Multi/Confetti Cutting Board
Image: Fredericks & Mae. Used for editorial review under §9.
The confetti pattern isn't a design choice. It's literally the scraps left over from making their solid-color boards.
Some people save photos of cutting boards. Bookmark design blogs. Never actually buy. If you're shopping for her, this is the one she'd keep forever but never pull the trigger on.
The confetti pattern isn't decoration. It's upcycled waste from their solid-color production runs. Brooklyn design studio, 17 years in, stocked at MoMA and eight other museums. HDPE that's lasted reviewers 2+ years. The status cutting board for people who know.
We don't earn if you buy · Why this matters
Fredericks & Mae Multi/Confetti Cutting Board ($95). Upcycled HDPE from Brooklyn design studio. For color maximalists who host. In MoMA since 2007.
The argument
Why We Chose the Confetti Cutting Board
Most cutting boards are either boring or breakable. The interesting ones are wood that needs conditioning, or bamboo that splits. Fredericks & Mae solved this with HDPE, the same professional-grade material used in restaurant kitchens. Dishwasher-safe. Durable for years.
But what makes this one different: the confetti pattern isn't painted on. It's made from upcycled scraps of their solid-color boards. Production waste that became the product. That's the design thinking that gets you stocked at MoMA, Cooper Hewitt, and seven other museums.
One reviewer has had theirs for 2+ years with no wear. Another uses it as a serving platter when guests come over. At $95, it's the cutting board that earns permanent counter space.
The fit
Who'll Love This
People who want their kitchen to feel intentional, not cluttered. Home cooks who believe functional objects should also be beautiful. The person who's already saved three cutting boards on Pinterest but never bought one.
Perfect for someone who
- Home cooks who want kitchen joy
- Design-obsessed hosts
- Color maximalists
- Housewarming gift givers
- Charcuterie enthusiasts
Skip for someone who
- Doesn't cook or entertain
- Prefers minimalist, neutral kitchens
- Wouldn't appreciate the upcycled backstory
Best design-forward cutting board under $100
Safe GiftUniversal appeal
The Verdict
Our recommendation
Fredericks & Mae started in a Brooklyn living room in 2007. Gabriel Cohen and Giovi Signorile, Oberlin College friends, began with feathers, thread, gold and paper. Now at 6 Allen Street in the Lower East Side, stocked at nine major museums including MoMA, Cooper Hewitt, and SFMOMA.
The confetti pattern? Production waste from their solid-color boards, transformed into their signature design. Care of Chan calls it 'the status cutting board.' HDPE material that's lasted reviewers 2+ years.
What People Are Saying
Across 6 reviews on Thingtesting and Adorn Collectiv, buyers consistently call this 'literally art.' Durability praised: 2+ years of use with no wear. Dual function as cutting board and serving platter resonates strongly. Multiple reviewers specifically recommend it as a housewarming gift. Minor note: can slide without a grip pad. 4.5 stars.
"I absolutely adore their large cutting board. It's durable, fun, and makes for a great service platter as well. I've had mine for 2+ years and it is still in great condition."
"LOVEEEE this cutting board, its literally art. I know its usable but I really just use it to add some color to my kitchen. This would be a great housewarming gift."
"I love the feel and the look of this fun cutting board that I will also be able to use as a cheeseboard when entertaining or hanging out!"
Recognition
Featured in The Kitchn and Care of Chan
“It turned out to be a successful Instagram find. I definitely recommend it as a mini backup behind your main cutting board.”
“If you were to ask any moderately online aspiring homemaker to name the 'status cutting board,' they'd almost certainly describe the confetti colored wares by Fredericks and Mae.”
The Moment
Guests arriving in thirty minutes. She reaches for the confetti board without thinking. Arranges cheese, crackers, olives. Sets it on the island. Someone asks about it before the wine is even open.
