If you take a closer look at the functions and roles of "things" that are useful to people, there are natural shapes that emerge. They have a universal shape that harmonizes with any space: timeless. neutral, lean, and familiar as if it's been around for a long time.
Many of the things that have been shared by people for generations and have been used for granted have that form. The tableware called "Common" was created with that aim. As a tool for everyday life, suitable for many people to use in various places for years and decades.

Since its launch in 2014, it has been sold not only for home use but also for business use such as restaurants and cafes. It's tableware that's easy to use and never compromises on quality and price.
The designers of "Common" spent a great deal of time and effort to create their shapes and meticulously examined them. All "Common" items are made by the hands of skilled people in a reliable Japanese factory.
Size: Various
Material: Porcelain, glass, or stainless steel.
Care: Dishwasher safe.

Placewares is a design house offering a general store for curated design for home decor, tabletop, kitchen, bath, gourmet foods, apparel, kids and more.

Placewares

Common Soup Cup

Size

Color

Drink & Glassware

A Statement Piece

Its sculptural presence is a crowd-pleaser.

The natural matte terracotta clay vessel matched with the glazed stoneware lid/cup is a beautiful mix of materials that is a great accent piece on any tabletop.
We find it perfect for water, iced tea, and table wine.
Handmade in Mexico.
Size: 7.9 x 10 in/20 x 24.5 cm
Material: Stoneware and clay.
Care: Dishwasher safe.

Vessel And Cup

Subtly Lacquered for Longevity

Our handy R magnet hooks in warm, antiqued lacquered brass. Use wherever you have a magnet-friendly surface. As with any handmade item, irregularities in finish will occur that add to their wabi-sabi beauty.
We find these quite useful around the house or home office: in the kitchen, bathroom, or display.
Handy tip, we find these look best grouped in odd numbers for a more natural effect.
Specifications

One-Size: 1.2 wide X 1.8 deep X 1.2 high
Lacquered antique brass
Handmade.
Designed in Japan. Made in India.
Wipe clean, polish if necessary.

Handmade Brass L Magnet Hook

Home & Furniture

Subtly Lacquered for Longevity

Our versatile, hand-made shelf of warm, antiqued lacquered brass. As with any handmade item, irregularities in finish will occur that add to their wabi-sabi beauty.
We find these quite useful around the house or home office: in the kitchen, bathroom, or display. Each includes four matching brass screws.
When installing into sheetrock, we recommend using drywall anchors.
Specifications

One-Size: 9.5 wide x 3.25 high x 4.5 in deep

Lacquered antique brass
Handmade.
Designed in Japan. Made in India.
Wipe clean, polish if necessary.

Handmade Brass Shelf

The Mesh Bag That Sets The Standard

Once you start, you can't stop

Walker bags are a perennial Placewares' guest favorite. You'll find yourself looking for new uses of different sizes as their sizes and colors help you organize your busy life.
Established in 1978, Walker bags are recognized worldwide for their clean and functional designs. Walker was the first company to create mesh zipper cases. These highest-quality bags are designed in-house and manufactured to order in San Francisco, CA.
Organize your purse, your work bag, your luggage, your car's glove box, your desk, the chargers for your various devices - the usefulness of these bags is truly endless.
The Collection

Shop the Walker Collection to see all sizes and colors.
Specifications

Sizes: These are our guests' favorite sizes and uses, yet their utility is only limited by your imagination!

3 ½ x 5 in - For ID / coins / receipts
4 x 9 in - For cosmetics / brushes / cash / checkbooks / sunglasses / bills

5 x 7 in - For receipts / makeup / contacts supplies
6 x 10 in -  For envelopes / receipts / tickets / maps

Care: All bags should hand washed in warm water with mild detergent.

The Original Zipper Mesh Bag - 4 X 9 In

Protect Your Tabletop with Warmth & Style

Casual, useful, and natural. A re-useable surface protector for any occasion.  Makes a great cocktail napkin in a pinch. You'll receive a set of six.

