Purists might turn purple at the thought of adding an extra 165g or so to the weight of an iPad Air — what’s the point then? — but for the eco-warrior geeks among us, it makes perfect sense when it looks so pretty. This wooden smart case from Grovemade has serious street cred, carved out of Oregon walnut ply and Eastern Hardrock maple, a sleek and grainy beauty. Three standing positions goes one better on Apple’s own leather version, and is just as naturally classy, minus the environmental guilt of leather treatment plants — this one’s made in a Portland, Oregon workshop. And not even pricey for its relative exclusivity. $129, ships worldwide; grovemade.com
A wooden smart case for your iPad
The Grovemade iPad case is carved out of Oregon walnut ply and Eastern Hardrock maple