Designed by Marcus Vagnby, this mortar and pestle set proves that exhibiting disparate materials together can yield an elegant piece of design that merits more value than it seems — unlike some object made of, say, platinum, diamonds and human teeth. The design of the stainless steel pestle is inspired by the cow horn as used by the Vikings. The beechwood mortar has a non-slip rubberized base to make sure it stays in place and doesn't scratch the kitchen countertop.

Mortar: 4.13"w x 4.13"l x 3.5"h; tapering to 3.5"w x 3.5"l (base).
Pestle: 8.6"l.

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As soon as I saw this sleek kitchen scale designed by Stefano Giovannoni, I thought of my childhood — around the age of seven — obsession with extra large calculators; I didn't need a calculator with a big display and big keys, but I wanted one more than I wanted to go to Disneyland. Honestly I don't think kitchen scales are necessary at all, but this Alessi one would be a lovely addition to any cook's collection. Made of 18/10 stainless steel and thermoplastic resin. The display is LCD with backlight.

8.25"w x 9.25"l x 2"h.

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