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.

CHIRINGUITO COCKTAIL SHAKER London-based designer Ron Arad has definitively answered the age-old martini debate “olives or a twist” with a sleek, sculptural response. The innovative design and unique twisting shape ensure cocktails are chilled to perfection.

A loom bench was an ergonomic piece designed specifically for weavers. Its curved seat was comfortable and stable enough for the worker, while the drawer added extra storage. Photo courtesy Skinner, Inc.

This lidded wooden pail was made in New Hampshire around 1855. One of only a few surviving Shaker pails, this example’s well-constructed, functional design is enhanced by a beautiful yellow painted lid. Photo courtesy Skinner, Inc.

The juxtaposition of cabinet and drawers of this pine cupboard from New Lebanon, New York adds visual interest without sacrificing honest, minimal design with excessive ornamentation. Photo courtesy Skinner, Inc.

The open living-and-bedroom area of Ian Hague’s rural retreat can be divided by a wall that rises from within the master-suite platform. Interior designer Elaine Santos blended her client’s collection of vintage furniture with no-fuss pieces like a Shaker-style bench by Ilse Crawford for De La Espada.

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

Fresh from the permanent collection of the Centre Georges Pompidou, the stainless steel Chiringuito Cocktail Shaker by Ron Arad for Alessi timelessly keeps its cool.

Shakers are well known for their ladder-back chairs, and this understated, seemingly ageless design is the classic Shaker piece. Its restrained simplicity embodies the discipline of the Shakers themselves—its straight back encouraging good posture, orderliness, and control. Photo courtesy of Skinner, Inc.

Eva Zeisel, Town and Country shakers, 1945.

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.

This case of drawers, made of red stained pine in typical Shaker fashion, features a dovetailed base. Photo courtesy of Skinner, Inc.

For true cocktail enthusiasts, this 24-karat gold-plated vessel from Yukiwa may be the only way to go.

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

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.

Chiringuito Cocktail Shaker by Ron Arad for Alessi, $204 at store.dwell.com This classic shaker, with a slim, twisted body that's easy to shake and a vacuum-seal enclosure, is a foolproof choice.

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.

Hotel SP34 carries the Green Key for its energy-saving procedures. Central air-cooling systems regulate heat by recycling air throughout conference rooms and corridors. Breakfast served in the basement restaurant is all organic, so even an extra-indulgent start to the day is (almost) guilt-free.

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.

The renovation takes advantage of the home’s hillside views, which are especially spectacular in the dining area, where the couple’s French bulldog, Bruno, likes to get some sun. The space also features a Mori pendant from RBW, Prouvé Standard SP chairs from Vitra, and a table by And And And Studio.

At Hotel SP34, a boutique hotel which opened in Copenhagen’s Latin Quarter in 2014, designer Morten Hedegaard placed sustainability at the core of his design concept. “Everything had to be minimalistic, Scandinavian, high-quality, and convenient, but without using the obvious Danish design options,” says Jacob Jensen of Brochner Hotels. For instance, lamps used throughout the rooms and public spaces were reclaimed from an old barn in Sweden.

The 24K Gold-Plated Cocktail Shaker takes a simple bar accessory and recasts it with a luxe finish. A classic three-piece cobbler, this shaker will elevate an at-home bar.

A kitchen was situated in a cozy niche off the towering great room, and outfitted with blue shaker-style cabinetry and custom tile work created by the husband and wife.

Isabella harvest and mills most of the wood himself, saying, "Some of the smaller pieces and turned objects come from land my wife's family owns in Wisconsin." Pictured here is the new Helm stool, which was inspired heavily by Early American and Shaker design. $850

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.

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

The 510 Cabin is one of Leggitt's designs, executed with the help of student apprentices.

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.

With slate-colored walls, plenty of leather and wood in the communal areas, industrial-style decor and bedrooms with unusual reading-friendly headboards, Hotel SP34 is a great way to enjoy Copenhagen in style.

A classic three-piece cobbler, this cocktail shaker is crafted from 24K gold-plated stainless steel. Pair with the gold-plated jiggers to create a classic gin martini.

Available on viyet.com! Vintage furniture brings a nostalgic grace that harkens back to the trends and influence of the previous generations. Circa 1930s, this silver plated cocktail shaker is a ravishing home accessory that will add style and sophistication to any surface. viyet.com/vin...

In the living area are a pair of original Barcelona chairs, handed down by del Gaudio’s parents. The Shaker stove is by Wittus. Fifty-one crates were used to make the bookshelves, which were fabricated assembly-line-style by the framers from Morningstar Homes.

The new laundry layout features built in compact washer/dryer and painted shaker cabinetry.