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An excellent bamboo knife block available in orange, red, or white.

“By contributing to the preservation of the environment and continually searching for new and innovative ideas to make beatutiful products out of bamboo this company has been one of our favorites from day one. All products are designed in France and produced by skillful artisans in Vietnam.”

If you get frustrated by the minimal amount of paper/drawings/menus that your current fridge magnet holds, then this would completely solve your problem.

“This little chap is made from a super-strong magnet coated in non-scratch plastic to protect your fridge and your photos. But what really makes the Endo brilliant is that is in effect a magnetic hinge – to use, you just press the top and the magnet frees up whatever it is holding, release and it and it grips again…all without any springs or moving parts. Combining neodymium, silicone and steel, the Endo clip is great looking, holds up to 20 pages or 1 lb and can be thrown in the dishwasher for cleaning.”

Each magnet is 2″ x 1″, pack of 3.

Anyone who has spent time in a kitchen can appreciate the combination of spoon and spatula in one. Smart.

“As their name implies, these utensils combine a spoon and a spatula in a very unique and useful form. They’re made from solid bamboo, which makes them not only beautiful, but also extremely durable.”

100% organically-grown bamboo, natural food-safe wood oil

13″ long

Sold as a set of three.

Designed for Alessi, this new toaster with a bread warming attachment has a clean oval shape and 18/10 stainless-steel body with a white polycarbonate base. Includes a defrost setting, removable crumb tray, variable browning selector, and reheat functionality. An additional rack for making sandwiches is available.

Size: 10h x 17w x 4.5″d

Toaster with Bread Warmer Item# 64757

This looks to be more of a sculpture than a mere kitchen accessory.

“Sagaform is a Swedish company that makes clean, well designed products that are good looking, practical and affordable. This clever small pestle (made from ceramic) and mortar allow for the even crushing of small amounts of spices…”

4.74″ wide x 2″ tall

Kitchens with limited counterspace and no dishwashers could use a dishrack like this. The little pegs allow you to store lots of different plates, and provide more surface area unlike those metal drying racks.

This pyrex oil/vinegar cruet allows you to dress your salad with one hand by virtue of the different molecular structures of each.

Made with pyrex glass.
Dimention : 1.5” x 7”

A few people have emailed us about Third Drawer Down®, and pretty much the only reason there hasn’t been a post until now is because it’s difficult to choose just one to highlight. They have made common objects such as aprons, tea towels and kercheifs into usable art and I know there’s quite a few I would frame. Also, keep in mind these would be excellent gifts for anyone who has a kitchen (which is almost everyone).

“By placing art into the most domestic of circumstances, Third Drawer Down® products promote an ongoing dialogue between art and everyday life, whilst promoting the work of International Artists and Designers.”

Shown above (left):
A Piece of Tea (2005),
Frederique Daubal (FRA)
Screenprint and Embroidery on 100% Linen Tea Towel
70cm x 50cm,
Edition: 1000
about $36.00 plus postage

Shown (right):
Portrait of a History of Modern Art as a Sanitary System (1993),
Margaret Morgan (US)
Screenprint on 100% Linen
50cm x 70cm,

Something like this makes me want to cook just so I could use it.

“This curious object is intended to be a soy sauce dropper, but would work well for other liquids in your gourmet pantry, like your fanciest olive oil. Fill with your liquid of choice, hold your finger over the hole in the dropper and lift – you control the drops with a little bit of physics. This elegant glassware will look beautiful on your dining table.”

3″ diam, 4″ high

These really are pretty clever…

“Each wooden cutting board comes with a different laser engraved illustration that is positioned according to the natural grain of the wood creating a whimsical little scene.”

Choose between Astronaut, Eskimo, Skiier, Vespa, Gardener, Swimmer.

Acacia wood; oiled.

Size: 9″ x 13″ x .6″ (23 x 34 x 1,5 cm)

“hand blown carafes made to the highest standard of italian glassmaking. the visual of one container floating inside another is striking.

available in carafe or sfera (round shape) design”

dimensions:
carafe:
150ml 5″h x 3″dia
250ml 8″h x 5″dia
sfera: 150ml 4″h x 6″

The guys at furni have designed an affordable, eco-friendly cutting board with interchangeable preparation bowls. I just love those furni guys. They have really great designs at really affordable prices.

:: laminated bamboo construction
:: 16% harder than maple, ecologically responsible & a highly renewable resource
:: includes 3 interchangeable preparation bowls
:: bowls are quality stainless steel (18/8) 4 1/4” diameter
:: non slip rubber feet
:: ready to use unfinished or can be treated with mineral oil
:: dimensions: 15 1/4” x 10 1/2” x 1 1/2”

Quite a clever design:

“The Ming Oil & Vinegar Set from Dutch design firm Jansen + Co. takes the classic form of the wine glass and turns it on its head, literally. We love it, and not just because it’s clever – the stem reduces the flow just the right amount, so it’s easy to measure as you pour. Ships in a stylish box and includes a funnel for easy filling, plus a cleaning brush.”

Dimensions: 3″ x 6.75″

Be oh-so clever with this literary leaning cutting board.

“The story behind this unique cutting board is that after cutting your meats or veggies it can be stored alongside your row of cookbooks – and, as a sequal, is ideal for use as a cheese board.”

I love this canister, designed by Sergio Asti in 1967.