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A generous pot-bellied oil pourer, with handle, spout and hole for refilling, hand-thrown for us in stoneware by Jynsym Ong, a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. With a lively flecked blue-white glaze, which leans towards green in hotter parts of the kiln. Holds around 1 pint. Great for infus..

A sturdy ceramic hand-held grater ideal for apples, ginger, garlic, nutmeg and wasabi, as well as chocolate or parmesan. Quickly and easily grate these foodstuffs to a soft pulp. The sharp ceramic teeth and the wide handle ensure easy handling, while a hole in the handle allows for hanging. After us..

A rustic, solid bowl with Leach Pottery mark, hand-thrown from St Agnes clay at The Leach Pottery in St Ives, Cornwall, and glazed in dolomite. 12.5cm in diameter and 5cm high, this bowl is suitable for small portions of soup, or muesli, or for serving dips and sauces. In 1920 Bernard Leach returned..

A handsome measuring jug with a capacity of 1 litre, for kitchen use. Suitable for all heat sources, even induction. Made in Austria by Riess Kelomat. Powered by their own hydroelectric power plants, this carbon-neutral business provides a model for environmentally responsible industry. Tracing thei..

A ceramic berry bowl with footed base, hand thrown for us in stoneware by Jynsym Ong, a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. With a lively flecked glaze, which leans towards green in hotter parts of the kiln, the berry bowl has a pattern of holes carefully cut into the body, to allow for the wa..

A useful, generously sized utensil pot for keeping kitchen utensils, hand-thrown for us in stoneware by Jynsym Ong, a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. Lined with an iron-rich shino glaze, the unglazed exterior is decorated with shino glaze, added with the hand. Trained at Clay College, Stok..

A thick, knitted pot holder made from 50% linen, 50% cotton. Hand-knitted in Estonia, the loose knitted, chunky structure make this pot-holder flexible and easy to grip. Use for handling hot pots and kettles, and can also be used to protect surfaces when putting down hot pans. Made in Estonia for Ir..

Washed 39% linen, 43% Tencel and 18% cotton ultra-absorbent textured weave kitchen towel with a cotton hanging loop attached, measuring 25cm x 32cm. Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. Tencel is a material made from pure wood pulp, with a..

Washed 39% linen, 43% Tencel and 18% cotton ultra-absorbent textured weave kitchen towel with a cotton hanging loop attached, measuring 25cm x 32cm. Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. Tencel is a material made from pure wood pulp, with a..

A useful, compact sized draining  pot for drying kitchen utensils and cutlery after washing, hand-thrown for us in stoneware by Jynsym Ong, a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. With a lively flecked blue-white glaze and brushwork pattern, which leans towards green in hotter parts of the ..

A washed 39% linen, 43% Tencel and 18% cotton ultra-absorbent textured weave kitchen towel with a cotton hanging loop attached. Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. Measuring 48cm x 70cm, a beautiful general purpose kitchen towel. Tencel i..

A washed 39% linen, 43% Tencel and 18% cotton ultra-absorbent textured weave kitchen towel with a cotton hanging loop attached. Woven by the master weavers at Lapuan Kankurit, in the Ostrobothnian district of western Finland. Measuring 48cm x 70cm, a beautiful general purpose kitchen towel. Tencel i..

A kitchen towel with piano style stripes, composed with 59% cotton and 41% linen. This long-lasting towel is sturdy, highly absorbent and robust. Grown and woven entirely in Armentières, France — known as the 'City of Canvas' since the Middle Ages, where the manufacturer has been weaving linen ..

A thick-walled small jug, hand-thrown from St Agnes clay at The Leach Pottery in St Ives, Cornwall, with dolomite glaze, and broad, hand-pulled handle. Approximately 10cm high. In 1920 Bernard Leach returned from 11 years in Japan to found (with Hamada Shōji) a Pottery in St Ives. Inspired by the id..

A small pourer, for serving small amounts of milk, with bevelled base and Leach Pottery mark, hand-thrown from St Agnes clay at The Leach Pottery in St Ives, Cornwall, with dolomite glaze. In 1920 Bernard Leach returned from 11 years in Japan to found (with Hamada Shōji) a Pottery in St Ives. Inspir..

A simple, elegant porcelain mini pourer or jug, wheel thrown in South London by Mihaly Herczeg, a self-taught potter who works expertly with porcelain, a notoriously demanding medium. The simplicity of the shape belies the skill of the maker – each piece is subtly unique, reflecting their hand-throw..