The Gift Scene
'This is literally art.' She holds the confetti board up to the window. The rainbow pattern bolder than she expected. Runs her thumb across the surface, notices the heft. Checks the back for the maker's mark.
'MoMA stocks these?' She's scanning the counter for where it belongs. This isn't going in a drawer. This is staying out where everyone can see it.
The Message
Useful and beautiful. Not just a cutting board. A piece of Brooklyn.
Who are you buying for?
The worry
Getting her something generic. Any friend could give that.
Birthday
The Status Cutting Board. For the Friend Who Knows.
Care of Chan calls it 'the status cutting board.' She'll know.
She saves everything. Kitchen tools, ceramics, design objects. Screenshots them, never buys. This is the cutting board she'd recognize from three design blogs. Confetti pattern made from upcycled production waste. Brooklyn studio, 17 years in. At $95, it's the thing she'd admire but never pull the trigger on. You're pulling the trigger.
She screenshots kitchen things but won't spend $95. The bold colors match her aesthetic. Care of Chan calls it the status cutting board. You found it first.
"Is this too bold?" She loves bold. Her kitchen proves it. The confetti pattern is exactly her aesthetic. If anything, this is the first gift that actually matches.
Rainbow confetti pattern, bolder than expected. She holds it up to the light. Colors shift. 'This is SO me.' She starts clearing counter space.
The worry
Another generic mom gift that says 'I didn't know what to get'.
Mother's Day
For the Kitchen She Built. Not a Mom Cliche.
She'd never spend $95 on herself. That's exactly why you should.
Mom has strong opinions about her kitchen. You've seen her admire things she'd never buy. This is Brooklyn design, 17 years of craft, stocked at MoMA. The confetti pattern is upcycled production waste. She'll appreciate the sustainability story. She'll use it as a cutting board and a serving platter. She'll think of you when she does.
Mom notices quality but won't splurge. $95 is generous but not excessive. The colors add joy to her kitchen. It's functional AND beautiful.
"Is $95 too much for a cutting board?" It's less than flowers that die. HDPE lasts years. Reviewers report 2+ years with no wear. This is the gift she'll actually keep.
Bold confetti colors against her countertop. She runs her hand across the surface. 'You know my kitchen.' She's thinking about where it lives permanently.
The worry
Too personal crosses a line. Too impersonal feels lazy.
Thank You
MoMA Stocked. Professionally Perfect.
Nine design museums carry this. Safe to give. Impossible to forget.
Professional gifts need to thread a needle. Personal enough to be remembered. Appropriate enough for the office. This is a Brooklyn design object stocked at MoMA. The confetti pattern comes from upcycled production scraps. Quality is evident on pickup. At $95, it sits in the sweet spot. Thoughtful without trying too hard.
Kitchen items are professionally safe. $95 is generous but not awkward. MoMA credentials give it conversation value without explanation.
"Is a cutting board weird for a colleague?" Kitchen is neutral territory. The MoMA credential makes it a design object. Quality is obvious. Nothing personal about it, everything memorable.
Confetti pattern catches office light. Your colleague picks it up. Notices the heft. Checks the maker's mark. 'This is really well made.'
The worry
Being forgettable. Another generic housewarming gift.
Housewarming
Brooklyn Confetti. The Gift That Gets Kept.
17 years of Brooklyn craft. The housewarming gift that earns its spot.
Housewarming gifts pile up. Wine. Candles. Generic kitchen things. This is different. Fredericks & Mae has been in Brooklyn since 2007. The confetti pattern is made from their own production waste. It's the cutting board that doubles as a serving platter. 4.5 stars from people who actually use it daily. At $95, it's the upgrade they'd never make themselves.
Works for anyone who cooks or entertains. Bold but not polarizing. Brooklyn credibility resonates. Dual function as cutting board and serving platter.
"Will they actually use a cutting board?" They'll use it as a serving platter too. Reviewers do. Dishwasher safe, durable for years. This isn't precious. This is practical.