W 9cm x L 9cm
3.5" x 3.5"
100% linen
Machine wash gentle
Dry cool or line-dry

Linen Coasters, Ivory & Navy Tattersall

Title

Coasters

Handmade Brass R Magnet Hook

The Pour-Over Coffee Classic

CHEMEX ® delivers the purest flavor experience

Made of non-porous Borosilicate glass which will not absorb odors or chemical residues
CHEMEX pour-over allows coffee to be covered and refrigerated for reheating without losing flavor
Simple, easy to use with timeless, elegant design

Use with our Natural Pre-Folded Bonded Squared Filters by Chemex and pair with our Ottomatic 2.0 Coffeemaker for the ultimate, easy to use pour-over experience. Includes a polished wood collar with leather tie. The Eight Cup Classic Series Coffeemaker used together with the scientifically designed, patented CHEMEX® Bonded Filters, will guarantee that our pour-over brewing process will deliver the perfect cup of coffee, without any sediments or bitter elements. Material: Non-porous Borosilicate glass Size: Capacity: 40 Ounce; Height: 9 1/8 inches; Diameter: 5 inches
Care: A carefully cleaned and handled CHEMEX® brewer will give you a lifetime of service. Remove the wooden handle and continue to hand wash with warm soap and water, or place the coffeemaker securely in the dishwasher.

8 Cup Pour Over Classic Chemex Coffeemaker

Sculptural Seating

Add the warmth of rattan to your room

Several options exist for a Belladonna Sofa cushion.
Franco Albini designed the original Belladonna Sofa in 1951. This striking, sculptural rattan lounge sofa is truly a work of art.
Our Icons collection revitalizes iconic pieces of furniture from some of Europe's most important architects and designers.
Franco Albini

In the northern outskirts of Milan where the urban cityscape meets countryside, Franco Albini developed his neo-rationalist designs characterized by distinctive lines merged with Italian traditional craftsmanship and new forms of modernism. After high school, Albini attended the Polytechnic University of Milan, graduating in 1929. He kicked off his career as a Gio Ponti professional worker and employee. Over the years, many of his rattan designs have become very famous, like the Margherita and Gala chair, shown today in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA). Albini won three Compasso d’Oro awards, the most prestigious in all of Italy, during his career.

Specifications

Height (cm) 78
Width (cm) 195
Depth (cm) 75
Seat Height (cm) 31
Height (inches) 30.7
Width (inches) 76.8
Depth (inches) 29.5
Seat Height (inches) 12.2
Use: Indoor
Care: Wash with water mixed with mild soap and remove stains with a sponge or medium brush

Materials

Natural Rattan

Rattan is a sustainably-grown material that is strong, lightweight, flexible, and durable. Rattan is a climbing plant that grows in the Indonesian rainforest without disturbing the existing structure and balance in the rainforest.

Sunbrella® and Tempotest® Fabrics

Our cushions are manufactured using premium Sunbrella® and Tempost® fabrics. Both are solution-dyed acrylic fabrics, making them fade-, mildew-, and stain-resistant. Used across industries as choices for marine and outside-shade applications, they will weather all conditions with your outdoor Sika Design furniture.

Belladonna Sofa Seat Cushion

Material

Sofas

Lacquered for Longevity

Our fun, multipurpose safety pins with an identifying number. Each is hand-hammered from brass. Numbers are random and you will receive one pin.
Use one to hold a scarf or shawl together, to tie a quick apron, keep small loose items tidy, or even as a keychain.
Specifications

Size: .8 wide x 2.8 long / 0.3 in deep
Brass.
Made in India

Handmade Brass Number Pin

Subtly Lacquered for Longevity

Our slim profile, handy J hooks in warm, antiqued lacquered brass. Hang from either end to accommodate a range of sizes. As with any handmade item, irregularities in finish will occur that add to their wabi-sabi beauty.
We find these quite useful around the house or home office: in the kitchen, bathroom, or display.
When installing into sheetrock, we recommend using drywall anchors.
Specifications

Small: 3 high x 1.75 in deep

Medium: 4.5 high x 2.25 in deep
Large: 6 high x 2.75 in deep

Lacquered antique brass
Handmade.
Designed in Japan. Made in India.
Wipe clean, polish if necessary.

