SHAKE BABY SHAKE Showcasing not only its deft hand and expert eye, Asprey’s sterling silver salt and pepper shakers are shaped to resemble the traditional ‘Port’ and ‘Starboard’ oil lamps you’d find on a ship to guide its night-time navigation. Place them at the centre of your table to steer party conversations onto your impeccable taste. €4,265 www.asprey.com
POUR ME Though high-tech coffee machines will certainly do the job, bi.du.haev believes in the old-school approach to making your morning brew. This ‘Basi’ pour-over model features a handmade concrete stand that is weighted to balance out the ceramic dripper, grounds and water. Housed in a sleek presentation box, it makes a great addition for caffeine devotees. €680 www.mrporter.com
LEADING EDGE Florentine Kitchen Knives specialise in designing and manufacturing custom kitchen tools for chefs and restaurants as well as their own line of kitchen knives made in yearly editions. You can use their interactive online tool to design your own knives or even visit the workshop to create your own! €325 www.florentinekitchenknives.com