1. Classic ViewMaster Model L with Scenic Americana Reel - Try a little nostalgia with your daydreams and gaze through the beloved ViewMaster toy. It’s the perfect desk-size daydreaming accessory. Get started with the classic viewer and a reel of scenic America. Available at Amazon.*You can even make your own custom ViewMaster reels.

2. Alphabet Factory Blocks - Employ imagination, spatial relations, physics, and motor control for daydreams that add real structure to your life. No login, Bluetooth, or USB cable needed. Just a hand or two and a tabletop. Start building at House Industries.

3. Spun Chair, Thomas Heatherwick for Magis - If your work has you going in circles, try unwinding yourself for a spell in the Spun Chair designed by Thomas Heatherwick. It’s the most comfortable, enjoyable revolution you’ll ever start. Find it at Herman Miller.

4. M4U 2 Active Noise Canceling Headphones, PSB Speakers - If you’re having trouble tuning into your daydreams, try tuning out of your environment for a bit with noise canceling headphones by PSB Speakers. The natural-sounding M4U 2′s are lightweight and comfortable. Fold and stow in their travel case for mobile daydreaming. Get them at Crutchfield.

5. Scissor Chair, Ward Bennett for Geiger - Modeled from the classic hammock deck chair of yesteryear’s ocean liners, the Scissor Chair mixes refined materials and finish option with reclining comfort. Situate yourself near a window, sit back and watch the clouds bend to your imagination. Customize yours at Herman Miller.

6. Marimekko Picnic Blanket - When your workspace starts to close in on you, move your daydreaming to the park for a bit. You’ll quickly forget your worries laying down on this collectible, all-natural fiber Marimekko picnic blanket. At 57″ x 58″ it’s over 23 square feet of daydreaming space. Available on Etsy.

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1. Balthazar Korab: Architect of Photography, John Comazzi - As a celebrated photographer of iconic architecture, there is perhaps no better portfolio of the mid-century masters than Korab’s. Comazzi’s book chronicles the photographer’s origins and career path from Eastern Europe to becoming Eero Saarinen’s staff photographer and beyond. Visit Fast Company Design for a peak and get yours on IndieBound or Amazon.

2. Handcrafted Modern Europe: At Home with MidCentury Designers, Leslie Williamson - Photographer Leslie Williamson is currently developing a new book of European mid-century architecture from 13 notable architects and designers — including Alvar Aalto, Gae Aulenti, and Bruno Mathsson. Read more about the book’s development and become a supporter on Kickstarter.

3. Irving Harper Works in Paper, Michael Maharam -  There is, of course, the Irving Harper you know: designer of the iconic Nelson Ball Clock and Marshmallow Sofa. A Harper you may be less familiar with is revealed in this new monograph, with a look at more than 300 of his personal paper sculptures. Find a copy from IndieBound or Amazon.

4. Charley Harper’s Animal Kingdom, Todd Oldham - If you think you’ve seen the work of Charley Harper, then Todd Oldham’s new compendium of more than 300 previously unseen animal illustrations will be a breath of fresh fauna. An ideal companion to An Illustrated Life. Get one from Charley Harper Prints.

5. Thomas Heatherwick: Making, Thomas Heatherwick – Explore this first print retrospective of innovative and award-winning designer Thomas Heatherwick, creator of the Magis Spun Chair and “The Cauldron” from the London Olympics Opening Ceremonies. Check it out on IndieBound and Amazon.

6. Eames: Beautiful Details, Eames Demetrios -  Dive deep into the inspiring and collaborative work of Ray and Charles Eames with this vibrant exhibit-in-a-book by Eames Demetrios. The couple’s art, joy, and zest for problem-solving design are on full display. Get your copy from IndieBound or Amazon.

*Planning to be in the Sacramento area in the next 12 months? Don’t miss The California Museum’s “Ray Eames: A Century of Modern Design” exhibit, open now through February 2014.

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1. Nelson X-Leg Table, designed by George Nelson, 1950 – Clean and elegant, this versatile table moves seamlessly from living and dining rooms, to the office and workspace. Customize the distinctive design with your choice two laminates and three veneers including walnut, white ash, and santos palisander. The surface sits atop legs in trivalent chrome, white, or black. Find all the options at Herman Miller.

2. Nelson Pedestal Stool, designed by George Nelson, 1954 – Originally designed in 1954, the cheerful but sophisticated silhouette of the Pedestal Stool is well suited for the present. With its modest size, it’s the perfect solution for smaller spaces or combine a few to add a vibrant accent of color and utility. Choose yours at Herman Miller.

3. Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair Upholstered, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, 1946 – The gentle, curving shape of the Eames Molded Plywood Chair set the standard for modern furniture design. The addition of an upholstered version increases its contoured comfort and accents with hint of color, creating a stylish, inviting space for living and dining. Choose from several veneer and upholstery options at Herman Miller.

4. H Frame Coffee Table, designed by Ward Bennett, 1963 – With its elegant and minimal form, the H Frame Coffee Table is a showcase of precise proportions and natural materials. Accent executive offices and home interiors with a wide range of stone, wood, and glass surfaces. Configure yours at Herman Miller.

5. Spun Chair, designed by Thomas Heatherwick, 2010 – Sitting upright, the Spun silhouette suggests a spinning sculptural vessel, but on its side this ingenious rotational-molded design spins you around a full 360 degrees. A beguiling, spirited chair, everyone will want to take a turn in. Take a spin at Herman Miller.

Watch Steve Frykholm and other Herman Miller team members take Spun for a spin!

6. Nelson Thin Edge Buffet, designed by George Nelson, 1952 – With its sleek profile and exquisite veneers, the Thin Edge Buffet continues Nelson’s tradition of unified style and utility. Generous storage capacity — in the form of two adjustable shelves and four deep drawers — combined with environmentally sustainable construction make it the perfect solution for living and working today. Find yours at Herman Miller.