Made from 100 percent recycled glass, these wine bottle-shaped platters will provide a lovely backdrop to the cheese, crackers, fruits or vegetables you serve at your next wine tasting party. Each piece undergoes an 8-hour process to emerge as a one-of-a-kind platter. Choose from chardonnay or bordeaux. Spreader included. Made in India and Italy. More at UncommonGoods
Serve artisanal cheeses on an aged surface that is as pleasing to the eye as your choice wedges, slices, and spreadables are to the palate. Produced from lava that has cooled over 80 million years, Brazilian agate is an exceptionally beautiful material that has prompted centuries of cultural intrigue. The ancient Babylonians, Egyptians, and Greeks all held the belief that agate possessed... More at UncommonGoods
This extraordinary dish is sure to create a splash at your next dinner. The polished aluminum bowl takes the familiar form of a rowboat, complete with "wooden" planks cast along its hull. The boats oars are a pair of serving tools, carved from sheesham, a variety of rosewood which is renowned for its intricate, marbled grain. Whether you're serving salad, holding fruit, or simply... More at UncommonGoods
Serve appetizers with a side of style with these glossy arches, inspired by the handy catering trick of using watermelon rinds for serving quick bites. Toothpick holes take the guesswork out of creating artful arrangements, while a clean ceramic plate spears the goods without the inevitable sogginess of end-of-party rinds. Four piece set: Three arches, one dish for discarded toothpicks.... More at UncommonGoods
Who wouldn't love a lesson in cheese? With this clever cheese board made of reclaimed chalkboards from Franklin Elementary School in Quincy, Illinois, you'll never mix up the Jarlsberg and Swiss again. Features reclaimed wine cork feet to keep them from slipping and scratching the table. Divided into four sections. Includes a piece of chalk. Handmade in Wisconsin. More at UncommonGoods
Encourage spinning at the table with this flower-shaped bamboo lazy Susan. With six compartments for serving anything from snacks to condiments and porcelain center container, this lazy Susan makes for convenient party nibbling and reach-free dinners. Made in China. More at UncommonGoods
Dips and sauces stay perfectly separate when you use this high-end serving plate. Fill the large section with chips, triangles of pita bread or whatever other tasty items you prefer, and then complement them with up to four different dips or tapenades. Each one will fit perfectly in the one-ounce indentations, and the intermingling of sauces will be kept to a minimum. Made in China. More at UncommonGoods
A horseshoe is both an iconic good luck symbol, and a reminder of a simpler, traditional way of life. This horseshoe is embraced by a band of metal that reaches up to form a heart with a curlicue flourish. The fluid form of the heavy metal comes from the blacksmithing talents of Alexandra Paliwoda, who applies her skills to both shoeing horses and decorative work. The piece is itself a... More at UncommonGoods
Set the table with a touch of the outdoors as you include this unusual plate among your dishes. A thin section of Brazilian agate, still framed by its rocky exterior, delicately exhibits its pretty mineral pattern, while proving strong enough to perform double duty as a trivet. Sold as a set of 2. Color will vary. More at UncommonGoods
Keep salsa from shimmying off your chip with this innovative bowl designed with edges that push dip back onto your chip! Avoid dripping trails, rogue tomatoes and unstable scoops with a strategically raised side, engineered to sweep salsa in perfect proportion. Invented by two recent college graduates with a taste for design and salsa, the Salsabol was created to meet... More at UncommonGoods
Always in seasoning, this glossy avocado shakes up dinner with original design. Cast from real avocados by artist Daina Platais, each earthenware set mimics the ridges and curves of the real thing. Grab its pit to pepper your plate or help yourself to a serving of salt by shaking the avocado. Coated with food-safe glaze. Each is one of a kind and will vary slightly. Handmade in Brooklyn. More at UncommonGoods
