A curated collection of Fran Berger’s favorite pieces from her celebrated career as a home entertaining icon & restaurateur.  The Catalogue: Vol 01 is a go-to-guide for creating moments that become momentous with artful, eclectic and joy-inducing objects for the home. 

As a fruit bowl on your counter, or as a salad or pasta bowl that’s passed around your next family-style meal, this stunning walnut bowl with its wide brass inlay will make a statement anywhere. Do not put it in the dishwasher. Wash with soap and water and dry thoroughly before putting it away.

I absolutely love how these Nafasi Napkin rings look with white napkins! But you know what? They look pretty great with other colors, too! Made in Uganda by master artisans from natural Ankole cow horn, no two look exactly alike, but all feature the same phenomenal quality. These are the perfect finishing touch for your dining table and can easily be dressed up or dressed down, depending on how formal you want to be. They also make a great gift! Hand wash only with cool water and mild soap, and dry immediately. Do not microwave or place in the dishwasher.

Add some interest to your bar or outdoor entertaining with a one-of-a-kind Baraka bottle opener, handmade by local artisans in Uganda. “Baraka” means “blessing” in Swahili, and each is crafted from genuine Ankole cow horn, so each will vary slightly in color and shape. Hand wash only and dry immediately.

Perfect for any table or kitchen counter, this handmade solid walnut salt cellar with a sliding lid comes with its own pewter spoon for scooping. The size is substantial enough to claim its place on your table, but small enough to easily be carried and passed. 

Toast, sip, repeat. The Heron is designed with boundless pleasure for the senses with its unique modern flourishes on the classic coupe form.  A sensational crystal design perfect for serving up fabulous cocktails and everlasting memories.

In a box of two coupe glasses.

You’ll wonder how you ever entertained without the Aria Serving Board. Slim and perfect for a cheese or charcuterie board, stunning as the backdrop for your dessert assortment, and ideal for slicing and serving fresh baked bread and pastries, you will find yourself using it again and again. Sustainably handmade by a small team, the ebonized oak is lovely enough to hang on the wall as artwork when it’s not in use. Do not put it in the dishwasher. Wash with soap and water and dry thoroughly before putting it away.

“Jelani” means “mighty” in Swahili, which perfectly describes these small-but-mighty spoons, handmade by Ugandan artisans from natural Ankole cow horn. They’re perfect for serving jellies, spices, caviar – really anything – and look fantastic with the Malia bowls. No two are exactly alike, each has unique variations in color and markings. Hand wash only with cool water and mild soap. Dry immediately. These spoons are heat sensitive, so do not microwave or place them in the dishwasher.

“Malia” means “queen” in Swahili, and I love using these Malia bowls because the dramatic organic shapes make them the queen of the table! Each is handmade from Ankole cow horn by Ugandan artisans, so no two will have the exact same color or shape. They’re as functional as they are beautiful, and might just be the perfect place for citrus on your breakfast table. Hand wash only with cool water and mild soap. Dry immediately. These bowls are heat sensitive, so do not microwave or place in the dishwasher. 

Treated correctly, this cutting board could become your next family heirloom. It’s practical enough for all your kitchen chopping and prep work, and beautiful enough to use as the base for a cheese or charcuterie board. Sustainably handmade of solid walnut by a small team, it has integrated handles on the sides for easy carrying. Keep it out of the dishwasher—just wipe it with a soapy sponge, rinse with hot water, and let it air dry. Condition it occasionally with a food-grade mineral oil. 

The perfect companion to the small marble bowl, this size is large enough for movie night snacks like chips, popcorn, or nuts, while still elegant enough to take center stage on your table. Be careful with brightly colored, heavily pigmented liquids and foods like berries and beets, which could stain the marble. Hand wash only and dry immediately. 

Pictured with the Marble Bowl - Small and Marble Bowl - Large.

This small marble bowl is the perfect size for candy and snacks, or as an accompaniment to a cheese or charcuterie board at your next gathering. The heft of it feels substantial in the hand without being heavy. Buy several in small and medium sizes to set around during a cocktail party or to use for your next buffet-style spread. Be careful with brightly colored liquids or foods like berries, which could stain the marble. Hand wash only and dry immediately.

Pictured with the Marble Bowl - Medium and Marble Bowl - Large.

Use this lovely marble and brass pinch pot for sugar with the matching Marble Creamer, or alone for salt to add a touch of simple elegance to your table. Made from a hollowed-out marble block with the brass spoon included, it’s perfectly round and ready to adorn your table. Hand wash only and dry immediately.

Pictured with the Marble + Brass Creamer. 

This lovely creamer is as functional as it is beautiful. It’s constructed from a hollowed white marble block, so there are no seams to disturb the perfectly round shape, and it has a brass foot for maximum design impact. Store it in your refrigerator when you’re not using it and it will keep your cream, milk, or the non-dairy creamer of your choice perfectly cold on your table. Add the Simple Marble Sugar Pinch Pot for a perfect pair. Hand wash only and dry immediately.

Pictured with the Brass + Marble Sugar Dish.

Protect your surfaces with style. These marble coasters are large enough for nearly any glass—and they look stunning with my Signature Glassware fb by Fran Berger.  Constructed from solid marble with a simple brass edge, these look great with any décor. Simply wipe with a damp cloth to clean.

Whether you’re passing around a family-style side dish, setting out a cheese plate for a cocktail party, or showing off an entrée, this serving platter can be used for a variety of purposes. Dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe to 450 degrees, the handmade, organic shape—not quite oval, not quite rectangle—adds a touch of artistry that will perfectly complement whatever comes out of your kitchen. 

You’ll be surprised by how many uses you’ll find for these small bowls. They’re the perfect size for snacks and ideal to hold all the nuts, olives, jams, mustard, and dipping sauces that make a charcuterie board sing. Not quite round, not quite square, the organic shape makes them delightful to hold and behold. They’re dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe to 450 degrees. Sold individually.