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 - 16 oz; 4.25 x 6.625 x 7.5"
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.

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French Press Coffee Maker, 4 C.

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Drink & Glassware

Blackwing pencils were favored by many Oscar, Grammy, and Pulitzer Prize winners throughout the 20th century. After they were discontinued, fans began paying as much as $40 per pencil to seize unused stock.
Blackwing is back for a new generation of artists, writers, musicians, and people who appreciate the craftsmanship of a well-made good. Each Blackwing Colors pencil is crafted using Genuine Incense-cedar and a smooth Japanese color core designed specifically for coloring.

Smooth Japanese wax coloring core
Crafted using Genuine Incense-cedar
Comfortable semi-hexagonal shape
Every sale benefits music & arts education in schools

12-color set of artist-quality Palomino wax color pencils.

Blackwing Color Pencils

Books & Stationery

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: 10.25 x 10.25 x 1.3 in/26  x 26  x 2.5 cm
Care: Dishwasher safe

Teema Dinner Plate, Assorted Colors

Color

Dinner Plates

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.
Size: 8 in/20 cm
Material: white stoneware
Care: Oven Safe. Microwave Safe. Freezer Safe. Dishwasher Safe.

Siirtolapuutarha Salad Plate

Salad & Appetizer Plates

Spotted at West Coast Craft, we fell in love with this line (and the makers - there always seems to be a great person behind great products), and especially with this trivet. Made of solid brass that will develop a lovely patina over the years, you can use this anywhere you need to protect a surface.

Made in USA
Size: 8.5 x 5.5 x .375 in
Material: Solid ass

Lift Trivet

Trivets

A small porcelain bowl designed with the Räsymatto motif in black and white. It’s dishwasher, microwave, and freezer safe; glazed colors and pattern remain vibrant.
Size: : 8.45 oz/2.5 dl
Material: white stoneware
Care: Oven Safe. Microwave Safe. Freezer Safe. Dishwasher Safe.

Pattern: Räsymatto Pattern
Designer: Maija Louekari
Designer: Sami Ruotsalainen
Color: white, black
Country of Manufacture: Thailand
Product code: 067266 Color ID: 190

Siirtolapuutarha Small Bowl

Serving Bowls

A Clock Design So Great It Is in the Japanese Design Collection

The Riki Clock family available in several sizes applies the twelve-hour figures and its clock hands both slightly oversized, yet in harmony with one another and the size of the overall clock. The effect is not overpowering. It simply is, natural.
Riki Clocks are a handmade labor of love. The wooden body frame of plywood is still made by skillful craftspeople in Japan in spite of mass-produced clocks made elsewhere.

Riki Watanabe established Japan’s first design office, the RIKI WATANABE Design Office, in 1949. He left a legacy of many iconic Japanese designs from furniture to interiors. Yet, his work on clocks and watches became his lifework.
Designer: Riki Watanabe
Material: Plywood, glass
Size: 10 x 1.9 in/305 × 56mm; Weight 580 g
Care: Wipe with a damp cloth.

Riki Clock - Medium

Clocks

Each piece of Wirkkala’s Ultima Thule barware collection features a sophisticated, intriguing pattern that evolved organically during production as the glass burned the surface of the wooden molds. Though the Ultima Thule collection contributed to Iittala’s international breakthrough in the 1960s, it still looks as modern today as it did then.
Material: Lead-free crystal
Size: 4.92 x 4.8 x 2.56 in (6oz) / 54 mm x 54 mm x 111 mm (18cl)
Care: Handwash only

Ultima Thule Champagne Glass Set/2

Wine & Champagne Glasses

With his Essence collection, Häberli created something that was at once innovative and simple — a few glasses that could serve a full range of fine wines. The stems and bases are all the same size, creating an aesthetic that is balanced and refined when placed side by side. The clean, lasting design of the Essence collection is a perfectly balanced blend of timeless beauty and functionality.

Part of our Essence collection . Pairs well with our Decanter .
Designer: Alfredo Häberli
Material: Lead-free crystal.
Size: 7.04 x 3 x 9.56 in (7 oz) / 82 x 82 x 228 mm (21 cl)
Care: Dishwasher safe.

Essence Champagne

Size

A Good Design award winner, the Sori Yanagi teakettle's wide bottom makes water boil much faster and the handle won't be too hot because of the location of the steam hole, which is on the side of the lid! (Still, we recommend to use a mitten to hold the handle, though.). Works with induction heat as well.

Designer: Sori Yanagi
Material: Matte Finished18-8 Stainless Steel
Size - 84.5 oz/2.5 L; 7.48 x 9.61 x 8.07 in (Including handle)
Care: Handwash recommended. Dishwasher safe.

