Currently coveting: the Wesco Kickmaster Trash Can (made by a German company founded in 1867), newly available in the US at Williams-Sonoma. Made of powder-coated sheet steel, the can features a retro profile and is outfitted with a step-pedal opening mechanism and recessed side handles.
Above: The Westco Kickmaster Trash Can is available in white, gray, or red for $279.95 at Williams-Sonoma