From scenes in the Full Monty to the antics of one internet travel provider's happy guy, gnomes have been gaining in popularity (or is it notoriety?). Whether you love them or hate them - as there is rarely an in between with these guys - you have to respect any gnome created by a worldclass designer for a worldclass design company.

Napoleon seems the shyer of the Gnome brothers, brought to life by Kartell of Italy. This little guy holds his arms at his sides, preventing a woodsy tickle, while offering you a place to sit or set things atop his flattened hat.

• A creation of renowned French designer, Philippe Starck, exclusively for Kartell
• Constructed from batch-dyed thermoplastic technopolymer (quite a mouthful for such a whimsical little guy)
• Designed for use indoors or outdoors
• Available in original multi, black or gold