FROM THE KILN

From porcelain to earthenware, these pieces harness the malleable quality of clay products and their wide applications

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BENEATH THE SURFACE For his Outside In collection, Hans Tan breathes new life into old porcelain vases sourced from thrift stores. The Singaporean designer retained elements of the original glazed surface and then juxtaposed these against the exposed white bisque beneath; he has also added ornate patterns inspired by the original decoration. The striking contrast creates a unique decorative object that can complement both Asian-inspired schemes and modern spaces. Available at The Artling; theartling.com

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SWEET IDEA The playful and portable Icecream lamp from Lladró features swirling lines inspired by the dessert and is powered by rechargeable batteries. Made of porcelain in a matte white finish, the sinuous curves of the LED lighting piece also channel origami folds and Japanese paper lanterns. The cordless lamp can add to your room’s cosy mood as it emits a gentle glow; it can be used as either a table lamp or a hanging pendant light. Available at Lladró; lladro.com

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PRECIOUS THINGS As a ceramic artist from the Aichi prefecture in Japan, Ryosuke Ando continues the region’s craft tradition by creating pieces that pair handmade details with new techniques. After using the mould-casting method to form the product, Ando reshapes the piece by hand to form irregular silhouettes and then carves other decorative elements onto its surface. Selected pieces are also painted with gold and silver details, which add an elegant touch to each item. Available at Huls; huls.com.sg

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CREATIVE FAMILY Designed for Artek by Aamu Song and Johan Olin of Finnish-korean studio Company, this family of ceramic objects celebrates Finnish seasonal rituals, each bearing expressive features and animist shapes that draw influences from Finland’s pagan past. Handmade in Portugal, these ceramic pieces are part of the FIN/JPN friendship collection by Artek, which celebrates crosscultural collaborations and craft techniques. Artek is available at Vitra by W. Atelier; watelier.com

TABLE TALK A beautifully unexpected combination of materials meets in this creative table from Liaigre. Crafted in collaboration with French artist Karen Swami, the Craie table features a ceramic base and brushed solid oak table top. As the vase-like base is handmade by Swami, each piece becomes uniquely its own, celebrating both the raw beauty of woodwork and the art of pottery. Available at Liaigre; liaigre.com