10 design classics for under €100
It's possible to own design classics without breaking the bank. Here we've put together a list of 10 beautiful examples of the best industrial design for under €100. You're welcome.
Copenhagen ashtray - André Ricard
Smoking may no longer look as sophisticated as it was portrayed in advertising in the middle of the last century, but this ashtray has continued to bring distinction to the home since it first came onto the market in 1965. It looks so good on the living room table or terrace that it has transcended its original function to become an icon of the best sixties design. Don Draper's favourite, for sure. [Manufactured by Mobles 114]
Aceitera Marquina 1961 - Rafael Marquina
It is impossible to imagine the Mediterranean diet without olive oil. It was with this idea in mind that Rafael Marquina devised his famous oil dispenser, because they all dripped, and it was a can. This practical utensil has been in our kitchens for 55 years, delighting pa amb tomaquet lovers. [Manufactured by Mobles 114. Available for 36.30€]
Juicy Salif Juicer - Philippe Stark
With this shiny cast aluminium citrus juicer always at hand and looking good in the kitchen, you'll be drinking lemon juice all the time. Not only will you have an icon of Philippe Stark's fardon design (it is said to have been sketched by Starck on a napkin in a pizzeria during a holiday by the sea in Italy), but you will also improve your metabolism, as the lemon juice cleanses the inside, quenches thirst and is the ideal complement to a good afternoon gin and tonic. Or evening. [Manufactured by Alessi. Available for 75€]
Componibili storage units - Anna Castelli Ferrieri
These stackable modules are very useful in any room in the house: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, living room or hallway. In addition, both the round and square designs can be supported on castors. They are flexible, functional and practical and have been manufactured for over forty years. [Manufactured by Kartell. Available from 85€]
EM77 Thermos flask - Erik Magnussen
More than a million copies of this mug have been sold since Erik Magnussen designed it in 1977. It has a screw cap so you can take it with you wherever you go and it has an arc-shaped handle, which is very practical for serving. It is also equipped with an airtight system that simulates a "vacuum" effect and maintains the optimum temperature of the liquid inside. A wedding list classic. [Manufactured by Stelton. Available from 64,95€]
Merdolino brush - Stefano Giovannoni
This object shocked design orthodoxy, but it has been a cult object ever since Stefano Giovannoni designed it in 1990. You'll either hate it or love it, but it sure won't leave you the same. Great name, by the way, isn't it? [Manufactured by Alessi. Available for 42€]
Savoy Vase - Alvar Aalto
The Savoy vase was created by the Finnish Alvar Aalto for the Paris exhibition in 1937. It formed part of the decoration of the Savoy restaurant, which was run by Aalto himself and his wife Aino. The organic, curved lines of the vase reflect the minimalist ideas of the time. What could be better than a vase with curved forms like the water it contains?
This icon is part of the permanent collection of the MOMA (Museum of Modern Art in New York) and still today each piece of glass is hand blown in a steel mould and then polished by hand. [Manufactured by Iittala. Available for 69€]
Rotary Tray - Jasper Morrison
The Rotary Tray is a contemporary interpretation of the classic étagère. Thanks to its simple shape and subtle colours, this piece complements any style of décor and lends itself to many different uses. Whether in the kitchen or on the dining table, in a bathroom or in the entrance hall, in the office or in a children's room: this tray offers a decorative way of tidying up any space. [Manufactured by Vitra. Available for 49€]
Stackable tableware - Massimo Vignelli
This colourful melamine tableware is lightweight and infinitely stackable, so it fits anywhere. Vignelli is an architect and is best known for the famous design of the New York underground map. [For sale at MOMA from 60$]
Puppy Magis - Eero Aarnio
Abstract and adorable, this figure can be a tiny place to sit, a decorative object, or even a conversation piece. It's all about imagination.
The bright colour, organic shape and playful spirit of this doggy will look great both indoors and outdoors. [For sale at Herman Miller by 95$]
What a pleasure to own objects to be proud of...that will grow old by your side, and grow as well as you do.
