THE ART OF THE TABLE
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Brandon Johnson The Art of the Table

Brandon Johnson scours the Web for the most beautiful and practical objects for both kitchen and table. She is a former test kitchen intern for SAVEUR, and the founder of the French Culinary Institute’s Eat Life blog.

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Golden Silverware
Oct 27, 2009
Like alchemists, two Italian architects turn silverware into gold—or, at least, into gold-colored beauties. Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas's Colombina flatware, manufactured by Alessi, includes stainless steel forks and knives that have a golden hue, but not through gold-plating. Continue... Continue...
The Cutting Edge
The Cutting Edge
Oct 20, 2009
Ever thought that a cutting board could be captivating? Buff and Sharon Brown, two artists based in Livingston, Montana, sure do. This couple creates one-of-a-kind cutting boards that follow the natural wood contours of their raw materials. Continue... Continue...
Twiggy Chopsticks
Twiggy Chopsticks
Sep 29, 2009
"Who needs a fork when you have chopsticks?" is the question that came to my mind when I stumbled upon these stem-like utensils. Hand carved from olive wood, they resemble an olive branch, traditionally used to begin new friendships. Continue... Continue...
Modern Tea Culture
Modern Tea Culture
Sep 22, 2009
There is a palpable culture surrounding the art of serving tea, from the various tools to the many ceremonies in different parts of the world. The designers behind Molo’s float tea lantern have created their own niche in tea culture. Continue... Continue...
Peacock Dinner Plates
Peacock Dinner Plates
Sep 15, 2009
Male peacocks flaunt their feathers as a sign of courtship, and this illustrious display of affection is captured whimsically in Anthropologie's Peacock dinner plates. Continue... Continue...
Moroccan Pottery
Moroccan Pottery
Sep 8, 2009
Using a clay pot to slow-cook stews preserves aromas and keeps richly flavored stews warm during serving. The Top Clay Tagine is as striking as it is functional. Continue... Continue...
South American Linen, and Tunes
South American Linen, and Tunes
Sep 1, 2009
The vibrant reds, yellows, and greens in this Libeco Suriname Tablecloth create visual movement. Partner this cloth with the sound from a steel drum and transport yourself from a dining table to Carnival in Brazil. Continue... Continue...
An Enchanted Champagne Flute
An Enchanted Champagne Flute
Aug 25, 2009
Alissia Teichroew's stemless, inside-out champagne glass appears to be a shape-shifter: the curves and waves of the glass only appear when it's filled. Continue... Continue...
Worldly Porcelain
Worldly Porcelain
Aug 18, 2009
Jaimie Chew is a New Yorker by way of Malaysia, and she takes her love of Asian tapestries and forms it into a cheeky china collection made of delicate Limoges porcelain. Continue... Continue...
Herbs at Home
Herbs at Home
Aug 11, 2009
Lemony thyme, sweet basil, and musky lavender are simple to grow at home in Anthropologie's glass and paulowina wood Tabletop Terrarium, which can also serve as a whimsical centerpiece. Continue... Continue...