The Top 17 Products Dwell Readers Bought in August

Bar stools, dish towels, and a particularly special wall sconce are just some of the items you loved.After power-shopping your way through the barrage of Labor Day Sales, several items focused on rest and recovery appeared to grab your attention over the past month. Specifically, you scooped up cleanly designed upholstered bar stools from Serena & Lily at light speed while spinal alignment motivated multiple purchases of a pillow from Nordstrom that purports to adapt to all sleeping positions.    Here’s the rest of the top products you bought in August. If we had a Hall of Fame list for your favorite pieces, this scene-stealing swivel stool would be on it. Serena & Lily Ross Swivel Bar StoolTrim and tailored, this stool is one of those versatile pieces you can keep in your mix forever. The modern lines and slightly tapered legs make for the perfect design opportunity – dress it up with suede, relax the look with a neutral linen, or make a statement with some stripes. A smooth swivel base gives it a fresh spin. Apparently, the search for consistently peaceful sleep begins with this cushy, supportive pillow.   Moves with You Down Alternative PillowNo matter your sleeping position, you'll love the hypoallergenic comfort of the gel-like LiquiLoft fill in this pillow with a cotton cambric shell. When browsing one of our favorite affordable online rug retailers, plenty of you came away with… an elegant table lamp.  Rugs USA Brass 17-inch Inclined Iron Globe Table LampWith its industrial-meets-modern appeal, our globe table lamp easily ties a space together. Crafted of gold-tone iron, it brings a feel-good design and designer feel to a console or desk and can complement any decor style. It rests on a durable three-prong base, adding a rich flair to your nightstand or table. Please note, the small opening in the glass shade is for heat emitting. Designed with you in mind, Rugs USA provides an LED bulb, allowing your lighting to take center stage effortlessly. Because you can’t get enough of a cute circular bunk, we officially declare it the cool kid of cat beds. Necoichi Cozy Cat Scratcher Bowl ToyThis circular shaped bed is made from 100% recycled paper and designed with a replaceable scratching pad that’s also reversible. Not only will your cat companion love to curl up in this ultra-modern piece, but she’ll also love scratching away to help keep her claws strong and healthy. And you’ll be happy to know that it’s made with chemical-free corn starch glue. These wildly popular knives aka the winning cutlery trio… Food52 Five Two Essential KnivesOur Five Two knives have handles that are good-looking enough to steal the whole show—but that’s just the beginning. Our Five Two knives have handles that are good-looking enough to steal the whole show—but that’s just the beginning. After 4,500 community members weighed in, we reimagined your regular slicers and dicers as three indispensable blades: a classic chef’s knife that’s your all-around MVP, a serrated blade for breads and so much more, and a paring knife for small jobs. They’re all fully forged and crafted from super-sharp Japanese steel, with soft-touch handles and an extra-comfy grip. No other knives need apply. An energy conserver with a dramatic hue and curvy silhouette. AllModern Odie Metal Table LampWith its clean, curvy silhouette + monochrome finish, this lamp brings a subdued sculptural accent to your space. It’s built from iron, with an iron shade to soften and direct the light from a single bulb. The compact footprint conserves valuable nightstand or end table real estate. A premium cotton beach or road trip accessory that fits neatly into your tote. Huckberry Mediterranean Turkish TowelWhat makes this Turkish towel so special? It starts with the long-staple cotton that’s grown in the Aegean Region of Turkey, where they have a long-standing tradition of premium cotton production. These fine cotton fibers are then handwoven into a smooth, lightweight towel that dries off far more quickly than your regular bath towel. Plus, these Turkish towels pack down to the size of a burrito to fit comfortably in a beach bag or small carry on with plenty of room to spare—making them an excellent option for long and short-term travel. We weren’t the only ones lured in by this tiny speaker and its electrifying color palette and cylinder shape.  Red Portable Decorative Record Player with BluetoothPortable and with long battery life - M68 Bluetooth speaker is designed for easy carrying. Thanks to its long battery life, the M68 Bluetooth speaker can play non-stop for 1,500 minutes, which is long enough for any outdoor activity. We specially designed this wireless Bluetooth speaker to be great both indoors and outdoors. These Bluetooth speakers are portable and wireless, making the perfect gift for both women and men. It's the right color for any occasion. A cushy hideaway for pets. Nooee Toby Small Pet CaveProvide your pet with a peaceful spot to snuggle, snooze or just

The Top 17 Products Dwell Readers Bought in August

Bar stools, dish towels, and a particularly special wall sconce are just some of the items you loved.

