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Here is an odd-looking chair, another version actually of the Gerrit Rietveld's Red and Blue Chair. This time around, this is a left-handed piece, designed by Julien Berthier.

This is perhaps what it gives the Rietveld chair a wonky and different look, artistic and yet something new which should be great to have for the home or an office.

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The Left-Handed Rietveld Chair

For the sleepy heads, here is a mischievous clock guaranteed to bug you and wake you up when you need to. The Tocky Alarm Clock is a concept clock which jumps off your bedside table and try to roll away and make quite a ruckus to get you up from bed.

It comes with an integrated microphone and touch sensitive controls and comes wrapped in a Silicone casing to prevent it from collecting scratches. It you want it, be ready to shell out about $110 for it. It comes with a USB cable to load up to two hours of MP3s onto its internal storage.

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The Tocky Alarm Clock

This new furniture line is called "Tunnels" and were designed by Nora Berman. It is a furnishing that allows you to slip in and out of hiding spaces and was really inspired by watching some kids playing the game "hide and seek".

The Tunnels Bed and Stool should be a hit with kids and perhaps for people who are avoiding some people like let us say the IRS. These objects were created using a technology involving bending metal tubes and wood etching. Elastic bands are then wrapped around these materials and closed with velcro.

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Tunnels Bed and Stool

Here is one clock that really takes after its name. Looking as if part of it was intentionally cut out, the part time clock shows an actual photo of a part-clock and clock movement.

Clock hands were further place for movement although half of the numbers are not around. Then again, seeing that most of us are familiar with the image of a clock, the Part Time Clock should pose no problem in telling the time.

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Part Time Clock still helps Tell Time

Now that the Holidays are drawing near, the colder seasons are bound to pose some problems. And while heaters and blankets will be around, here is a blanket that brings some flexibility due to its adjustable nature.

The Blanket Support keeps you warm and cozy, but makes sure you don’t get your feet too tangled up in the blanket. It adjusts up to 23 inches to fit most beds. You can now lay back comfortably without adding pressure on sensitive feet & legs all for a reasonable price of $25.

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Adjustable Blanket Anyone?

To accommodate unexpected guests at your home, its imperative to invest in a sturdy and stylish sofa bed. The Baxton Studios Romano Convertible Sofa Chair Bed is contemporary and solidly built can be purchased from Amazon for $435.00. The Romano chair features numerous configurations as it acts as chair, can be folded out  and reclined to make an easygoing lounger and even lay flat for form a trim twin bed.

Baxton Studios Romano Convertible Sofa Chair Bed

Lifelike Alarm Clock And Weather HD iPad App

Those who don’t have an iPad needn’t worry as they too can wake up in style. The uber cool GE 29298FE1 Corded Bedroom Phone with CID/Radio/Alarm Clock has its own retro charm and is a great relief from the usually archaic alarm clock. Selling on Amazon for $35.08, the  phone works even when the power is out while battery backup keeps clock and radio running and has a fully functional AM/FM radio. The alarm features brightness control and snooze and sleep functions.

GE 29298FE1 Corded Bedroom Phone with CID/Radio/Alarm Clock

Next time you want to procrastinate, you don’t have to feel guilty as you would be reducing your carbon footprint in the process! Check out the eco-friendly Chaise Lounge which comes equipped with solar panels to soak up energy from the sun. Apart from lounging around, the chair can be used as backlighting or even dim lighting.

Chaise Lounge With Solar Panels

This is not the first time we have seen a pillow come with integrated speakers but the "Sleep! Sound Pillow!" promises to lull you into deep slumber as well. This is a pillow that allows you to hook your portable media player or iPod and comes with built-in speakers to boot.

These are soft speakers so you don't have to worry about irritating bumps when you put your head to rest on it. So if you want to sleep freely with some good tunes to guide you to lala land, the "Sleep! Sound Pillow!" is the one for you.

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Sleep! Sound Pillow!