An installation last month by Masquespacio, at the Madrid trade show Casa Decor, explored the timeless, magical, even alchemical qualities of innovative ceramic objects. A Look to the Future from the Past, sponsored by Roca Tile, showcased fired clay as a versatile (and sustainable) material, which has influenced not only the history of architecture and decorative arts, but how we live, in a broader sense, because of the existence of items such as pottery and tile.

Across the globe, artists and designers continue to push the limits of this ancient material. From tableware to lighting to furniture—in small-batch and one-off productions—these 11 objects provide a glimpse into the possibilities of clay.

Portugal-based Theia Creative Tiles’s Ego is a three-dimensional, handmade tile inspired by Op-Art. The tile is available in 30 colors from muted pastels, vibrant primaries, and cool neutrals and four finishes including matte, glossy, craquelet, and luster. These tiles are perfect for accent features such as walls or even glass-covered tabletops. THEIA CREATIVE TILES Portugal-based Theia Creative Tiles’s Ego is a three-dimensional, handmade tile inspired by Op-Art. The tile is available in 30 colors from muted pastels, vibrant primaries, and cool neutrals and four finishes including matte, glossy, craquelet, and luster. These tiles are perfect for accent features such as walls or even glass-covered tabletops. THEIA CREATIVE TILES

Founded in 2008, Bari Ziperstein has produced small- and large-scale ceramic vessels, lamps, and furniture that aim to challenge traditional understandings of slab construction. BZIPPY’s 2020 releases include many planters and side tables including Twisted Castle, available in raw terracotta, cream, and marshmallow colors. BZIPPY & CO. Founded in 2008, Bari Ziperstein has produced small- and large-scale ceramic vessels, lamps, and furniture that aim to challenge traditional understandings of slab construction. BZIPPY’s 2020 releases include many planters and side tables including Twisted Castle, available in raw terracotta, cream, and marshmallow colors. BZIPPY & CO.

Last month, Valencia-based Interior designers and creative consultancy, Masquespacio, have opened A look to the Future from the Past, an installation for Roca Tile during Casa Decor. The dreamy installation explores the history of uses of ceramics in interior decoration while also highlighting the endless possibilities for innovative use to come. Pictured is a sculptural chair finished from the Roca Tile collections. Note: Casa Decor is temporarily postponed. ROCA TILE Last month, Valencia-based Interior designers and creative consultancy, Masquespacio, have opened A look to the Future from the Past, an installation for Roca Tile during Casa Decor. The dreamy installation explores the history of uses of ceramics in interior decoration while also highlighting the endless possibilities for innovative use to come. Pictured is a sculptural chair finished from the Roca Tile collections. Note: Casa Decor is temporarily postponed. ROCA TILE

In a collection that spans tableware, textiles, and home décor, the Haas Brother’s Mojave Moon Lamp (middle) casts a warm glow while revealing a sculptural relief of a desert landscape, inspired by the “otherworldly” landscape of Joshua Tree California. L'OBJET In a collection that spans tableware, textiles, and home décor, the Haas Brother’s Mojave Moon Lamp (middle) casts a warm glow while revealing a sculptural relief of a desert landscape, inspired by the “otherworldly” landscape of Joshua Tree California. L'OBJET

Granby Workshop is an architectural tile studio set up by Assemble as an effort to rebuild the Liverpool neighborhood. Some tiles have a very specific way of being arranged—one misplaced will throw off the whole arrangement and can be painfully noticeable. This is not the case with The Workshop’s Cut-Out series, where every tile is a unique composition by a member of the Workshop’s team. Laid out, they bring forth playfully infinite varieties. The Curve Tiles are made to order in the client’s choice of colors. Here, in a kitchen designed by Fieldwork Architects. Courtesy Fieldwork Architects. GRANBY WORKSHOP Granby Workshop is an architectural tile studio set up by Assemble as an effort to rebuild the Liverpool neighborhood. Some tiles have a very specific way of being arranged—one misplaced will throw off the whole arrangement and can be painfully noticeable. This is not the case with The Workshop’s Cut-Out series, where every tile is a unique composition by a member of the Workshop’s team. Laid out, they bring forth playfully infinite varieties. The Curve Tiles are made to order in the client’s choice of colors. Here, in a kitchen designed by Fieldwork Architects. Courtesy Fieldwork Architects. GRANBY WORKSHOP

