Grovemade's new iPad stand is a striking piece made from walnut and steel, with it being a highly practical accessory that is also great to look at. Steel. Cork. A hunk of walnut. Merino wool felt.

Most people know what it means to ride a bike made of steel or aluminum. Some of us even know what carbon fiber and titanium feel like too. However, rarely have any of us ridden a wooden bicycle, and ...