1950s Robert Picault Ceramic Large Salad Bowl

1950s Robert Picault Ceramic Large Salad BowlFrom the pottery hub of Vallauris, Robert Picault revitalised culinary ceramics by blending traditional forms with geometric patterns. Over the years, designs varied slightly to reflect what inspired him most, be it the work of his close friends and creators such as Pablo Picasso and Roger Capron or the vibrancy of the Mediterranean Sea. Much of his oeuvre consisted of noughts and crosses, bands and weaves, alongside rich colour palettes of green,

are adorned with blue carnations said to symbolise truth and love

During the 1960s

securing the precious cargo within

The name of this serving bowl is quite fitting for Ceramica Pinto

while two understated handles welcome for easy carrying

convenient for hanging the piece on a wall

from the ebonised handle and internal ice breaker to the spout cork kept in place via a silver-plated chain

the palette nods to the founding brothers' penchant for colours inspired by their birthplace of Venice — pair with other pieces for a coordinated display

1920s vintage silver and a high-quality pink enamelled handle complements the magnifying glass which takes this charming utensil to new contemporary heights

it’s a weighty tidy for your bathroom

modern lines that detail the entire profile are coloured in white and blue – a colour palette inspired by the Venetian Lagoon

It’s a beautiful series and one of the most influential