These ceramic creations range from reliable and decorative to expressive and colorful. This hard textile is constantly being reimagined into new designs and uses for domestic, industrial and art projects.
Here, you'll see a diverse scope of application for this fired material, from headless ceramic brides to insectified ceramics. Check out all the cool ceramic concepts and designs featured and get a few potential art project ideas.
Implications - From creative vulgarism to salt and pepper shakers of 2015, contemporary designs have a unique following since the popularization of sarcastic coffee mugs. By creating unique pieces, companies can grasp a new audience that has an appreciation for sarcastic humor and puns.
91 Contemporary Ceramic Creations
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Eco Pleasure-Inducers
These Thomas Collins Diletti Toys May be Perfect for Valentine's Day
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Ceramic Headless Brides
Twisted Porcelain Dolls by Jessica Harrison Are a Dark Take on Toys
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Creepy Ceramic Creations
Carole Epp's Art isn't for the Faint of Heart
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Ceramic Clothing
Actual Porcelain Shirt by Li Xiaofeng Created for Lacoste (UPDATE)
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Stabbed Ceramic Sculptures
Laurent Craste Combines Delicate Ceramics, Heavy Tools and Force
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Glossy Ceramic Jewelry
Etienne Perret Jewelry Masters the Art of Mixing Clay and Gems
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Macabre Condiment Dispensers
Dismembered Baby Hands Ceramic Salt and Pepper Shakers
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Frightening Clay Creations
The Ceramic Sculptures by Caterina Silenzi Raku will Stun You
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Coffee Landscapes
Check Out Yukihiro Kaneuchi's Tiny Landscapes in the Coffee Cup
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Very Naughty Ceramics
Outlandish Creations Not to Serve Grannies With
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Creepy Ceramic Creatures
Ron Dee's Clayworks Are Disturbingly Beautiful
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Freaky Ceramic Rabbits
Finnish Anxt From Kim Simmosson Includes Funny Bunnies
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Dapper Dinnerware
‘Dressed for Dinner' Crockery by Marianne Van Ooij
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Narrative Ceramics
These Jason Walker Sculptures are Nature-Conscious Masterpieces
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Whimsical Art Tiles
JuJu Design Snow Print Ceramic Tile
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Colassal Ceramic Cups
Bertrand Fevre's Big Porcelain Sculpture Won the Limoges Competition
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Crafty Clay Ceramics
Elephant Ceramics by the Prop Stylist Michelle Micheal
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Joyful Tableware
Innovative and Functional Decor to Spice Up Your Kitchen
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Vandalized Vintage
Classic Dinnerware Hand Painted with Profanity
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Creative Vulgarism
Artist Makes Porcelain Figures Offend
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Winged Ceramics
The Putto Espresso Cup and Saucer Gives a Flying Start to Your Day
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Latticed Ceramics
Monika Patuszynska Housewares Bring Positive Attention to Poland
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Insect Infested Dishware
Ant Covered Plates by Re Jin Lee
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Lung Ashtray
Gives Thought
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Personalized Ceramic Tiles
Teeny Tiles for DIY Home Decor
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Geotagged Ceramics
Antelier Potters Add Location Codes to Their Work
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Rustic Teapots
Louie Rigano Ceramics Bring Back a Japanese Tradition
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Pre-Broken Ceramics
Greece VS China Plates
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Dismembered Doll Canisters
Baby Legs Ceramic Salt and Pepper Shakers Have You Eat with Feet
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Ceramic Notepads
Reusable Eco-Friendly Stationery Makes Scrap Paper Obsolete
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Raku Ceramic Animals
Ruth Apter's One Hundred Horses Inuit-Inspired Art
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Ceramic Spray Cans
Carrie Reichardt Blends Guerrilla Activism and Fine Art
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Kitty Baking Tools
This Cat Measuring Cup Set is Both Adorable and Practical
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Leggy Ceramics
Replacing Tea Set Handles with Luscious Stems
