From domino · Rachel Fletcher, Belle Morizio, Olivia Bloch · · 1m
The Best New Kitchen and Dining Staples of 2026
Special-occasion takes on everyday basics transform humble kitchen items into works of art.
In brief
Special-occasion takes on everyday basics transform humble kitchen items into works of art. Everyday kitchen essentials are being reimagined as beautiful, functional art pieces by creative collaborations between designers and artisans. Originally reported by domino.
Murano glass meets Dusen Dusen
Brooklyn designer Dusen Dusen collaborated with Milanese glassmaker Laguna~B to reimagine water pitchers as fish, birds, and zebras.
Shaker art comes to life
Block Shop partnered with Hancock Shaker Village in Massachusetts to transform 19th-century drawings into block-printed tablecloths and napkins.
17th-century Japanese porcelain reimagined
Roman and Williams Guild created hand-painted tableware for their Marcel restaurant, crafted by Japanese artisans using archival patterns.
A chic solution for potlucks
French cookware company Staub teamed up with Clare Vivier to create a sporty tote that carries cast iron pots to dinner parties.
“No longer will you have to scald your hands on Pyrex en route to your friend's potluck.”
Paper towels get a makeover
California brand Upton transformed the ignored paper towel holder into a sculptural piece in powder-coated burgundy or chartreuse steel.
The headline
Everyday kitchen essentials are being reimagined as beautiful, functional art pieces by creative collaborations between designers and artisans.
