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10 Ways to Boost Your Mood During Quarantine

Today in our shop, we launched a chic new room spray called Veil that eliminates odors, which has made our time in quarantine just a little bit easier to bear. That got us thinking about fresh air...

Tetra's Guide to Staying Home — And Staying Inspired

As tempting as it is to want to live a normal life this week, in the long run it could put our friends and family at risk. So we're doing our part by working from home and only leaving to get groce...

10 Iconic Designs by Achille Castiglioni

Achille Castiglioni was one of the most important Italian product and furniture designers of the 20th century, but even if you don't know his name, you've probably seen his work. The long, curved A...

Inspiration: From Bauhaus to Your House

An original Tetra favorite — Object and Totem's Bauhaus Box — is now back in the shop. As its name indicates, the piece, with its raised geometric forms, is inspired by the Bauhaus, the enduringly ...

Inspiration: The Return of Art Deco in Design

Short for Arts Décoratifs, the Art Deco style originated in Paris in the early 20th century and became popular in the 1920s. By interpreting old-world luxury and glamour through a modernist lens, A...

Meet the Artisan Behind our Machined Lighter Covers

Most of the objects on Tetra come from trained industrial designers — emerging or established names who graduated from design or art school, set up proper studios, and sell to stores or commercial...