside, the handset includes a high-quality microphone and speaker for clear voice calls, plus a built-in pick-up and hang-up button. The coiled USB-C cable keeps the design close to the old corded-phone experience while working with modern devices.

Made with recycled materials, the POP Phone is available in a wide range of colors, from strong statement tones to quieter neutrals. It works as a practical call accessory, a desk object, and a very good gift for anyone who remembers landlines — or anyone young enough to find them strange.

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Nunchucks Travel Bottles https://shop.gessato.com/nunchucks-travel-bottles/ https://shop.gessato.com/nunchucks-travel-bottles/#respond Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:05:00 +0000 https://shop.gessato.com/?post_type=product&p=156542 Nunchucks rethink the travel bottle in one very simple way: they hang. Joined by a flexible silicone loop, the two bottles can be draped over a shower handle, hook, or towel bar, which makes them especially useful in hotel bathrooms, gym lockers, campsites, or anywhere counter space is limited and vaguely questionable. When suspended, the caps point downward, so shampoo, conditioner, soap, or lotion stays where you actually need it instead of sliding stubbornly to the bottom.

The design is neat, compact, and a little funny in the best way. Toss them in a toiletry bag, hang them on the outside of a bag when they’re still wet, and keep moving. Each set includes four stickers for labeling the contents, and the silicone connector can also be used with other travel bottles. A small idea, but a genuinely smart one once you’ve traveled with it.

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Narciso Carafe with Tumbler Lid https://shop.gessato.com/narciso-carafe-with-tumbler-lid/ https://shop.gessato.com/narciso-carafe-with-tumbler-lid/#respond Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:21:39 +0000 https://shop.gessato.com/?post_type=product&p=167900 This carafe solves the “where’s my water glass” problem in one neat stack. The tumbler lives on top as a lid, so the set stays together—by your bed, on your desk, or on the table when you want water within reach without digging through cabinets.

Made in Italy by IVV from borosilicate glass, Narciso has that crisp vertical fluting that feels good in the hand and catches light in a slightly playful way, especially in the colored versions. It’s lightweight, durable, resistant to heat and thermal shock, and dishwasher safe—so it’s a daily-use object, not a precious one.

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Pinolio Oil Cruet https://shop.gessato.com/pinolio-oil-cruet/ https://shop.gessato.com/pinolio-oil-cruet/#respond Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:45:40 +0000 https://shop.gessato.com/?post_type=product&p=167850 Pinolio is a borosilicate-glass oil cruet with a little Pinocchio attitude—long “nose” spout, tiny face, and a slim body that sits neatly on a counter or right on the table. It’s practical, but it also makes people smile, which is honestly rare for an oil bottle.

Made in Italy by IVV, it’s light in the hand and easy to pour with control—good for olive oil, chili oil, or anything you like to finish with. Keep it by the stove, bring it to the table, gift it to the friend who actually cares about pasta.

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Hub Cork Trivet https://shop.gessato.com/hub-cork-trivet/ https://shop.gessato.com/hub-cork-trivet/#respond Sun, 01 Feb 2026 13:24:24 +0000 https://shop.gessato.com/?post_type=product&p=162770 Sunday lunch, the skillet comes off the burner and the table suddenly needs protection. The Hub Trivet is a cork trivet for hot dishes that looks composed even when the rest of the kitchen isn’t.

It’s designed by Aaron Probyn for Case Furniture, made from agglomerated cork with a warm, grippy feel. The smart part is the build: a central hub and a magnetic outer ring. Keep the ring close for smaller pots, shift it outward when a wider dish or tray needs support. The two pieces can separate and rejoin, so it adjusts to whatever lands on the table next.

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Pondus Laptop Bag https://shop.gessato.com/pondus-laptop-bag/ https://shop.gessato.com/pondus-laptop-bag/#respond Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:08:17 +0000 https://shop.gessato.com/?post_type=product&p=161814 The JUNA Pondus Laptop Bag is a quilted sleeve made from organic cotton with a classic seersucker texture. It has a soft, lightly padded build that adds protection without adding bulk. The zipper opening is simple and the shape stays clean, so it slides easily into a tote or backpack.

The fabric is upcycled from surplus material originally produced for bedding, which gives the bag that familiar, textile-first feel. At 15″ × 11″, it fits most laptops comfortably and also works as a document or travel pouch. This listing includes all five colorways, each one using the same check pattern with a different tone: White/Light Blue, White/White, Green/Sand, Grey/Birch, and Dark Blue/White.

