Wants, Not Needs

Those perfect finishing touches are what we crave.

By Mitch Rustad

Perisphere Ball

“I want to create things that are playful, timeless and accessible,” says Moses Nadel, maker and designer of the super chic ten-inch Perisphere Ball. “It can be used for seating, but it’s most often coopted as an ottoman.” Each five-sided panel is crafted from select hides of leather, finished with banded stitching details and traditional hand-lacing and filled with hand-compressed micro-foam. “They transcend uses and spaces, that’s what’s cool about it,” he says. “It’s a sculptural object through and through. They’re built for the joy of them.” Comes in variety of shapes, sizes and colors. FieldAndSupply.com $450

Pomegranate Box

Any area in your home will look a whole lot sweeter with this Pomegranate Box, with removable top, from the Jay Strongwater collection. Handcrafted with 14K gold matte, hand painted with enamel and hand-set with crystals, this exquisite box creates an eye-popping sparkle from every angle. Bloomingdales.com $2,600

Coaster Puzzle Set

“What I really love the most is its sense of play,” says Aimée deSimone of the Coaster Puzzle Set by D.A.R. Proyectos, available at Berte, her curated home décor and gift shop in Beacon, NY. “The puzzle shape is incredibly engaging and draws you in to reconfigure the coasters in different patterns when not in use, ” deSimone says. Another bonus: The natural beauty of the gemstone Leopardita, with its distinct patterns and colors. These Peruvian artisan-made coasters are visually captivating and add a touch of elegance to any space. Each coaster set of four comes in a decorative box. ShopBerte.com $110