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Herman Miller’s iconic Eames Lounge & Ottoman chair, which adorns many modern museums, is now available in an expanded range of materials to suit airy interiors. This hand-assembled chair comes in a white finish with individually upholstered cushions and adjustable stainless steel glides.
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Classic TouchNewform’s Royale Classique collection of faucets is a fine blend of Italian lineage and Indian sensibility. Made of brass, these faucets are gold-polished and are available in silver, gold and bronze hues. Comes with a five-year warranty.
newform.it Burning GoodThe Tefal ActiFry 2in1 doesn’t just fry chips; it also whips up a decent stir-fry and can cook two dishes at once. This low-fat fryer uses hot air and a powerful fan to circulate the heat, requires just a teaspoon of oil, and the results are completely grease-free. A perfect buy if you’re counting calories!
tefal.co.uk TECHWristy FitnessThe GPS-enabled TomTom Runner records duration, distance, pace and calories burnt. It allows you to set a desired pace or distance target against previous outings, visually represented on the 144x168-pixel screen. Advanced models of this running watch can monitor heart-rate too.
tomtom.com Family TabletThe Amazon Kindle Fire HDX has the finest display among Amazon tablets, is sleeker and lighter than the rest, and comes with a 1.3 MP front camera suited for video calls. The newly-added Mayday feature on its easy-to-use operating system allows users to call for tech help anytime.
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(This story appears in the 21 March, 2014 issue of Forbes India. To visit our Archives, click here.)