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Nola Makeup Bag https://shop.gessato.com/nola-makeup-bag/ https://shop.gessato.com/nola-makeup-bag/#respond Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:53:29 +0000 https://shop.gessato.com/?post_type=product&p=161794 The JUNA Nola Makeup Bag is a small quilted pouch that keeps the usual chaos in one place—makeup, chargers, pens, earbuds, whatever you’re carrying that week. The Dark Blue/White check gives it a crisp, everyday look, and the zip opens wide enough that you’re not digging around with two fingers like a raccoon.

It’s made from 100% organic cotton, using surplus fabric from JUNA’s bedding production—so it’s a practical little reuse story, not a marketing gimmick. Great for travel, great for tossing in a tote, great as an easy gift that doesn’t feel generic. Available in three colorways: Green/Sand, Dark Blue/White, and Grey/Birch.

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Lightstick – Wearable Light https://shop.gessato.com/lightstick-wearable-light/ https://shop.gessato.com/lightstick-wearable-light/#respond Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:33:53 +0000 https://shop.gessato.com/?post_type=product&p=159939 The Lightstick is a compact, wearable safety light designed to make you visible in everyday situations where you’re not on a bike but still sharing space with traffic. It emits a soft, even 360-degree glow, so you’re seen from all directions rather than just head-on.

It clips easily to a jacket zipper, bag, backpack, stroller, or dog leash, making it useful for walking, commuting, school drop-offs, or evening errands. Small enough to forget about until you need it, solid enough to handle daily use.

The Lightstick is rechargeable and water-resistant, with three light modes—steady, flashing, and pulsing—so you can choose what feels right for the situation. A built-in battery-saving function gradually lowers brightness to extend runtime, instead of cutting out unexpectedly.

Unlike passive reflectors, Lightstick is always visible on its own, without relying on external light sources. That makes it especially effective in low-light conditions and at longer distances. It can also be used alongside traditional reflectors for added visibility.

Updated with USB-C charging and plastic-free packaging, the Lightstick reflects Bookman’s focus on everyday safety products that are functional, durable, and thoughtfully made. It’s a small object that does one job well—and does it consistently.

Designed for people who move through the city on foot and want to be seen without carrying more gear than necessary.

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Heller Swell Mini https://shop.gessato.com/heller-swell-mini/ https://shop.gessato.com/heller-swell-mini/#respond Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:12:05 +0000 https://shop.gessato.com/?post_type=product&p=160511 Swell Mini is the smaller, more flexible version of Anna Dawson’s Swell Wall Catchall, developed with Heller as a follow-up to the original design introduced in 2023. It keeps the same soft, wave-like form, but scales it down into something that slips easily into everyday use.

Part hook, part shallow bowl, Swell Mini works wherever small things tend to pile up. Hung by the door, it catches keys and wallets. In the bathroom, it holds towels or toiletries. By the bed, it becomes a place for glasses, jewelry, or whatever you empty from your pockets at night. One on its own works just fine, but the real fun starts when you install a few and let them spread across the wall.

The shape is playful without being decorative for decoration’s sake. It reads clearly as an object, but it doesn’t overpower the space around it. The surface is smooth, durable, and easy to live with—designed to be touched, used, and rearranged over time.

Swell Mini is made from recycled ABS using Heller’s Worry Free Plastics process and includes a simple mounting system for quick installation. Available in Yellow, Blue, Cream, and Orange, and sold individually or in sets, it invites experimentation without commitment.

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Kay Bojesen Monkey Keychain https://shop.gessato.com/kay-bojesen-monkey-keychain/ https://shop.gessato.com/kay-bojesen-monkey-keychain/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:21:26 +0000 https://shop.gessato.com/?post_type=product&p=159283 The little monkey everyone knows shows up here in its smallest, most portable form — a 1.2-inch reminder of why Kay Bojesen’s work became a Danish icon in the first place. It’s playful, warm, and unmistakably Bojesen, just scaled down to follow you through the everyday.

A leather cord runs through the top and bottom of the figure, forming an adjustable loop you can slide higher or lower depending on how you want it to sit on a bag, zipper pull, or with your keys. At the top, a metal ring stamped with Kay Bojesen Denmark works like a small carabiner—easy to open, secure when closed. Additional rings at the bottom give you space to organize keys or attach accessories.

Both versions follow the same construction: teak and limba wood head, leather cord, metal hardware in either a silver or gold tone. Each keychain arrives in a reusable non-woven pouch with a Kay Bojesen tag.

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