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David Taylor

The Stockholm-based Scottish artisan introduces a family of candlesticks

David Taylor

Based out of Stockholm, Scotsman David “Superdave” Taylor calls himself a metal craftsman. The self-proclaimed job title doesn’t necessarily do him justice, however, given that his roster of work regularly transcends the boundaries between design, art and craft. Yet, tags aside, the man is a true contemporary artisan in…

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Aleksandra Pollner

Porcelain fortune cookies for the smashing

Aleksandra Pollner

In explaining how she came to collaborate with design shop Object on a collection of porcelain fortune cookies, Seattle-based designer Aleksandra Pollner points to three tenets: form, past experience and material. Certainly it’s form that caught our eye first when we happened upon her pieces at the New York…

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Accessories: Chemistry in the Kitchen

From Sarah:

We like the current trend of using chemistry beakers and flasks in the kitchen. CB2 currently has some laboratory-inspired pieces on offer, but if you are looking for the real deal, check out Best Science Supplies.

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Above: Lisa Cohen photo

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Above: Here’s a clever idea for keeping herbs fresh; photo via Inmagine.

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Above: CB2 Beaker Glass Pitcher; $5.95. CB2 Decanter; on sale for $5.95 (down from $9.95).

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Above: Small Longneck Vases of durable chemistry glass; $2.95 to $3.95. We’d use them to decant vinegar and olive oil and top with a cork.