Behold the Electric Sink, which in 1951 included a most unusual top-loading dishwasher, within which "sixty-four whirling, swirling jets brush-flush every hollow, groove, corner, and contour of every dish, glass, piece of silver and cooking utensil." After the 9 3/4-minute cleaning cycle, the lid automatically popped open [uh-oh] for "flash drying"—a function the manufacturer inexplicably fails to define.
Keep a Lid On It—Really
Behold the Electric Sink, which in 1951 included a most unusual top-loading dishwasher, within which "sixty-four whirling, swirling jets brush-flush every hollow, groove, corner, and contour of every dish, glass, piece of silver and cooking utensil." After the 9 3/4-minute cleaning cycle, the lid automatically popped open [uh-oh] for "flash drying"—a function the manufacturer inexplicably fails to define.The Layered Look
This unconventional tile design gets my attention right away! There's something archaeological about the treatment, progressing as it does from primitive clay squares to off-white subway tile to textured decos set in a field of urbane grey. prattandlarson.comCircular Logic
Radical in a quiet way, the K4 serves its purpose with a flair unexpected in a kitchen faucet. Its high arcing spout swivels and has a pull-out spray head with two rinsing patterns. groheamerica.com Simplicity Squared
By keeping the fittings, sprays, lights and other components of the ShowerCollection to a uniform 12 x 12cm module, Philippe Starck streamlines not just the look of the shower, but also its installation. axor-design.com
Flame On!
Apropos the unofficial kick-off of BBQ season, we present the Taurus charcoal grill. Fabricated of powder-coated steel, its simple yet substantial lines can be considered either low-key or high style. conmoto.com
Field of Stone
I find the milky tones of the marble in this mosaic hypnotic. Four different stones are cut with precision water jets, then fitted together in a pattern that defies clear categorization; it it Gothic, Moorish, Islamic? Picture this as a backsplash in an ultra-contemporary kitchen. urbanarchaeology.com
Crystal Ball
Design aficionados made the Star range hood last year's object of desire—but Stateside, we had to wait for UL approval before it could grace our kitchens. Wish granted. The spherical form, comprising hundreds of glass prisms, is—I repeat, is—dishwasher safe. A discreet steel wand controls the fan speed and dimmer-light settings. elica.com
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