The stainless/chrome trend is going strong—but if you’re not ready to outfit your kitchen tip to toe in the material, here’s another option: Lately we’ve been spying shiny, indestructible, and often insulated cups and saucers in the hands of friends, on workspaces, and on counters —a little glimmer to sip from on a cold day. Here are just a few favorites:
Above: The Meta Cup and Saucer 001 is $23 from Homu Design AU (on Etsy, too). “Many commercial kitchens use stainless steel apparatus for prep because it stands the test of time/is unbreakable,” the retailer notes. “Why not extend this to our everyday table?”
Above: The first version we spotted? The indestructible Insulated Stainless Steel Coffee Cup and Saucer, which keeps “any coffee, cocoa, or cuppa hot all morning.” It’s $45 from Garrett Wade.
Above: On the aspirational end, there’s the S.R. Metal Cup and Saucer by Copenhagen-based designer Louise Roe; €108.
Above: The Stainless Steel Coffee Cup and Saucer is available with both straight and rounded sides (shown); $25 from Subtle Art Studios.
Above: Charmingly, the Stainless Steel Coffee Mug and Tray from Kanyon Shop has a wee spot for a spoon; $44.
Above: Vintage versions can be found via secondhand and thrift shops, Goodwill and Etsy as well: Shown is the ’90s Ikea Stainless Steel Espresso Set, which comes with a “Moka pot” and six cup and saucer pairs (shown in the featured image at top); $83.32 for the full set from Etsy. Also available: a pair of ’80s Stainless Steel Cups and Saucers, $63.02 for both from Etsy.
For more little delights, see Editors’ Picks: 7 Little Treats for Keeping Warm in Winter.
