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Dwell Store Picks from the Kitchen Experts at Food52
At Dwell, we are big fans of Food52, and can often be found browsing Provisions, its well-curated store of artisanal products, over our lunch breaks. Here, Food52 founders Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs share their favorite picks from the Dwell Store. Their selections, ranging from minimal sugar bowls to bright wireframe chairs, are both practical and pleasing additions to a kitchen (and beyond). Click through the slideshow to shop their favorite pieces.
Teema Mug by Iittala
"I’m on a lifelong search to find a perfect mug," Hesser says. "This one appeals to me because of the matte color—it's very simple and easy to hold. I like that it can crossover between tea and coffee. If I were choosing colors, I’d stick with the gray and cream. When it comes to food and drink, I try to shy away from color because I think the food should provide the color."
5.4.3 BlockBowl (Walnut Cutting Block and Bowl) by On Our Table
"Whenever I’m having people over for dinner, I’m always looking for simple serving pieces," Hesser says. "I also happen to serve a lot of cured meats, so this naturally appeals to me. It’s a nice, solid piece that would last for decades."
Sukat Makkaralla Pitcher by Marimekko
"I see this concept—trying to mimic a plastic water bottle—in other places," Stubbs says. "But I like how this isn’t an exact replica of a water bottle. It takes that idea and makes it more into a design object. I think it would be great for a summer drink like a watermelon lemonade."
Farm Table by MatterMade
"This goes against the hard angles of a typical farm table," Hesser says. "There’s something about the way the legs angle to the ground that make it feel very welcoming. I can imagine eating dinner at it, but it also could be a backup workspace in your kitchen. You could mix it with vintage chairs and pieces from different eras."