GIFT GUIDE 2015 shop.SFMCD.org 2569 Third Street San Francisco, CA 94107
GIFT HIGHLIGHTS FROM MCD STORE SHOP.SFMCD.ORG 2569 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94107 In the MCD Store, you’ll find an eye-catching variety of high-quality goods ranging from jewelry, to books, to toys, to housewares, and more. Shop for loved ones or for yourself from the best of craft and design. Each purchase supports the museum’s exhibitions and programming. This holiday season, select the perfect gift online at shop.sfmcd. org or at at the MCD Store.
GIANT PICK-UP STICKS by Milaniwood (Monte Marenzo Lecco, Italy)
$37 http://shop.sfmcd.org/shop/giant-pick-up-sticks
Handcrafted in Italy, this colorful set of 50 jumbo Giant Pick-Up Sticks is both an entertaining game for children (over 6) and adults and a dramatic art object.
DAVI ROBOT by Virginie Manichon, San Francisco, CA $40 http://shop.sfmcd.org/shop/davi-robot
The Davi Robot is designed to be manipulated into hundreds of positions. These wooden robots are made right here in the Dogpatch neighborhood of San Francisco. This wooden robot looks good enough to keep on your desk yet is sturdy enough to be played with as a toy.
HOT ROD JOURNAL by Liz Markus, New York, NY
$18 http://shop.sfmcd.org/shop/hot-rod-journal
With a vibrant purple suede cover, metallic-edged paper, and a neon orange gradient “glow� radiating over each page from the center spine, the Hot Rod Journal is just made for the adventurous spirit.
WA, THE ESSENCE OF JAPANESE DESIGN by Rossella Menegazzo, Stefania Piotti and Kenya Hara, Location $80 http://shop.sfmcd.org/shop/wa-the-essence-of-japanese-design
Bound in a traditional Japanese style, explore Wa, The Essence of Japanese Design to learn about the lasting global impact of Japanese design through 300 key objects from calligraphy to bento boxes.
WOODEN BOWL AND SERVING PLATTER by Marcel Wanders, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Platter $110 http://shop.sfmcd.org/shop/wood-serving-platter Bowl $155 http://shop.sfmcd.org/shop/wood-fruit-bowl
Designed by renowned Dutch designer Marcel Wanders, this Wooden Bowl and Serving Platter are perfect additions to your dining decor. Make it a statement piece within the home or showcase it for special holidays and events.
VERTICAL DOUBLE WINE SACK by Ă plat, San Francisco, CA
$55 http://shop.sfmcd.org/shop/vertical-wine-tote
Locally made, the Vertical Double Wine Sack is the perfect sack to carry wine bottles, baguettes and flowers to your next picnic. The adjustable straps ensure comfortable travel when hand carried or worn over the shoulder.
REIKO ISHAYAMA JEWELRY by Reiko Ishayama, New York, NY Wrap Bracelet - Silver $390 http://shop.sfmcd.org/shop/reiko-ishiyama-bracelet Earrings $310, Necklace $430 http://shop.sfmcd.org/shop/reiko-ishiyama-necklace-earrings
As a child, New York artist Reiko Ishiyama played with grasses, stones, soil, broken pieces of ceramic, and rusty nails. Reiko now plays with metals, creating simple forms that are transformed into small works of sculpture designed to be worn. These pieces of Reiko Ishayama Jewelry are delicate and light, holding elegance and space in their shapes.
DECORATIVE BRUSH by Hannah Beatrice Quinn, San Francisco, CA
$48 Large Brush, $26 Small brush http://shop.sfmcd.org/shop/decorative-brush
Use the natural, Decorative Brush to clean off your car, patio furniture, or crumbs from the table. Small enough to store away, and easily portable, these brushes are handcrafted with beautiful and sturdy materials.
FINGER PUPPET THEATER by Milaniwood, Monte Marenzo Lecco, Italy
$38 http://shop.sfmcd.org/shop/finger-puppet-theater
A ready-to-perform Finger Puppet Theater in a box! “The box becomes the theater, which is a clever and efficient way to be environmentally friendly.� Four finger puppets are included; the king, queen, knight and magician are ready to create magical stories and adventures.
TRANSLUCENT JEWELRY by Michal Lando, Brooklyn, NY
Seafoam Necklace $180, Seafoam Earrings $70 http://shop.sfmcd.org/shop/pmfzl1yev1nszow8x5653e96vs2m6j
New York based artist Michal Lando uses nylon mesh as her medium because it’s “a supple, dramatic and incredibly lightweight material that holds endless possibilities.” Lando’s unique Translucent Jewerly showcases subtle yet vibrant colored mesh, sometimes using several colors layered in one piece.
