TIS Most Wanted: Our eBay Picks of the Week

By Marni Elyse Katz
November 15, 2011

Our current finds are ablaze in color, but rooted in practicality, from a sunshine yellow toaster to a bright red jump rope. Mid-century and contemporary styles in fashion and decor round out the mix.

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Robert Marc Tortoise Spectacles

(buy it now price, $72)

Eames for Herman Miller Desk

(current bid, $550)

1970s Bentwood Wooden Ice Bucket

(buy it now price, $15.93)

Red and Silver Aero Speed Jump Rope

(buy it now price, $39.95)

WMF Zaha Hadid Stainless 40-Piece Flatware Set for 8

(buy it now price, $1,555.55)

‘50s-Style Black Polka Dot Dress with Peter Pan Collar

(buy it now price, $37.49)

DeLonghi kMix 2-Slice Toaster

(buy it now price, $99)

Matthew Campbell Laurenza Enamel Sapphires Ring

((buy it now price, $379))

Pierre Paulin Artifort Yellow Mushroom Chair & Ottoman

(buy it now price, $2,600)

Takashi Murakami Round Flowerball 3-D Margaret Flowers Print

(buy it now price, $900)

Roy Lichtenstein Masterpiece Offset Lithograph

(buy it now price, $118.99)

Rebecca Minkoff @ eBay iPhone Carry Case

TIS Most Wanted: Our eBay Picks of the Week

1. Robert Marc Tortoise Spectacles: Steve Job’s signature eyeglasses, a rounded version of Robert Marc’s “Lunor” model, were custom designed. The label is adding the style to its collection, but there’s a wait list. In the meantime, try a different Robert Marc pair in tortoise.

2. Eames for Herman Miller Desk: Eames: The Architect and The Painter, a documentary about Charles and Ray Eames by Jason Cohn and Bill Jersey narrated by James Franco, comes out in theaters on November 18th. This desk design was first exhibited in 1949 at the Detroit Institute of Arts. (eBay search keywords: Eames)

3. 1970s Bentwood Wooden Ice Bucket: This vintage ice bucket is a Danish modern design at a wildly affordable price. It's worth having around as holiday season approaches. (eBay search keywords: vintage ice bucket)

4. Red and Silver Aero Speed Jump Rope: With winter well on the way, indoor exercise is much more tempting than braving the elements. This is the ultimate jump rope; it was even licensed by the 2008 US Olympic Team. (eBay search keywords: jump rope)

5. WMF Zaha Hadid Stainless 40-Piece Flatware Set for 8: The work of architect Zaha Hadid, the first female recipient of the Pritzker Prize, is currently on display at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The exhibition includes furniture, jewelry, shoes and even a curvy car. The silhouette of this flatware set conveys her signature hand. (eBay search keywords: Zaha Hadid)

6. ‘50s-Style Black Polka Dot Dress with Peter Pan Collar: Two trends for the price of one: polka dots and Peter Pan collars. Both have been big on runways and in stores. By now you’ve seen celebs in Stella McCartney’s slinky polka dot dress, as well as Alexa Chung’s newest collection for Madewell. (eBay search keywords: Polka Dot)

7. DeLonghi kMix 2-Slice Toaster: Small appliance giant DeLonghi recently introduced a color-drenched line that includes this toaster with rack and bun warmer. (eBay search keywords: DeLonghi toaster)

8. Matthew Campbell Laurenza Enamel and Yellow Sapphire Earrings: Jewelry designer Matthew Campbell Laurenza just launched handbags that are embellished, like his jewelry, with natural precious and semi precious stones. Looks tend towards the gothic and art deco. (eBay search keywords: Matthew Campbell Laurenza)

9. Pierre Paulin Artifort Yellow Mushroom Chair & Ottoman: Among the pieces on display in the “Mobilier National” exhibit at Demisch Danant gallery in New York are furnishings designed by Pierre Paulin for Georges Pompidou’s private apartments at the Élysée Palace. We’re partial to this groovy piece. (eBay search keywords: Pierre Paulin)

10. Rebecca Minkoff @ eBay iPhone Carry Case: Accessories designer Rebecca Minkoff is having a huge month. Not only did she take home an award at the The Accessory Council's 15th Annual lCE Honors in New York, but she also launched a line of chic tech accessories made available exclusively through eBay Fashion Vault. (eBay search keywords: Rebecca Minkoff @ eBay)

11. Roy Lichtenstein Masterpiece Offset Lithograph: A Roy Lichtenstein Pop Art painting went for $43.2 million earlier this month at esteemed auction house Christies' contemporary art sale. eBay offers a variety of the artist’s lithographs, for a fraction of the cost. (eBay search keywords: Roy Lichtenstein)

12. Takashi Murakami Round Flowerball 3-D Margaret Flowers Print: Takashi Murakami, the contemporary Japanese artist who collaborated with Marc Jacobs on the Louis Vuitton multi-color monogram bag, just curated an auction to benefit victims of the March earthquake in Japan. (eBay search keywords: Takashi Murakami)

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