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Brita does have a plastic one that is narrow, fitting nicely into the fridge, and has a metallic looking lid and handle. It's attractive and functional. Not metal, but not bad either. Has a Euro look. I think I bought mine at BB&B.

Maxwell - any suggestions on tap filters? Everything I've seen is very expensive and I don't know about quality.

I do not like either the pitchers or the end of faucet filters, i.e. PUR. I really like the unsink filter concept that I am currently. It fits onto the cold supply line. Mine is the SFM2 from from Omni Filters. Many others makes and models are also available. I puchased the SFM@ from Lowes, however Lowes no longer caries the Omni line.

take a look here:

http://stadlerform.ch/stadlerform.htm

under products, the items is called "lisa". it is a hand-blown glass carafe that uses a standard Brita pitcher filter. clear or blue. tastey.

have you looked at the Brita AquaView on-tap filter system? it has a nicer, more technical look than the regular Brita or PUR on-tap systems. it also has a special feature that allows you to take a peek at the filter element thru a small window and see what the filter has been removing from the water.... nifty.

another thing about the lisa water carafe above... this was shown in the july/aug 2005 metropolitan home, which listed a company called Off-Center (800 253-3974) as a dealer.

The "lisa" is very nice looking - anyone know where you can buy it online?

I called the number given in the "Distribution" section of the Stadlerform website (1-480-664-3280), and I reached a very nice man named Ron Peterson. I ordered the matte-finish pitcher for $40 plus shipping. Ron is in Arizona, but the pitchers are in a warehouse in NJ. I should receive my pitcher by around Tuesday; will let you know what I think of it.

Talk about quick shipping! Received my pitcher on Friday, less than 24 hours after speaking with Ron. Very nice piece, which I'm going to give to a friend who has everything.

There is also a fabulous-looking fan on the Stadlerform website ("Otto"). Ron does not import this item, and he tells me that it retails for about $300 in Europe. Oh well.

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FYI, the Lisa glass brita-compatible pitcher is now available for online purchase.

A company called Swizz Style seems to be the US distributor. They're charging ~$50 plus $9 s&h. Checkout is through Paypal.

(I'm fairly plastic-avoidant these days, and I don't have kids so breakability isn't a concern. Plus the Lisa is a lot nicer looking than the average Brita pitcher.)