A white enamelled lidded mug, with a capacity of 375ml, perfect for keeping tea, coffee or hot chocolate warmer for longer, and a welcome addition to any camping trip or picnic. Made in Austria by Riess Kelomat, who trace their roots back to 1550. Powered by their own hydroelectric power plants, thi..

A generously proportioned mug with tapered sides, bevelled edges and Leach Pottery mark, hand-thrown from St Agnes clay at The Leach Pottery in St Ives, Cornwall, with dolomite glaze, and broad, hand-pulled handle. Standing approximately 9.5cm high, the size affords a generous cuppa, whilst the tape..

A small coffee mug with tapered sides, bevelled edges and Leach Pottery mark, hand-thrown from St Agnes clay at The Leach Pottery in St Ives, Cornwall, with dolomite glaze and broad, hand-pulled handle. Standing approximately 8cm high, the tapered shape helps to keep it warm for longer. In 1920 Bern..

A simple, beautifully proportioned mug, hand-thrown for us in stoneware by Jynsym Ong, a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. With a lively flecked blue-white glaze, which breaks beautifully at the edges of the piece. Trained at Clay College, Stoke-On-Trent, Ong then undertook an apprenticeship..

A generously wide mug perfect for tea, cappuccino and hot chocolate, as well as soups, porridges and puddings. Hand-thrown for us in stoneware by Jynsym Ong, a mile or so from the Objects of Use store and finished with a beautiful blue Chun glaze. Trained at Clay College, Stoke-On-Trent, Ong then un..

A generously wide mug perfect for tea, cappuccino and hot chocolate, as well as soups, porridges and puddings. Hand-thrown for us in stoneware by Jynsym Ong, a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. With a glassy flecked blue-white glaze, which breaks beautifully at the edges of the piece. Traine..

A traditionally crafted scoop made from a singular piece of bamboo, perfect for assisting in measuring out the perfect amount matcha for a matcha latte. Wipe clean after use, and dry completely. Measures 19cm in length...

A handmade Chasen is made of one piece of natural white bamboo crafted into fine bristles, with a solid twist of bristles in the centre and a fine twine black binding around the base of the bristles. Great for matcha tea, it helps to whisk the powdered tea into frothy lather, bringing out the deep m..

A very pale blue, translucent glazed porcelain tea-bowl made in Gifu Prefecture in central Japan. Part of a range of high-quality everyday table-ware developed as a modern re-interpretation and amalgamation of classical Japanese and western forms coupled with traditional glazes. Designed by Ono Rina..

A very pale blue translucent-glazed porcelain tea-pot made in Gifu Prefecture in central Japan. Part of a range of high-quality everyday table-ware developed as a modern re-interpretation and amalgamation of classical Japanese and western forms coupled with traditional glazes. Designed by Ono Rina w..

An elegantly simple rectangular slip cast ceramic butter dish in two parts — a flat base with double rim, to ensure both butter and lid stay securely put, and a softly domed lid, finished with a clean white glaze. Measures 187 x 120 x 55 mm, plenty of space for a full standard block of butter. Dishw..

A slip cast ceramic butter dish with two parts — a base with a double rim to ensure the butter and lid stay on securely. Ideal for storing butter on the countertop or fridge. Finished with a clean, white glaze. Two notches extrude from the top part for easy grip and handling of the lid. Made by Ibil..

A generously proportioned (27cm), solid dinner plate with Leach Pottery mark, hand-thrown from St Agnes clay at The Leach Pottery in St Ives, Cornwall, and glazed in dolomite. In 1920 Bernard Leach returned from 11 years in Japan to found (with Hamada Shōji) a Pottery in St Ives. Inspired by the ide..

A hand-thrown, simply formed stoneware egg cup, with a reduction fired Dolomite glaze resulting in a gently speckled natural white surface. In 1920 Bernard Leach returned from 11 years in Japan to found (with Hamada Shōji) a Pottery in St Ives. Inspired by the ideals of the Mingei folk art movement ..

A small, shallow dipping bowl in a soft white dolomite glaze with flecks of blue and green. The dipping bowl has a darker rim, with an unglazed footed base — perfect for serving sauces, condiments or bite-sized snacks.Hand thrown for us in stoneware by Jynsym Ong — a mile or so from the Objects of U..

A sweet, rounded little bud vase, hand-thrown in iron-rich stoneware and glazed and painted for us by Symy Ong a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. Pleasantly spherical, these vases are designed to present a single flower, or a small arrangement, making for a delicate addition to a table sett..

A sweet, rounded little bud vase, hand-thrown in iron-rich stoneware and glazed in a deep black tenmoku for us by Symy Ong a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. Pleasantly spherical, these vases are designed to present a single flower, or a small arrangement, making for a delicate addition to ..

