Entertain - Kitchen - Best Sellers

Vaso Carafe - Medium

24 Jun 2009 20:45:00 GMT

Price: $25.00

From wine and water to spirits and sangria, the Vaso Carafe (2008) is an ideal vessel for serving any cold or room temperature liquid. Inspired by chemistry lab equipment, its wide base and easy pour spout will become the serving tool of choice for your consumable concoctions. Available in two sizes.

Minima Decanter - Small

19 Aug 2009 18:45:00 GMT

Price: $58.00

The clean design of Cecilie Manz’s Minima Decanter (2008) dispenses with superfluous details. Designed for Holmegaard, the Danish glassworks company that was started by a countess in 1823, these functional decanters are a clear choice for serving and storing delicious beverages.

Comes with a rubberized lid to keep contents contained.
Tall, slender shape was designed with an eye to small-space living.
Available in two sizes.

Opus Wine Glass (Set of 2)

19 Aug 2009 18:45:00 GMT

Price: $28.00

The Opus Wine Glass (2008) was designed by Ole Palsby to become “an integral part of mealtime.” Palsby believes that the best vessel for dinking is an oblong ball with a hole cut through the middle – essentially the shape of the Opus. Ergonomic and engaging, it has all the makings of a functional classic.

Crafted out of lead-free glass that’s dishwasher safe and suitable for everyday use.
Sold in a set of two.

Nimb Champagne Glass

19 Aug 2009 18:45:00 GMT

Price: $20.00

Wine Finer

24 Jun 2009 20:45:00 GMT

Price: $32.00

An invaluable tool for the refined wine drinker, the Wine Finer has multiple ingenious uses. After uncorking your bottle, simply place the Finer inside the bottle (it will fit snugly and stay put). As wine is poured, it runs through strategically placed holes in the Finer and a screen – serving not only to catch any sediment, but to aerate the wine, eliminating the need for a decanter. But don’t even bother removing the Wine Finer, as it has a rubberized lid that will keep the wine fresh if you’re a little too flushed to finish the bottle.

Wine Key

24 Jun 2009 20:45:00 GMT

Price: $28.00

A sleek design and ergonomic shape make this the last wine opener you’ll ever need. Featuring a cork screw, foil cutter and bottle opener, this Wine Key (2006) has an organic shape that will suit the aesthetic of the modern kitchen.

Wine Opener

22 Jul 2008 20:45:00 GMT

Price: Was: $25.00
Now: $18.75

A sturdy update of a classic 1879 design, this professional-grade wine puller has two prongs to break the seal around the cork, thus avoiding unsightly cork debris floating in your Cabernet due to an extraction gone awry. Tempered steel blades grasp the cork without damaging it, while the handle permits a smooth and controlled withdrawal. Made in Germany.

Cast Iron Wrench Bottle Opener

30 May 2008 17:36:00 GMT

Price: $30.00

Crafted in Takaoka, Japan, the Cast Iron Wrench Bottle Opener’s simple shape and material is enhanced by the playful disconnect between its form and function. Takaoka has been known for its iron and copper work since the early 17th century. Metal workers from other cities were invited to Takaoka to create religious objects for Buddhist temples, but the skills and traditions have endured long after the secularization of the town. Complete your toolbox with the Cast Iron Wrench and Pliers Bottle Openers. Made in Japan.

Cocktail Measuring Cup

9 Jun 2009 17:45:00 GMT

Price: $7.00

Designer Matz Borgstrom understands the necessary mechanics for a good cocktail. “As a DJ,” says Borgstrom, “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.” This everyday Cocktail Measuring Cup was designed “for the discerning drinker, who knows that the function of an item is as important as the right design.”

Has markings for 2cl (.7oz) and 4cl (1.35oz) of liquid for precise cocktail preparation.
Comes housed in a gift box.
Classic design complements any bar décor.

Cocktail Set

9 Jun 2009 17:45:00 GMT

Price: $30.00

Designer Matz Borgstrom understands the necessary mechanics for a good cocktail. “As a DJ,” says Borgstrom, “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.” This everyday Cocktail Set was designed “for the discerning drinker, who knows that the function of an item is as important as the right design.”

Set includes a stainless steel cup for mixing, as well as cherry wood tools (a reamer and muddler).
Comes housed in a gift box.
Classic design complements any bar décor.

Cocktail Shaker

9 Jun 2009 17:45:00 GMT

Price: $40.00

Designer Matz Borgstrom understands the necessary mechanics for a good cocktail. “As a DJ,” says Borgstrom, “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.” This everyday Cocktail Shaker was designed “for the discerning drinker, who knows that the function of an item is as important as the right design.”

Ergonomic shape holds 20oz of liquid.
Comes housed in a gift box.
Classic design complements any bar décor.

