The Top 17 Products Dwell Readers Bought in August
Bar stools, dish towels, and a particularly special wall sconce are just some of the items you loved.
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After power-shopping your way through the barrage of Labor Day Sales, several items focused on rest and recovery appeared to grab your attention over the past month. Specifically, you scooped up cleanly designed upholstered bar stools from Serena & Lily at light speed while spinal alignment motivated multiple purchases of a pillow from Nordstrom that purports to adapt to all sleeping positions.
Here’s the rest of the top products you bought in August.
If we had a Hall of Fame list for your favorite pieces, this scene-stealing swivel stool would be on it.
Trim and tailored, this stool is one of those versatile pieces you can keep in your mix forever. The modern lines and slightly tapered legs make for the perfect design opportunity – dress it up with suede, relax the look with a neutral linen, or make a statement with some stripes.
Apparently, the search for consistently peaceful sleep begins with this cushy, supportive pillow.
No matter your sleeping position, you'll love the hypoallergenic comfort of the gel-like LiquiLoft fill in this pillow with a cotton cambric shell.
When browsing one of our favorite affordable online rug retailers, plenty of you came away with… an elegant table lamp.
With its industrial-meets-modern appeal, our globe table lamp easily ties a space together. Crafted of gold-tone iron, it brings a feel-good design and designer feel to a console or desk and can complement any decor style.
Because you can’t get enough of a cute circular bunk, we officially declare it the cool kid of cat beds.
This circular shaped bed is made from 100% recycled paper and designed with a replaceable scratching pad that’s also reversible. Not only will your cat companion love to curl up in this ultra-modern piece, but she’ll also love scratching away to help keep her claws strong and healthy.
These wildly popular knives aka the winning cutlery trio…
Our Five Two knives have handles that are good-looking enough to steal the whole show—but that’s just the beginning. Our Five Two knives have handles that are good-looking enough to steal the whole show—but that’s just the beginning.
An energy conserver with a dramatic hue and curvy silhouette.
With its clean, curvy silhouette + monochrome finish, this lamp brings a subdued sculptural accent to your space. It’s built from iron, with an iron shade to soften and direct the light from a single bulb. The compact footprint conserves valuable nightstand or end table real estate.
A premium cotton beach or road trip accessory that fits neatly into your tote.
What makes this Turkish towel so special? It starts with the long-staple cotton that’s grown in the Aegean Region of Turkey, where they have a long-standing tradition of premium cotton production.
We weren’t the only ones lured in by this tiny speaker and its electrifying color palette and cylinder shape.
Portable and with long battery life - M68 Bluetooth speaker is designed for easy carrying. Thanks to its long battery life, the M68 Bluetooth speaker can play non-stop for 1,500 minutes, which is long enough for any outdoor activity.
A cushy hideaway for pets.
Provide your pet with a peaceful spot to snuggle, snooze or just hang out—even pets can use a bit of privacy now and then. The pale grey felt pet cave looks sophisticated and understated in the modern home, its cozy finish pairing well with the striped interior cushion.
Saucepans with lids that double as trivets. We like!
Scandi-inspired sauce. Inspired by the iconic mid-century aesthetic of Danish sculptor Jens Quistgaard, Dansk has been creating cookware and cutlery since the 1950s.
Totally on board with eco-friendly dinnerware that’s made to last and accommodate meals of all every size.
Bamboo beauts. Eco-friendly dinnerware? Count us in. Every dish you see is crafted from bamboo fiber and non-GMO cornstarch (read: super sustainable), with a touch of BPA-free melamine for an extra kick of durability (because these sets will be putting in the miles, just wait).
Mom’s declaration that one can never have too many sheets was spot on.
Embrace minimalist style with this crisp cotton percale sheet set that includes a fitted sheet, flat sheet and two pillowcases.
This Scandinavian-inspired, steel-made fixture with adjustable arm is also available as a plug-in.
We fused the arcing lines of a Scandinavian classic with handcrafted, vintage-inspired materials to create this Schoolhouse Electric Original.
Find meal-transporting security in this insulated bag: it’s waterproof with multiple pockets and has a drawstring closure.
Everything you need—and so much more. Our Insulated Lunch Bag keeps all your essentials fresh for quick lunch breaks from work or picnics with friends. This reusable waterproof lunch bag features a wipeable interior for easy cleanliness multiple pockets inside and out for maximum organization.
A chic, battery-powered desk lamp to illuminate your space without getting in the way.
Wattage (W): 3 Voltage (V): 5. Power Supply: DC Powered. Batteries Included: Yes. Initial Lumens (lm): 800IP. Rating: IP44. Light Color: Tri-color. Accessories Included: English Manual. Control Mode: Touch. Dimension (cm): 8*8*34CRI: > 75.
Set the ambiance with this Food52-exclusive.
Ambience, s’mores, your pick. This mini FLÎKR Fire fireplace may pack a teensy footprint, but oh, we have lots to say about it. It’s built from sturdy concrete, and it’s just the ticket for creating an instant ambience (or, you know, whipping up some s’mores). Ready in 3, 2, 1: Just...
By your estimation, these fruit-patterned dish towels challenge the status quo by actually being good at their job.
Geoweave™ technology for super-absorbency, fast-drying, and superior cleaning. 18" x 30"
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Kenya Foy
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