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  • Guzzini GU-2367.00-16 Look 25-Ounce Vacuum Flask, Chrome
    Guzzini GU-2367.00-16 Look 25-Ounce Vacuum Flask, Chrome

    The look 8-inch height 25-ounce vaccum flask in chrome, from Guzzini. Guzzini products can be found in homes, restaurants and hotels in 85 countries throughout the world. Much of this success is due to a basic quality in the company's DNA - a curiosity for innovation. A constant striving to achieve an ideal combination of practicality and aesthetic appeal has always encouraged Guzzini to explore inquisitively, both in researching new materials and finding interesting and original design concepts. The result is a vast catalog full of all types of items for the table, the kitchen and the home. They are all beautifully designed but easy to use, very familiar, inexpensive and extremely practical. Guzzini's motto is "designed to be used", and this is actually the case. Guzzini colanders, containers and cutlery are not designed to be kept religiously in drawers or cupboards and only brought out on special occasions. They are to be used and re-used for daily pleasure, so that every so often you suddenly realize that you have a well-designed item in your home that makes daily living a little easier. Therefore, Guzzini's research is aimed at quality of daily life, making every moment of the day special. This quality of life also includes an appropriate relationship between the items with which we surround ourselves and their impact on the environment. Fratelli Guzzini are dedicating much effort in this regard, and will continue to do so in the future, being aware that every product should be designed keeping a sharp eye on its environmental cost. Guzzini thermoplastics can be recycled and re-used over and over again, being reborn with new shapes and colours for new uses. They become more appealing and more useful than before.

    $106.00

  • Guzzini GU-2241.00-16 Look 32-1/2-Ounce Vacuum Flask, Chrome
    Guzzini GU-2241.00-16 Look 32-1/2-Ounce Vacuum Flask, Chrome

    The Look 9-1/2-inch height 32-1/2-ounce vaccum flask in chrome, from Guzzini. Guzzini products can be found in homes, restaurants and hotels in 85 countries throughout the world. Much of this success is due to a basic quality in the company's DNA - a curiosity for innovation. A constant striving to achieve an ideal combination of practicality and aesthetic appeal has always encouraged Guzzini to explore inquisitively, both in researching new materials and finding interesting and original design concepts. The result is a vast catalog full of all types of items for the table, the kitchen and the home. They are all beautifully designed but easy to use, very familiar, inexpensive and extremely practical. Guzzini's motto is "designed to be used", and this is actually the case. Guzzini colanders, containers and cutlery are not designed to be kept religiously in drawers or cupboards and only brought out on special occasions. They are to be used and re-used for daily pleasure, so that every so often you suddenly realize that you have a well-designed item in your home that makes daily living a little easier. Therefore, Guzzini's research is aimed at quality of daily life, making every moment of the day special. This quality of life also includes an appropriate relationship between the items with which we surround ourselves and their impact on the environment. Fratelli Guzzini are dedicating much effort in this regard, and will continue to do so in the future, being aware that every product should be designed keeping a sharp eye on its environmental cost. Guzzini thermoplastics can be recycled and re-used over and over again, being reborn with new shapes and colours for new uses. They become more appealing and more useful than before.

    $79.48

  • Eva Solo Vacuum Flask, Stainless Steel
    Eva Solo Vacuum Flask, Stainless Steel

    claus jensen and henrik holbæk of tools design designed the vacuum jug for eva solo, denmark, 1999. another award winning design for eva solo, these jugs feature a non-drip design pouring lip. the carafes were awarded a design award at the essen, germany "design innovations 2000" competition. the rot punkt award is awarded for being exceptionally innovative combined with a beautiful design.

    $139.00

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