1950s Accolay Ceramic Vase (8.5in/22cm)

1950s Accolay Ceramic Vase (8.5in/22cm)This ceramic vase captures the optimism that washed over mid century design. Its an example of Accolay pottery, which is named after the French village where a large community of ceramicists settled between the 1940s and 1980s. Unusual shapes and textures made each piece special, as can be seen in this hand thrown piece. Rumour has it that the glazes were created to mimic the colours of the Cte d'Azur coastline. Please note, this item is a truly

Basque lace-makers create them at the Bilbao workshop embroidering each napkin by hand with meticulous detail and finishing with a fun zigzag edge

This paperweight was handcrafted in 1970 using the traditional filigrana technique which orginated in the island of Murano in the 16th century

This cushion repurposes fabric from the 19th century with embroidery depicting the tree of life – an age-old symbol of rebirth

and partner Joseph Fabry

he developed a unique aesthetic recognised for its vivid colours and clean lines – both of which are displayed in this perfume bottle

all hand-engraved onto fine crystal

from cascading chandeliers to paperweights inspired by the contents of your fruit bowl

while his glazes were often made with copper and iron oxide

and what better place is there to start than the dining table

It’s host to pieces – like these tumblers – that are wonderfully retro

The large Polaris vase is made using the balloton glassmaking technique

Pair with the Tirol stemmed glasses to welcome artisanal flair into your everyday dinner setting