Stainless Steel Tea Kettle

Teapots & Kettles

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

The large Bowl-Tall works well in a nesting set of Bowl-Tall bowls or as a sleek, straight-edged serving bowl. Use any Hasami 8 5/8 inch porcelain or wood lid/tray as a coaster or lid.
The 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: 8 5/8 D x 2 7/8 in H Material: Japanese porcelain Care: Dishwasher safe

Bowl-tall, Large - Black

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

The Round Bowl, Small is your everyday dessert and small portion bowl. It is also perfect as a small serving bowl.
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: 12 oz; 5 5/8 D x 2 H in Material: Japanese porcelain Care: Dishwasher safe

Round Bowl, Small - Natural

A Placewares guest favorite for gifting and personal use
This 4/set of ice creams spoons introduces fun into a beloved ritual, enjoying ice cream. Alessi is known for adding a hint of humor and play into their product designs and everyday life, and we think these Big Love spoons are a perfect example of that ethos.
Design Story: One of the first results of the F.F.F. (Family Follows Fiction) metaproject, an operation in the early 1990s that aimed to explore the affective structure of shapes and objects, starting from the idea of reproducing the object creation process followed by children and primitive cultures. For Alessi, the result is a family of playful objects reminiscent of fairytale characters: they offer attractive answers to everyday uses, they suggest mediation through playing, and they're a bridge to the world of the imagination.
Designer: Miriam Mirri
Material: 18/10 stainless steel mirror polished
Size: Length 6 ¾ in/17 cm

Big Love Ice Cream Spoons - 4/set

Tabletop & Dining

The perfect balance of form and function. Stored, the sugar pot with lid serves as the creamer cover. When in use, the sugar pot sits tableside freestanding.
The CHEMEX® Handblown Cream & Sugar Set displays as elegantly as it stores. Inspired by the original CHEMEX® Coffeemaker's design, this two-piece cream and sugar set is hand-made from non-porous Borosilicate glass and provides the perfect finishing touch to your CHEMEX® brewed coffee.

Care - A carefully cleaned and handled CHEMEX® glass will give you a lifetime of service. Remove the wooden handle and continue to hand wash with warm soap and water, or place the glass items securely in the dishwasher.

Handblown Cream & Sugar Set

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 - 6 X 10 In

Home & Furniture

Serve with Color

Trays are made of fabric that has been pressed into birch plywood and laminated. They are shatterproof, waterproof, and lightweight. Easy to carry your favorite bites. The tray is water safe and food safe.
Material: 100 % Cotton
Size: 11 x 8 in/27 x 20 cm
Care: Dishwasher safe

Mini Unikko Plywood Tray

Serving Trays

Handcrafted in Found My Animal's studio in New York, our dog leashes are hand-spliced to withstand hundreds of pounds of pull with the ends then "whipped" (an old nautical term) for additional durability. Fixed on the ends are our solid brass lockable carabiners designed to allow additional safety for our rescue pups big and small.

Nothing ages more beautifully than marine-grade rope and hardware. The individually-numbered, stamped tags on each FOUND leash remind us of the uniqueness of our pets and allow us to keep track of the number of animals we have helped so far.
Wear this leash multiple ways. Here are a few examples:

Hands-free, around the waist
Make a handle by clipping to the O-rings
Walk two dogs and form a handle with a simple knot in the center

Hand washable, line dry

Care: Hand washable, line dry.

Marine-grade Dog Leash, Adjustable - Coral Ombre

Dog Leashes

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

The Tray/Lid, Petite is a handy lid or coaster for any 3 3/8 D in Hasami cup, bowl or pot. Use it also as a small individual tray to serve nuts.
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: 3 3/8 D x 7/8 H in Material: Wood Care: Hand wash

Tray/lid, Petite - Ash

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 - Gloss Gray

The Original Zipper Mesh Bag - 5 X 7 In

Why limit this cup to tea? It's also at home on a desk or bathroom counter.
The "Tai" which is a type of fish in Japanese is often used as a symbol of good luck because of its similarity to the last sound in "Omedetai" ("auspicious" or "lucky" in Japanese). Tai is often served at celebratory occasions. Made in Japan
Material: Ceramic
Size: 8 oz | 2 ¾ inch diameter x 4 inch high
Care: Microwave and dishwasher safe

Blue Wave Fish Teacup

Tea Cups

Blue and white for everyone! Clean lines and classic blue & white combination makes this charming series a keeper! This cup is traditionally used as a soba dipping bowl, but it can also be used for any type of dipping sauce, side dressing, snacks, candy, spices or even as a teacup. Mix and match with the other coordinating tea / soba cups to brighten up your table.
Material: Ceramic
Size: 6 oz | 3 ¼ inch diameter x 2 ¾ inch high
Care: Microwave and dishwasher safe

Sou Tokusa Tea And Soba Cup

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

This is our favorite mug size - generous for a mug of coffee yet perfect for a cup of tea too.
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: 3 3/8 x 3 1/2 in Material: Japanese porcelain Care: Dishwasher safe

Mug Cup, 13 Oz - Natural

Coffee Mugs

Useful, light-weight serving trays made from linen that has been covered in a poly resin. Not suitable for extreme heat.  Each size sold separately.

