Tonale carafe is made of crystalline glass and terracotta colored silicone stopper made to look like a the old rubber stoppers. Silicone is more durable. Tonale refers to Giorgio Morandi's use of color tonality imbuing his daily objects with a sense of individuality. The items in this series are produced in a variety of materials, striving for expressive purity but honoring today's requirements for durability and versatility. The Tonale glass carafe with stopper fits nicely in the refrigerator to store liquids or on the counter for storing dry goods like rice, peppercorns or large quantities of herbs.