Museum of Useful Things

MUT, as they call themselves, are an interesting bunch. With a retail storefront based out of Massachusetts, they bring their curious and unusual products to online shoppers via themut.com.

While many of the items for sale feel similar to those found at uncommongoods and elsewares, MUT has the gritty charm I recall seeing from those 2 afformentioned leaders of this quirky space today. Plus, this site's got a few items I haven't seen before. Take for instance, the Folding Step Stool (as featured in Time Out NY's Holiday Gift Guide).

At 17 bucks, this practical addition to your kitchen can tuck away by collapsing it to put it out of site. Sure, it looks like an item maybe suited for a pre-school. But I appreciate it's practicality and simplicity.