Memphis Group co-founder known for colorful kettles and kitchen objects
George Sowden brings a post-modern, Memphis Group sensibility to everyday objects, transforming functional kitchenware into decorative statements. His work celebrates bold color combinations, playful forms, and the belief that good design should brighten everyday living. Rejecting clinical minimalism, Sowden's designs embrace emotional resonance through sculptural shapes and unexpected color palettes.
Signature$63
Electric kettle with double-walled design, 1.5L capacity, auto shut-off, and signature playful color options.
Signature$95
Two-slice toaster in durable plastic and stainless steel with browning dial and distinctive Memphis-influenced silhouette.
Signature$60
Porcelain coffee maker featuring innovative micro-thin stainless steel filter with over 500,000 microscopic holes for clean brewing.
Signature$95
Porcelain pot with SoftBrew device and micro-thin stainless steel filter that eliminates need for paper filters.
$55
Color-blocked salt and pepper mills in signature Sowden aesthetic, combining form and function for the modern kitchen.
$25
On-the-go insulated travel cup with lid, featuring the playful Sowden color palette.
$20
Stackable storage tins in bold colors, ideal for organizing kitchen essentials with style.
🇺🇸 US · $$
Sophie Lou Jacobsen creates objects that enhance everyday rituals through form and function, believing that household items should be imbued with poetry and delight. Her work draws from classic Venetian glassmaking techniques and the fazzoletto (handkerchief) style, transforming mundane objects into playful, floral-inspired pieces that elevate the user experience.
🇮🇹 IT · $$$
Alessi transforms everyday objects into art through collaborations with world-renowned architects and designers. Founded on the belief that design should evoke emotion, joy, and wonder, the Italian manufacturer embraces playfulness and humor while maintaining functional excellence. Alberto Alessi describes the company as 'a merchant of happiness' with no fixed style, instead building a catalog open to many diverse design approaches.
🇺🇸 US · $30-$200
Heath Ceramics embodies a California craft philosophy rooted in timeless design and honest materials. Founded by Edith Heath in 1948, the company creates handcrafted ceramics that celebrate process, material, and the visible touch of the hand. Their human-scale factory blends tradition with innovation, producing pieces designed to be enjoyed for generations.
🇩🇰 DK · $$
Raawii creates design with attitude, blending early 20th-century Cubism with Scandinavian simplicity. Founded on principles of 'modernism with heart,' the brand produces well-proportioned objects that challenge the status quo of design through curiosity, aiming to create enduring pieces with functional purpose and emotional resonance.
🇬🇧 GB · $500-$5,000
Established & Sons is a British brand representing innovation in contemporary design, partnering with leading designers and emerging talents to create furniture and lighting that captivates with imagination, personality, and style. The brand provides designers freedom to explore bold concepts, blending skilled craftsmanship with cutting-edge manufacturing techniques to deliver pieces that push boundaries of form and function.
🇯🇵 JP · $15-$80
KINTO creates thoughtful objects that bring comfort and inspiration to everyday life, embracing the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi and the concept of 'uninterfering design.' Each piece balances usability with aesthetic harmony, designed to blend seamlessly into living spaces while encouraging mindful moments.