A Perfect Pickling Pot

KEEP, a collaboration between LAYER design studio and Orrefors, transforms food preservation into countertop sculpture.

Think mouth‑blown glass vessels with leather-wrapped rope handles, sleek enough to leave out, sturdy enough to ferment your cucumbers all year long.

A glass jar filled with lemon slices and whole lemons, topped with a green glass lid and a woven handle.

Material meets ritual

The minimalist glass form frames your contents, almost turning pickling into a slow-motion performance piece.

Indeed, the clear nature of the vessels makes this a visual showstopper.

Three decorative glass jars with colored lids and woven handles, arranged in a row on a white background.

Form follows fermentation

Airtight and self-regulating, KEEP harnesses ancient preservation logic (fermentation, no electricity) with architectural precision and restraint.

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A collection of three modern glass decorative items on a white background, including a tall, transparent blue vase, an orange circular dish with a central hole, and a small blue lid with a brown woven handle.

And yes, the nature of rampant pickling made us dig up this treasure from Portlandia.

A hand holding a transparent lid above a glass container with an orange base, showcasing a modern and minimalist design.

KEEP reminds us that design isn’t just about hiding apothecary jars or keeping things cold.

It’s about turning everyday routines into deliberate, tactile experiences.

A clear glass jar with a rounded base and a decorative orange lid, featuring a coiled handle.

Plus, it’s proof that fermentation can be good for aesthetics and taste alike (even if your colleagues start wondering why you keep smelling like a deli).

A clear glass container with an amber lid and a handle wrapped in beige material.

Close-up view of a unique glass bowl with an orange and red rim and a segmented clear lid topped with a coiled handle.

A glass jar filled with pickled cucumbers, topped with a colorful lid featuring a handle.

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3 Comments

Moss And Fog Post Author 12 months ago

Hi LJ, we too want to buy this thing! It seems to be in concept release, and we haven’t seen it for sale yet. We’ll update the article if we find it listed!

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butterfly9591 12 months ago

Cool like

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LJ 12 months ago

The photos and copy are beautiful, but how does one order a pickle pot? I’ve clicked all of the links. More stuff but no pickle pots. Are they not for sale?

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