Best Made Co.'s stock and trade is updating classic goods; case in point is this dartboard, handmade in the US from basswood and brass with birch darts. According to the company, "Vogelpik (the game of Belgian Darts) is said to have originated in Flanders in the late 18th century." $122 for the set at Best Made Co.
For young designers, making their mark with great furniture and lighting is a must—but creating a well-designed game is a very fun bonus. Taking cues from art-edition games of the past, like Man Ray's famous chess board, here are a few sets to encourage well-designed play.
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