The Amaranta Jug is the sort of piece that gets left out on the table rather than tucked away in a cupboard. It handles morning juice, water at dinner, and something chilled when friends stay late, so it earns its keep in a couple's first home while still looking like an object worth admiring. It also makes a thoughtful gift for a pair who appreciate a considered table.

• 20.5 cm high with a 9 cm diameter
• 1.1 litres, enough to serve the whole table
• Handmade from flame-worked borosilicate glass
• Faceted surfaces catch and refract the light
• Sharply angled stems give a comfortable grip
• Part of the Ichendorf Amaranta range