In their varying shapes, sizes and finishes, decorative vessels introduce an organic, hand-crafted element to the kitchen. In this Nine to Know, we’re spotlighting ceramists and sculptors from different parts of the world that cultivate this artisanal feel through their pieces.
This instalment of our ‘Nine to Know’ series was first featured inside est magazine issue 48: ‘Kitchen Confidential’.
Son Serra by BonVivant Concept | Photography by Salva Lopez
01. ER Studio
American ceramicist Eric Roinestad explores the interplay between the organic and the modern through playful forms and monochromatic colourways.
02. Bloc Studios
Based in Italy, Bloc Studios transforms raw stones into thoughtful everyday objects while preserving their inherent natural qualities. The ‘Lotte’ bowl is part of a four-piece collection of marble vessels entitled ‘Affinità Elettive’.
03. Vintage via 1st Dibs
Sourced from the online vintage marketplace 1stDibs, this 20th-century clay pot adds warmth and texture to the kitchen with its dark-grey matte finish and terracotta accents.
04. Collection Particulière
French furniture, objects and lighting studio Collection Particulière are concerned with transforming everyday objects into sculptural, statement-making pieces. For that reason, they craft their pieces out of elegant, timeless materials, as depicted by the marble ‘Han’ vase.
05. Collection Particulière x Christophe Delcourt
The Collection Particulière BOS vase, available in three different sizes, was designed by renowned Parisian designer Christophe Delcourt and crafted from fine-quality travertine with bronze markings.
06. Susan Chen
Australian sculptor Susan Chen draws inspiration from organic matter found in nature, with her ‘Sinuosa’ collection being informed by the shells, coral and organisms found in the ocean. Each ceramic vessel is 3D printed with hand-made embellishments to represent the tension between the digital and the natural.
07. BD Barcelona
Furniture and objects studio BD Barcelona distance themselves from mass production, valuing thoughtfully-made, slow pieces. This vase, ‘Gardenias Vase No.4′, was designed by Spanish artist Jaime Hayon and is made of terracotta to reference the brand’s Spanish roots.
08. Rometti
Italian ceramics studio Rometti are driven by the philosophy that art is necessary and beauty is a privilege that requires daily nourishment. Bringing this vision to life, the studio engages talented Italian artists and craftspeople to realise a collection of beautiful, hand-made objects, like the ‘Situla’ vase designed by Ugo La Pietra.
