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A Bottle Opener That Doesn’t Look Like a Bottle Opener

José Cabrita takes a different, more simplified approach when it comes to the bottle opener. RUBAN doesn’t necessarily look like a bottle opener, instead looking like a minimalist, tiny sculpture. Designed for CONTEXTE, the stainless steel device is discreet and won’t stick out like a sore thumb on your countertop.

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The metal device features a twisted bend that perfectly fits on your bottle cap to pop it open with ease.

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One side has a mirror polished finish, while the other is blasted creating a duller look, offering a bit of contrast between the two sides.

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Caroline Williamson is the former Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk and a writer with a passion for modern design, architecture, and creative culture. She holds a BFA in photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, solving New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or curating Spotify playlists.