Colbert Hand-Glazed Ceramic Box

Colbert Hand-Glazed Ceramic BoxAstier de Villatte's take on 'white ceramics' is anything but simple. The rich design story of the Colbert box begins in Paris, where artisans craft by hand using black terracotta clay sourced from the Paris Basin. A bright white glaze is then applied, intentionally inconsistent for an imperfect finish.

the haze of the Cuban cigars and the swish of the whiskey in the tumbler as it hits the table

Hand-treated to enhance the natural grain and texture of the wood

is inspired by the verdant eyes of Persian princess Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiary

Note how each oval piece has an organic

A highly practical and sleek desk addition

centered around the Latin memento mori

the I Diversi tumbler from Carlo Moretti features mesmerising stripes created by applying glass threads to molten glass

Astier de Villatte’s Fifi candlestick is crafted from black terracotta clay – sourced from the quarries in the Paris Basin – and finished with a milky-white glaze

The mechanical design is crafted from solid brass and stainless steel — a must-have for any artist

or mix and match

Handcrafted in the UK between 1810-1815

To bring it to life