Barnes & Noble Home Items

Who knew? While peeking around the B&N website, we happened to notice a "Home & Gift" category in the menu. Curious as to what would qualify to be in the "home" department, we checked it out, and were surprised by what we found...

Accent tables, shelves, lamps, vases - again, who knew? Sure, the offerings aren't vast, but it's a nice little selection. They've also got collections from Jonathan Adler and students from Savannah College of Art & Design (admittedly, these mainly feature paper goods, but there are a few decorative items here and there, too). Best part, if you're a B&N member your discount can be applied to any of the items. Check it out here.

Clockwise, above: retro flip clock, chocolate glass vase, tripod table lamp, magnetic catch-all

Comments (13)

i've been looking for a new bedside clock. i think i might have just found it. thanks!

posted by Matt. M on February 25th 2009 at 10:41pm
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hey matt,
we have this clock (and love it) but just fyi, it doesn't have an alarm.
-lily

posted by sflily on February 25th 2009 at 11:07pm
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thanks Lily, about the heads up about the alarm. I love the look, but i need function. I was going to get to buy it until now. Now i'm on a quest to find a exact match, with an alarm!!!

posted by pinktea6 on February 26th 2009 at 1:56am
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retro flip clock alarm = perfection

guess i'll be joining you on your quest then, pinktea6

posted by EasilyAmused on February 26th 2009 at 2:18am
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i'm buying that clock right now :)

posted by kdkaboom on February 26th 2009 at 8:43am
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Great post!

posted by therapy4me on February 26th 2009 at 9:55am
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The Tripod Table Lamp is also available through Circa Lighting. Which also happens to have their flagship store in Savannah, GA where SCAD is located. Circa's price is $210.00 with FREE shipping and no sales tax for most states. Lovely, lovely.

posted by RedEngine88 on February 26th 2009 at 10:11am
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Am I the only one wishing Barnes & Noble would treat their customers better? As in "NOT charge a fee" for a preferred customer discount card? $25. That doesn't inspire me to shop at their site for books OR home decor. Every other bookseller doesn't seem to charge for their discount cards.

posted by Rucy on February 26th 2009 at 11:55am
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Also of note, it is 20% off one item in the home section right now. No code necessary.

posted by kiljoywashere on February 26th 2009 at 12:06pm
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Don't forget about the SCAD store online! Really unique, well-made stuff for the home as well as some beautiful jewelry, art, etc.

posted by FiatLex on February 26th 2009 at 12:20pm
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the flip clock would drive me nuts, i can't even stand the sound of a second hand on a clock doing around... I can hear them from rooms away.

love the mail holder

posted by jmorey on February 26th 2009 at 12:25pm
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sflily-
thanks. I use my phone for an alarm so the clock not having one isn't a deal breaker. the only potential downside might be telling the time in the middle of the night. I'm guessing this doesn't light up in any way.

posted by Matt. M on February 26th 2009 at 12:40pm
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I can't speak for the website, but Barnes & Noble's actually had a home gift section for at least 10 years. (Not in every store, though.) I worked product development for that section starting in 2000, and it was in existence at least a year or two before that. Nice to see a broader collection now, though.

The Adler stuff appears to be just licensed, essentially. It's mostly the same items that are made in the main category, just reworked with Adler's artwork. For example, the blue hand bookends were previously purple flower bookends one season, green semi-circles another, etc. They're actually a really good, sturdy bookend, and I really want the Adler ones. Oh how I miss free samples! ;-)

posted by ridge_van_winkle on February 26th 2009 at 2:48pm
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