Rita Konig’s Household Goods: A Collection of Personal Favourites

A versatile addition to any garden or patio, the Tavern Stool works equally well as a side table or extra seating. Handmade from weathered teak that only improves with age, its octagonal shape and three-legged design make it both sturdy and elegant. Use it as an occasional seat when entertaining, or as a decorative pedestal for plants and pots, particularly in spring when the garden is just beginning to bloom.

“I always like to think about what garden furniture is going to look like in the winter, when the garden isn’t in full bloom. Having enough seating for an outdoor dinner party just sitting on the porch when things are bare in January can look rather depressing, so it's quite useful to have something like the Tavern Stool, which pulls up to become extra seating when needed and takes up less visual space when it’s not in use.”

Handblown in Venice, these Roman Venetian Wine Glasses have the delicate appearance and feel of traditional Venetian glass, but are made from borosilicate glass, making them remarkably durable and dishwasher safe. Available in three shapes, they are designed to look beautiful together on a table or equally striking individually.

“These glasses are one of my entertaining essentials and some of my favourite pieces in our entire collection! I use mine daily. Why shouldn’t you drink water and juice out of a lovely glass?”

These charming glass vases are designed to be arranged along a dining table, with Rita favouring groups of three, six or nine depending on the occasion. Their transparent green glass and organic shapes work beautifully in both formal and informal settings. Small in scale, each vase requires just a single stem, making flower arranging wonderfully simple.

“These vases take a simple stem or blossom and transform them into a piece of art. I love to cut a few things from my garden – nothing too fancy! – and place them down a table or on a drinks tray. They instantly elevate any space.”

Handwoven from willow, these beautiful cache pots make ideal containers for plants and flowers. Available in Raw Willow (known in England as Brown Willow) and White Willow, which is soaked and peeled, they come in two sizes. Pair matching pots for a symmetrical look, or mix different sizes, as Rita prefers, to create a more relaxed arrangement. The removable liner makes planting effortless – simply drop in your plants straight from the nursery.

“I use these wicker cache pots on my dining table and kitchen island and love how, even in the winter, they feel so ‘of the garden’ and bring some nature to a space.”

With its distinctive wavy, organic shape, the Money Bag Vase makes flower arranging effortless. Finished using the same technique as the Trough Cache Pots, each ceramic piece is treated with wax so that the glaze adheres to different areas, creating a unique pattern. Perfectly proportioned for a tabletop or countertop, it looks equally lovely displayed empty on a mantelpiece. Available in glazed and matt finishes.

“Our Money Bag Vase almost arranges the flowers for you. I like to dump in a few bunches of tulips and let them go in the directions they want to go.”

Inspired by Spanish design, the Doughnut Carafe takes its name from the unexpected hole at its centre. Available in clear and emerald green glass and in two sizes, it can be used for water, wine or iced tea in the garden. Rita particularly likes to have several of the smaller carafes on the table, allowing guests to refill their glasses without interrupting the conversation.

“The hole in the middle of our Doughnut Carafe is just so charming! These are really pretty on a table or on a bar and I love to use the smaller one on a tray next to a bedside table.”