Animals Hand-Painted Slipware Dinner Plates – 9.5in/24cm (Set of 6)

Animals Hand-Painted Slipware Dinner Plates – 9.5in/24cm (Set of 6)Tradition lives on through Poterie dvires, as each collection is informed by the rich heritage of its home, Haute Savoie. The studio refuses to stand still, so the design language is always fresh and new. But while this aspect evolves, the making formula stays the same: the clay is prepared, turned, decorated, fired, manipulated and glazed, using a wood burning kiln of five cubic meters' capacity and the art of the hand touch. The resultswhich are

it references traditional styles with its jade hue and transparent glaze – features that originated in China during the Song dynasty (960-1279 AD) – but adds a contemporary touch through a scalloped rim

Thierry Colson’s Almudena silhouette is inspired by traditional Uzbek designs

Mid-century Murano saw a boom in innovation

the shaker would have been used while entertaining guests to showcase their wealth

with a sunset colour palette and an exaggerated handle reminiscent of a tankard or stein from a bygone era

Futagami’s paperweights are functional and elegant

there may be some imperfections reflective of their age

Unusual glassware is a must when hosting

seek comfort in cashmere

With its monumental size and thoughtful details

is the perfect picture of the disco decade

These cut crystal cocktail glasses are sourced from the 1950s