Beautiful, affordable, and naturally impermeable to water, these trivets/coasters from Maarten Baptist ought to win a design award. The cork is sustainably harvested once every nine years without felling trees. It is then smoked to create a rich, earthy tone. We keep a stack of these on hand, and so should anyone with a habit for entertaining.

Dutch designer Maarten Baptist has made a name for himself with his minimal yet playful homeware. His products can be found in the permanent collection of the Cooper Hewitt andMOMA San Francisco.

Designed and finished in Portugal

6″