PENCIL TREE by Mon Petit Art, France
$38 http://shop.sfmcd.org/shop/pencil-tree
A creative way to store color pencils, this Pencil Tree doubles as a fun decorative item. “So whimsical, such a sense of play...and it is useful, colorful. Playful and practical.”
Blue Gradient Puzzle by Brian Wilner, Chicago, IL
$28 http://shop.sfmcd.org/shop/blue-gradient-puzzle
This 500 piece Blue Gradient Puzzle is a “vibrant way to meditate on color.” Consider the subtleties of hue with this conceptual toy.
TYPOGRAPHY CALENDAR by Studio Heinrichs, San Francisco, CA
Desk size $27, Supersize $49 http://shop.sfmcd.org/shop/typography-calendar
Learn about a different typeface each month with this Typography Calendar that is sure to please designers, architects, typophiles and art lovers. “It’s simple, minimal, and elegant while including the history of each font and a bio of the designer. It’s more than a calendar, it’s graphic art to enjoy all year long,” says Debra.
TED COHEN Exhibition Designer
The Museum of Craft and Design’s Exhibition Designer Ted Cohen, age 87, was recently named “one of the Bay Area’s most respected exhibition designers” by SFC&G Magazine. As a 1952 graduate of California College of the Arts (California College of Arts and Crafts) thanks to the GI Bill, he’s been working in the arts for over 50 years.
OAKLAND CRANE KIT #1 by Metropolitan Craft, San Francisco, CA
$50 http://shop.sfmcd.org/shop/oakland-crane-kit-1-1
Recommended by Exhibition Designer Ted Cohen
These architect-designed tabletop sculptures are entirely San Francisco-made, including high-quality materials, production, and packaging. Ted Cohen admires that the cheerful Oakland Crane Kit #1 is “much more sophisticated than most models,� with a design just as pleasing to a child as to an adult.
TUBE NECKLACE by Jantje Fleischhut, Amsterdam, The Netherlands $660 http://shop.sfmcd.org/shop/tube-necklace
Recommended by Exhibition Designer Ted Cohen
According to Ted, this whimsical Tube Necklace is surely inspired by the little plastic beads you get as a child. Dutch designer Jantje Fleischhut elevates plastic by treating it as one would a fine metal, and pairing it with accents of cast resin.
TEACUP by Nancy Selvin, Berkeley, CA
$100 http://shop.sfmcd.org/shop/nancy-selvin-teacup
Recommended by Exhibition Designer Ted Cohen
Locally-renowned ceramicist Nancy Selvin, whose work has been featured on the cover of American Craft Magazine, created this one-of-a-kind Teacup. Each cup of tea is unique, and your teacup should be too!
CHROMA FELT NECKLACE by MikkO Design, San Francisco, CA
$135 http://shop.sfmcd.org/shop/chroma-felt-necklace
Recommended by Exhibition Designer Ted Cohen
The Chroma necklace series by MikkO Design (San Francisco) “celebrates the degree of visual difference between the dimensions of a color” through finely crafted felt jewelry.
BRUSH EARRINGS by Kristin Lora, Portland, OR
$170 http://shop.sfmcd.org/shop/wooden
Recommended by Exhibition Designer Ted Cohen
These soft-to-the-touch Brush Earrings, elegant yet whimsical, are a great conversation starter. The brush earrings were conceptualized and made in Portland by Kristin Lora, who has been designing and making jewelry and other art for over 30 years.
ARIEL ZACCHEO CURATORIAL ASSISTANT / REGISTRAR You can’t miss Curatorial Assistant / Registrar Ariel Zaccheo with her teal-accented hair and edgy urban style. This recent SFAI graduate was featured on national blog Ravishly thanks to her eye-catching everyday look.
COPPER HORN EARRING by Amy Glenn, Los Angeles, CA
$180 http://shop.sfmcd.org/shop/copper-horn-earring
Recommended by Curatorial Asst. Ariel Zaccheo
Amy Glenn’s horn shaped earrings are a chic statement. Worn on only one ear, this muted Copper Horn Earring will suit a variety of looks from work attire to a night out. Ariel thinks that this slender, dangling accesory “is a good, edgy piece of jewelry that won’t go out of style.”
CHUBBY HANGER by Dirk Van Der Kooj, Hembrugterrein Zaandam, The Netherlands
Recommended by Curatorial Asst. Ariel Zaccheo
$12 http://shop.sfmcd.org/shop/chubby-hanger
Dutch designer Dirk Vander Kooij’s Chubby Hangers are uniquely created from the leftover plastic when 3D printers change color during the furniture making process. These candy cane-like hangers are available in a variety of colors. “You won’t find these anywhere else,” Ariel says. “They can be a statement piece as a decoration, or functional.”