Ritzenhoff Spring 2011 preview

Auge, from the Bacione collection

Ritzenhoff is previewing its Spring 2011 Design Collection during New York Tabletop Week at 7 W New York (April 12-15). The German manufacturer of whimsical tableware and gifts has collaborated with almost 300 emerging and established artists worldwide to create an extensive selection of contemporary design on glass and porcelain.
Products include Pilsner-type beer glasses, proseco glasses, champagne flutes, espresso sets and breakfast boards.
Chicago-based Kress International Importers has been the exclusive distributor of Ritzenhoff products in the United States since 2004. Kress runs a full-fledged sales and logistic operation focusing on high-end German design-ware for the table.

Pilsner glasses

Michel Canetti flute from the Champus collection

Martina Schlenke for the Weizen collection

Shinobu Ito's espresso set

Karim Rashid's breakfast board in the Simply Brett collection

Proseco flutes in the Pearls collection

Stylish plastic wine, cocktail glasses

Swirl 6-ounce wine tumbler by Takeya

Swirl premium plastic wine and cocktail party tumblers are suitable for around a swimming pool and parties when glass is not an option. The built-in swirl ridge on the glass is at the 6-ounce pour line. The ridge is also positioned to give the hand a grip on the glass.
The tumblers are made of BPA-free plastic. They hold 16 ounces. The glasses are sold in two-packs, six-packs and 72-packs (for institutional buyers). There is a four-pack mail order box option, too. Swirl is sold by Takeya.

Silverplated serveware with rope handles

The Monaco mixed-media serveware line combines silverplate with rope details. Vellum offers a round bar tray, carafe and compote. Follow the company on Twitter, @vellumnewyork.

Soapstone barware and votives

Teroforma's Ekke stacking votives are made of gray and black soapstone. The stone's polished surface gracefully amplifies a candlelight's flicker. The votives measure from 2 to 3.5 inches tall. Thea Mehl of Oslo designed the product, which is handfinished by Amit Stoneworks, Agra, India.

Mouthblown crystal tumblers and carafes are available in blue, green and charcoal. The non-lead crystal tumblers and carafes are individually mouthblown by master glassblowers at the centuries-old Kvetna Glassworks in Czech Republic. Three tumbler styles are availble: Avva (flares in or flares out), designed by Thea Mehl, Oslo. Ekke (straight up and down), designed by Roman Vrtiska, Prague. Issi (S-curved), designed by Peter Nolan, NYC.

The Ekke Shot Glass is produced from natural soapstone, so it won't absorb flavors or aromas. The sleek cylindrical shape can stack for easy storage. Freeze for four hours before using, and it will keep beverages cold without the need for ice. The 2-ounce shot glass is intended for frozen vodka and other spirits that benefit from the big chill. It was designed for Teroforma by Thea Mehl, Oslo, and handfinished by Amit Stoneworks, Agra, India.

Table lamps, barware, decorative accessories

Andrea by Sadek introduced a wide range of lamps, decorative accessories, animal figurines and barware at the High Point market in April. Styles include Asian, botanical and seaside.

Gingko botanical lamp with a 3-way switch

Asian floral lamp with a white linen shade

Leather and nickel barware

See more items from Sadek at the International Home Furnishings Center's Active Merchandiser online catalog gallery.

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Pillows, barware, jewelry accessories

Global Views introduced colorful home accessories at the winter markets.

The Tangelo pillows are available in two sizes: 20 inches square and 12 inches round. The Great Continent pillow is 20 inches square.

The wrapped-handle tray in coral leather comes in two sizes: 24 inches square and 18 inches long by 14 inches wide. The ice bucket is nickel-plated.

The Zig Zag jewelry box in fiery red glass measures 14 inches long and 10.5 inches tall.

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Leather frames, barware

The new Maldives shagreen-embossed collection of leather accessories from Vellum includes barware, trays, frames and jewelry boxes. Color waves include sea glass vintage green and pearl (pictured), as well as chocolate brown, gray and red.
Retailers can see the collection at the Atlanta gift show (High Design) and New York gift show (Pier 94).

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Wine storage

The Pinot floating wall shelf from Nexxt by Linea displays wine glasses and bottles. The shelf holds up to six wine glasses. A concealed support system provides a 15-pound shelf load capacity. It is available in black or java.

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