Handmade Brass J Hooks

The Original Zipper Mesh Bag - 3 1/2 X 5 In

Coasters that Work

Highest quality German merino wool felt coasters on the market

Wool is the most hydrophilic of all-natural fibers, absorbing as much as 30% of its weight without feeling wet.
Graf & Lantz's traditional Bierfilzl are the highest quality German merino wool felt coasters on the market today. Their clean and minimal execution offers an unexpected textural and refined modern heritage element to any home decor. Each set includes 4 hand-cut heavy duty 5mm thick wool felt coasters. Traditionally used for beer mugs in Bavarian taverns until the late 19th century, felt coasters are functional, durable, and sophisticated. Not surprising that to this day Bavarians call coasters of all kinds "bierfilzl" (beer felt).
They make a unique, desirable, and thoughtful gift for yourself or your family and friends.
Placewares offer these signature Bierfilzl in an array of colors and shapes appeal to all home aesthetics.

5mm thick merino wool felt
4 per set
4 x 4 in

Made In USA

Note: All colors are available in squares and rounds.

Square Multicolor Felt Coasters, 4-pack

Charge Your Phone. Charge Your life.

Designed by a Placewares favorite artist, Olafur Eliasson

Meet the second member of the Little Sun family: Little Sun Charge, the high-performance solar charger with style. Designed by Olafur Eliasson, Little Sun Charge brings the power of the sun to your phone, tablet, MP3 player or camera wherever you are, whenever you need it.
Featuring a powerful 4400 mAh battery and a robust inbuilt lamp that is bright enough to light a whole kitchen or tent, Little Sun Charge is an essential item for your next camping trip, festival adventure or for hardworking professionals on the road.

Little Sun Charge from Little Sun on Vimeo.

The Power of Your Purchase

When you buy Little Sun products, you make solar energy available to communities without electricity at a locally affordable price. For every Little Sun sold, one goes to Little Sun's partners in rural Africa, where they train local sales agents and bring solar energy to those who need it most.

The Solar Charger with Style

A high-performance handheld solar charger
Features an inbuilt lamp with three brightness levels
7.5 hours in the sun gives you a fully powered Charge or over 155 hours of light at the lowest setting (charging mobile phones or other devices will result in shorter run time for the light)
Powerful battery (4400 mAh) with a lifespan of 5 years when used daily
ROHS and ISO-certified certified for quality and consistency in production standards

Unique Features

Designed by artist Olafur Eliasson – makes a great gift for those with an eye for design and tech
Comes with a handy lanyard and carabiner hook
Works with all your small devices and uses standard USB connectivity
Comes with a story booklet in a beautifully designed box
Robust, durable and water-resistant: made for adventures in the great outdoors!

Size: Diameter - 5.16 in. Depth: 0.98“.
Weight: 0.71Ibs

Little Sun Charge

Subtly Lacquered for Longevity

Our handmade brass cup is made of warmly hued brass. It is perfect for drinks at the bar or tabletop, as well as a bathroom water cup or caddy. Timeless and soulful. As with any handmade item, irregularities in finish will occur that add to their wabi-sabi beauty.
Specifications

One-Size:
Ø 7.5 cm x 7.5cm / 3 x 3 in

Lacquered antique brass
Handmade.
Designed in Japan. Made in India.
Handwash only.

