Bod Bottle, Medium

Handmade in Sweden by Kosta Boda, a glassworks that has kept its furnaces burning since 1742, the Bod Bottle is a study in balance. Designed by brothers Simon and Matti Klenell, it rises on a slender foot into a rounded, bowl-like body before tapering to a bottleneck finish. The removable cork is included. It is meant to be used, not just admired.

Why we love it

• Ever seen a vessel look like this? Fill it with still water, olive oil, or a batch libation and it becomes the most beautiful thing on your table
• A utility object that earns its place even when it's empty, no styling required
• The handmade clear crystal catches light the way a wineglass does, and the organic shape reads as sculpture without trying to be
• Nominated for a Swedish Design Award, designed by two brothers who have spent their careers in glass