Good For: Entertaining a crowd.
This stainless-steel rack is sturdy enough to handle dishes, pots, and pans. Twelve plastic-covered prongs hold stemware safely and protect crystal from chipping. The 18-by-14-by-10-inch rack holds up to 21 plates and 12 glasses and folds flat for storage. Dishwasher-safe.
To Buy: $69, Williams-Sonoma, 877-812-6235, www.williams-sonoma.com.