Pinch pots or salt cellars, on the other hand, are ideal for finishing salts (like the popular varieties by Jacobsen or Maldon, beloved for their flaky, pyramid-shaped crystals). The chicest set ...

There are grinders, cellars, shakers, and combination sets; there are folks who shop for functionality, and folks who want to dazzle guests with a pair of salt and pepper shakers shaped like rabbits.