FAINA is a design collection by Ukrainian architect Victoria Yakusha. Inspired by her cultural heritage, each object incorporates organic materials illustrating the designer’s desire to connect with both nature and her ancestors. “Strikha” in Ukrainian translates to “the straw roof”—the light that emanates from the willow shade is an interpretation of the warmth of Ukrainian village homes. FAINA DESIGN FAINA is a design collection by Ukrainian architect Victoria Yakusha. Inspired by her cultural heritage, each object incorporates organic materials illustrating the designer’s desire to connect with both nature and her ancestors. “Strikha” in Ukrainian translates to “the straw roof”—the light that emanates from the willow shade is an interpretation of the warmth of Ukrainian village homes. FAINA DESIGN

MQuan, a Brooklyn-based ceramic artist is a frequent collaborator with design studio Lawson-Fenning. In addition to tables, dinnerware, and wall pieces, one of their latest products is a collection of one-off side tables with hand-built ceramic tops on solid white oak bases. Glenn Lawson and Grant Fenning explain, “Some of the motifs include the sun, moon, rainbows, and rings focusing on the impermanence and interconnectedness of our world.” LAWSON-FENNING MQuan, a Brooklyn-based ceramic artist is a frequent collaborator with design studio Lawson-Fenning. In addition to tables, dinnerware, and wall pieces, one of their latest products is a collection of one-off side tables with hand-built ceramic tops on solid white oak bases. Glenn Lawson and Grant Fenning explain, “Some of the motifs include the sun, moon, rainbows, and rings focusing on the impermanence and interconnectedness of our world.” LAWSON-FENNING

This collection of hand-built sculptural ceramic table lamps is meant to evoke the joy of working with your hands and the playful acts unpacking, assembling, and balancing each component as one puts the lamp together. “I want it to be like assembling the small toys I used to find in the bottom of a cereal box,” Nishikawa explains on her website. YUKO NISHIKAWA This collection of hand-built sculptural ceramic table lamps is meant to evoke the joy of working with your hands and the playful acts unpacking, assembling, and balancing each component as one puts the lamp together. “I want it to be like assembling the small toys I used to find in the bottom of a cereal box,” Nishikawa explains on her website. YUKO NISHIKAWA

Designed by Tel Aviv-based self-taught ceramicist Avi Ben Shoshan in 2018, A Woman Vase in Pink, is now available in The Conran Shop’s Spring 2020 collection. According to the designer, each vase is an homage to the historical and cultural influence of the Mediterranean and the Middle East and is handcrafted in Israel. THE CONRAN SHOP Designed by Tel Aviv-based self-taught ceramicist Avi Ben Shoshan in 2018, A Woman Vase in Pink, is now available in The Conran Shop’s Spring 2020 collection. According to the designer, each vase is an homage to the historical and cultural influence of the Mediterranean and the Middle East and is handcrafted in Israel. THE CONRAN SHOP

BRAC is an extruded terracotta brick designed by Nathalie Du Pasquier in 2019 for BRIC, a site-specific installation at MUT, Mutina for Art exhibition space. The brick is now available in five colors—including a natural unglazed surface and a glossy black—and can be used in the creation of walls, screens, and other structures. MUTINA BRAC is an extruded terracotta brick designed by Nathalie Du Pasquier in 2019 for BRIC, a site-specific installation at MUT, Mutina for Art exhibition space. The brick is now available in five colors—including a natural unglazed surface and a glossy black—and can be used in the creation of walls, screens, and other structures. MUTINA

Brooklyn-based studio KleinReid's porcelain Quatrefoil vase and bowls premiered last Fall at Shoppe Object. KLEINREID Brooklyn-based studio KleinReid's porcelain Quatrefoil vase and bowls premiered last Fall at Shoppe Object. KLEINREID























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