Neely has been buying Dansk pepper grinders at antique shops for the past ten years.

The museum recently acquired 11 Muuto products for its permanent collection, including the Plus salt-and-pepper grinders designed by Norway Says (above).

Ori Salt or Pepper Grinder, $20.99 at the Dwell Store The Ori Salt and Pepper Mills are a geometric and colorful addition to a tabletop. Designed by Anderssen & Voll for HAY, the mills feature ceramic mechanisms that grind pepper, salt, and other spices. Structured as a pentagonal column, each mill is subtly split into two sections—a smaller top portion for turning, and the larger bottom for gripping. Regular Price: $35

These sculptural Tower salt and pepper grinders by Tom Dixon make for an emphatic, colorful addition to the kitchen or dining table. Made of beech painted in black, white, and flurorescent orange, it contains a hardy Danish ceramic grinding mechanism inside.

Cast in similar colors to the Norm Dinnerware collection, these Bottle Grinders are shaped like small bottles, giving them a distinctive look that sets them apart from more traditional shaker sets.

These Cylinder salt-and-pepper shakers by Ladies & Gentlemen are simple, yet sleek, $60 ladiesandgentlemenstudio.com

Designed with a stainless steel swivel top and an adjustable ceramic grinder, these salt and pepper mills deliver flavor in refined form. Their rubber and powder-covered aluminum base can also be separated for easy cleaning. Find these black and white grinders here to make seasoning a pinch.

An example of Menu’s collaboration with Norm Architects, the Bottle Grinders capture the soft blue and grey tones that call to cool Nordic skies and bodies of water. The grinders are designed to resemble small bottles, granting them an unexpected silhouette from standard salt and pepper shakers.

"Himalayan, truffle, citrus or Szechuan, even your basic salt and pepper are special in these Japanese Mid-Century lotus petal-shape pots."

ORI mills by Anderssen & Voll for Wrong for HAY (2013)

A dash of style, these stainless steel shakers from West Elm have cool, clean lines that can dress a table up or down, depending on the occasion. They are available in either gold or silver and bring a holiday shimmer to any tabletop. Want more glitz? See more gold accessories here!

Pebble salt and pepper shakers by Pigeon Toe $58 These petite porcelain tabletop accessories, also from Portland, were cast from rocks plucked from the Washougal River.

The Salt and Pepper Mills can be used with rock salt and peppercorns, and feature a non-corrosive grinding mechanism, which can be adjusted to create fine or coarse salt and pepper. Available in small and large sizes, one can be used for pepper, and the other for salt. Each cylindrical mill is crafted from oak and features a dip dyed finish for an unexpected, distinctive look.

AVVA S&P SHAKERSStack ‘em, turn ‘em, don’t worry about spilling ‘em. Salt and pepper shakers have never been so fun. These geometric beech wood shakers are cleverly embedded with neodymium magnets to enhance their attraction—to each other.

Recalling the look of the classic Bauer Pottery design from the 1930s, this Salt and Pepper Shaker Set features a distinctive shape and textured ridges. The vintage look of the shakers adds a retro charm to the dinner table, and the texture provides a pleasant tactile experience when the shakers are in hand.

Tall indigenous wetland grasses grow fecund, right up to the border of the saltwater swimming pool.

The duo has a balanced approach to design. As Lee states, “Typically we’ll each come up with our own ideas, but we’ll bounce them off of each other for feedback, and to further develop it.” Once the duo decides to pursue an idea, they choose who will take the lead, or they will continue to work on it together. “For the most part, we have a pretty organic design process.” Pictured, the Cylinder Shakers in polished brass.

Seattle–based Ladies & Gentlemen Studio’s Cylinder Shaker Set is a modern take on a classic tabletop accessory. Crafted in brass or copper, the shakers are finished with a vigorous polish and a protective coating to not only give off a lustrous shine, but also maintain it over time.

A swooping interlocking design makes for the most graceful salt and pepper shakers we've yet to discover. Doubling as a contemporary sculpture, this set is available here.

Mila designed the home’s concrete pool, which is finished with a custom plaster. The pool area includes sleek chairs from Cast + Crew.

BOTTLE GRINDERThis salt and pepper grinder set by Norm Architects' Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen and Kasper Ronn for Menu is especially smart, with a ceramic body and wooden top. But it gets better: this grinder isn't limited to just salt and pepper. The designers made it extra strong to accommodate the adventurous chef. "We wanted to take a big step away from the predictable salt and pepper thinking and instead encourage people to experiment with spices, kernels, seeds and all the other modern kitchen ingredients," says Bjerre-Poulsen.

A 41-foot-long heated saltwater pool includes a submerged tanning ledge. The hot tub was created using concrete and stucco. The outdoor area includes lounge chairs from Jøna’s curatory, Cast + Crew.

The Abbinks’ apartment is a study in details, from the stainless steel kitchen countertop to the clever Arclinea rail system that holds their salt and pepper.

Peppers, tomatoes, eggplants, radishes, lettuce, and spinach are some easy-to-grow options for novice gardeners.

PLUS SALT AND PEPPER GRINDERThis salt and pepper grinder, designed by Norway Says for Muuto, is available in white, black, and natural beech wood, but our favorite is this playful multi-colored version. The stacked components reflect their use; the widest piece indicates where you grip the grinding mechanism; the tall section shows where the pepper and salt is stored.

What is the average run size of the products you sell? Most of our makers are individuals, with the largest having four to six employees. We focus on helping emerging businesses to grow, ultimately providing the support services they need—social marketing, branding, photography, accounting, legal—so they can focus on design and production. Probably a fourth of the products we carry are one-of-a-kind pieces that can’t be found anywhere else. Pepple Salt & Pepper Shakers, $58.

Umbra Shift's Knob grinder has you covered when it comes to your spices and pepper. $60 from umbrashift.com.

Cylinder salt and pepper shakers in copper with a radial brushed finish by Ladies & Gentlemen. $70 for the set at AmDC.

The Knob Spice Grinder’s turning mechanism was inspired by the oven knob, a simple, easy-to-turn topper with traditional looks. Made of beech wood, the grinder includes a ceramic mechanism to finely grind salt, pepper, and other spices. The base of the grinder includes a detachable bowl that can be used as a pinch pot, perfect for cooking or presenting ground salt and pepper at a kitchen table.

A 1972 ticket to the Munich Olympics, a vintage lacquer plate, and Eva Zeisel salt and pepper shakers for Nambe perch in front of the atrium which abuts the kitchen.

A skylight carved into the spa building appropriately fills this relaxation zone with natural light.

Shaped like small bottles, the Bottle Grinders from Menu have a distinctive look that sets them apart from more traditional shaker sets. The thin spout ensures a concentrated output that will not stray far from the grinder. Shown in a nude palette, the grinders are also available in a blue set.

Stainless steel salt and pepper grinders and porcelain mortar and pestle set by Ad Hoc. The wooden accents on all pieces are acacia.