Lion Hand-Glazed Ceramic Fruit Stand

Lion Hand-Glazed Ceramic Fruit StandAlthough Astier de Villatte is Parisian, the founders refer to their home as little Tibet due to the high volume of Tibetan refugees working there. They have ex monks who chant while they create and a relaxed approach to production that prioritises spirit over supply. This wonderful part of the makers story is apparent when you come face to face with the unique character of each creation. This fruit stand is one such example, complete with a lions

They’re finished in a green ‘urushi’ lacquer which lends them a striking glass-like appearance

these Georgian glass decanters offer a sophisticated way to house four liquors of your choice

weave every one of our decorative centerpieces by hand

An impressive achievement by the silversmith

By Walid’s natural woollen needlepoint cushion features 1920s French embroideries backed onto a 19th-century linen – a repurposed vintage fabric that has been modernised by Walid to retell age-old crafting stories

It’s a wonderfully nostalgic piece that’s perfect for harnessing the qualities associated with the plant: health and healing

When Benoît and Ivan were young

made to be mixed and matched

large serving spoon

The abstracted square design enhances the piece

paying homage to Art Deco with its chrome outer and wooden top

Namiki’s fountain pen and ink gift set features illustrative parrot motifs which intertwine on painterly peach trees - an auspicious symbol of purity and health