The Sommelier Wine Glasses by designer Maxim Velcovsky combine the subtle and elegant grace of a tall wine glass with the relaxed and rebellious style of a plastic beer cup.

Somewhere between high school, college and career our drinking habits change and along the way the glasses we use reflect this adjustment. Plastic beer cups are being replaced by shot glasses, whiskey glasses and tall wine glasses. The Somelier Wine Glasses were designed by Maxim Velcovsky for Czech design studio Qubus and combine all those different phases of your lives in a stylish and inspired way. Resting on top of a delicate long stem is a cup that resembles a cheap plastic beer cup.

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Imagine a citrus juicer that can be placed directly on the glass, is ideally shaped for both lemons and oranges, filters out seeds and looks simply awesome. Well that’s the Royal VKB Citrange!

Designed by Quentin de Coster for this nice little citrus juicer has a really innovative double-ended design. Its sharp pointy side is suitable for small citrus and limes, while its larger rounded side is suitable for grapefruits, oranges and large citrus. The Citrange citrus juicer sits directly over the cup and directs the flow of juice neatly into the glass without spillage. You save a whole step compared to a traditional juicer. The best part however is the built-in funnel that conveniently filters out seeds.

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Strikingly simple in form, yet impressively elegant, the Revolution Glassware Collection by Fferrone Design seems to defy gravity and visually suspend its contents.

The Revolution Glassware Collection was designed by Chicago-based architect Felicia Ferrone. She designed the collection in 2001 while in Milan and initially the Revolution wine and water glass were licensed to the Italian manufacturer Covo. Revolution was inducted into the permanent design collection of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2009 and was also awarded the prestigious GOOD DESIGN Award in 2004. Essentially this unique concept (which reminds us a lot the Bauhaus approach to design) combines two glasses or bowls into one.

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Danish firm Menu presents two innovative and very practical wine Carafes, the Menu Wine Breather optimized for red wine and the Menu Cool Breather optimized for white wine.

The two carafes were designed by Kasper Rønn and Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen, the designer duo Norm Architects. Both carafes make use of a patented mechanism which allows you to pour the wine inside the carafe instantly and without dripping. In addition it is even possible to easily pour wine back in the bottle. You simply connect the carafe at the wine bottle’s neck, turn the bottle and the carafe upside down, and listen to the noise of the wine while it runs into the carafe through the bottle neck.

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The Ergonomica cutlery were Designed by award winning Italian designer Angelo Mangiarotti for Italian brand Mepra and will add a touch of style to your table.

Mepra Ergonomica line of cutlery was first introduced in 1989 and they were designed not only to look good but also to be highly ergonomic. They are made of stainless steel and are extra heavy compared to traditional cutlery. The extra weight is actually beneficial to the overall feel when using them, since the Ergonomica are perfectly balanced.

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This unusual shot glass was inspired by the famous “The Skull of Doom”. This ancient Mayan relic was discovered on 1924, it is a crystal skull which according to Mayan legends has several powers, including the power of life and death.

The Crystal Skull Shot Glass shares a similar name, it is made of double-walled hand blown borosilicate glass and the inner wall is shaped like a human skull. You pour inside your favorite spirit and it inhibits the inner skull coloring it quite nicely.

A morbid yet elegant shot glass that will draw attention at any party.

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The Corker designed by Sebastian Bergne, is an innovative corkscrew that requires two corks to achieve its full functionality and evolves as you consume your favorite wines.

It is manufactured by French firm Eno and it is made in nickel plated brass. The soft corks make an ideal handle, and every time you open a new wine the Corker will subtly remind you of the previous bottle you enjoyed.

A beautiful minimalist design, simple yet clever. Just add your favorite vintage corks for that refined personal touch.

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The Grip by Joseph Joseph is a highly functional, non-slip serving tray designed to keep glasses, cutlery and plates safely in place during their journey from kitchen to table.

Its distinctive, high-grip surface is formed from an array of smooth rubber studs that are molded through the base of the tray. Made from high-quality ABS plastic, the tray has deep sides and large carry handles, along with a rubber underside, making it suitable for use as a lap tray if you feel like eating on the couch or having a snack in bed. For ease of cleaning it is dishwasher safe.

Another great product from Jospeh Joseph which combines both style and function.

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