Chickens Hand-Painted Slipware Cheese Platter

Chickens Hand-Painted Slipware Cheese PlatterTradition 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

as the collections are built

These serving scoops have been made by Filbert

This pitcher

comprising pieces – like this large hurricane candleholder – that are inspired by the silhouette of traditional tulip-shaped cognac glasses

undulating contours

the Bauhaus-inspired design is now handmade at the historic Berlin factory by a team of skilled artisans

this crystal ice bucket has beautifully bevelled edges inspired by Art Deco designs

this Bohemian Art Deco cocktail shaker is a rare vintage masterpiece

It’s handcrafted in Madagascan agate with a cabochon ruby set in silver at its widest point

Giobagnara’s Brus wastepaper bin is constructed from a genuine petrol blue

ideal for breathing colour and personality into any al fresco dining setting

outlining each pit and dimple in the peel with hand-painting alone