Handmade Brass Cup

Linen Coasters, Thin Black Stripe On Natural

Round Multicolor Felt Coasters, 4-pack

“This is all you need to set out a great daily table.”
That's how Jasper Morrison described the porcelain and glass services that accompany the KnifeForkSpoon cutlery, so forming Alessi's first offering of a complete "entry price" service - an expression intended to be a mark of quality, seeing as how no compromise was accepted for the quality of the design.
Quite the opposite: the search for "normality" in Jasper Morrison's work gives his designs an aura of sophisticated simplicity that achieves one of the ambitions of the “A di Alessi” brand very well.
Glass for red wine in crystalline glass.
Also, in the Glass Family:

Water glass
White wine glass
Goblet

Pieces per box: 4 Height (inches): 2½″ Content (quarts): 8 oz

Glass Family Red Wine Glass

Once you start, you can't stop
Walker bags are a perennial Placewares' guest favorite. You'll find yourself looking for new uses of different sizes as their sizes and colors help you organize your busy life.
Established in 1978, Walker bags are recognized worldwide for their clean and functional designs. Walker was the first company to create mesh zipper cases; they continue to add new styles. These brightly colored bags are designed in-house and manufactured to order in San Francisco, CA.
Organize your purse, your work bag, your luggage, your car's glovebox, your desk, the chargers for your various devices - the usefulness of these bags are truly endless.
Sizes: 3 x 4 in

Care: All bags should hand washed in warm water with mild detergent.

Walker Color Mesh Hook Case - Multiple Colors

Ring, Ring! Look at me!

Stay safe with a classic Japanese bike bell

Our brass bicycle bell was inspired by the traditional bike bell found all throughout Japan and Asai. Its design is by the Japanese architect, Oji Masanori. Its s tainless steel attachment adjusts to accommodate varying diameters of handlebars ( 21.1 to 23.8mm in diameter), and the "universal sound" of the 100% brass bell is a crystal clear and pleasant chime that alerts both pedestrians and fellow cyclists to your approach.

This bell is 1.5 mm thick brass plated steel with stainless steel attachment clamp and bell lever. Made in Japan since 1974.
Material:
Size: 1.8 in/4.5 cm diameter

Universal Bike Bell

Linen Coasters, Red & White Check

CHAMBORD is a true original – the classic French press coffee maker designed in the fifties. And we still produce it with the same painstaking craftsmanship we used way back when with the original. The frame and lid, made of steel, undergo several chrome plating processes to obtain a durable shiny surface that will last for many years of intense use. The only difference in the production process since the fifties is our commitment to the highest standards of environmentally correct manufacturing, which is especially important during the chrome plating process. The black CHAMBORD Polypropylene handle comes in a matte finish that not only gives a comfortable grip while serving but adds to the classic quality of the design. The French press system has always been the simplest and ultimate way of brewing an excellent cup of coffee. Using fresh coarseground beans with water between 92 and 96 degrees celsius brings out the very best in all types of coffee.
Gift Idea! - Pair this classic French Press with the Bistro Double Wall Glasses ,  and give the gift of making morning coffee, afternoon tea, and evening drinks just a little bit longer.
Size - 32 oz; 4.25 x 6.875 x 9.75"
Care - Dishwasher safe

Chambord 8 Cup French Press Coffee Maker

A Placewares Guest Favorite

A perfect little dustpan in beautifully painted metal shaded handles with a galvanized steel pan.
Bunbuko has been made in Japan since 1918.
Shop our Bunbuku collection for a range of Bunbuku's high-quality products.
For safe use, the seam of the steel plate is covered. A plastic bottom cover helps protect your floor.

Size: 11 1/4 x 9 3/4 in - Pan only; 11 1/4 x 18 in - with handle
Material: painted steel, galvanized steel

Painted Steel Dustpan - Black

Oven to table. Dressed up or casual

We love our Teema as much today as we did when we bought it

Designed by one of Iittala’s most iconic design heroes, Kaj Franck, each piece in the vast Teema collection is derived from three simple forms: circle, square, and rectangle. Safe for use in the oven, freezer, dishwasher, and microwave, the Teema mug is the perfect addition to any table setting.
Derived from the basic shapes of a circle, square and rectangle, Kaj Franck’s Teema Tableware exemplifies the removal of everything excessive, leaving only the essential. Teema tableware serves every need, from preparing to serving, offering timeless beauty that is both functional and sophisticated.
Shop the whole Teema collection

Size: 8.5 x 8.5 x 1.2 in / 21.5 x 21.5 x 2.5 cm
Care: Dishwasher safe

Teema Salad Plate, Assorted Colors

Salad & Appetizer Plates

Clean Lines. Multi-Functional. Material and Texture. Made in Japan.