A sweet, rounded little bud vase, hand-thrown in iron-rich stoneware and glazed for us by Symy Ong a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. Pleasantly spherical, these vases are designed to present a single flower, or a small arrangement, making for a delicate addition to a table setting or shelf..

A cylindrical flower vase with perforated lid, hand-thrown and assembled for us in stoneware by Jynsym Ong, a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. Perfect for holding a few fresh or dry stems in an artful display. With a lively flecked blue-white glaze, which leans towards green in hotter parts..

A classic linen placemat featuring a grey and white stripe pattern. Woven from 100% linen in Lithuania for Fog Linen Works of Japan. Linen is a highly durable fabric which will only improve with age, becoming softer and more absorbent over time. Great for creating a relaxed and calming table setting..

A small white stone with a hole for the insertion of a stick of incense — a beautiful and simple incense holder from Tokyo Kodo, the Japanese makers of our OKOH Sandalwood and Mosquito Repellent Incense. Simply insert an incense stick, light and blow out to enjoy the natural scents of these inc..

A hand thrown tri-pedal standing ceramic dish, hand thrown for by Jynsym Ong, a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. The piece is glazed with a dolomite interior and a bruised high-iron stoneware underbelly. Perfect for holding salt, spices, wedding rings, or our incense cones and papers. Ong, ..

A rose-hued classic tissue-paper decoration, supplied flat, which opens out into a beautifully intricate design, fantastic for hanging alone or in groups, or in combination with other elements like ribbons, leaves, and baubles, for a joyous seasonal display! Made in China for a Norfolk based designe..

A classic tissue-paper decoration, supplied flat, which opens out into a beautifully intricate design, fantastic for hanging alone or in groups, or in combination with other elements like ribbons, leaves, and baubles, for a joyous seasonal display! Made in China for a Norfolk based designer, these c..

A two litre rubber hot water bottle enclosed in a  cover made of local Finnsheep wool, blended and woven with certified Wool Integrity NZ fibre in a classic, understated and subtle chevron pattern, for those times when what is needed is a curl-up on the sofa with a hot drink, a warm throw and s..

A two litre, German made hot water bottle with a pure new wool cover, woven in Lapua, Finland in the workshops of Lapuan Kankurit, a fourth generation weavers founded  by husband and wife Juha and Liisa Hjelt, and now run by their son Esko and his wife Jaana. Whilst the raw wool comes from New ..

A soft and comforting woollen hot water bottle for the colder evenings, this is a two litre rubber hot water bottle enclosed in a cover made of 100% pure new wool, woven in Finland from EU spun wool of New Zealand and South American origin. The name 'Saimaannorppa' is Finnish for 'Saimaa Ringed Seal..

A cushion cover of local Finnsheep wool, blended and woven with certified Wool Integrity NZ fibre in a classic, understated and subtle chevron pattern, for those times when what is needed is a curl-up on the sofa with a hot drink, a warm throw and something good to read. All yarns are spun as well a..

A contemporary Turkish enamel lightshade in black and white marble made of triple coated vitreous ceramic enamel on a steel base. Compatible with E27 ceramic or plastic socket fittings and appropriate metal strain relief. Lightshade sold without electrical fittings...

A solidly constructed speckled black enamelled steel dust pan which, being heat and abrasion resistant, is particularly suitable to use around a hearth. Easy to clean, with a hole in the handle for easy storage. Powered by their own hydroelectric power plants, carbon neutral maker Riess provide a mo..

A solidly constructed white enamelled steel dust pan which, being heat and abrasion resistant, is particularly suitable to use around a hearth. Easy to clean, with a hole in the handle for easy storage. Powered by their own hydroelectric power plants, carbon neutral maker Riess provide a model for e..

It was in 1937 that three Bohlin brothers opened the Skoglund Metallgjuteri foundry in Anderstorp, Sweden, with the progressive idea of making something useful from the aluminium scrap they thought so wantonly discarded. Thus was born Gunnar Bohlin's famous hall rack, but also as importantly a host ..

A variation on the humble school cloakroom hook from Anderstorp in Sweden. Made from heavy gauge bent steel bar rather than the more commonly found and more easily bent aluminium, these are also distinguished by the wisdom of the down curving top hook, which is both safer and kinder to clothing, as ..

An array of 12 hooks cut and folded with an attractive simplicity from a single piece of sheet steel in Anderstorp, Sweden. The hooks themselves, although nominally key holders, are strong enough to hold clothing, dog leads, or dare we suggest it - brushes, making them an ideal framework for the vis..