Measure one, cut twice
Get the idea into the real world. The story of how and why an object came to life matters more than getting every millimeter perfect.
About MATTY
Matty makes objects with a story.
Meet the objects from Matty Benedetto, the creator of Unnecessary Inventions. Thoughtful, playful things made to live in your space.
Small runs. A point of view. And yes, you can actually buy these.
The story
From unnecessary inventions to objects you can own.
From his studio in Burlington, Vermont, Matty Benedetto builds elaborate solutions to problems that don’t exist. You might know the Burrito Bumper, the Crocs Gloves, or the Lonely Lounger.
Some ideas don’t quite fit the Unnecessary Inventions world. MATTY gives them a permanent home: objects designed with the same playful thinking and care, but made for a real production run.
The Self Aware Lamp. The Monobloc Charger. The Unown AirTag Holders. If it’s here, Matty thought it was worth making.
- Founder
- Matty Benedetto
- MATTY since
- 2025
- Studio
- 6,400 sq ft
- Location
- Burlington · VT
The approach
A few things every object needs.
POV: You have a POV
Every object needs something to say: a clear reference, a different perspective, or a little commentary on the world around us.
Live past the joke
The punchline is only the beginning. An object should serve a purpose, find a place in your life, and keep bringing you joy.
See what made it out of the studio.
Explore the objects, or get in touch with an idea of your own.
