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Aarke Carbonator 3 in stainless steel with its PET bottle, product photograph on whiteAarke / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source file
Abus Granit X-Plus 540 U-lock (beugelslot) for bicycles, black hardened steel shackle, product photographABUS / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileRetailer-hosted ABUS brand packshot from fietsslot.nl, used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
Anglepoise 1227 desk lampFlickr user "renaissance chambara", cropped by uploader / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source file
Arc'teryx Beta AR Gore-Tex hardshell jacket, product photographArc'teryx / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source file
Auping Auronde bed, curved beech frame with steel spiral base, styled bedroomAuping / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileOfficial Auping product image from auping.com, used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
Bambino Mio Miosolo all-in-one reusable cloth nappy in white with snap fastenings, product photograph on whiteBambino Mio / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source file
Bamix SwissLine M200 hand blender, black, on a white backgroundBamix / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileOfficial Bamix product image from bamix.us, used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
Barbour Classic Bedale waxed cotton jacket, oliveBarbour / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons · Source fileSupplied by the site owner. Not a free-licensed image.
Barbour waxed cotton jacketSteven Lilley / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Bernina 1008 mechanical sewing machineBernina / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileOfficial Bernina product photograph (not freely licensed), used for editorial identification.
Bialetti moka potOlgierd Rudak / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Big Green Egg Large ceramic kamado barbecue on a white backgroundBig Green Egg / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileOfficial Big Green Egg product image from biggreenegg.com, used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
Birkenstock ArizonaElmschrat / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Blu-ray casesJason Curtis for the Museum of Obsolete Media ("Please attribute images to the ‘Museum of Obsolete Media’.") / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source file
Brompton C Line folding bike, folded and unfoldedBrompton Bicycle / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileOfficial Brompton product image from brompton.com, used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
Brooks B17 leather saddleJohn Reaves / Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Brother HL-L2400DWE mono laser printerBrother / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source file
Bugaboo Fox 5 pushchair with bassinet and seat, black chassis, midnight black fabricsBugaboo / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileOfficial Bugaboo product image from bugaboo.com, used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
Carl Hansen & Søn CH24 Wishbone Chair in oiled oak with natural paper cord seatCarl Hansen & Søn / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source file
Casio G-Shock DW-5600E wristwatchSimon Le Bon, derivative work by Pittigrilli / Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source file
Cast iron kettlebellIST816 ggg5078 / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Ceiling fan (related)Adoscam / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source fileNo free-licensed photograph of the exact model exists. This is a closely related product.
Charcoal kettle grills (related)Owen Kelly, aka Lightfusegetaway at en.wikipedia / CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source fileNo free-licensed photograph of the exact model exists. This is a closely related product.
Chemex coffeemaker with filterHay Kranen / CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Comandante C40 MK4 Nitro Blade hand coffee grinderComandante / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileOfficial Comandante product image from comandantegrinder.com, used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
Concept2 RowErg indoor rowing machineConcept2 / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileOfficial Concept2 product image, not free-licensed; used for editorial identification.
Dale of Norway 140th Anniversary Norwegian wool sweater, navy blue with red patterning, product photographDale of Norway / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileManufacturer packshot from the official Dutch Dale of Norway dealer (dalenorway.nl), used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
de Buyer Mineral B carbon steel frying pande Buyer / Manufacturer product photograph, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Demeyere Industry 5 five-ply stainless steel frying pan with stay-cool handle, product photographDemeyere / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source file
Double edge safety razor (related)Simon A. Eugster / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source fileNo free-licensed photograph of the exact model exists. This is a closely related product.
Dualit toasterSimonTrew / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Duralex Picardie tempered glass tumblerDenkhenk / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Ekornes Stressless Consul leather recliner with footstool, product photographStressless (Ekornes) / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileOfficial Stressless product image from shop.stressless.com, used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
Eleiko Weightlifting Training Bar 20 kg, chromed steel olympic barbell with ELEIKO branded end cap, product photographEleiko / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons · Source fileRetailer-hosted manufacturer product packshot from sportbay.nl, used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
Emerson Northwind table fan, c. 1915Crawdad Blues / CC0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Ergotron LX Desk Mount monitor arm in polished aluminiumErgotron / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source file
Etymotic ER2SE in-ear earphones, blue aluminium housings with triple-flange tips and detachable black cable, product photographEtymotic / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileManufacturer product packshot from etymotic.com, used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
Fairphone 2 (related model)Fairphone / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileNo free-licensed photograph of the exact model exists. This is a closely related product.
Felco 2 pruning shearFelco / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons · Source fileSupplied by the site owner. Not a free-licensed image.
