A cooking staple becomes stylish.

There is no reason for colanders to be grey metal and hidden in a kitchen cabinet, like mine. Colanders can serve many functions from fruit bowl to draining and serving pasta, so they should be pleasing to the eye. Here are some that I think fit the bill.

This is the Yara Stoneware Colander, and it is made from glazed stoneware. It is dishwasher safe and measures 9.25” W x 8.5” D x 5” H. Each piece is crafted by women artisans in Vietnam. It is attractive enough to double as a breadbasket, or fruit bowl. $86.00.

This is a MacKenzie-Childs small Flower Market Colander – perfect for your smaller jobs. It Is made from enameled steel and glazed in black, green, or white with hand-applied botanical transfers that are reminiscent of a lush English garden. It is 6.25” D x 3.5” H. $89.00.

This is a set of three Golden Rabbit Enamel Colanders. They are made from thick gauge steel and porcelain enamel. The colanders are non-stick and have a long-lasting finish. They are resistant to warping and scratching. This is a durable set, and beautiful enough to stay out on your kitchen counter. They are dishwasher safe. The small colander is 6.5” D x 3.5” H and has a 1-quart capacity. The medium colander is 8.75” D x 6.5” H and has a 1.5-quart capacity. The Large colander is 11.5” D x 6.75” H and has a 2-quart capacity. The set comes in white and four colors. The set of three is $129.00.

I think this is a very cool colander. It is made from glazed ceramic, which is lead free. It is 9.75” D x 3” H. It is both microwave and dishwasher safe. $65.00.

This is a spatterware colander with a fused porcelain enamel finish over carbon steel and trimmed with stainless steel. It is made to withstand extreme temperatures. It is non-stick and non-toxic. It is oven, stovetop, and dishwasher safe, but not to be used in the microwave. It is 5.5” H x 8.75” D. On sale for $49.00.

It also comes in Large which is 6.5” H x 11” D. $72.00.

This colander is called ‘Flashback’ and is handcrafted by artisans using non-toxic paints. It is 100% recyclable and made from natural, raw materials. It is made from enameled iron which is very strong. It is dishwasher safe and can be put into the freezer or used in an induction cooker. It may not be used in the microwave. It measures 8.75” D x 5.5” H. $75.00.

This is a simple, vintage inspired colander from Hudson Grace. It is handmade of ceramic in Italy and finished in white glaze. It measures 9.5” D x 5” H. It is dishwasher safe. $48.00.

This is the Herb Colander Set in size small. It is made of carbon steel and coated with porcelain enamel and trimmed in stainless steel. It is non-stick and acid resistant. It can withstand extreme temperatures. It should not be used in the microwave, but it is dishwasher safe. It comes with a matching plate that fits under the colander when you serve from it to catch any unwanted drips. $68.00.

This is the Bauhaus Enamel Colander, and it is made from enameled iron. It is 100% recyclable and made from natural, raw materials using non-toxic paints. It is 8.75” D x 5.5” H. $92.00.

This STP Goods Stainless Steel Colander is made of enameled aluminum. It makes a great all-purpose strainer/drainer and can also serve as a beautiful fruit bowl. It is dishwasher safe but not for the microwave. It measures 6” H x 9.25” D. $45.13.

This is a large 10.5” enamelware metal classic colander. It has a slightly distressed rim to evoke the vintage look. It is made from high quality enameled metal which is food, oven, freezer, and dishwasher safe. It is not microwave safe. It is lightweight, shatterproof, and easy to clean. $29.95.This is a set of three metal colanders. They are 1 quart, 3.5 quart and 5 quart in size. The largest measures 12.5” L x 11” W x 7” H. They are made from durable metal and powder coated and are dishwasher safe. It also comes in green. $49.95 for the set

This is the Rosy Check Colander by MacKenzie-Childs. It is made of heavy-gauge, hand-glazed steel with hand-painted checks in rosy hues. It has antiqued brass finish handles. It is 5.5” H x 11.5” W x 9.5” D. It is dishwasher safe. It also comes in a smaller size. $119.00.