Confetti HDPE bolder than expected against their countertop. Your friend picks it up, surprised by the heft. Turns it in their hands. 'This is exactly my style.'
The bottom line
Confetti pattern fading slightly after hundreds of cuts. Still the board she reaches for first. Still the one guests ask about.
Where it's made
Brooklyn, NY
Design studio founded by Gabriel Cohen & Giovi Signorile in 2007. Met at Oberlin College, started in Brooklyn living room. Now at 6 Allen St, Lower East Side.
From our research
The founders met at Oberlin with 'a materials crush on each other.' Their senior thesis: a salt cast of Giovi's body. Now they make cutting boards.
We expected MoMA. We didn't expect the U.S. State Department. Fredericks & Mae's kites hang in American embassies worldwide. The same studio makes your cutting board.
The confetti pattern isn't decorative. It's literally the scraps left over from making their solid-color boards. Zero waste, maximum personality.
The score
Rainbow confetti pattern catches light like terrazzo. Transforms a humble kitchen tool into countertop art.
Zero-waste design made from recycled scraps. Professional-grade meets dopamine aesthetic. Nobody expects this.
Every dinner party becomes more festive when the cheese board looks like confetti. It sparks conversation.
MoMA Design Store stocked. 4.5 stars, 6 reviews. Brooklyn studio since 2007.
The evidence
Why we trust this
Founded 2007 in Brooklyn. MoMA Design Store + 8 other museums stock it. 4.5 stars, 6 reviews. Confetti pattern from upcycled production waste. HDPE lasts 2+ years per reviewers. Care of Chan calls it 'the status cutting board.'
The research behind this
8 verified claims from this product's record - last verified January 7, 2026
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Quick facts
- Price
- $95
- Feels Like
- $140 MoMA stocks similar at $80-150. Museum-quality kitchen design typically $100+.
- Brand
- Fredericks & Mae
- Category
- Kitchen & Dining
- Aesthetic
- Bold & Expressive
- Great For
- Birthday, Housewarming
- Gift Type
- Safe Gift
- Type
- Keepsake
Value
Less than dinner out, lasts years of daily use
Common Questions
How is the Fredericks & Mae board made?
The confetti pattern comes from upcycled production waste. Fredericks & Mae started in a Brooklyn living room in 2007, now stocked at nine design museums including MoMA. Each board is HDPE (high-density polyethylene) that's knife-friendly and dishwasher safe. For hosts who want kitchen tools with real craft stories. 4.5 stars from verified buyers.
Why does this cutting board cost $95?
This is a MoMA-stocked design object, not a generic kitchen tool. Brooklyn studio with 17 years of craft heritage. The confetti pattern is made from upcycled production waste. Reviewers report 2+ years of daily use with no wear. At $95, costs less than wine and lasts longer. For gift-givers who want something that earns counter space.
Who is this cutting board for?
Hosts who refuse boring kitchen tools. Friends who screenshot design objects but never buy them. Anyone with bold taste who appreciates color. Care of Chan calls it 'the status cutting board.' Perfect for housewarmings, birthdays, or anyone who deserves kitchen joy. Multiple reviewers use it as a cheeseboard for entertaining.
Is this cutting board dishwasher safe?
Yes, completely dishwasher safe. HDPE material is knife-friendly and won't dull your blades. Reviewers on Thingtesting report theirs still looks new after 2+ years of daily use. The colors are integral to the material, not a surface coating, so they won't fade or chip. No special care required.
Who is Fredericks & Mae?
Brooklyn design studio founded in 2007. Started in a living room, now stocked at nine museums including MoMA, Cooper Hewitt, and SFMOMA. Known for bold, playful design objects that bridge art and function. The confetti pattern began as a way to use production waste. Their work has been featured in major design publications.
No more questions? Buy it for $95
How We Validated This
Last updated- Official Fredericks & Mae Official
- Press Care of Chan
- Reviews Thingtesting Reviews
- Retailer MoMA Design Store
