An elephant may never forget, but will you be able to remember which holder is salt and which is pepper?
Salt and pepper shakers are probably one of the kitchen utensils that most often become collectors’ items, and there are so many great varieties available. Our favorites are all animals, of course, but the ideas that people have come up with are endless. They’re also amazingly cute.
Elephants are also a favorite of so many people. So bringing them together with salt and pepper shakers makes a ton of sense, and is guaranteed to be a favorite!
We’ve gone through some of the ones we found cutest (and most practical) and wanted to share them with you. We hope you find at least one set that you fall in love with!
Boston Warehouse Elephant Caravan Collection Salt and Pepper Shakers
This pair of shakers is brightly-colored and will surely catch the eye of everyone who gathers around your table. They seem to be a pair that works in the court of royalty, considering their fantastic decorations!
These are hand-painted, so there will be some variety in the colors and how well they’re done. However, they win high praise for the cuteness factor.
The pepper shaker has two holes and the salt has three. You might want to put your thumb over one to keep the salt from coming out too fast.
The seals on the bottom seem to be secure so you don’t have to worry about accidentally spilling your spices all over.
These are made of ceramic and weigh 4.2 ounces. That’s way less than real elephants, in case you were wondering (ok, ok, it was a bad joke!)
Boston Warehouse also offers a variety of other animal-themed salt and pepper shakers, including cats, pugs, and even sloths! You can find them at the same link.
Kissing Elephants Salt and Pepper Shakers
This set of shakers is magnetic so that the elephants will stick together trunk-to-trunk in their romantic pose.
These ceramic shakers measure about 2 inches tall and three inches long. One elephant is white and the other dark grey, although it might not be quite as dark as the picture appears.
The magnet is actually on the outside, not molded into the ceramic. However, it’s firmly attached and doesn’t detract from the appearance. A couple people seem to have had magnets fall off, but it seems rare, and in those cases they were able to glue it back on.
Whether for yourself or a gift, for use or decoration, these are just fantastic!
Abbott Collection Hugging Elephants Ceramic Salt & Pepper Shaker Set
Here’s another cute set of elephant salt and pepper shakers. This pair has their trunks wrapped together in an apparent hug. It’s easy to keep them side by side and enjoy them as the wonderful couple they are!
We really liked the detail level on these; you can see and feel the wrinkles of the elephants’ skin!
The shakers measure about 3.5″ tall. The pepper shaker is a slightly darker grey to make it more easily identifiable.
A number of people say that the balance is a bit off on these. Sometimes they don’t seemed to stand right if not filled. When hooked together they also don’t seem to rest flat. Because of that, they might be better as decorations than for daily use – just to avoid the potential for spills.
Kate Aspen Little Peanut Ceramic Elephant Salt and Pepper Shakers
Here are some incredibly cute, although less realistic, little salt and pepper shakers! The elephants are almost ball-shaped and incredibly cute with their trunks pointed in the air and polka-dotted ears.
These are kind of small and work better for decorations than anything else. You won’t be able to fill them with very much pepper or salt, and the holes to fill them are tiny as well.
The pepper shaker is just a bit tinier than the salt one to help keep the distinction more obvious.
These will make a great centerpiece or shelf decoration for any elephant collector!
Elephant Figurine Stand with Salt and Pepper Shaker Set
Your salt and pepper shakers themselves don’t have to be figurines. Instead, you could opt for this fantastic elephant that will hold your glass shakers!
This beautifully-detailed piece measures 5 1/2″ by 5 1/4″ by 6 5/8″ high and weighs 1.6 lbs. It’s big enough to draw attention and heavy enough to be stable on your counter or table.
It’s a magnificently realistic looking piece of art, too!
These are made of cast resin; the shakers are included and are made of glass. Since each piece is hand-painted, there may be slight differences.
This piece is definitely both functional and decorative.
Wrapping It Up
Whether you’re looking for something decorative or functional, these sets of salt and pepper shakers will delight any elephant lover! They quickly become favorites and conversation starters. Which one will you choose?