Fender Player II Stratocaster electric guitarFender / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons · Source fileSupplied by the site owner. Not a free-licensed image.
Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus plunge/track sawFestool / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileOfficial Festool product image from festool.nl, used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
Filson Rugged Twill tote bag with zipper, tan, front viewC.C. Filson Co. / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons · Source fileOfficial Filson product photograph, not free-licensed, used for editorial identification.
Fjallraven jacketBlyngre / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Framework Laptop 13 DIY setup with modular internals, QR-coded battery, memory and storage modules, product photographThcipriani / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source file
Gaggia Classic Evo Pro espresso machineGaggia / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons · Source fileOfficial manufacturer product image, used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
Gazelle Tour Populair C3 city bikeGazelle / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons · Source fileSupplied by the site owner. Not a free-licensed image.
Gloverall Original Monty duffle coat, product photographGloverall / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Gränsfors Bruk Small Forest AxeGränsfors Bruk / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons · Source fileSupplied by the site owner. Not a free-licensed image.
Hamilton Khaki Field MechanicalGiordano Tonelli / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Hand-forged garden spade (related)Herba Holo / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source fileNo free-licensed photograph of the exact model exists. This is a closely related product.
Herman Miller Aeron office chairParis on Ponce & Le Maison Rouge / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Hilleberg Nallo 2 red silnylon tunnel tent, pitchedHilleberg / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileOfficial Hilleberg product image from hilleberg.com, used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
KEF LS50 Meta passive bookshelf speaker, front three-quarter view on whiteKEF / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileOfficial KEF product image from kef.com, used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
Keychron Q1 aluminium 75% hot-swappable mechanical keyboard, product photographKeychron / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileKeychron Q1 brand packshot, used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM175PS stand mixerKitchenAid / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons · Source fileSupplied by the site owner. Not a free-licensed image.
Klean Kanteen Classic single-wall stainless steel water bottle with sport cap, teal, product photographKlean Kanteen / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Knipex pliers (related model)Chumpih / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source fileNo free-licensed photograph of the exact model exists. This is a closely related product.
Kuhn Rikon Duromatic Inox stainless steel pressure cooker with long handleKuhn Rikon / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileOfficial Kuhn Rikon product image from kuhnrikon.com, used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
Lamy 2000 fountain penVincent Ignace / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Le Creuset enamelled cast ironFowler&fowler / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Leather hiking boots (related)Rosa-Maria Rinkl / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source fileNo free-licensed photograph of the exact model exists. This is a closely related product.
Leatherman Wave multitool (related model)Andy / Andrew Fogg / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source fileNo free-licensed photograph of the exact model exists. This is a closely related product.
Leica M6 35mm rangefinder camera, black body with brass top plate, three-quarter front view, studio photographNoqqe / CC0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source file
Lie-Nielsen No. 4 bronze smoothing bench plane with cherry handles, product photographLie-Nielsen Toolworks / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source file
Liebherr Comfort fridge-freezer, white top-mount combination, photographSevela.p / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source file
Loake 1880 Aldwych Oxford dress shoe, product photographLoake / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source file
Lodge cast iron skilletCullen328 / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Magimix CS 5200 XL food processorMagimix / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileOfficial Magimix product image from magimix.nl, used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 aluminium 3-section tripod with horizontal columnManfrotto / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileOfficial Manfrotto product image from manfrotto.com, used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
Martin D-28 dreadnought acoustic guitar, natural gloss finish, front viewMartin Guitar / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileOfficial Martin product image, used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
Merino wool socks (related)Matthew Bellemare / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source fileNo free-licensed photograph of the exact model exists. This is a closely related product.
Miele WEA 128 WCS washing machineMiele / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons · Source fileSupplied by the site owner. Not a free-licensed image.
Naniwa combination waterstone #1000/#3000 dual-grit knife sharpening stone, product photographNaniwa / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source file
Nikon FM2n 35mm mechanical film SLR camera body, silver, product photographKamera Express / Retailer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileRetailer photograph of a used Nikon FM2n body from kamera-express.nl, used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
Numatic Henry vacuumKilworth Simmonds from UK / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Opinel No.8 knifeKuroczynski / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Ortlieb Back-Roller Classic waterproof panniers, pair, blackORTLIEB / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileOfficial ORTLIEB product image from ortlieb.com, used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
Osprey Atmos AG 65 trekking backpack in Mythical Green, front viewOsprey Packs / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons · Source fileOfficial Osprey product image, used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
Panasonic Blu-ray player (related model)JulianVilla26 / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source fileNo free-licensed photograph of the exact model exists. This is a closely related product.
