Home Desires: Ceramics
Photo Credit: Athena Calderone
Ceramics of all shapes and forms seem to be taking over the interior design world right now, with everyone lusting after a beautiful hand thrown object whether it is to add style and elegance to a shelf or to become the crowning element of a space. This new maker movement is being driven globally by artisans and studios whose skilled craft and techniques poetically combine traditional and modern approaches that we can’t get enough of. Let’s take a long at a curated selection of the most beautiful pieces out there at the moment.
Vase hype
If you want to incorporate ceramics into your home, the best place to start would be investing in some high quality vases that are available in a diverse range of options. Ceramic generally celebrate the material, texture and craft, so vases capture this intention perfectly. With this in mind, even when small, their form is enough to create a profound effect, so they can often just be used as standalone objects or styled successfully in more muted surroundings.
Sculpture love
Ceramics will always bare the signs of skilled workmanship along with the materials natural beauty and simplicity. This makes for a breath taking experience which many artisans are now elevating this further to create sculptural art. Often playing with light and shadow, many of these pieces are intricate and organic in form, with imperfections and natural markings celebrated making each piece entirely unique and something to be truly treasured.
Wall Mounted Sculpture by Fenella Elms
tableware beauty
Investing in hand thrown ceramic tableware is ideal if you want to improve your culinary experience. It’s the perfect balance between casual and elevated because of the properties of ceramic literally brings to the table! Often simple, minimalist and focusing on neutral tones, this aesthetic adds elegance while the tactile and unpredictable forms makes it perfect for everyday living.
Photo Credit: Paul Philp
Espresso Cups by Jono Smart & Emily Stephen
White Flecked Dinnerware by Every Story Studio
Dakara Ceramic Bowls by Nkuku
understated lighting
If you love handmade quality but don’t want to sacrifice a refined and considered look, then ceramic lighting could be perfect for you. The materials translucent and flexible nature makes it the ideal candidate to create something raw and beautiful from, with many different lighting options now available to choose from. Plus, if muted isn’t quite your style then colour glazes can be used to add to create the strong and rich colour you desire.
Pleat Box Pendant Lights by Lampefeber
Hebe Floor Lamp by Ferm Living
Hatton 5 Pendant Light by Original BTC
Porcelain Pendant Light by DeVOL Kitchens
So that’s my collection of the best ceramic products out there right now, have you used any of these in your home? There are so many studios and artists that I’ve yet to discover, so if you have any recommendations please share them in the comments below so that myself and other can check them out!