After power-shopping your way through the barrage of Labor Day Sales, several items focused on rest and recovery appeared to grab your attention over the past month. Specifically, you scooped up cleanly designed upholstered bar stools from Serena & Lily at light speed while spinal alignment motivated multiple purchases of a pillow from Nordstrom that purports to adapt to all sleeping positions.   

Here’s the rest of the top products you bought in August.

If we had a Hall of Fame list for your favorite pieces, this scene-stealing swivel stool would be on it.

Serena & Lily Ross Swivel Bar Stool

Trim and tailored, this stool is one of those versatile pieces you can keep in your mix forever. The modern lines and slightly tapered legs make for the perfect design opportunity – dress it up with suede, relax the look with a neutral linen, or make a statement with some stripes. A smooth swivel base gives it a fresh spin.

Apparently, the search for consistently peaceful sleep begins with this cushy, supportive pillow.  

Moves with You Down Alternative Pillow

No matter your sleeping position, you'll love the hypoallergenic comfort of the gel-like LiquiLoft fill in this pillow with a cotton cambric shell.

When browsing one of our favorite affordable online rug retailers, plenty of you came away with… an elegant table lamp. 

Rugs USA Brass 17-inch Inclined Iron Globe Table Lamp

With its industrial-meets-modern appeal, our globe table lamp easily ties a space together. Crafted of gold-tone iron, it brings a feel-good design and designer feel to a console or desk and can complement any decor style. It rests on a durable three-prong base, adding a rich flair to your nightstand or table. Please note, the small opening in the glass shade is for heat emitting. Designed with you in mind, Rugs USA provides an LED bulb, allowing your lighting to take center stage effortlessly.

Because you can’t get enough of a cute circular bunk, we officially declare it the cool kid of cat beds.

Necoichi Cozy Cat Scratcher Bowl Toy

This circular shaped bed is made from 100% recycled paper and designed with a replaceable scratching pad that’s also reversible. Not only will your cat companion love to curl up in this ultra-modern piece, but she’ll also love scratching away to help keep her claws strong and healthy. And you’ll be happy to know that it’s made with chemical-free corn starch glue.

These wildly popular knives aka the winning cutlery trio…

Food52 Five Two Essential Knives

Our Five Two knives have handles that are good-looking enough to steal the whole show—but that’s just the beginning. Our Five Two knives have handles that are good-looking enough to steal the whole show—but that’s just the beginning. After 4,500 community members weighed in, we reimagined your regular slicers and dicers as three indispensable blades: a classic chef’s knife that’s your all-around MVP, a serrated blade for breads and so much more, and a paring knife for small jobs. They’re all fully forged and crafted from super-sharp Japanese steel, with soft-touch handles and an extra-comfy grip. No other knives need apply.

An energy conserver with a dramatic hue and curvy silhouette.

AllModern Odie Metal Table Lamp

With its clean, curvy silhouette + monochrome finish, this lamp brings a subdued sculptural accent to your space. It’s built from iron, with an iron shade to soften and direct the light from a single bulb. The compact footprint conserves valuable nightstand or end table real estate.

A premium cotton beach or road trip accessory that fits neatly into your tote.

Huckberry Mediterranean Turkish Towel

What makes this Turkish towel so special? It starts with the long-staple cotton that’s grown in the Aegean Region of Turkey, where they have a long-standing tradition of premium cotton production. These fine cotton fibers are then handwoven into a smooth, lightweight towel that dries off far more quickly than your regular bath towel. Plus, these Turkish towels pack down to the size of a burrito to fit comfortably in a beach bag or small carry on with plenty of room to spare—making them an excellent option for long and short-term travel.

We weren’t the only ones lured in by this tiny speaker and its electrifying color palette and cylinder shape. 

Red Portable Decorative Record Player with Bluetooth

Portable and with long battery life - M68 Bluetooth speaker is designed for easy carrying. Thanks to its long battery life, the M68 Bluetooth speaker can play non-stop for 1,500 minutes, which is long enough for any outdoor activity. We specially designed this wireless Bluetooth speaker to be great both indoors and outdoors. These Bluetooth speakers are portable and wireless, making the perfect gift for both women and men. It's the right color for any occasion.

A cushy hideaway for pets.

Nooee Toby Small Pet Cave

Provide your pet with a peaceful spot to snuggle, snooze or just hang out—even pets can use a bit of privacy now and then. The pale grey felt pet cave looks sophisticated and understated in the modern home, its cozy finish pairing well with the striped interior cushion. This small cone-shaped retreat zips together for easy set up, then unzips for convenient cleaning in the washing machine or transportation in the included carrying bag.

