Carafe

A carafe is a simple, elegant vessel used for serving water, wine, juice, or other beverages at the table. Distinguished from decanters by their typically handleless design and absence of a stopper, carafes offer a casual yet refined alternative to serving drinks directly from bottles or pitchers. Their clean, streamlined silhouette makes them versatile accessories that complement virtually any table setting. The carafe has gained popularity in contemporary dining as the perfect bridge between casual and formal service. A glass carafe of water with citrus slices elevates an everyday dinner, while a ceramic carafe of house wine adds European cafe charm to a casual gathering. Many restaurants and homes now use carafes as their primary water service vessel, as the open top makes refilling easy and the compact shape takes up less table space than a traditional pitcher. Available in glass, ceramic, and stainless steel, carafes suit every style from minimalist modern to rustic farmhouse.