Panasonic Eneloop AA rechargeable batteries with BQ-CC17 charger, studio product photographPanasonic / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source file
Patagonia Nano Puff jacketajay_suresh / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Persol sunglassesLuxottica / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Peugeot Paris u'Select natural beech pepper mill, 30 cmPeugeot Saveurs / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileOfficial Peugeot Saveurs product image from peugeot-saveurs.com, used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
Red Wing Heritage bootsA Continuous Lean / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Red Wing Iron Ranger bootsUser:Steven Walling / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Rimowa Topas aluminium case© 1971markus / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Schott Perfecto 613Rundvald / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source file
Schwalbe Marathon Plus bicycle tyre with puncture-protection belt, product photographLoKiLeCh / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source file
Seiko 5 automatic watchIsik / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Selvedge denimstan abene / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Sennheiser HD 25 headphonesBizzarle / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Senz Original stick storm umbrella, pure blacksenz° / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileOfficial Senz product image from senz.com, used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
Shure SM58 dynamic vocal microphoneShure / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileOfficial Shure product image from shure.com, used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
Sky-Watcher Skyliner 200P 8-inch Dobsonian telescope on plywood rocker box, product photographSky-Watcher / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source file
Solid oak rectangular dining table (Selvian), product photographHoutentafelshop / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Solovair 8 eye derby bootNPSSolovairRep / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Stainless steel vacuum flask (related)Shypoetess / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source fileNo free-licensed photograph of the exact model exists. This is a closely related product.
Stokke Tripp Trapp chairSabineK1991 / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
SuitSupply half-canvas suit, navy tailored jacket, product photographSuitSupply / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source file
SuitSupply Navy Overcoat in pure wool, full-length product photograph on modelSuitSupply / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source file
Swarovski Habicht 8x30 W binocularsSwarovski Optik / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileOfficial manufacturer product image from swarovskioptik.com, used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
Technics SL-1200MK7 direct-drive turntableTechnics / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons · Source fileSupplied by the site owner. Not a free-licensed image.
Technivorm Moccamaster KBG Select filter coffee machine in Forest GreenMoccamaster (Technivorm) / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileOfficial Moccamaster product photograph, not free-licensed, used for editorial identification. Resized.
Thule VeloCompact 924 towbar bike carrierThule / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileOfficial manufacturer product image from thule.com, used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
Trangia Stove 27-2 UL storm cooker set, spirit burner with pans and windshieldTrangia AB / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileOfficial Trangia product image from trangia.se, used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
Urban Arrow Family electric long-john cargo bike (bakfiets), white frame with black cargo box, parked in Amsterdam, photographBrbbl / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source file
USM Haller Mid-Credenza D modular storage cabinet in USM Golden Yellow with drop-down doorsUSM / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileOfficial USM product image from usm.com, used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
Vespa Primavera 50 scooter, pressed steel body, side profileVespa / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileOfficial Vespa Primavera product image, resized and converted for the web.
Victorinox Fibrox 5.2063.20 chef's knifeFrancis Flinch / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Vitamix 5200 blenderkirybabe / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Vitamix Explorian E310 blenderVitamix / Product image, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Vornado 533 fan (related model)TaurusEmerald / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source fileNo free-licensed photograph of the exact model exists. This is a closely related product.
Vox AC15C1 tube guitar amplifier, product photographVox / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source file
Wahl Super Taper corded professional hair clipper, white with V5000 motor, product photographWahl / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileManufacturer packshot hosted by retailer bol.com, used for editorial identification. Not a free-licensed image.
Wera screwdriversAndy Dingley / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
woom Original 3 children's bicycle, 16 inch, Lizard Lime, product photographwoom / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons · Source fileOfficial woom product photograph, retailer-hosted packshot
Yamaha U1 upright piano in polished ebony with fallboard open, three-quarter product photograph on whiteYamaha / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source fileRetailer-hosted brand packshot, resized.
Yamaha YAS-280 alto saxophone, gold lacquer finish, front view on whiteYamaha / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped) · Source file
Yumeko washed European flax linen bedding in natural, duvet and pillows on a made bed, lifestyle photographYumeko / Manufacturer product photograph, used for editorial identification, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Zippo lighterTontonflingueur / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Source file
Without an image
No freely licensed photograph exists for these subjects. We publish the text and leave the picture out rather than use an image we cannot licence.
- Hand-knotted wool Persian rug
- The anchor essay. The receipts have stopped making sense, and the framework was ready.
- The supply chain behind a €15 t-shirt, and the tax nobody read on the receipt.
- Two men want the same Submariner. Only one of them owns anything.