Wall-E Style Metal Tissue Box

A tissue box is the least interesting object in most living rooms, which is exactly why this one is worth the swap. Built from pressed and welded iron in a retro robot style, it turns a box of tissues into an ornament that earns its spot on a coffee table, a shelf or the corner of a desk. The finish is deliberately weathered, so it looks like something salvaged rather than something bought.

The shell lifts away so a standard rectangular tissue box drops straight in, and the dispensing slot is wide enough that sheets pull cleanly without tearing. Metal construction means it stays put instead of sliding around when you tug a tissue free, and the base will not curl or soften the way cardboard sleeves do. Between refills it works perfectly well as a catch all for remotes, pens or charging cables.

Thirteen variants cover robot, piggy and several large tissue box styles, so you can match the piece to the room rather than settling for whatever shape was available. It makes a solid housewarming or desk warming gift, and because it is metal rather than resin, it survives being knocked about by everyday use in a busy household.

• Material: pressed iron with weathered finish
• Fits standard rectangular tissue boxes
• Removable shell for easy refilling
• 13 style variants including robot and piggy
• Doubles as a desk or shelf ornament
• Wipe clean with a dry cloth