Brass is a restaurant that makes grown-ups feel ... white tablecloths and 1920s-influenced frescos — and an antique piano in the middle of the floor — suggested a party waiting to start.

A friend recently asked if I knew where he could get a “vintage” Sony Walkman for his 14-year-old daughter’s Birthday. That’s all she wants, he said. Not an iPhone. Not a PlayStation.

Sleek and tall, this three-light tree lamp doesn’t require a lot of space but adds both ambient and task illumination, and its brushed brass offers ... a hint of vintage, but not so much that ...