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Contents: Areaware jr. is a collection of playful items, handmade toys and organic clothing, intended not only for children but also big brothers and sisters, parents, and grandparents. Areaware is a New York City based company renowned for unique design products with an emphasis on forward thinking technologies and original expression. Our products are decorative but go beyond ornament. Each has an underlying meaning which we believe can deepen the relationship people have with the everyday objects in their lives. For additional images and information, or to view the entire Areaware collection, please visit our website at www.areaware.com.
AREAWARE 95 Spring Street 2nd FLR New York, NY 10012 +1-212-226-5155 Phone +1-212-226-5160 Fax www.areaware.com info@areaware.com AREAWARE jr. contact: Laura Hwang laura@areaware.com
David Weeks/Hanno the Wooden Gorilla, Ursa the Wooden Bear
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Ross Menuez/Fauna Kuma Bears, Balsas, Fauna Pillows, Fauna Clothing
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Ed Carpenter for Thorsten van Elten/Pigeon Lights
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Sam Johnson for Thorsten van Elten/van Amburgh Stool
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Choe & Tomlinson/Self Portrait Mirrors
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Attua Aparicio Torinos for Thorsten van Elten/Taz Ah Mugs
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Alexander Taylor for Thorsten van Elten/Antler Coat Rack
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Singgih Kartono/Magno Wooden Radios
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Patrick Townsend/Lighting
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Harry Allen/Bank in the Form of a Pig
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Mark Sanders/Strida Mini Folding Bike
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Noel Wiggins/Chiming Rattles
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Jonas Damon/Numbers Clocks
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Donna Wilson/Creatures
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Hanno the Wooden Gorilla Ursa the Wooden Bear by David Weeks Studio for Areaware 13 x 6.5 x 4 inches David Weeks designed these wooden toys to be enjoyed and passed down as enduring classics. They are hand shaped from sustainably harvested beech wood and their elastic cord joints allow for a variety of animated poses. Hanno Ursa
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DWTWGO DWTWGB
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Zag
Arrow
Dot
Zig
Feather
Cedar
Kuma Bears by Ross Menuez for Areaware 13 x 4 inches A colorful new take on a classic companion, the Kuma Bears are hand sewn from organic cotton. Herringbone Arrow Zag Feather Dot Zig Cedar
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SFKUMA7 SFKUMA5 SFKUMA6 SFKUMA2 SFKUMA1 SFKUMA3 SFKUMA4
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Fauna Balsa Multiples by Ross Menuez for Areaware
Roppongi SM68GA
Tigerlily SM68CA
Zebraeye SM68DA
Stallion SM68IA
Orca SM61BA
Camel SM61CA
Cloudscape SM61DA
Leopard SM61AA
24 x 48 inches These images are printed on Balsawood end grain. Editions of 300 signed by the artist.
