Hand-Thrown Ceramic Vase (14in/36cm)

Hand-Thrown Ceramic Vase (14in/36cm)Lee Song ams study of shape and form through black clay materialises once again in a selection of expressive hand thrown vases. Although quiet in character, these designs are intended to tell their own individual stories through the unique quirks of the glaze a part of the craftsmanship thats only amplified by their time in the kiln.

This 1952 design by Carl Auböck II is still being produced today at the family workshop in Vienna

labdanum and sandalwood) created in Grasse

these can double as coasters

we see a classic chess set receive the signature treatment

such as the 360-degree roller mechanism and the stained London plane wooden base

while hoofed feet keep it upright

It’s a beautifully detailed piece

From Murano to the Met: this versatile whiskey tumbler is traditional Venetian glassmakers NasonMoretti’s take on American-style barware

This silver-plated cocktail shaker from the 1930s encourages the user to dial a drink

A key part of her design story is that all materials are sourced from the earth – for example

glazed and fired again to reach their well-balanced shapes

such as the limited edition Casa Cubana lighter from Elie Bleu