Extraordinary Gifts: Playsam Rockers

We’re constantly raving about how much we love Playsam, so it’s only natural that we rave a little bit more. It’s no wonder that they have won the Excellent Swedish Design Award for numerous products by various designers in their toy line. The deeply saturated colors and high luster finishes that are indicative of the brand gives their playthings universal appeal.

Playsam has designed some wonderful rockers that make the perfect accent piece for any nursery or playroom.

Björn Dahlström designed the playful Rocking Rabbit. He is a prominent furniture and industrial designer and his work places equal value on both an object’s form and function. Children love the rabbit’s big white tooth and perky leather ears. Dahlström’s other notable Playsam piece is their ride-on toy, the Saab Roadster.

Ulf Hanses’ exquisite Rocking Horse is a sleek, modern twist on a classic toy. The foundation for Hanses’ design is toys with form, volume and proportion - all of which are qualities that are apparent in his work. He is perhaps most well known for designing Playsam’s streamliner cars, which are a staple in Playsam’s portfolio of playthings.

All of Playsam’s exquisite rockers make extraordinary gifts for any little one. They are constructed of solid wood and are carefully crafted in Thailand. Their easy assembly is also an added bonus; they require merely a few screws and an Allen wrench. Just as rockers have stood the test of time as classic playthings, these heirloom-quality Playsam pieces can be passed on to generations to come.

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Top Toys: Extraordinary Gifts

Here's a last-minute list of extra-special gifts for that special someone in your life.

1. Eames House Blocks

These exquisite Eames House Blocks are made in the United States from replenishable Michigan-grown basswood and screen-printed by hand using non-toxic lead free inks. They are an absolute work of art and epitomize all the features of a modern classic.

2. Emerson House

Emerson House modern dollhouse is the perfect home for the modern family. The modern home has six rooms including a living room, kitchen, library/office, master bedroom, bathroom and child's bedroom.

3. PLAYFOREVER

PLAYFOREVER is a UK-based toy company that designs ultra-durable, classic playthings for all ages.

4. Playsam Rockers

Playsam is a Swedish company whose self-proclaimed mission is to bring lovely design to the world. Their rockers make beautiful accent pieces to any nursery or playroom.

5. Let's Play Mail

These durable, handcrafted felt mailboxes are too cute to handle. Each piece is made with care here in the USA by skilled artisans.

6. The Learning Tower

The Learning Tower is the safest way to raise your child. It's a sturdy alternative to a step stool, which helps young toddlers safely explore, discover and experience the world around them!

7. Haba Push Carts

Pushing carts provide children with a sense of independence and help with balance while learning to walk, but even after your little one becomes comfortable on foot, these carts remain just as fun and useful.

8. Tegu

Tegu is a brand new company that manufactures magnetic wooden blocks - think Magformers meet Haba. Serious play with a classic, yet sleek design.

9. UberArc

UberArc is the ultimate building tool. Whatever your age, you have to agree, these building sets are just plain cool.

10. P'kolino Art Easel

Encourage your child's inner artist by giving them an artfully designed P'kolino easel. They are both practical and pretty!

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Extraordinary Gifts: Playforever + Playsam

We've featured Playsam and Playforever on the aMuse Blog before and we're featuring them again... because we can't help it! They are that good.

Playforever is a London-based toy manufacturer of classic playthings. The company was started by industrial designer, Julian Meagher, who has a serious passion for fun design. His product line includes a roadster, plane and motorbike that are just as elegant as they are tough.

Playforever is a clear choice for aMuse because of their quality, aesthetic and play potential. We're guessing they'll be an easy choice for you, too!

Playsam pieces are some of the most sleek toy designs out there and we are far from the only ones who think so. Playsam has won numerous awards for their sophisticated vision and quality construction and has a full six pages devoted to its products in the newly published book Toy Design.

Playsam is a Swedish company whose self-proclaimed mission is to bring lovely design to the world. If you're aching for a little something lovely in your world, stop by aMuse for your fix. Better yet, take something lovely home with you.

Playforever and Playsam take quality toys to the next level. While preserving the classic nature of a toy car or toy plane, they bring modern design that is sure the please even the most discerning customer.

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