Monster SM68FA 95 Spring Street, NY NY 10012
Conquistador SM68BA
Sakura SM68HA 212-226-5155
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Large
OWL SFPOW1A1
Rabbit SFPRA1A1
Zebra SFPZE1A1
Cat SFPCA1C1
Fawn SFPFN1A1
Wolf SFPWO1A1
Zebra SFPZE1B1
Penguin SP61AA
Minis
Terrier
SFMPDBT1 Terrier
SFMPDBT2
Elephant
SFMPEL1
Gorilla
SFMPG01
Lynx
SFMPLY2
Fauna Pillows by Ross Menuez for Areaware
Large
Hand silk-screened on organic cotton
Chat
SPM61CA
Chow
SFMPDCH1
Warbler
SPM61BA
Penguin
SPM61DB
Owl
SFMPOW1
Pigeon
SFMPPI1
Large Appx. 12 x 24 inches Minis Appx. 9 x 18 inches
Chow
SFMPDCH2
Dachshund
SFMPDDA2
Russell
SFMPDJR1
Spaniel
SFMPDSP2
Picos Appx. 6 x 12 inches Chicos
Leopard SFPLE1B1
Orlov SFPHOP
Kangaroo SP61BA
Appx. 3 x 8 inches
SFMPHPB
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Pinto SFMPHPW
Raccoon
SFMPRA2
Deer
SFMPDE2
Squirrel
SFMPSQ1
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Picos Fauna Kids T Shirts by Ross Menuez for Areaware Hand silk-screened on organic cotton
SFBPG1
Gorilla SFBPG2
Tapir SFBPTA
Owl SFBPO
Elephant SFBPE
SFBPZ2
Zebra SFBPZ1
SFBPP2 Penguin SFBPP1
Wallaby SFBPWA
Bear SFBPBE
Leopard SFBPL
SFBPT2
Terrier SFBPT1
Weimaraner SFBPWE
Giraffe SFBPGI
Sizes 2, 4, 6, 8 Short or long sleeves
Squirrel SFBPS
SFBPKI1 Kitten SFBPKI2
Bunny SFBPBU
Rabbit SFBPR
Chicos
Dachshund on Tangerine SFTCDA
Gorilla SFC1KCGO
Gorilla SFC1KCGO2
Elephant SFC1KCEL
Zebra SFC1KCZE
Warbler SFC1KCWA
Kitten SFC1KCKI
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Terrier SFC1KCTE2
Terrier SFC1KCTE
Squirrel SFC1KCSQ
Terrier on Shell SFTCBT1
Owl on Shell SFTCOW2
Owl SFC1KCOW
Deer on Pacifiic SFTCFN1
Penguin SFC1KCPE
Russell on Sea Green SFTCJR
Bunny SFC1KCBU
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Horse on Purple SFTCHV
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Penguin on Milk STC61AA
Horse on Cafe SFTCHS
Gorilla on Shell SFTCGO
Bunny on Barbie SFTCBU2
Pigeon on Shell SFTCPI
Lion on Vanilla SFTCLI2
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Phenomena Kids T Shirts by Ross Menuez for Areaware Hand silk-screened on organic cotton. Size 2, 4, 6, 8
Lightning on Black STC68FA
Lightning on Blue STC68FC
Sizes 3-6 months, 6-12 months Hand silk-screened on organic cotton
Wave on White STC68GA
Wave on Black STC68GB Blue Zebra STC71ZE
Fauna Infant T Shirts by Ross Menuez For Areaware Size 6-12 months, short or long sleeve Hand silk-screened on organic cotton
Pink Bunny STC72BU-I
Green Squirrel STC72SQ-I
Violet Elephant STC72EL-I
Crimson Cat STC72CA-I
Orange Penguin STC72PE-I
Turquoise Sea Turtle STC72ST-I
Peacock Blue Terrier STC72TE-I
Cherry Sea Horse STC72SH-I
Fire Red Gorilla STC72GO-I
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Fauna Onesies by Ross Menuez for Areaware
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Orange Penguin STC61AA
Violet Elephant STC71EL
Crimson Cat STC71CA
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Green Giraffe STC71GI
Peacock Blue Terrier STC68AA
Pink Bunny STC71BU
Cherry Sea Horse STC71SH
Orange Fish STC71FI
Green Squirrel STC71SQ
Turquise Sea Turtle STC71ST
Fire Red Gorilla STC61CA
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Pigeon Light by Ed Carpenter for Thorsten van Elten
van Amburgh Stool by Sam Johnson for Thorsten van Elten
8.25 x 4 x 9 inches
19 x 15 inches
An urban souvenir. Wall-mounted light made from 3mm vacuum-formed Acrylic. Max. 25W. Bulb and wall fixing is supplied.
Inspired by the famous lion tamer, Isaac van Amburgh, this stackable stool is made of rotation molded polypropelyne.