Saucepans with lids that double as trivets. We like!

Food52 x Dansk Købenstyle Saucepan

Scandi-inspired sauce. Inspired by the iconic mid-century aesthetic of Danish sculptor Jens Quistgaard, Dansk has been creating cookware and cutlery since the 1950s. Whip up a batch of beurre blanc or homemade tomato sauce in this Købenstyle enameled carbon-steel saucepan, then bring it straight to the table and use the ingenious lid as a trivet.

Totally on board with eco-friendly dinnerware that’s made to last and accommodate meals of all every size.

Fable Colorful Bamboo Plates and Dinnerware

Bamboo beauts. Eco-friendly dinnerware? Count us in. Every dish you see is crafted from bamboo fiber and non-GMO cornstarch (read: super sustainable), with a touch of BPA-free melamine for an extra kick of durability (because these sets will be putting in the miles, just wait). It all comes in a spread of shapes and sizes, too—dinner and salad plates, pasta and cereal bowls, matching cups—ready for full-on feasts and all the bites in between. Plus, a little bonus for when mealtime’s over: Everything cleans right up in the dishwasher. We haven’t even gotten to that rainbow of happy hues, either. Yeah...these pals are getting an invite to our next backyard bash.

Mom’s declaration that one can never have too many sheets was spot on.

Nordstrom at Home Percale Sheet Set

Embrace minimalist style with this crisp cotton percale sheet set that includes a fitted sheet, flat sheet and two pillowcases.

This Scandinavian-inspired, steel-made fixture with adjustable arm is also available as a plug-in.

Schoolhouse Isaac Sconce - Long Arm

We fused the arcing lines of a Scandinavian classic with handcrafted, vintage-inspired materials to create this Schoolhouse Electric Original. A study in simplicity and elegance, this midcentury modern sconce illuminates a room even when idle. Handcrafted from natural brass on a custom lathe, each material offers a juxtaposition of light, finish and texture. The hand-spun brass is hand-finished with an aged black patina interior reminiscent of vintage industrial design. Complement intimate spaces or group with multiple sconces to frame a room. Like all of our fixtures and shades, the Isaac Collection features handcrafted materials that are Manufactured in our Portland factory to exacting specifications. The hand spinning process lends a unique quality to each shade. Photo Courtesy of Schoolhouse

Find meal-transporting security in this insulated bag: it’s waterproof with multiple pockets and has a drawstring closure.

Calpak Insulated Lunch Bag

Everything you need—and so much more. Our Insulated Lunch Bag keeps all your essentials fresh for quick lunch breaks from work or picnics with friends. This reusable waterproof lunch bag features a wipeable interior for easy cleanliness multiple pockets inside and out for maximum organization. Pack it full, pull the drawstring shut, and you’re out the door.

A chic, battery-powered desk lamp to illuminate your space without getting in the way. 

Light in the Box Cordless Table Lamp Rechargeable Battery Powered LED Desk Lamp

Wattage (W): 3Voltage (V): 5. Power Supply: DC. PoweredBatteries Included: Yes. Initial Lumens (lm): 800IP. Rating: IP44. Light Color: Tri-color. Accessories Included: English Manual. Control Mode: Touch. Dimension (cm): 8*8*34CRI: >75.

Set the ambiance with this Food52-exclusive. 

Food52 FLÎKR Fire Personal Concrete Fireplace

Ambience, s’mores, your pick. This mini FLÎKR Fire fireplace may pack a teensy footprint, but oh, we have lots to say about it. It’s built from sturdy concrete, and it’s just the ticket for creating an instant ambience (or, you know, whipping up some s’mores). Ready in 3, 2, 1: Just pour in a bit of rubbing alcohol, grab a match, and you’ve got yourself a new flame. Refueling: Always wait 15 minutes between refueling and ensure previous fire is snuffed out before doing so. Keeps on burning: 5 ounces of rubbing alcohol = 50ish minutes of burn time. Simple. Clean as can be: Take a deep breath—this one creates soot only where the flame touches, and it’ll never dirty your ceiling. Food safe: Yep, it’s totally game for cooking, too. (Someone grab the marshmallows and graham crackers.) Perfectly portable: In the living room, out on the deck...it’s ready to add a little warmth indoors and out, with felt on the bottom to protect your precious surfaces. Recommended use: In a ventilated area, larger than 300 square feet.

By your estimation, these fruit-patterned dish towels challenge the status quo by actually being good at their job.

Geometry Sunny Lemons Tea Towel

Geoweave™ technology for super-absorbency, fast-drying, and superior cleaning. 18" x 30"

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