{"product_id":"salzmuhle-salt-penguin-eiche-spring-copenhagen","title":"Salt Grinder Salt Penguin – FSC Walnut · 17 cm | Spring Copenhagen · Hostess Gift","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cm-product\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPRING COPENHAGEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e · \u003cspan\u003eJ.I. Christoffersen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Salt Penguin – a salt grinder and design object that holds its own on any table.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-intro\"\u003eThe Salt Penguin by Spring Copenhagen is far more than a salt grinder. With its unmistakable penguin silhouette crafted from FSC walnut and maple, it combines Danish craftsmanship with practical function – and is guaranteed to bring a smile. Designer J.I. Christoffersen first created it in 2006, making it a true classic of Danish design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-highlight\"\u003eFSC Walnut \u0026amp; Maple · Danish Design · H 17 cm · 175 g · Crushgrind® Mechanism · J.I. Christoffersen\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eSalt grinder meets sculpture\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Salt Penguin is no ordinary kitchen utensil – it is a design object that happens to grind salt. It holds its own on the dining table, windowsill, or sideboard just as well as in the kitchen. The distinctive penguin form was created in the workshop of J.I. Christoffersen, a trained carpenter with a remarkable insight into the unique properties of wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mechanism is a Crushgrind® (10 Axle) ceramic grinder – a Danish-patented system that delivers even, stepless grinding. Handmade and hand-assembled: each Salt Penguin is unique, with natural variations in grain and tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eThe perfect hostess gift\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking for a gift that impresses without effort? The Salt Penguin is one of Scandinavia's most beloved hostess gifts. Whether as a housewarming present, birthday gift, or Christmas present, it combines the practical with the memorable. Since its introduction in 2006, it has been a perennial favourite among design lovers across Scandinavia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Craft\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body of the Salt Penguin is made from FSC-certified walnut, complemented by FSC-certified maple, silicone, and a Crushgrind® ceramic mechanism. The FSC certification guarantees wood from sustainably managed forests. Care: wipe with a damp cloth; apply beeswax occasionally for lasting protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"cm-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDesigner\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eJ.I. Christoffersen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSpring Copenhagen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFSC Walnut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOther materials\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFSC Maple · Silicone · Crushgrind® 10 Axle ceramic grinder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e17 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e175 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDenmark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFSC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eIs the Salt Penguin a real salt grinder or more of a decorative object?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eBoth – and that is precisely its charm. The Salt Penguin is a fully functional salt grinder with a high-quality Crushgrind® (10 Axle) ceramic mechanism that grinds salt crystals evenly and steplessly. At the same time, it is designed as a sculpture that stands confidently on the dining table, windowsill, or sideboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eHow does the Salt Penguin's grinding mechanism work?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe mechanism is a Crushgrind® (10 Axle) ceramic grinder – a Danish-developed and patented system known for its durability and consistent grind. It is specifically designed for salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat wood is the Salt Penguin made from?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe Salt Penguin is made primarily from FSC-certified walnut, complemented by FSC-certified maple. Both woods come from sustainably managed forests. Since every piece is handmade and hand-assembled, there are slight natural variations in grain and colour – making each Salt Penguin unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eIs the Salt Penguin a good gift?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eAbsolutely – the Salt Penguin is one of Scandinavia's most beloved hostess and housewarming gifts. As a birthday or Christmas gift for anyone who appreciates good food, beautiful design, and craftsmanship, it always makes an impression. Practical, characterful, and timeless all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eHow big is the Salt Penguin?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe Salt Penguin is 17 cm tall, 8 cm wide and 8 cm deep – compact enough for any dining table, yet with enough presence to stand on its own. It weighs 175 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eHow do I care for the Salt Penguin?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eWipe the Salt Penguin with a damp cloth – do not submerge in water and avoid harsh cleaning products. Spring Copenhagen recommends applying beeswax occasionally to protect the wood and maintain its natural beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWho designed the Salt Penguin?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe Salt Penguin was designed by J.I. Christoffersen, a Danish designer trained as a carpenter. He had a remarkable insight into the properties of wood and always emphasised functionality alongside beautiful form and clean lines. Christoffersen created the first Salt Penguin in mid-2006. Today it is produced by Spring Copenhagen in collaboration with the Christoffersen family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eCan the Salt Penguin also be used for pepper?