Orange White Pink Black Gray
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Black Red White
TVELTPO TVELTPW TVELTPP TVELTPB TVELTPG
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TVESLVAB TVESLVAR TVESLVAW
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19 Self Portait Mirrors by Choe and Tomlinson for Areaware
Taz Ah Mugs by Attua Aparicio Torinos for Thorsten van Elten
16 X 20 inches
Bone China Made in England
Laser-cut mirrored plexiglass
Available in:
Ever want to be someone else for a little while?
Dog Rabbit Pig Monkey Tiger
Available in: Mustachio Pirate Pearl Necklace Skull Songbird Antlers Deathwish
DCMM DCMP DCMPN DCMSK DCMSB DCMA DCMDW
TVEMGTD TVEMGTR TVEMGTP TVEMGTM TVEMGTT
Antlers Coat Rack by Alexander Taylor for Thorsten van Elten 24 x 56 x 18 inches Powder coated steel wire Available in: Black Red White
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TVERKAB TVERKAR TVERKAW
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21 Magno Wooden Radios by Singgih Kartono for Areaware 7.5 x 4.25 x 7.5 inches (Medium) 7.5 x 3.75 x 5 inches (Small) These radios are hand made at the artist’s own facility in Indonesia of sustainably harvested woods. They have an AM/FM reciever and are compatible with your favorite MP3 player.
Orbit Chandelier String 10 String 19 by Patrick Townsend for Areaware
PTORB40
PTSTR10
PTSTR19
32 x 32 inches (Orbit) 60 inches (String 10) 84 inches (String 19)
Medium SSKMR
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Small SSKMRS
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23 Strida Mini Folding Bicycle by Mark Sanders 44 x 20 x 38 inches 14 inch wheels 19.8 pounds Labeled the “rolling miracle” by the press, this iconic British design is perfect for weekend getaways or quick jaunts through the neighborhood. Brushed aluminum, rubber belt drive CYSMS
Bank in the Form of a Pig by Harry Allen for Areaware 5 x 10 x 18 inches This piggy bank is cast from an actual young pig (not harmed in the process). Available in: Copper Plated Gold Plated Chrome Plated Black White Hot Pink
Limited Edition Copper Plated
HARPLECP HARPG HARPC HARPB HARPW HARPP2
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Chiming Rattles by Noel Wiggins for Areaware
Numbers Clock by Jonas Damon for Areaware
5 x 2 inches (Double and Elongated) 4 x 2 inches (Loop) 5 x 1 inches (Keychains)
1.5 x 1.5 x 2� (each block) Breaking up the monotony of the standard clockface, this is a whole new way to watch the day pass by .
These heirloom rattles are hand made in Mexico of German silver with precious metal overlays.
Double Silver HB2RT
Loop Silver HBLRT
Elongated Silver HB1RT
Ball Keychain Silver HBKCB Transparent Blue OE66ACTB
Double Gold HB2RTG
Loop Gold HBLRTG
Elongated Gold HB1RTG
Double Black HB2RTB
Loop Black HBLRTB
Elongated Black HB1RTB
Black w/ Red LED OE66AC
Transparent Red OE66ACTR
Oval Keychain Silver HBKCO
Transparent Orange OE66ACTO Black w/ White LED OE66ACW
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Albert Aggie
DW2CAGG
Archie
DW2CARCH
Harry Head
Stripey Head
DW2CHAR
DW2CSTHE
Beryl Baby Blue
Rudi Racoon
DW2CRURA
Cyril
DW2CBEDO
DW2CBABL
DW2CCYR
Charlie
Creatures by Donna Wilson Ginge
Various sizes.
Cup Cake
DW2CALDO
DW2CGICA
Peeping Tom
DW2CCHA
DW2CPETO
DW2DCU
Hand made in Scotland of local wools. Tig
DW2CTIG Mitten Kitten
Oscar
DW2COSDO Ralf
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DW2CRAL
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Rill
DW2CRIL
Junior Hare
DW2KAHAJ Kate Hare
DW2CKAHA
Stick the Snail
DW2CMIKI
DW2CSTSN
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Photography and design:
Alexander T. Williams
alexandertwilliams@gmail.com