Part of the John Derian collection, the 19th-century inspired Paris vase from Astier de Villatte is a testament to the Parisian brand’s spiritual ethos and John Derian's découpage.

Votary of pre-industrial fabrication, Astier de Villatte is celebrated for being the one and only studio in Paris to hold and harbour the traditions of artisanal ceramic production. Restoring the ancestral systems of moulding and stamping, the Paris vase is made using techniques from the Middle Ages which involve moulding a sheet of handmade clay, double firing the ‘biscuit’ piece and glazing the product in white enamel – a lengthy process that requires a drying time of up to one month. Characterised by the word 'Paris' written in a cursive font, the vase is engraved with the brand’s signature crest - depicting an interlacing A & V - alongside the initials of one of the 40 master artisans who created it. Each handmade piece tells a beautiful story, it romances and imparts a sense of nostalgia into its owner. Pair with other ornate pieces from the John Derian collection for a coordinated decorative approach.

COMPOSITION & SIZE

90% Parisian Black Clay; 10% White Enamel

H: 31cm, Dia: 19cm

ABOUT ASTIER DE VILLATTE

Founded in 1996, Parisian-based artisanal workshop, Astier de Villatte is an utterly unique and unmistakably French homeware brand, praised for its milky white ceramics, scented candles and distinctive incense. It is the one and only major studio to preserve and modernise the art of stamping, alongside age-old, French manufacturing traditions. Cherished in homes across the globe, Astier de Villatte’s exquisite and meticulous crafting techniques set the brand apart from its competitors. Discover durable ceramics and the studio’s distinctive scent collection, described as an olfactory world tour.