The coffee and teapot is a multi-purpose pot for your favorite hot beverage. Pair it with Dripper in an identical or contrasting color for an all-in-one pour-over setup.
Hasami Porcelain is a modular, multi-functional dinnerware and serving system. Plates are also lids and trays. A milk creamer jug is also a sauce pitcher. A small lid fits the sugar pot that can also be a salt cellar or an amuse-bouche plate.

Hasami, Nagasaki is one of the foremost pottery districts in Japan. Porcelain was first made in the area almost 400 years ago, during the Edo Period, and was not only distributed all over Japan but also exported to Europe through the port of Nagasaki.
Mix and Match

Explore the whole Hasami Porcelain collection at Placwares.
Tactile. Simple. Usable.

Size: 40 oz; 5 5/8 D x 4 1/8 in H
Material: Japanese porcelain Care: Dishwasher safe
Note : Due to COVID-related production delays, the Coffee and Tea Pot is on backorder by the maker until June 2022. Please contact us with any questions at 

Coffee And Tea Pot - Gloss Gray

Teapots & Kettles

Clean Lines. Multi-Functional. Material and Texture. Made in Japan.

The Tea Pot Tall with a stainless strainer is a good looking and functional tea pot from kitchen counter to serving table.
Hasami Porcelain is a modular, multi-functional dinnerware and serving system. Plates are also lids and trays. A milk creamer jug is also a sauce pitcher. A small lid fits the sugar pot that can also be a salt cellar or an amuse-bouche plate.

Hasami, Nagasaki is one of the foremost pottery districts in Japan. Porcelain was first made in the area almost 400 years ago, during the Edo Period, and was not only distributed all over Japan but also exported to Europe through the port of Nagasaki.
Mix and Match

Explore the whole Hasami Porcelain collection at Placwares.
Tactile. Simple. Usable.

Size: 17 oz; 3 3/8 D x 6 1/2 in H
Material: Japanese porcelain Care: Dishwasher safe
Note : Due to COVID-related production delays, the Coffee and Tea Pot is on backorder by the maker until June 2022. Please contact us with any questions at 

Tea Pot Tall - Black

Clean Lines. Multi-Functional. Material and Texture. Made in Japan.

The Tea Pot Tall with a stainless strainer is a good looking and functional tea pot from kitchen counter to serving table.
Hasami Porcelain is a modular, multi-functional dinnerware and serving system. Plates are also lids and trays. A milk creamer jug is also a sauce pitcher. A small lid fits the sugar pot that can also be a salt cellar or an amuse-bouche plate.

Hasami, Nagasaki is one of the foremost pottery districts in Japan. Porcelain was first made in the area almost 400 years ago, during the Edo Period, and was not only distributed all over Japan but also exported to Europe through the port of Nagasaki.
Mix and Match

Explore the whole Hasami Porcelain collection at Placewares.
Tactile. Simple. Usable.

Size: 17 oz; 3 3/8 D x 6 1/2 in H
Material: Japanese porcelain Care: Dishwasher safe
Note : Due to COVID-related production delays, the Coffee and Tea Pot is on backorder by the maker until June 2022. Please contact us with any questions at 

Tea Pot Tall - Natural

Feast for the Eyes

Set the table with a special treat. Food is optional. Sami Ruotsalainen designed the simple, clean shape while Maija Louekari created her Siirtolapuutarha pattern for the forms in the collection so that each piece tells a different part of the story. Together they inspire fresh flavors and new table settings for your next meal. Mix and match with other patterns for a medley of colors. The white stoneware has a long lifespan and a pattern that won’t fade or wear off. Part of the Oiva dinnerware collection created just for Marimekko. Keep in mind the collection is dishwasher, freezer, and microwave safe.
Sizes: 10 in/25 cm

Material: white stoneware
Care: Oven Safe. Microwave Safe. Freezer Safe. Dishwasher Safe.