Etoile Hand-Glazed Ceramic Soup Plate (9.5in/24cm)

Etoile Hand-Glazed Ceramic Soup Plate (9.5in/24cm)In Astier de Villattes world, even something as simple as a star is unconventional. The Etoile collection is a fine example, made up of one of a kind designs like this soup plate that evade the usual five point rule in favour of six. Its handcrafted in Paris from black terracotta clay and dipped in a bright white glaze. The result is a sure fire conversation starter and undoubtedly the guiding light of a curated tablescape.

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

handcrafted by skilled silversmiths

This dish captures Astier de Villatte’s homeland in more ways than one

using traditional techniques that originated in Ancient Egypt

and containing 235 pale-blue paper notelets

a gemstone prized for its deep blue colour and striking veining

this paperweight was handcrafted in 1970 using the traditional millefiori technique which orginated on the island of Murano

Lighter not included

This is part of the natural life cycle and isn’t an indication of defects

Astier de Villatte’s Rue Saint Honoré candle is developed by perfumer Françoise Caron

while thumbprint-cut antique uranium glass casts a warm glow in low-lit settings

Augarten’s porcelain champagne coupes are hand-painted in upbeat hues that imbue as much joy as their contents