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Fornasetti’s Don Giovanni collection pays homage to Mozart’s famed opera. This porcelain vase features the face of founder Piero Fornasetti’s muse Lina Cavalieri on one side with her male counterpart—created by British designer Nigel Coates—on the other. The gilded ceramic knife evokes the opera’s theme of love and death. $2,595; harrods.com.

The calla lily is the latest motif for designer Michael Aram, who is known for bringing nature onto the dining table. This stainless steel pitcher from the collection features a curving, stem-like brass handle. $195; michaelaram.com.

Roche Bobois collaborated with legendary fashion designer Kenzo Takada once again this year to create a line of brightly patterned furniture and accessories, including this collection of ceramic vases. Handmade in Italy and offered in multiple colorways, the pieces undergo a series of firings before the application of 12-carat gilded leaves. From $710; rochebobois.com.

George Nelson created these three ceramic clocks for Vitra in 1953, but they were never available to the public until now. Modernized with a quartz timekeeper, the porcelain desk accessories feature colorful glaze finishes. $375; vitra.com.

Tom Dixon brings playful industrialism to the desktop with the Cog Writing Gift Set. Made from aluminum and available in silver, black, and electric blue, the two pens and mechanical pencil also have screw-in stands for upright presentation. $135; tomdixon.net.

This made-to-order backgammon set features an inlaid leather playing surface that can be customized to any of GioBagnara’s colors. The travel-size box has a strong magnetic closure and is handmade in Italy using walnut and mahogany—including the hinges. The exterior is clad in leather, in the color of your choice. $1,450; artemest.com.

Textile brand Maharam created these stuffed bears using an Italian nubuck called Loam from their inaugural leather collection which debuted this year. Just under a foot high and with a velvety texture, they’re available in five different colors. $385; maharam.com.

The soft cashmere-wool throws from Bentley Home now include a leather carrying case for elegant display when not in use. A handle makes travel easy, for stylish picnicking. $3,710; available in stores only; luxurylivinggroup.com.

Designed by L’Objet founder Elad Yifrach, these hefty earthenware bookends with gold accents mix Mayan influences with Cubist art. $195 each; jungleeny.com.

For her namesake atelier, interior designer Rose Uniacke designed this spiraling crystal collection. Handblown in Hungary, it features six different styles of glassware—from highballs to champagne flutes—along with a water jug and the decanter seen here. From $66; roseuniacke.com.

Ralph Lauren brings its signature look of saddle leather with white stitching to the desktop with these Brennan desk accessories. The collection, which is also available in black leather, includes a letter rack, catchall, pencil cup, and blotter as well as a writer's box with teak details. From $95 to $595; ralphlauren.com.

The beloved Danish design firm Hay has expanded into kitchenware with Hay Kitchen Market. These chunky chopping boards have been brightened up with seven different colors and come in five sizes ranging from 10 to 20 inches long. From $29; store.moma.org.

Hermès tapped its menswear department for this new tableware collection using the interlocking designs of their neckties. These six vivid porcelain tumblers are available as a singular gift set. $630; hermes.com.