Brooklyn Slate’s elegant and ecological cheese boards hail from co-founder Kristy Hadeka’s family quarry in upstate New York. Each smooth slate surface is selected by hand before being sized, shaped, and artfully chipped at the edges by Hadeka and her partner Sean Tice back in their native borough. This board is a distinctive, rough-hewn surface for assorted cheeses—simply identify each fine fromage using the included soapstone chalk, which enhances the board’s rustic, homegrown allure.
Designed by Oiva Toikka in 1964, the Kastehelmi collection is inspired by its namesake: dewdrops. Toikka’s healthy love of experimentation led him to create a fantastic droplet-inspired design, which he originally developed as a technique to conceal joint marks on the surface of pressed glass pieces. As seen in this detailed transparent serving bowl, the resulting surface structure creates a glistening effect that enhances the reflective beauty of the glass.
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Who says kitchenware can’t have a sense of humor? This Polar Ice Bucket by Qualy embraces friendly, playful functionality. Made of recycled plastic, the bucket—housed in a larger transparent receptacle—has a perforated cloud-shaped bottom that drips water from melting ice onto a polar bear figurine.
This Espresso Coffee Maker is a true Italian icon. It holds multiple honors as the first espresso coffee maker in the company’s history, the first Alessi piece to be added to the permanent collection of New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), and the winner of the first of many Compasso d’Oro Awards, in 1979. Crafted from stainless steel with a cast iron handle, it moves gracefully from your stovetop to the table, without sacrificing a drop of style.
The whimsical kitchenware produced as part of this exploration of form and structure evokes childlike delight in all ages. This little devil was a great success, and quickly became a fan favorite in the Alessi catalog.
In a single-walled rendition of Bodum’s beloved design, the Pavina Glasses feature a nonslip silicone grip to shield hands against hot or cold beverages and slippery condensation. Made from mouth-blown borosilicate glass, this set of two is ideally sized for enjoying coffee or a cocktail with a friend.
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Forget the ol’ dunk-and-tug method of steeping your tea—there’s a new brew routine on the block. The Tea Ball from Ad-N-Art features a glass mug with a heat guard band and a silicone tea diffuser. Simply fill the ball with loose-leaf tea and drop it in hot water. Bottoms up!
In production since 1952, the Alessi Citrus Basket is a no-nonsense bar essential. The wirework bowl is part of the Ufficio Tecnico Alessi collection, a group of products designed by Carlo Alessi or technicians in the product development office who were driven above all by practical concerns: function, manufacturing methods, production costs, etc. This basket’s proportion and form have influenced generations of other fruit bowls in the Alessi catalog.
Catapulted to success by its original Moscow Mule mug in the 1950s, Old Dutch has continually expanded its collection of timeless copper serveware. In a traditional oval shape with cast brass handles, this set of three copper trays is the foundation for a stunning dinner spread. Use them for hors d’oeuvres, serving up a roast, or simply as a stunning centerpiece beneath a floral bouquet.
From Berlin design studio Böttcher+Henssler, the Tea Strainer is a stainless steel filter with a silicone lid that locks in flavor and temperature, and can be easily removed without burns or spills. Steeping just got sexier. Flexible silicone lid with a built-in handle for easy removal. Two parts can be dismantled for easy cleaning.