10 Timeless Black Registry Items You'll Love Forever

You've just started building your wedding registery and have already hit a roadblock—what's the vibe you're going for, and what colors do you want? It's hard to settle on a set of shades, especially when it comes to housewares you're planning on cherishing for years to come. Change your mind and you're stuck with what you've got—or, obliged to make returns or exchanges. Don't rely on the gift receipts when registering for your home. If you're nervous about the commitment, consider picking something evergreen. Build your home with neutral basics and rest assured that it'll end up looking chic. Plus, there's bound to be a guest or two who goes rogue—why not opt for a go-with-everything stock that can welcome an errant gift?  

Keep your rooms effortlessly cool with an assortment of home goods in black. Sleek and modern or basic and sensible, it's pairing possibilities are endless. Ahead, our favorite registry finds for the smart and stylish color.

These luxurious dishes boast a unique and high-quality finish.

L'Objet "Alchimie" Charger

, $52, and

Bread-and-Butter Plate

, $24, l-objet.com.

Everyone needs basics like these, but the stacking potential is a plus.

Revol Roasting Dish, $200 for a set of 3, revol1768.com

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Who knew that perfectly-pressed sandwiches could come from something this chic?

All-Clad "HA1" Nonstick Panini Press, $80, all-clad.com

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If you're of the opinion that white butter dishes are overdone, consider this cool container instead.

Noritake "Colorwave" Covered Butter Dish, in Graphite, $45, noritakechina.com

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Essential tools should make your life easier—this one's easy on the eyes, too.

Rikumo "FD Style" Can Opener, $72, rikumo.com

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There's only one thing better than a robotic vacuum cleaner—one that looks as good as this.

Roomba "980" Vacuum-Cleaning Robot, $900, zola.com

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Dish out delicious dinners with a simple spoon and fork set.

Table Art "Otto" Black Matte Serving Spoon and Fork, $72, tableartonline.com

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This statement-making hold-all exudes old-school elegance.

SteamLine Luggage "The Soprano" Vanity Case, $395, steamlineluggage.com

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Sit (and sip) pretty with these gorgeous flutes in hand.

John Rocha at Waterford Black Cut Champagne Flutes, $325 for 2, waterford.com

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This plant-lover's dream is practically art.

Garden Glory "Onyx Diamond" Watering Can, $110, jungleeny.com

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