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Variopinte Enameled Steel Dinner Plate

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

"It's like a recipe, like adding spices, a bit of green, a bit of red and yellow, then heat it all up, and it's magic," says Stefania di Petrillo of the process of making her handcrafted Variopinte Dinnerware (2009). In Italian, variopinte means multicolored, but to di Petrillo it refers to the idea of the same object realized in various colors. "People don't realize that with enamel you can achieve more colors than Pantone® and it is completely natural," she says. The vibrant hues are created by crushing natural pigments that are mixed in with glass powder and applying it by hand to metal through a firing process. No two firings are exactly the same, giving each piece a unique, one of a kind appearance, and depending on where the piece was suspended during firing, markings may be visible. The enamel is nontoxic. Pack the Variopinte Collection in your picnic basket, since it's durable enough to use outdoors. Dishwasher safe. Made in France.

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Variopinte Enameled Steel Salad Plate

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Variopinte Enameled Steel Large Plate

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Variopinte Enameled Steel Bowl

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Duncan Carafe

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

“I'll stick with gin,” said Hawkeye on the television series M*A*S*H. “Champagne is just ginger ale that knows somebody.” No matter what your preferred libation, Duncan Glassware (2009) will highlight the flavor, appearance and attitude of everything you serve. Handmade from lead-free glass and mouth-blown into molds, this collection is the work of a self-taught design team. Believing that a thorough knowledge of production processes is the foundation of good design, this team knows how to create a glass that feels great in your hand, is a pleasure to drink from and looks beautiful. Combining innovation with techniques that have been practiced for hundreds of years, this glassware is simple and timeless. You'll be certain to use it again and again. Made in Poland.

Pressed Willow Tray

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Although the 42-year-old Corin Mellor has been creative director of the Mellor brand since his father's retirement in 2005, it is certainly a labor of love. “You shouldn't have to completely divide your time between work and pleasure,” he says. “Your work should be your pleasure.” A sophisticated version of those found at a British canteen (or cafeteria), the Willow Trays (2009) are beautifully made in plywood molded from willow veneers. These stackable trays are light but durable and practical with a curvy rim and hand finished with a silky smooth melamine surface. The base is stamped David Mellor Design.

Club Caviar Bowl Set

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

“As a DJ,” says designer Matz Borgström, “I've played in and ran clubs in Stockholm since I was a teenager, which has given me insight into the bar as an everyday phenomenon.” His chic, sleek stainless tableware combines simple lines and some Viking fierceness. Serve Nordic delicacies or shrimp cocktail in the Caviar Bowl (2009) , which has a small bowl that sits inside a larger one to be filled with ice. Comes in a gift box. Made in China.

Rina Menardi - Peel Tray

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

As a ceramist, Rina Menardi has spent 30 years researching and perfecting her techniques and color schemes the result of which can be seen in her pieces. Inspired by nature and her own feelings, this extraordinary designer-craftswoman believes that “an object should not impose itself, but rather suggest visual and tactile sensations able to evoke our deepest emotions.” All handmade, Menardi's bowls and trays (1980) are characterized by simple lines and stunning colors. The red of a sunset, the purple of an autumn leaf, the white of an ocean shell can all be found in her ceramics. She chooses to work in baked clay because it allows her to express herself through gaining possession of some of nature's secrets. “Clay allows me to give a three-dimensional shape to the here-and-now ‘me,'” says the artist. “It is a way of communicating with myself and, therefore, with others.” Made in Italy.

Club Snack Set

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

“As a DJ,” says designer Matz Borgström, “I've played in and ran clubs in Stockholm since I was a teenager, which has given me insight into the bar as an everyday phenomenon.” His chic, sleek stainless tableware combines simple lines and some Viking fierceness. The Snack Bowl (2009) can go from barbeque to black-tie affair with ease. Comes in a gift box. Made in China.

