Guest Picks: Enamored With Enamel
I love the layered, color-blocked arrangement of this structural sculpture — it’s like a sliver of modernist architecture for your wall. The wooden elements are colored with enamel and accented with aluminum rails, giving the piece a deconstructed effect.
I love the contrast of this delicate eggshell exterior with the bright, shiny yellow peeking out from inside. I know it’s meant for tea lights, but I think it’s perfect as is. I’d keep it on my desk in front of the window to keep the mood cheery throughout the day.
I love my ceramic mugs, but I think a change would be nice on occasion, and this black-rimmed, illustrated cup would fit the bill. It’s fun; it won’t break when your not-yet-awake fingers drop it on the floor; and … Moomins!
Bright red enamel makes this lamp shine bright without even being turned on. Its color-blocked, bold design will pop in clean, minimalist spaces with lots of white gloss.
If you’ve ever looked at the ear on Snoopy from Peanuts and thought, “that would make a great lamp,” the good news is that you aren’t the only one. This iconic design takes those elongated curves, turns them the other way around and makes them into a memorable lamp in a black enamel finish on marble base. It’s surely a piece to make you smile.
Stackable components create this vase that gives you options for displaying your flowers. You can change the height by adding or removing any of the three rings. Unlike some vases, this one’s cylindrical form and vibrant color blocking make it nice to display on its own as well. And you can play around with the placement of the colors too.
A pop of shiny, bright yellow hanging in the entrance is a nice thing to see, isn’t it? Especially when you have trouble finding your keys. The Superlambanana key ring is based on a giant sculpture commissioned for a public space in Liverpool. I suppose a more apt name for this little trinket might be the “Minilambanana.”
Enameled metal tumblers are a must-have for rustic, vintage kitchens. They also make great camping companions and are kid-friendly. Use them to serve ice cream with long Sundae spoons at vintage-themed parties.
Soft geometry and clean white enamel give this serving set its unusual, contemporary design. It’s a nice change from the heavy metal and clunky wooden utensils, and will surely please the minimalists who like to throw dinner parties.
Antique copper and enamel combine to give this side table a unique finish. Its liquid-like stand and base make it great for eclectic decor, or you could use it to add form to a space dominated by clean lines.
This dinner plate from this Finnish heritage print house could stand on its own, with or without food. The design is part of a range meant to be mixed and matched, and ultimately, collected. It’s an energetic piece that would be great for adding life to a space that could use a lift.
I think that to get the most out of a gorgeously glossy enamel, you need a bright, happy color. This simple, imperfect dessert plate in vibrant yellow is such a joyful little thing, made even better with something sweet. It’s just perfect for rainy days stuck inside.
There’s something very pleasing about a deep, glossy red. The retro styling of this stove-top kettle is made fresh thanks to its slick, saturated surface. If you’re short on cupboard space, it’s a nice piece you won’t mind looking at on the stove or counter between uses.
One simple dot in the middle of a plate is all it takes to make it a little more interesting. I like how these quiet gray accents might subtly punctuate the dinner table in a set of four or more.
Enameled keepsake boxes are common, though some are quite special, like this impressively hand painted collector’s item. There’s a royal story behind it, which makes it a nice heirloom to pass down through the generations.
If you take your cake presentation seriously, this is the cake carrier for you. The jewel-topped floral dome sits on a harlequin platter — so you might want to coordinate your icing with those black and white checks. It’s a lovely piece for a garden party, and it also protects the cake between servings.
The best use of enamel, in my mind, is for the finishing of the cast iron cocotte, or French oven. I love my full-size Le Creuset, which is enameled inside and out using traditional techniques. Then I also love these minis that can be used for cooking individual dishes or serving dips and sauces. This set features the latest matte colors, which make for fantastic neutrals.
Enameled steel accents give this chrome and glass table a streak of color and add some complementary texture. It is all about light, shine and clean lines, and would look fantastic in a space that reflects those elements.
A lamp that gives a light show! Layered geometric screens create light and dark spaces, making this piece an intriguing feature, whether sitting on the floor or atop a table. The entire lamp is constructed of enameled laser-cut steel.Next: So Over Stainless in the Kitchen? 14 Reasons to Give In to Color
Chrome is most closely associated with Le Corbusier’s austere frames, but what about matte black? A flat enamel gives the iconic chair a different look and feel. It’s decidedly bold, yet warmer and softer than its popular counterpart.
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