VOGUE Living: Burnt out. Hot Design Straight From the Oven

By Marta Puchalska-Kraciuk | March 26, 2024

A return to the roots and at the same time a step into the future: such an incredible marriage of impossibilities is experienced by designers who reuse clay to design furniture and accessories. Here is a selection of 10 unique works of applied art made of clay. 

In the world of interior design and decoration, the search for new materials and techniques often leads to the discovery of unexpected treasures. One such material that is regaining popularity and gaining importance in recent years is clay.
The contemporary approach to clay design is not only a renewal of tradition, but also experiments with new forms, textures and functions, a return to the roots and at the same time a step into the future. Furniture and accessories made of this natural material bring not only aesthetic values ​​to the interior, but also history, tradition and ecological awareness. 
The use of clay in the design of furniture and interior accessories opens the door to extraordinary possibilities, giving life to unique objects of applied art. 
Coffee tables, chairs and lamps hand-shaped from clay can be both elegant works of art and practical interior design elements. Smooth or rough surfaces, hand-carved details and warm shades of clay give this furniture a unique character. We present 10 unique pieces of furniture and lamps fired in a kiln.

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