When an enterprising young man named James Christie opened his sales rooms in London in December 1766, his first auction consisted of the estate of a “deceased nobleman” containing “a large Quantity of Madeira and high Flavour’d Claret.” The records don’t relate how much these delightfully described “high Flavour’d clarets” fetched but as the whole [...]

Each evening guests can enjoy local, quality wines and delectable appetizers. During the warm summer months the social hour is hosted outside on the shaded patio, surrounded by the colorful flowers and the sounds of the trickling fountain and smooth jazz. Guests can linger and sample sumptuous appetizers while enjoying the afternoon sun and delightful [...]

In this concept designers have reinvented the food experience. Their multi-layered set of plates, cups, bowls and utencils enhance the visual presentation of the meal. The subtle balance between materials (largely porcelain and wood), smooth lines and discreet stacking diagrams highlights rather than obscures the chef’s art form. The main fabrication challenge required the development [...]

PerfectDraft is a beer tap for home use, so that consumers can experience the perfect draft beer of their favorite brand in their own homes. The piece balances between an unobtrusive domestic appliance and an eye-catcher, with the familiar elements in a smooth chrome finish to relate a “professional” beer feeling and experience. The intuitive [...]

The dual-function MultiPot Personal Electric Charger is the indispensable item for any owner of a cell phone, iPod or other rechargeable electronic device. Designed in the shape of a translucent bucket, the compact MultiPot solves the problem of messy recharging devices by socking away the electric cords in one easy-to-find and attractive spot. A 5-way [...]