Walk/Don't Walk Chair

Winner of the bookofjoe 2005 Best Chair of the Year Award.

Sure, it's still February, but I doubt there'll be a more fabuloso one created in the remaining 10+ months of 2005.

Über-artisan John Carter starts with a real, working New York City "Walk/Don't Walk" sign.

He makes the legs from reconfigured, customized steel street sign brackets, with galvanized, heavy-duty self-leveling feet.

"The chair comes complete with all the genuine scuffs and stains of its New York City roots."

Seating surfaces have been reglazed with one-inch-thick polished resin, and cushioned with felt suspension.

The chair plugs into a standard 115V AC wall outlet.

Comes with a remote control to turn the signs on and off.

Uses standard replaceable light bulbs (included).

Handmade in New York City.

$2,700 here.

Allow 10-12 weeks for delivery.