# United Cruet Sets Ebony and Ivory Together Forever in the Salt and Pepper Dolly By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-11-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-and-pepper-dolly References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/11/17/dolly-by-ross-mcbride-for-normann-copenhagen/) & [normaldesign.net](http://normaldesign.net/normal/en/index.php#show.42) Did you know that a salt and pepper shaker is also called a cruet? I didn’t--guess you learn something new every day! This salt and pepper Dolly is a [spice shaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-collection-1) that combines what are normally two separate units into one. The salt and pepper Dolly is ergonomically shaped so that it is comfortable to hold--making dispensing your condiments easy. It contains two individualized internal chambers (that you refill at the bottom). The ceramic salt and pepper Dolly was created by Tokyo-based designer Ross McBride for Danish brand [Normann Copenhagen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vig-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Combination Condiment Containers:** Opportunity for creating ergonomic and functional containers that combine commonly used condiments. - **Innovative Shaker Designs:** Opportunity for designers to create shakers that focus on convenience and ease of use. - **Cruet Unification:** Opportunity for combining other commonly used condiments such as sugar and creamer in one container. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** Innovative home goods companies can capitalize on the opportunity to create multi-functional kitchen tools. - **Interior Design:** Design companies can create shakers and other functional table setting pieces that add a unique visual element to a space. - **Hospitality:** Cruise liners or hotels can improve guest experiences by providing functional spice shakers and containers at their restaurants and dining areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [MSG Shaker Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaker-sets.md) - [Contemporary Pepper Grinder Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zjddg.md) - [Celebrity-Inspired Cookware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolly-parton-1.md) - [Creative Dipping Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-sea.md) - [Functional Table Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-seasonings.md) - [Premium Sea Salts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepper-sea-salt.md) - [Hen-Shaped Ergonomic Oil Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bernardo-diaz-lopez.md) - [Warm Wooden Condiment Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michele-de-lucchi.md) - [Affordable Summer Home Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-home.md)