Areaware, the shuttered design brand, is getting a second chance

The puzzle company Piecework is acquiring the beloved home goods brand after it shut down in February.

Areaware, the 22-year-old design brand, announced its closure back in February, bidding farewell to its dedicated fan base and selling off the last of its quirky home goods in a series of final sales.

Just three months later, though, the brand is getting a surprising second chance: Today, the puzzle company Piecework........

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