10 Easy Pieces: Salt and Pepper Grinders from Around the World - Remodelista
Pepper mills first appeared in European kitchens in the 14th century. The classic Peugeot “Paris” U’Select Pepper Mill–made in France before the company got into the race car and bicycle business–allows users to grind the pepper from fine to coarse thanks to its U’Select twist feature. The Atlas Copper and Brass Pepper Mill was invented as a portable coffee grinder for soldiers in the Greek army a century ago; $95 from Provisions. Makers and Brothers worked with Irish woodworker (and friend) Matt Jones to create their own Pepper Mill. David Mellor’s Salt or Pepper Mill comes in natural or black hand-turned European beech. Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen and Kasper Rí¸nn of Norm Architects created the Bottle Grinder for fellow Danish company Menu. It has a high-performance ceramic mechanism, and the mill is located at the top of the bottle, an unusual detail that assures no leftover spices on your table. Made of stainless steel, rubber, and aluminum, the black and white Vipp Salt and Pepper Mill Set is $189 from Vipp. The made-in-Sweden Cast-Iron Spice Grinder is $39.95 at Crate and Barrel, and is featured in the Malle W. Trousseau Ultimate Kitchen Set. The Avva Salt and Pepper Mills set is made by Oslo designer Thea Mehl. Handmade by De Jong & Co., in LA, these elegant White Oak Salt and Pepper Grinders are available in a variety of shapes and sizes; $150 each from Nickey Kehoe. From Fletcher’s Mill in New Vineyard, Maine, the Columbia Salt Mill and Pepper Mill are made of raw maple and black-painted maple; $46 each from The Commons. Designed by Ladies and Gentlemen Studio of Seattle and made in the US, Cylinder Shakers are available in brass (shown), copper, and aluminum (with a protective coating to prevent tarnish); $70 a pair. Inspired by Moroccan lanterns, Crate and Barrel’s Kiki Beechwood Grinders are made from single blocks of sustainably sourced wood from Eastern Europe. The Large and Small Salt and Pepper Mill by Lostine is made in Philadelphia and has a noncorrosive grinding mechanism that can be adjusted for a fine or coarse serving. Prefer to use a Mortar and Pestle instead of a grinder?