Q: I don't have a picture, but I am OBSESSED with Giada De Laurentiis' pepper mill on her show. It' s a simple wood cylinder. It looks like a modern Dansk style and would fit perfectly on this wall (photo below).
Could you PLEASE ask your brilliant readers to help identify her peppermill.
Sent by Shannon
Editor: It looks like Giada uses several different peppermills on her show, Shannon, but we think the one you're talking about can be seen in the bottom corner of the photo above.
We did a little sleuthing and found Food Network's own list of resources and tableware for Everyday Italian. (See their set list here.)
They list her pepper mills as being from several sources:
Dark Brown Peppermill with Chrome Ring, and Ridged Peppermill, product name: Alex natural bubinga wood, is sold at Le Sanctuaire, 2710 Main Street Santa Monica, CA. For more information about this product call 310-581-8999 or visit the store at www.le-sanctuaire.com.Vic Firth manufactures pepper grinders (in cherry stain and mahogany stain). Write to Vic Firth Incorporated 77 High Street, Newport, ME 04953, call toll-free 800-894-5970 or go online at www.vicfirthgourmet.com for more information.
We think that the one you are obsessed with is the "dark brown peppermill with chrome ring." Le Sanctuaire does not have this listed on their website currently, and a browse through another discussion of this very peppermill found that it might be discontinued. You can read for yourself here:
• Everyday Italian dishware discussion at Too Many Chefs
Our suggestion would be to research Dansk modern peppermills and also look through Etsy at some of the custom mills available there. Someone may be able to fabricate a good copy for you!
Readers, any more ideas?
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I have to admit that's some awesome sleuthing!
I've also loved that peppermill for years! lol
i have always loved it, too! awhile ago i was determined to find it. i heard it was discontinued, and also way out of my price range. being that it was artist made, i believe it was around $1200! i've been looking for something similar, but still haven't found anything as beautiful.
This is the company that made that peppermill. They don't have it showing on their website, but you could try contacting them.
http://www.wdecor.com/test/WDtableware01.html
I bought a very similar one from Tchibo a few months back. It's colour was lighter but still the style was the exact same and it turned out to be wonderful.
That pepper mill has been discontinued for some time now. And that's a shame because it's so beautiful! Give Etsy Alchemy a try! I know there are indie and local crafters who would love to make something that beautiful.
I found this on Etsy as well:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36734137
I love the fact that Giada's current cannisters (white ceramic with wooden tops) are from Ikea! Great design, budget friendly.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00112521
Sorry, can't help you with the peppermill.
To all looking for Giada's mills, I am the maker of the mill posted in the link above. I am making custom pieces close to the specs of the mill in the photo of Giada above (cylindrical with a metal band). Find my offerings at http://www.etsy.com/shop/studio44eighty or, you can contact me at studio44eighty [at] gmail [dot] com.
The Ikea cannisters are great. I bought one as part of a house warming gift for a friend. They look more expensive than they are :)
Jim, author of a Peugeot Pepper Mill website..