I'm currently in the market for a coffee table, so I've been keeping an eye out for interesting takes on what can become a centre piece in your sitting room. While there are plenty of traditional coffee tables on the market there are also a small number of more niche products that attempt to upgrade the coffee table concept for the 21st century. One such concept is this … [Read more...] about Geek Friendly Coffee Table
Fun Bookends
Bookends don't need to be boring. Balvi make a nice range of bookends (and other items) that offer a bit of design and style. If you're into Spanish literature then you might appreciate the Don Quixote inspired one: Or if you're just into reading in general you might like this "librarian" style one: Or if you're a romantic or into Shakespeare there's also this … [Read more...] about Fun Bookends
Nakatomi Plaza Die Hard Box Set
Die Hard is a classic. The John McTiernan film was first released in 1989 and made a star of Bruce Willis, while also immortalising Nakatomi Plaza. There are several box sets and special editions of both the original film and its sequels, but this version wins in terms of "coolness", as it includes a miniature model of Nakatomi Plaza tower: The boxset also … [Read more...] about Nakatomi Plaza Die Hard Box Set
Lord of the Rings Gandalf Prints
Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" has inspired artists for years. With the screen adaptation of both "Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" by Peter Jackson the world of Middle Earth came to capture the imagination of an entirely new generation. So this weekend's special limited release prints from Matt Ferguson is probably a bit like catnip for fans of Middle Earth. There are … [Read more...] about Lord of the Rings Gandalf Prints
Star Wars Death Star Paper Light Shade
I'm not sure if I'd want this light shade in my bedroom, but if you had a couple of model X-Wings or a TIE fighter then you could almost create a kind of diorama .. It's a paper lantern style light shade, so the death star design is just printed directly on the paper. It's 30cm (12 inches) in diameter and will take both standard bulbs or the more eco-friendly … [Read more...] about Star Wars Death Star Paper Light Shade