Seven Necessities 2018-2019

Designers: Nicol Boyd and Tomas Rosén,
Office for Product Design Ltd., Hong Kong
Manufacturers: Serafinozani International Limited,
New Territories, Hong Kong

Firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, tea.

While firewood may no longer be required in most kitchens, the other necessities remain as relevant today as they were in the Song Dynasty. Our aim with this project was to explore these unglamorous but essential items in the kitchen, interpret them in a multicultural design context and present them as a coherent collection of modern objects for the kitchen realized exclusively in ceramic stainless steel. – Nicol Boyd & Tomas Rosen

"Seven Necessities" is a unique range of items which combines a modern and contemporary design with a respect for traditional typologies. They are ‘everyday items’, which see very regular use but which are often overlooked. The intention with the ‘Seven Necessities’ was to design a range of beautiful, durable and long lasting kitchen essentials which could be used daily for many years.

Rice Container: Holds rice, coarse cereals, etc. and keeps the ingredients fresh at all times. The bucket comes with a precision measuring cup, making it easy for you to measure out ingredients.

Oil Pourer: Holds peanut oil, sesame oil and other types of oil. Fitted with a fine filter screen, the pot can filter out impurities during filling. The thick-to-thin long spout increases space efficiency, making it easier for you to pick out the right amount.

Vinegar Pourer: Holds condiments like soy sauce and vinegar. The thick-to-thin long spout increases space efficiency, making it easier for you to pick out the right amount.

Salt Cellar Small: Holds seasonings such as pepper powder and raw flour, which are usually used in small amounts. Its large opening facilitates your access. It comes with a measuring spoon for your easy access.

Salt Cellar: Holds seasonings such as pepper powder and raw flour, which are usually used in a larger amount. Its large opening facilitates your access. It comes with a measuring spoon for your easy access.

Tea Canister: Holds tea leaves, scented tea, etc. Protected by double lids inside and outside, it provides enhanced dust-proof and sealing performance and keeps the contents moisture-proof and dry. The canister comes with a teaspoon, making it easy for you to take out tea leaves.

Coffee Canister: Holds coffee powder, milk powder, etc. Protected with double lids inside and outside, it delivers strong dustproof and sealing performance and keeps the contents fresh at all times. It comes with a measuring spoon, making it easy to take out powders.