Cast Antique Brass Joy Trivet

The Cast Antique Brass Joy Trivet takes its cue from German antique Christmas decor, cast in aluminum and finished in antique brass with the word "Joy" worked into the design at the center. At 6 inches square, it's sized to protect a counter or table from a hot dish straight out of the oven, functional first, decorative second, but handsome enough to leave out between uses rather than tucked in a drawer.

We like that it gives a purely practical kitchen tool some actual presence — the antique brass finish and cast lettering make it worth looking at even when there's nothing hot sitting on top of it. Set a pie or a casserole dish on it straight from the oven, or lean it against a backsplash as a small piece of seasonal decor on its own between uses. Dust it with a soft cloth to keep the finish looking sharp, and it holds up to regular kitchen use well past this one holiday season, useful for any hot dish that needs a safe landing spot on the counter or table.

It's a small piece, but the kind of detail that turns a purely functional trivet into something worth actually choosing.

• Product Category: Serveware & Tabletop
• Material & Finish: Antique Brass, Aluminum