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Pia’s Picks: take your kitchen to another sphere

Pia Seidel
11.7.2025
Translation: Jessica Johnson-Ferguson

There are shapes that fascinate me. Spheres are one of them. They’re round, have no beginning or end and radiate a calmness I find very appealing.

A shiny glass bauble on a tree, the curve of a pearl or a flawlessly shaped apple – there’s something magical about spheres to me. They feel perfect, radiate harmony and make me take a deep breath without even noticing.

Faceted shape

At Milan Design Week, I discovered how versatile spheres can be. They were everywhere: as details on furniture, lamps or as small accents that make rooms appear warmer. Yes, they even cut a fine figure on smartphone stands or iPad holders. This is demonstrated by Natalia Criado’s desk gems, which are made of silver-plated brass with quartz spheres – functional and aesthetic all in one.

Spheres always look harmonious, especially in colour. A coffee maker with a blue ball on its lid? Instantly enhanced charm. A French press stamp with a round, yellow handle? A real statement. Suddenly, breakfast also becomes a feast for the eyes.

The French press brewer made of borosilicate glass is nice and colourful.
The French press brewer made of borosilicate glass is nice and colourful.
Source: Hay
Colour-blocking: the Chambord French press impresses with its bold colour combination.
Colour-blocking: the Chambord French press impresses with its bold colour combination.
Source: Bodum
Thanks to its modern design and sturdy borosilicate glass, the Ambar Collection French press adds a stylish accent to any room.
Thanks to its modern design and sturdy borosilicate glass, the Ambar Collection French press adds a stylish accent to any room.
Source: Create

Perhaps the magic of spheres lies in that their shape is a natural small wonder. They make everyday life more beautiful without being loud. Round handles, shiny details and smooth curves show that life simply runs more smoothly with curves.

The Twergi storage jar combines timeless design with colourful elegance – inspired by Ettore Sottsass’ iconic style and made of glass and FSC-certified lime wood.
The Twergi storage jar combines timeless design with colourful elegance – inspired by Ettore Sottsass’ iconic style and made of glass and FSC-certified lime wood.
Source: Alessi.

Spherical kitchen gadgets

Here are nine design pieces from Hay, Alessi, Create and Bodum that take the edge off the world a little. From elegant coffee makers to jars and teapots – these little gems prove that perfection really does exist.

Create Ambar Collection (0.35 l)
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Create Ambar Collection

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Create Ambar Collection (0.35 l)
Teapots

Create Ambar Collection

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Create Ambar Collection (0.35 l)
Teapots

Create Ambar Collection

0.35 l

Create Ambar Collection (0.35 l)
Teapots

Create Ambar Collection

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Pia Seidel
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Like a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.

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