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Manga-Inspired Ceramic Art
Sci-Fi Japanese Figurines
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Serene Ceramics
British Artist Valeria Nascimento Makes Intricate Ceramic Designs
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Light Switch Buddies
'Mr. Switch' and Friends Make Your Walls a Little Bit Cuter
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Anarchy Crockery
Cheaky Plates by Etsy Craftivist Carrie Reichardt
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Terminator Tiles
'Found Space' Sculptural Ceramics Give Bizarre 3D Element to Walls
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Contemporary Ceramic Figures
Robert Bronwasser's 'Ceramic People' for Smool Design Studio
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Pretty Saucy Platters
Tell Them What You Really Think with Hidden Meaning Plates
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Organic Ceramics
‘Reversed Volumes' from Mischer'Traxler Creates Vegetable Bowls
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Humidifying Ceramics
The Il Coccio Design Humidifiers are Art Pieces
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Classic Ceramic Docks
The Phonofone III iPod Dock is Simple and Sleek
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Deformed Flower Holders
The Porcelain Altered Face Vase Makes for Scourged Stem Storage
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Magnetic Salt and Pepper Hearts
Shake On Some Love
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Awareness Ceramics
'Wake Up' Dishes Reflect Global Inequalities Through Design
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Charming Country Ceramics
Pigeon Toe Pottery is Handmade from Locally-Sourced Clay
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Fresh Clay Pots
Ceramic Artist James Diem Makes Functional Forms and Lidded Vessels
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Ceramic Wall Units Define Small Spaces
Naxos Design
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iPod Trumpets
Phonofone II
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Pastel-Loving Ceramics
Add Some Sweetness to Your Home with the 'Sweet Surprises' Dish Collection
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Time-Traveling Cups
The Figural TARDIS Mug Shows You Are the Ultimate Fan of 'Doctor Who'
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Jolly Jokester Jars
The Clown Nose Container is Cute and Playful
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Ceramic Couture
Clothes Made of Porcelain
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Tea-Making Mugs
The Tempo Ceramic Cup Can Prepare Hot Drinks On Your Desk With Ease
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Ceramic Briefcases
iF Award Winner by Stasinopoulos
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Ceramic Cup Lighting
The 'Just Married Lamps' by Studio Klass are Simple Yet Detailed
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Squishy Ceramics
Kiki Van Eijk's 'Soft' Collection Features Doughy-Looking Fixtures
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Ceramic Coats
Hisako Matsumoto Makes a Crocodile Costume Without Animal Leather
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Star Wars Cookie Containers
The Death Star Cookie Jar is Darth Vader-Approved
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Sleek Ceramic Watches
The Chanel ‘J12 Noir Intense' Oozes Luxury
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Dual-Purpose Ashtrays
Light Up Twice with The Ashtray Incense Burner
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Ceramic Sound Stations
Luke Twigger's Ceramic iPod Docks are the Perfect Gifts for Grandma
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Crazy Cute Ceramics
Camilla Engdahl and Her Avian-Inspired Pots
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Animated Ceramic Skulls
Charlotte Cornaton's 21st Century Homage to Vanitas Painting
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Colloidal Silver Ceramic Filters
Martin Bolton's ‘Rural Water Filter' is Superb
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Printed Ceramics
Diana Fayt at Heath Ceramics Combines Etching and Vases
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Insectified Ceramics
Laura Zindel's Dishware is Infected With Insects and Birds
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Grenade Piggy Banks
Military-Inspired Ceramics Keep Your Change Secure
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Dainty Ceramic Monsters
Vitamin's Urban Gnomes Add a Touch of Humor to Your House
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Super Ceramic Speakers
Joey Roth Creates Speakers With Clean Lines and Clear Sounds
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Car Crash Ceramics
Judith Montens's Five Star Crockery Was Inspired by Celebrities
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Drink Selector Mug
How Do You Like Your Coffee?