Small: W 21.5cm x L 12.5cm /8.5" x 5"
Medium: W 33cm x L 23cm / 13" x 9"L
Large: 3W 9cm x L 27cm / 15.25" x 10.75"

Material: 100% linen + polyester resin
Care: hand-wash

Japanese Linen Coated Tray, Grey And White Thin Stripe - Assorted Sizes

Razor-Thin Glass that Is a Drinking Pleasure

100% Tempered Glass Allows Its Thin Profile

Hard Strong's innovative HS Platinum line provides us with a beautiful, incredibly thin profiled drinking glass. Trust us, it is a sublime pleasure to use!

Material: Tempered glass
Size: 12.5 oz / 370 ml; 72 x  135 x 72 mm

Tempered Drinking Glass, 12.5 Oz

Drinking Glasses & Cups

Title: The Good Dog
Author(s): Written by Todd Kessler, Illustrated by Jennifer Gray Olson
Publisher: Coral Stone Press, 2015.
From the Publisher:

“The mantra among today’s major publishers is that picture books should be no more than 500-700 words. Why do content providers have such a persistently low expectation of young children?  Have they forgotten their own childhoods, when they loved longer books such as Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax and Horton Hears a Who (both, like The Good Dog, more than 2,000 words)?”  —Todd Kessler, author, from his USA Today Op-Ed entitled Parents, Don't Buy Myth of Short Attention Span
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Reviews:

Everyone likes a good story. You have to think for yourself. Taking risks is scary but can have a big payoff. These common sense statements are at the heart of a new children’s book, The Good Dog. They are also central to its author, Todd Kessler, a creator of the game-changing children’s television show Blue’s Clues. Kessler said he hopes that Good Dog will have the same kind of transformative effect on children’s books, literacy and our concept of their understanding and learning abilities that Blue’s Clues did for children’s television. - The Miami Herald - Jordan Levin

“As parents, it’s our responsibility to lay down rules for our children, but there’s no rule that fits every situation. We must discover a deeper responsibility—to nurture our children’s own instincts for truth and fairness. The Good Dog is an outstanding story that instills children with a sense of their own inner capacity for smart decision making.” — Barry Michels, MSW, coauthor, The Tools

Description:
Discovering that sometimes you have to be a little bad to be very good, Tako the puppy makes a brave choice in this adventure tale and proves that heroes come in all shapes and sizes. When 8-year-old Ricky Lee finds a puppy on the side of the road, he takes him home and names him Tako. Ricky’s mom and dad agree to let Tako stay under one condition: he must be a good dog who always follows the rules—or it’s off to the pound he goes. Tako wants more than anything to be a good dog and stay with Ricky, but when the Lees open Happy Family Bakery and a competing store owner sets out to sabotage the shop, Tako has to break the rules to protect Ricky and his family.
Hardcover. 96 pages. Age Range: 5-7 Years. 8.8" x 9.4".

The Good Dog Book

Books

A small mouth-blown glass vase designed by Carina Seth-Andersson in olive green opal glass.
Material: glass
Size: 4 x 4 in/10 cm x 10.4 cm
Care: Hand wash

Marimekko Flower Vase

Vases

Whose eyes are these? Each spread in this magnificently illustrated book starts with a pair of mysterious eyes and a fun response to the question, and then children are off to discover just who is hiding—in its natural setting. Children can plunge into the colorful ocean and find the jellyfish, fly among beautiful flowers to catch the dizzy hummingbird, and delve into the woods after a prickly hedgehog. With beautiful full color illustrations, highlighted with bright neon orange, this gloriously designed book is eye-catching and engaging for readers of all ages.

Whose Eyes Are These?

Award-Winning

Each mouth-blown vase is a simplified masterpiece taking seven craftsman and twenty-four hours to produce in the Iittala glass factory. The glass’ fluidity and vibrancy create its delicate character. Available in five sizes and seven colors. Winners of the iF and Red Dot awards.

Ruutu, which means diamond or square in Finnish is a collection of vases in different sizes and colors. When collected and combined, they make small seamless installations where both the strength and the delicate nature of the glass come alive. Like Ittala’s iconic Alvar Aalto collection, Ruutu is also created in Iittala’s Finland factory. However, where the Aalto vase embodies an organic form, Ruutu follows strict form and makes a perfect collectible.

Material: Handblown glass
Size 8.25 x 7.25 in/205 x 180 mm
Care: Handwash only.

Ruutu Vase

A beautiful source of inspiration and knowledge. Analog 02 was shot in part on Placewares' beautiful The Sea Ranch coastline.
The Analog series has been compiled to visually explore the concepts that are the basis of Octopian culture and ideology. It is our intent to also pay homage to the makers, storytellers, architects, designers, artists and visionaries that influence and inspire us.
Analog 02 observes the theme of Sea.
Featured Interview with: artist Dwight Hwang, artist Antoinette Faragallah.
130 pages, 6″ x 9″, Limited edition of 500. Each issue is hand numbered.