New York-based Chilewich refuses to let mats fall flat. Hailing from fashion and architecture, its design-savvy founders set out to create inspired home textiles from their own fresh, unexpected materials and practices. The Pressed Dahlia placemat features an open lacework of cut vinyl—a wonderfully tactile surface that’s both durable and delightful.
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Caffettiera is a modern addition to the family of fine quality French presses from bodum. This compact coffee maker combines the Danish company’s time-perfected plunger and with a streamlined frame, glass carafe, and plastic lid. Brewing is easy (always a plus on early mornings). Simply fill with fresh ground beans and hot water—when you’ve achieved the desired depth of flavor, push the plunger down to filter grinds to the bottom.
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Made with terracotta, the Magisso Champagne Cooler maintains temperature longer than other coolers. The earthenware provides a superior insulation, and it looks pretty cool too. Soak your cooler in cold water, fill with ice, and add get ready to paaaarty.
Reminiscent of that favorite, sugary childhood cereal, the Fruit Loop Fruit Holder by up-and-coming designer Lisa Vincitorio is a perfect for those who disdain the sight of fruit basket clutter. Keep your apples and oranges in line with this singular piece, made of mirror-polished 18/10 stainless steel.
Part of Michael Graves’ iconic collection of home goods for Alessi, this Butter Dish is an architecturally inspired accent worthy of permanent spot at the table. Crafted from the Italian company’s signature mirror-polished stainless steel and glass, this piece is a prime example of the retro-futuristic style of Graves’ collection.
The modular, magnetic Try It Trivet presents many possibilities for table protection. The three segments can be linked together to support large pans or separated and used individually for multiple dishes. Designed by Dror Benshetrit for Alessi, each circular arc in this set is made of stainless steel with a mirror-polish finish.
Ship Shape Container enables the young (and young at heart) to safely transport their favorite spread from fridge to table. The kitschy kitchen accessory from Alessi is made of colorful, durable thermoplastic resin and includes a stainless steel spatula (hint, it’s hidden in the smoke stack).
If you make it at home, it’s probably healthier—that’s the philosophy behind Takeya’s brilliant beverage makers. Skip the store bought, syrupy stuff (not to mention the landfill-bound bottle) and brew your own iced tea with the Flash Chill Tea Maker. Named a Top 5 Finalist for the Innovation Award by the International Housewares Association, this versatile vessel requires no transferring of liquid. Simply steep the hot tea in it, remove the infuser, add ice, and shake until chilled (it’s airtight, we promise!). Then serve as-is. Isn’t simplicity refreshing?
Espresso, per favore! The Moka Express 3 Cup is an exquisite reinvention of the iconic Italian percolator. Featuring the same elegant faceted silhouette as Alfonso Bialetti’s original, this stovetop design produces one doppio espresso at a time. A heat-resistant silicone handle and patented safety valve are conducive to heavy use—and the little man with a moustache? He sets this piece apart from its countless imitators.
One part Zen philosophy + one part modern Scandinavian design = the Kettle Teapot. Designed by Norm, this transparent glass teapot allows the brewer to delight in tea’s visual, tactile, and olfactory complexities. When you’ve steeped the leaves to your exacting standards, the stainless steel tea egg is easily pulled up and out of the way via a silicon string. Just like that, you’re ready to serve. But, please keep it off the stove (contrary to its name, it won’t take the heat).