Black Glass Pitcher

11 Sep 2009 20:45:00 GMT

Price: $85.00

Exquisite and delicate – yet tempered for everyday use – the Black Glass Collection makes a striking statement. Black, hand-blown glass is first given an acid treatment to create the seamless matte finish. Then each piece goes through a seven-hour tempering process to ensure its strength and resiliency. Made by a Japanese family who has been producing glassware for generations, this collection may become the focal point of any placesetting.

Collection includes a Short Tumbler, Tall Tumbler, Sake Cup and Pitcher.
Unadorned design has no handle and a simple spout for easy pouring.
Thin glass, rounded edges and matte finish give these pieces an ergonomic and satisfying feel, designed for a sublime drinking experience.

Black Glass Sake Cup

11 Sep 2009 20:45:00 GMT

Price: $30.00

Collection includes a Short Tumbler, Tall Tumbler, Sake Cup and Pitcher.
Can be used for sake or as a shot glass.
Thin glass, rounded edges and matte finish give these pieces an ergonomic and satisfying feel, designed for a sublime drinking experience.

Water Pitcher

22 Jul 2008 20:45:00 GMT

Price: $85.00

Using Iouseki stones and Binchotan charcoal, the Charcoal Water Pitcher creates filtered, mineral-rich water. The stones come from the mountains in Kanazawa, the capital city of Ishikawa Prefecture, on the Sea of Japan coast. The charcoal is specially prepared for potable water use, and also works as a deodorizer to create odor-free water. In place of filters that need monthly replacement and add to landfill, Iouseki stones and Binchotan charcoal last up to six months (depending on use). In addition to being an eco-friendly solution, this elegant Water Pitcher can go from fridge to table, rather than having to pour the water into a suitable serving vessel. The Water Pitcher comes with one set of Purifying Sticks and Stones; additional sets can be purchased separately.

Water Purifying Charcoal & Stones

22 Jul 2008 20:45:00 GMT

Price: $25.00

Iouseki stones and Binchotan charcoal, when used with the Water Pitcher (sold separately), create filtered, mineral-rich water. The stones come from the mountains in Kanazawa, the capital city of Ishikawa Prefecture, on the Sea of Japan coast. The charcoal is specially prepared for potable water use, and also works as a deodorizer to create odor-free water. In place of filters that need monthly replacement and add to landfill, Iouseki stones and Binchotan charcoal last up to six months (depending on use).

Binchotan Coal Water Purifier, Pitcher Size

24 Jun 2009 20:45:00 GMT

Price: $25.00

While this Coal Water Purifier (2006) appears black, it’s actually white charcoal, made from Japanese oak. The complex process for making white charcoal results in a hard glass-like material that’s clean to the touch (a small amount of residue is normal before its been washed) and naturally purifies water. Used in Asia for generations, Kishu Binchotan white charcoal absorbs chlorine, unpleasant tastes and odors while also infusing the water with natural minerals. Made in Japan.

Kishu Binchotan is the best grade of white charcoal for purifying water.
CO2 friendly: at the end of its useful life (approx 3 months), crush this charcoal and mix it with soil so plants can benefit from it.
Purifies water without the use of chemicals.

Folding Oak Serving Tray

9 Jun 2009 17:45:00 GMT

Price: $80.00

Breakfast in bed becomes a simpler proposition with this Folding Oak Tray. The top is indented to keep plates at bay, and the legs fold for compact storage. You can even use it to elevate (literally and figuratively) a picnic in the park to a classier affair.

Folding legs are held in place with magnets for clean, easy storage.
Large serving surface comfortably holds a dinner plate and necessary dining accoutrements.

Felt Coasters (Set of 6)

21 Oct 2009 21:15:00 GMT

Price: $22.00

Inspired by the felt squares that are found in the beer gardens of Bavaria, these Felt Coasters will protect surfaces from the condensation of any beverage. Used in German taverns until the 19th century, felt makes an ideal coaster stain resistant and easy to clean, it¹s safe for any surface. To this day, the Bavarian word for any type of coaster is Bierfizl, or "beer felt."

Available in sets of six, either in all charcoal or two green, two white and two brown coasters.
Naturally absorbent and stain resistant.

Toothpick Holder with Toothpicks

11 Sep 2009 20:45:00 GMT

Price: $12.00

This traditional Japanese Toothpick Holder is made with Hinoki cypress – a highly rot-resistant cedar that has a natural lemon scent. The refillable holder comes packed with cedar toothpicks that have a decorative groove at one end. Simple, clean lines allow this holder to be left out on the counter or tabletop.

Studio North Design Trays (Set of 2)

22 Jul 2008 20:45:00 GMT

Price: $298.00

The Studio North Design Trays (2002) can be used in the kitchen or dining room as a platform or serving tool for all manner of objects. The set of two nest together for compact storage and the deep-set handles offer ease of carrying. Like all Studio North Design products, the Trays are crafted from an often overlooked material: forest-salvaged, old-growth Douglas fir. A straight-grained, amber-colored wood, it’s acquired through forest salvage logging, where skilled sawyers mine usable wood out of logs that have long since fallen in the forests of the Pacific Coast.