The "Handmade" trend takes to the table
28.8.2017
Translation: machine translated
Handmade ceramics bring a certain magic to the table. It stimulates the senses and encourages discovery. As with clouds, the versatile patterns allow the eyes to search for familiar shapes and let the mind drift. With your hands, you can always feel a new structure. Here are some of our favourites with a handmade look. They're a real feast for the eyes and, together with your tasty food lovingly arranged, the icing on the cake.
Back To Black
"Barbara" & "Noir" by Bloomingville
The little black dress is, in fashion, indispensable. It would seem that the classic colour is also sneaking into the kitchen and convincing with its elegant dress. Black crockery can be combined with almost anything, as the tone is often seen as pleasantly calm. With wood and gold accessories, you can create a warm, festive atmosphere at your table. Perfect for showcasing your cooking and decorating skills over an elegant dinner. For accents rich in contrast, combine your black set with a white set or if you choose a variant like Bloomingwille's "Barbara" series which already has both colours in its design.
See the whole Barbara set // and the setBlack
Pale and sand-coloured tones
"Evelyse" by Bloomingville & "Nordic Sand" by Broste Copenhagen
The natural colours and organic shapes are discreet and draw the eye to the surface and texture of the ceramics. Here, terracotta and clay materials shine, thanks to a noble glaze. In this way, the pattern created during manufacture takes centre stage. The calming, neutral effect of the sandy colours turns these porcelain sets into flexible partners. The tableware in the "Evelyse" collection is delicately handmade and inspired by the designs of the 1970s. "Nordic Sand", on the other hand, is inspired by Nordic beaches and brings a touch of the famous Scandinavian style to your dining room. Whether for everyday use or a fine dinner party - with natural textiles such as linen, you create a pleasant atmosphere at the table.
See the whole Evelyse set // and the set Nordic Sand
Rustic
"Rustic" by House Doctor & the ceramic collection by Bitz
The origin of the material is, here too, highlighted. Clay can be worked in many different ways and surprise during the firing process. These two porcelain series celebrate handmade design, where irregularities like the one present in House Doctor's "Rustic" collection are desired. This makes them perfectly unique and stimulates the imagination. A bit like a cloudy sky, you can start looking for animals and such during the meal. The Danish tableware series by Bitz, with its delicate marbled look, celebrates not only the handmade, but also another objective: to look more carefully, stay longer at the table and enjoy things more consciously. Combined with shimmering glasses, both collections look good on the table.
See the entire Rustic set // the Bitz range
Blue
Cool tones for a fresh touch on the table
Costa Nova & "Aqua" by Serax
These two sets of crockery in turquoise and dark blue bring a touch of freshness to your table. Paired with light-coloured cutlery, their sea-inspired colour gives way to a Mediterranean ambience in your dining room. Salt water is represented in a rather gentle way with the "Nova" collection by Costa Nova - the brand is named after a Portuguese fishing village. The "Aqua" series by Serax, on the other hand, stands out for its vitreous brilliance, which brings the blue even more to the fore. Both shades make you want even more handmade ceramics.
See the entire Costa Nova set // and the Aqua set
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Header image: A harmonious thing: Black ceramics are suitable for many things and can be reinvented time and again with accessories, depending on the dinner, whether relaxed or chic. Picture: Bloomingville
Pia Seidel
Senior Editor
Pia.Seidel@digitecgalaxus.chLike a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.