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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 Dresser’s 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.

Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius’ black porcelain teapot, $569, was the last object he designed before his death in 1969. Alessi reissued Christopher Dresser’s 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)

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Striped ceramic teapot

Striped ceramic teapot, $110, with sugar and creamer set, $88, Jonathan Adler, L.A., (323) 658-8390.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / LAT)

Vintage vinyl record bowl

Jeff Davis’ Vinylux collection recycles vintage vinyl records into bowls, $35, Atmosphere, L.A., (323) 666-8420.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / LAT)

Footed noodle bowl

“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)

Tray and plate

French Bull’s eye-popping plastic references Verner Panton’s graphic work. Tray, $25; large plate, $10, Room Service, L.A., (323) 653-4242.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / LAT)

Carafe and vase

Eva Solo’s 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)

Dish and tea towels

Black-and-white dish and tea towels, from $3.99, Gelson’s and Target.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / LAT)

Soap and brush

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)

Spatula set

The utensils in Eva Solo’s spatula set stack into a base, $64. The firm’s 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)

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