Hasta La Ideas

By Evan Orensten and Bailee Wolfson

We got a sneak peak of the MoMA Design Store‘s Holiday 2009 products and wanted to share a few of our favorites. As always the store will have reissues, classics and lots of new designs. We were really excited that the price points for a lot of the new items are right for the times, with a lot of great products under $50. The store will also feature some additional items by Ron Arad, who has an upcoming show at the museum later this summer.

These won’t hit the shelves or the online store for a few more months, and we’ll let you know when they do. And just a reminder, all proceeds benefit the MoMA to help fund programs and exhibitions to further education about modern art and design.

Espresso Set by Fellina SOK-Charm.This set features a bamboo tray with individual mini-saucers and cups with stainless steel spoons that rest on top of each cup. $45

Bamboo Charcoal Deodorizer by Kiyoshi Nishio. Its cube design features a micro-honeycomb interior and works best in enclosed spaces, whether it be a refrigerator, car or closet. (Not pictured.) $25

Glass Bell Ornaments by Eva Zeisel and Olivia Barry. Eva is still delighting and surprising the senses with these multi piece glass ornaments; mouth blown in Italy. $35 and $45.

Happy Hour Glasses. Double-walled glasses are essential for hot or icy drinks. These up the ante by also being reversible. Right side up, they are perfect for a Martini. Upside down, perfect for a Tequila shot. (Not pictured.) Also very well priced at two for $20.

Almond Bowl by Harry Allen. We love Harry’s work and his new bowl with reflective chrome-plated exterior doesn’t disappoint. $75

Adjustable Rolling Pin by Damian Evans (not pictured). The cooks on your list will love this new rolling pin design, with measurements on the roller and adjustable rings on the sides to roll your dough to the desired thickness every time. $20

Jar Tops by Jorre van Ast (not pictured). We think the tops are a brilliant idea and very eco-friendly. Instead of tossing out old jars, put them to good and varied use with this assortment of jar toppers. $22

Pop-Up Pencil Cup by Paul Koh Inspired by the straw dispenser, this pen and pencil cup makes choosing your next writing utensil much easier. Simply lift by the red ball and the contents of the cup lift up—perfect for grabbing that favorite, shortened pencil. $30

Jardino Mortar and Pestle. What makes this traditional appliance unique is its stainless steel pestle and cast-iron mortar, perfect for heavy duty use. $165

Wooden Flashlight by Jonas Damon. It’s a classic flashlight, but a beech wood body and an LED bulb kicks it up a style notch. $55

Play Tool Set by Brian Gulassa and Robert von Goeben. This tool set is made from recycled milk jugs. $26

Shooting Star Magnetic Ring by Terence Kelleman. Made of five interlocking magnetic pieces, this ring can be modified to the wearer’s preference. $12