The best carafes for spring sipping
Keep hydrated at home in style with our edit of the best new and classic carafes
With its elegant body and easy-to-pour open top, this variety of vessel has long been a stylish way to serve water and wine at the table. These days, modern versions are guaranteed to evoke the relaxed, old-school charm of a classic (or more contemporary) French bistro.
‘Round Bud’ carafe, Helle Mardahl
The queen of candy-coloured glass, Helle Mardahl, treats us to this handmade carafe, which can be paired with a matching drinking glass for a co-ordinated tablescape. Plus, it can double as a vase for a few thin-stemmed blooms. Approx £215, hellemardahl.com
‘Omar’ carafe, Raawii
Fans of Scandinavian brand Raawii’s chunky aesthetic will enjoy its new tubular carafe, which comes in nine earthen hues. This tawny variant would work well against wooden bedside tabletops and neutral colour schemes. Approx £65, raawii.eu
‘Indulgence’ carafe, Georg Jensen
There’s only one stainless steel option in this edit and so, of course, it had to be Georg Jensen. The creation of Helle Damkjær, who works equally as well with ceramics as she does metal, it has an elegant, curvy silhouette and promises to keep water cool for longer. £119, georgjensen.com
‘Parrot’ carafe, Nude Glass
If you’re looking for something unique, let us introduce you to the ‘Parrot’ carafe by Tomas Kral. Each piece is etched and painted by hand, so no two are exactly the same. £315, eu.nudeglass.com
‘Woodstockholm’ carafe, Joy Objects
Well-known Swedish glass artist Åsa Jungnelius has teamed up with furniture brand Joy Objects on a limited-edition carafe and tumbler. Hand-blown in small batches in her atelier in Småland, Sweden, these are known to sell out, so move quickly if you don’t want to wait until the next restock. Approx £135, joyobjects.com
‘Fade’ carafe, The Conran Shop
Founded by Kyuhyung Cho and Jungyou Choi, Studio Word is a go to destination for offbeat homeware and accessories. Its turquoise carafe, ‘Fade’, would add a hint of colour to your dining room. £29, theconranshop.com
‘Turtle’ carafe, Summerill & Bishop
Described by the brand as ‘quirky, yet sophisticated’, the ‘Turtle’ carafe is handblown in Italy. Its standout feature is the friendly glass turtle set within the vessel, which appears to be swimming in water or your favourite beverage. £295, summerillandbishop.com
‘Nessie’ carafe, Maison Flaneur
Designed in Austria by Ursula Futura, this translucent coloured glass design takes inspiration from the way that frozen grass bends in different directions. Its wide neck and tilted angle make pouring a fuss-free experience. Approx £285, maisonflaneur.com
‘Les Objets Mouleversants’ carafe, Serax
Surrealism is having a moment in homeware, and this carafe by Wouters & Hendrix proves why. Clutched in the grasp of a giant transparent glass hand, it makes quite the table centrepiece. £51, serax.com
‘Over’ carafe, J Hill’s Standard
Part of a wider glassware collection by Nigel Peake with a tactile focus, the ‘Over’ carafe is one for both the utilitarians and the aesthetes among us. Choose between a polished or an unpolished finish (pictured). £529, jhillsstandard.com
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