Small and Deep Salad Bowl

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Parisian designers Catherine Lévy and Sigolène Prébois of Tsé & Tsé Associées take a simple approach to design: “We design things that we ourselves want to use,” says Lévy. “First we live with it, and if after that we don't like it, we don't produce it.” But there's nothing simplistic about their work. The Hungry Tableware Collection (1995/2006), which includes bowls, cups and salad forks, has asymmetrical shapes and a cheeky character that will surely inspire engaging dinner parties and garden gatherings. They first tried to have the pieces manufactured in Limoges only to be deterred producing a non-round bowl was too absurd for the established manufacturers. Now handmade, the bowls and forks are sophisticated yet fun. The international success that the duo enjoys hasn't changed their D.I.Y. attitude, though: “When we look at where we are and think that we have managed to make a living doing what we love,” says Lévy, “we still think it's a miracle.” Dishwasher safe. Made in France/Romania.

Wood Mitt

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The Teflon-Coated Linen Mitt (2010) are made by a Belgian weaver that's been producing linen since 1858. In 2006, the company was officially granted the title of Belgian Royal Warrant Holder, a privilege that is conferred by His Majesty the King as a sign of trust. This honor not only attests to the quality of services rendered and products supplied (nice linen), but also serves as a commitment to service, as the Warrant Holder must continue to strive to enhance performance in every field in which the company operates. Made of high-quality Teflon-coated Belgian linen, the Mitt is fully lined and wrapped in leather and Teflon-coated linen to keep your hand and forearm protected when carrying firewood or tending a fire. Made in Belgium.

Belgian Linen Napkin

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The combination of all-natural fabric with a distinctive finish and a subtle, earthy palette make this Belgian Table Linen (2006) a real find. Fifth-generation family weavers create these napkins and placemats in a classic style using a 150-year-old mill. The collection is woven from 100% pure Belgian flax, which has been grown for thousands of years with very little modern intervention, is gentle on the land and does not need irrigation. Machine wash or dry clean. Made in Belgium.

All parts of the flax plant are used to make these linens.
At the end of their useful life, these undyed linens are biodegradable and recyclable.
Special finishing procedures give the fabric a soft, vintage look.

Menu Carving & Serving Set

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

For serving hot or cold delicacies, our Carving and Serving Set (2009) combines porcelain, bamboo, melamine and a cooling gel pack to create a very versatile product. The bamboo cutting board, which naturally resists bacteria, can be nested into the melamine tray for serving meat, cheeses or any tasty platter. The silicone cooling gel pack can emerge from the freezer and be placed between the melamine tray and the porcelain piece to present oysters, sushi or other cold delicacies. This Red Dot Design Award-winning set was designed by Copenhagen-based Kasper Rønn and Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen of Norm Architects to have “a classic recognizable shape that calls for attention.” Your guests will notice. Four-piece set includes a cutting board, porcelain plate, cooling gel pack and melamine tray. Made in Denmark.

Four piece set includes cutting board, porcelain plate, cooling gel pack and melamine tray.
Red Dot Design Award 2009

Melio Step Stool

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

A staple of libraries for the last half-century, this versatile rolling Step Stool has been updated in plastic to be lighter and more dent resistant than earlier metal versions. Sitting on retractable casters that lock in place when weight is applied, this Stool provides two extra steps or even a seat where needed, in a size that's much more convenient than a ladder. The wrap-around rubber bumper protects walls and furniture, and the textured tread helps prevent slipping, even in damp areas like kitchens and bathrooms. Whether used at home, in the garage or in the workspace, when something is this functional is it any wonder it has been around for 50 years? Made in China.

Tiffin Lunch Box Set

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The term “tiffin” is used in parts of Britain and India to mean a light meal or snack. In some areas, the word specifically refers to lunches brought to work or school. A common approach in India is to put rice in one tiffin box, dal in another, breads or naan in a third and so on. A smart solution for storing and carrying different food types, both dry and wet, the Tiffin Lunch Box Set is a convenient tool you'll turn to again and again. The set includes three stacks of stainless steel containers that lock together for easy carrying. The large stack has three plates and four containers; the medium stack has two plates and three containers; and the small stack has one plate and two containers. Made in India.