Designed by Chicago-based Craighton Berman, the Pinch ceramic salt dish and pepper shaker combines the qualities of a salt cellar with the utility of a pepper shaker (which doubles as a cover for the salt cellar when not in use). Made in Seattle, Pinch is currently on sale for $39.

Above: Pinch can be used to hold a variety of spices.

Above: Pinch acts as a sculptural addition to the dining table.