Talented makers experiment with traditional mediums like terra-cotta, porcelain, crystal and silver to create au-courant heirlooms for today’s collectors.
See how these makers are creating au-courant heirlooms
Admiring Terra Firma
The ancient use of terra-cotta clay spans cultures, continents and stylistic sensibilities with modern artists still referencing classic forms and shapes today.
From left to right: Ancient Key Vase by Atelier Polyhedre / thompsonhanson.com. Michael Pedestal in Whitewashed Oak by Josh Greene / dowelfurniturecompany.com. Terracotta Fern Pedestal Bowl by Frances Palmer / marchsf.com. Relic Oak Pedestal Table by Athena Calderone / crateandbarrel.com. Terracotta Ceramic Vase / hinostudio.com. 19th Century Column / aerostudios.com.
Taking On Posh Porcelain
Challenging the assumptions of ceramics, these contemporary porcelain pieces take on multi-dimensional shapes and interesting textures.
From left to right: Flora with Arches by Anat Shiftan / hostlerburrows.com. Michael Pedestal in Whitewashed Oak by Josh Greene / dowelfurniturecompany.com. Paesaggio 3 Sculptural Vase by Nino Basso for Design Center 1991 / artemest.com. Functional Vessel by Bryan Hopkins / cultureobject.com. Backdrop: Nore Linen Fabric in Ivory by Larsen / cowtan.com.
It’s All Crystal Clear
The 17th-century invention of crystal introduced a brighter, better glass with greater brilliance. Here, playful silhouettes set these sparkling pieces apart from their predecessors.
From left to right: Transparent Crystal Cup, Carafe and Champagne Coupe by Alexander Kirkeby / bergdorfgoodman.com. Knossos II by Simon Klenell / cultureobject.com. Boletus Vitrium Series / scottbluedorn.com. 19th Century Column / aerostudios.com. Backdrop: Nore Linen Fabric in Nutmeg by Larsen / cowtan.com.
Rising To Silver Status
Durable and malleable, silver has been a form of currency for centuries and remains one of the most valuable and beautiful metals to work with.
Clockwise from bottom left: Silver Bowl / benandlael.com. 19th Century Column / aerostudios.com. Twisted Beeswax Candles / ilbucovita.com. Pumiced Silver Fluted Candlesticks and Sterling Silver Creamer by Ted Muehling / marchsf.com. Opposite Attractive IV Vase by Emiliano Céliz / maisongerard.com. Silver Cup / benandlael.com. Relic Oak Pedestal Table by Athena Calderone / crateandbarrel.com. Fabric on table: Nore Linen Fabric in Nutmeg by Larsen / cowtan.com.
