Black and white drama
Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius black porcelain teapot, $569, was the last object he designed before his death in 1969. Alessi reissued Christopher Dressers 1864 silver sugar bowl in black matte plastic, $17. At Fitzsu Society, L.A., (323) 655-1908. Zebra print napkin, $2, Pier 1 Imports; wooden placemat, $5.99, Bed Bath & Beyond. (Ricardo DeAratanha / LAT)
Striped ceramic teapot, $110, with sugar and creamer set, $88, Jonathan Adler, L.A., (323) 658-8390. (Ricardo DeAratanha / LAT)
Jeff Davis Vinylux collection recycles vintage vinyl records into bowls, $35, Atmosphere, L.A., (323) 666-8420. (Ricardo DeAratanha / LAT)
“Slurping is encouraged is one of the helpful hints on a footed noodle bowl, $22, Atmosphere, L.A., (323) 666-8420. Egg-shaped hand mini whisk, $2.99, Bed Bath & Beyond. (Ricardo DeAratanha / LAT)
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French Bulls eye-popping plastic references Verner Pantons graphic work. Tray, $25; large plate, $10, Room Service, L.A., (323) 653-4242. (Ricardo DeAratanha / LAT)
Eva Solos enameled stainless-steel thermos carafe, $89, Fitzsu Society, L.A., (323) 655-1908. Umbra resin Sheaf vase, three sizes, from $15, Room Service, L.A., (323) 653-4242. Black Java limestone, $40 per square foot, Ann Sacks, L.A., (323) 658-8884; floral placemat, $4.99, Target. (Ricardo DeAratanha / LAT)
Black-and-white dish and tea towels, from $3.99, Gelsons and Target. (Ricardo DeAratanha / LAT)
Maria Evora carob and sea salt mineral soap, $6, at Oou, L.A., (323) 665-6263; Oxo soap-dispensing brush, $4.99, Bed Bath & Beyond; stainless-steel soap removes onion and garlic odors, from hands, $10, Fitzsu Society, L.A., (323) 655-1908. Selection of Black tiles, $4 to $40 per square foot, Ann Sacks, L.A., (323) 658-8884. (Ricardo DeAratanha / LAT)
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The utensils in Eva Solos spatula set stack into a base, $64. The firms corrugated silicone potholder, $32, is dishwasher-safe, Fitzsu Society, L.A., (323) 655-1908. Black-and-white dot oven mitt, $9.99, Bed Bath & Beyond; wooden placemat, $17, Room Service. (Ricardo DeAratanha / LAT)
