The Swissmar Castell Salt and Pepper Mills are made from quality beech wood, imported from Germany. Stained in a coffee finish, these mills will tie any room together with warm ambience. The Textured ripples highlight the uniqueness of the wood grain, creating the look of weathered barn wood. No two mills are the same. Spice specific mechanisms for pepper and salt ensure a perfect grind every time. Unique Control Adjustment Knob, allows for precise grind adjustment without the worry of the knob coming loose on the coarsest setting. EZfill ring for easy filling, and if you look, the distinctive red mechanism casing makes a statement, identifying these mills as unmistakably Swissmar!