Colourful retro-style carafes 1.3 L

Start with colour

A carafe can pick up the colours of your crockery or contrast with them. On a white table, azure blue and lagoon green add a clear splash of colour; liquorice black creates a stronger contrast. If your tablecloth is already patterned, look at its shades before choosing. There is no need to match every object: a shared colour between the carafe and a few details on the table is often enough.

The pink and red, lime green, and azure and pink models offer other combinations. Pink and red can sit alongside cream plates; lime green stands out against light wood; azure and pink recalls pastel kitchens. These are decorating suggestions, not fixed sets. When comparing them, think of the table where you will use the carafe most often, rather than a setting reserved for special occasions.

The plectrum shape and its ribs

The rounded body and vertical ribs give these carafes their retro look. The design recalls canteen jugs and tableware from the 60s and 70s. Here, vintage style describes the shape of the object; this is not a selection of second-hand antiques.

This collection brings together the 1.3 L plectrum-shaped plastic carafes. Material, capacity and colour let you compare models within the same type of object. French manufacture applies to these plastic models. It should not be assumed for other materials sold elsewhere in the shop.

Choosing for your own table

For an everyday lunch, start with your glasses and plates. A dark shade can work with understated crockery; a brighter colour can become the first detail you notice. If you like changing tablecloths, choose a carafe you also like on the bare table. It will not depend on a single setting.

The pink and red carafe and the lime green carafe share a 1.3 L capacity but take colour in two different directions. Look at each model's photographs to decide which combination suits you. The colour name helps identify it; product views remain useful for appreciating its details.

Keep serving simple

These carafes serve water, squash or juice at the table. Start with the colour you would enjoy seeing every day, then check its product page for the model's specific details. To compare a clear version too, the Jugs selection includes a glass alternative alongside the plastic models. You can then choose your material without confusing the two ranges.