*This article has been updated for accuracy 11/22

Style and protection under a hot dish

A trivet is a small object placed between a hot serving dish and a dining table to protect the table from the heat of the dish.  They can be purely functional but it’s much more fun to find attractive, clever and/or unusual ones.  Here are some we’ve found.

If storage space is an issue in your kitchen, this stretch silicone pot stand unfolds to be 21.5” long x 8” tall.  It folds up to 8” x 2”w.  It comes in black, green, pink and stainless steel.  It is heat resistant up to 340°F and dishwasher safe. $15.99.Trivets---JosephJoseph-stretch-trivet

 

 

Another expandable trivet is made from silicone. Fully open it’s 8.5” x 1.5” and is a fun shape.  It can handle up to 465°F and is dishwasher safe. $5.99.

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This is a handmade 100% cotton fabric coiled trivet. It is multi-color, and there are other color variations to choose from. It is 12” in diameter and could double for a placemat. $25.00.

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These trivets are expandable and come in a five-color set for $15.99.  They are silicone, fold up for storage and resist heat up to 340°F. They are dishwasher safe.

 

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This yellow bee trivet is made from handcrafted aluminum.  It has foam feet to protect surfaces, and wipes clean with a soft clean cloth .  It is 10”w x 9”d x 1”h.  $45.

 

 

This is a handmade nautical cotton rope trivet is in the Turks Head pattern.  It has a 6.5” diameter and is thick enough to protect a tale from heat. $23.00.

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Note:  Any of these would make a wonderful hostess present!

 

If you’d like some ideas for using a trivet, read Erin Dollar‘s quick write-up. She’s got a few cute ones of her own design.

Here are some more ideas from A Sharp Eye;

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