While Nissan's range is more sensible than exciting, the aging but capable GT-R and upcoming Z sportscar do, at least, offer fans of the brand something to enjoy and aspire to. But with prices starting at $113,540 for the former and around $40,000 for the latter, they're priced out of reach for most enthusiasts. Nissan's answer to this is rather unconventional, but still cool, offering aficionados the opportunity to purchase performance car-inspired merchandise.

Perhaps the coolest creation to come out of Nissan's accessories department is the Z chair, pictured below. Designed to mimic the pews found in the Z S30, the sports seat sits on Z-shaped legs and is upholstered in fabric similar to the original item found in the classic coupe. Nissan says the chair was designed with a partner to coincide with the Z's 50th anniversary, in 2019. At the rear, you'll find a plaque that is similar in design to the original car's front emblem.

"These milestones are a great opportunity to revisit our classic design features. [They are] also a key means of raising interest in the new product," said Yoshiyuki Kanamori of Nissan's licensing team. Other members of the department, especially those with experience of the brand's historic icons, were involved in the design process. Nissan is no stranger to producing Z accessories, revealing a pair of watches inspired by the latest iteration in January.

But if car-related furniture just isn't your thing, the brand is offering several other products that may just appeal. Perhaps the quirkiest of the bunch is the GT-R soy sauce dish. "The soy sauce dish is a really fun item. We feel that it really conveys the joy of a model like the GT-R," said Kanamori. Pouring the sauce over the GT-R logo reveals a rather neat trick: while the GT section of the nameplate remains black, the R section changes color to red, accurately showcasing the badging.

Nissan has also catered to those gearheads that aren't able to reach the pedals just yet. Aside from a children's clothing range, the brand has previously partnered with Danish toymaker, Lego, to create the GT-R Nismo kit - the first-ever Japanese car to join the Speed Champions series. But it's not stopping there. Kanamori noted that Nissan will also target younger fans by offering a smartphone game. "I'd love for new customers to engage with the Nissan brand in a casual way," said Kanamori.

Of course, Nissan isn't the only manufacturer to attach its name to products that aren't cars. Previously, Mercedes-Benz has turned its hands to creating high-end eyewear, while Volvo has even teamed up with Casca to create an eco-friendly pair of sneakers seemingly inspired by the XC40 Recharge. We've got to admit, we're lusting after a few Nissan Z chairs to spruce up the CarBuzz office. Now, if only Nissan could create desks from discarded rear wings...