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe Salt Penguin is specifically designed as a salt grinder – the Crushgrind® mechanism is optimised for salt crystals. Its counterpart is Tonn-P's The Pepper Bird by Spring Copenhagen, a matching pepper grinder that has been considered a classic pair with the Salt Penguin since the late 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-cta\"\u003eGift the Salt Penguin – or discover the classic duo with Tonn-P's Pepper Bird.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-product\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPRING COPENHAGEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e · \u003cspan\u003eJ.I. Christoffersen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDanish craftsmanship on the dining table – the Salt Penguin as salt grinder and sculpture.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-intro\"\u003eThe Salt Penguin by Spring Copenhagen combines the precision of a professional grinding mechanism with the expressiveness of a handcrafted wooden sculpture. Made from FSC-certified walnut and maple, each piece carries the unmistakable signature of J.I. Christoffersen – a Danish designer trained as a carpenter who never separated function from form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-highlight\"\u003eFSC Walnut \u0026amp; Maple · Danish Design · H 17 cm · 175 g · Crushgrind® · Handcrafted\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eForm and function\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eJ.I. Christoffersen's background as a carpenter gave him a special understanding of wood and its properties. With the Salt Penguin, he translated this into a penguin silhouette that is instantly recognisable and yet entirely functional. The result is an object that works equally well on the dining table, sideboard, or windowsill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Crushgrind® (10 Axle) ceramic mechanism was developed and patented in Denmark – it grinds salt evenly and is built for longevity. Handmade and hand-assembled: slight variations in grain and tone are intentional, an expression of genuine craft production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Craft\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBody in FSC-certified walnut, complemented by FSC maple, silicone, and ceramic. The walnut gives the Salt Penguin its characterful dark tone; the maple adds lighter accents. Both woods are FSC-certified. Care: damp cloth and occasional beeswax.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"cm-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDesigner\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eJ.I. Christoffersen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSpring Copenhagen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFSC Walnut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOther materials\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFSC Maple · Silicone · Crushgrind® 10 Axle ceramic grinder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e17 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e175 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDenmark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFSC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eIs the Salt Penguin suitable both as a table object and as a salt grinder?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eYes – the Salt Penguin was explicitly designed to fulfil both roles. The fully functional Crushgrind® ceramic mechanism ensures consistent grinding, while the walnut and maple penguin sculpture stands as a design object in its own right on the dining table or sideboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat materials is the Salt Penguin made from?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe Salt Penguin is made from FSC-certified walnut (primary material) and FSC-certified maple, complemented by silicone and a Crushgrind® (10 Axle) ceramic grinding mechanism. As it is handmade and hand-assembled, slight natural variations between individual pieces are part of its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhich interior styles suit the Salt Penguin?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe walnut-maple combination harmonises well with natural, craft-oriented interior styles – Scandi, Japandi, Wabi-Sabi, or a mix of organic materials. The dark walnut body with lighter maple accents works equally well on a dressed dining table or a sideboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWho designed the Salt Penguin?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe Salt Penguin was designed by J.I. Christoffersen, a Danish designer with a carpentry background. He created the first version in mid-2006. Today the Salt Penguin is produced by Spring Copenhagen in collaboration with the Christoffersen family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eHow do I care for the Salt Penguin?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eWipe with a damp cloth – do not submerge in water or put it in the dishwasher. Spring Copenhagen recommends applying beeswax occasionally to protect the wood and preserve its natural grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat are the dimensions of the Salt Penguin?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe Salt Penguin is 17 cm tall, 8 cm wide and 8 cm deep, weighing 175 grams. Compact enough for any dining table, but with sufficient presence as a standalone design object.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-cta\"\u003eThe Salt Penguin – Danish craftsmanship that brings character to the table.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Spring Copenhagen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57180298117384,"sku":"SPC_0002_00_00","price":102.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2403\/1141\/files\/18035-http_253A_252F_252Fimageproxy.actindo.biz_252Factindo_252Fimageproxy.php_252FWpaiJqkt4I28TcATjy7g-xoZGk8tlqvYJVVJ0h0wX8FkuhAFVHI973Tm_YJQCkm6LnjaqByY8X6UR_FTxpOoBcBOK_AUZrx4OpYq.jpg?v=1776347676","url":"https:\/\/www.blickfang-designshop.ch\/en\/products\/salzmuhle-salt-penguin-eiche-spring-copenhagen","provider":"BLICKFANG Designshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}