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Ceramic Charity
Potters Sell Empty Bowls to Feed the Hungry
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Whimsical Outlandish Housewares
Katherine Morling Porcelain and Ceramic Sculpture Collection
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Coiffed Ceramic Containers
These Emilie Voirin 'Bun Boxes' are Super Cute
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Crafty Ceramic Vases
The Motif Vase by Annette Bugansky Seems to Have a Knitted Surface
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The Ring
Fruit Loops For Your Wall
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Printed 3D Ceramics
The Unfold 3D Bowl Introduces a Whole New Era of Pottery
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Ceramic Postcards
Post Cup Allows You to Send Messages on Mugs
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Seashell Ceramics
Maison Sauvages Creates 'AZ,' a New Line of Tableware
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Ceramic Cooking Timers
Studio Lama Creates an Eye-Catching Piece for Your Kitchen
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Animated Creature Ceramics
Nathan Halpern Creates Arts and Crafts with Personality
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Comical Ceramics
'Arms and Crafts' Puts a Little Laugh in Your Day
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Flowers Merged with Design
Frederic Ruyant Vases
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Salt and Pepper Shakers of 2015
Fragile
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Spirit Lifting Kitchenware
Chicks Dig You Cereal Bowl
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Peculiar Pottery
Death Dishes by Friederike Brings Us Some Morbid Dishware
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Flowery Shakers
The Rose Salt and Pepper Shaker Set is for Sweethearts
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Ceramic Cookies
Canadian Designer Katherine Morley Shows Her Patriotism with Maple Cookies
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Spring-Ready Cookware Capsules
Le Creuset Launches its New Spring Collection with Seasonal Motifs
Porcelain-Inspired Streetwear Capsules
Lacoste x CLOT Fuse Heritage and Urban Fashion
Vintage-Inspired Jewelry
theDirtyChic Launches Its Nostalgic 03 Collection
Collaborative Digital Timepieces
Online Ceramics Designs the G-SHOCK Ref. 5600 for Hodinkee
Anniversary-Honoring Archival Homeware
Habitat Introduces its 60th Anniversary Collection
Playful Packaging-Inspired Vases
BAN.DO Boasts a Strawberry Milk Vase & a Cherry Cream Soda Vase
Design-Forward Furniture Collections
Zanat Unveils Its 2024 Design Collection and It is Stunninng
3D-Printed Ceramic Designs
Rameshwari Jonnalagedda Designs the Terramound Series
Vintage-Inspired Candle Designs
The Maker Offers a Selection of Candles at Sephora
Accordion-Style Coffee Cups
The Accordion Paper Cup Concept is Easy to Carry
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Mud-Made Furniture Collections
New Volumes Collection 02— Terracotta Pays Homage to the Material
Clay Fashion Collections
JW Anderson Spring/Summer 2024 Features Sculpted Clothing
Blooming Paper Lamps
The Kazuhiro Yamanaka ‘Tsubomi Paper Lamp’ Embraces Imperfect Forms
Japanese Culture-Inspired Homeware
Nigo‘s HUMAN MADE is Launching a Range of Home Hoods
Artist-Designed Cafe Products
This Starbucks Japan Drinkware Features Shogo Sekine Artwork
Macaroni-Inspired Tonal Dinnerware
Kraft Heinz Canada Creates the Kraft Dinnerware Collection
Graphic Collaborative Streetwear
Born x Raised Joins Online Ceramics on the Born Online Capsule
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Artistic QSR Merch
Starbucks Unveils New Collection in Collaboration with Artist Tim Singleton
Stackable Home Fragrances
Bakic Group's Modular Room Fragrance Plays with Sculptural Scents
Recycled Material Washbasins
The Vitra x Tom Dixon Re-Ceramic Washbasin is Eco-Friendly
Squid-Inspired Packaging
Squid-Inspired Packaging Revolutionizes Temperature Control
Luxurious Debut Tableware Capsules
Louis Vuitton Presents its First Tableware Collection
Playful Table Lamp Designs
The Toto Lamp by Fabien Cappello for Hem Makes a Statement
Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions
Faye Toogood Explores Sensuality with the Rude Arts Club
Limited Coffee-Making Accessories
Grind and Henry Holland Studio Unveil a New Collection
Retro Japanese-Inspired Cafe Designs
Sarah Carpenter Creates the Postcard Bakery Design in NYC
Stunning Ceramic Vases
Origin Made Boasts the Salt Vase, Designed by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio
Limited 3D-Printed Ceramic Sculptures
Brian Peters' Dyadic Series is Printed in a Woven Pattern
Food-Hued Serveware
The Pantone x H&M Home Collab Plays with the Colors of Citrus and Peppers
Delicate Monochromatic Glassware
The ARC Contrast Collection by LSA International is Chic
Whimsical Ceramic Cookie Jars
FriendsWithYou and Case Studyo Introduce the 'BUDDY CHUB' Cookie Jar
3D-Printed Terracotta Coolers
Simon Pavy and Entreautre Designs a New Low-Tech Cooler
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Adorable Ceramic Homeware
Shira Berg Ceramics Boasts Beautiful Botanically ThemedCeramics
Playful Furniture Exhibits
SFMOMA Presents Conversation Pieces: Contemporary Furniture in Dialogue
Tennis-Core Lifestyle Collaborations
Naomi Osaka x Etsy Present a Tennis-Centric Capsule
Tile-Clad Colorful Blocky Furniture
Studio Rens Created the Re-Glow Collection of Furniture
Sculptural Sleek Cannabis Accessories
Kickie Chudikova Joins Gossamer on the Nesting Set
Detailed Ceramic Book Vases
Biblio Bloom Vases are Inspired by Timeless Literary Classics
Ethnically Inspired Ceramic Vases
Silk & Snow x Solem Ceramics Vase Capsule Utilizes Organic Forms
Decorated Candle Tins
Soap & Paper Factory Introduces New Sustainable Candle Tins
3D-Printed Ceramic Home Facades
The Ceramic House in Amsterdam Gets a Ceramic Feature
Exquisite Circular Vases
Origin Made Spotlights the Salt Vase by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio
Modern Totem-Like Vases
The SCULPT Collection by Lsa International Boasts Geometric Influences
Thoughtful Home Accessories Shops
Pillowpia Provides Easy Eclectic Pieces for the Home
Firefly-Inspired Lighting Series
Heath Ceramics Expands its Roster with a Lighting Collection
Vibrantly Designed Modern Collections
CIMENTO and Patricia Urquiola Create the Alberoni Collection
Artisanal Dog Bowls
Maev and Ceramicist Helen Levi Craft Dog Bowls for Stylish Pet Dining
Contemporary Versatile Glassware
Richard Brendon Designs the Modern Optic Collection
Geometry-Inspired Vase Collections
Lorenz Noelle Designs the Triangle Vase Collection
Walnut Shell-Created Tableware
SooA Choi Designs the New NOS Series of Tableware Looks
Neurodiversity-Exploring Textiles
Christopher Kelly Explores Crochet with the Interwoven Project
Handle-Free Coffee Mugs
ma3t Designs the Unique Pinch Hold Coffee Mug Held by Grip
Marginalized Artisan-Made Decor
IKEA Presents its Second Instalment of the MÄVINN Collection
Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions
Threadwork: Women Redefining Fiber Arts Opens at Saatchi
Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
Blue Balcony Design Studio Delivers a Range of Vibrant Decor
Hand-Painted Collaborative Fashion
Sessions Art Club Joins Toogood on a New Collection
Mineral-Exploring Modern Decor Capsules
Sten Studio Presents the Cosmic Relics Collection
Anime-Themed Coffee Carriers
The Donguri Kyowakoku Studio Ghibli Mug Tumblers Come in Four Styles
Large Structural Ceramic Lamps
Olivia Xognet Draws Inspiration from her Move to Vallauris
Colorful Large-Scale Ceramic Series
Floris Wubben Designs the Studio Floris Wubben Collection
Terracotta-Highlighting Artful Exhibitions
Sam Baron Curates the Nossa Terra Exhibitino
Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups
HMM Design Creates a Unique Eco-Friendly Glass Cup
Artful Meticulous Tableware Series
Zaha Hadid Design Presents a Series of Tableware Collections
Italian Interior Tile Capsules
Kaolin Tiles Presents the Casa Tile Collection by Greg Natale
Vibrantly Designed Tea Kettles
MacKenzie-Childs Debuts its Tea Kettle Collective
Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Vases
Drag and Drop Presents its New Ceramic Collection of Vases
Japanese Culture-Honoring Vases
Ryosuke Fukusada and Ceramic Japan Design the WATOJI Series
Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Presents the Crafting Plastic Series
Embellished Patterned Tile Collections
Tomma Bloom and LiLi Tile Join Forces on a New Collection
Porcelain Stoneware Home Collections
Casalgrande Padana Presents the Aquatio Collection
Structural Ceramic Art Exhibitions
Serhii Makhno Unveils the ZEMLYA Series of Ceramic Art
Minimal Ceramic Tableware Series
Kelly Wearstler Designs the Zuma Tableware Collection
Sustainable Repurposed Clay Bricks
Mutina and Konstantin Grcic Create Eco-Friendly Bricks
Handmade Modern Ceramics
The GUNIA Project Ceramics Collection Invokes Nancy Meyers' Films
Ceramic Home Collections
Mackenzie-Childs Collaborates with Pencil & Paper Co. on a New Line
Street Art-Adorned Perforated Footwear
Crocs Joins Futura Laboraties on a New Set of Shoes
Authentic Tin Sake Cups
Metaphys Designs the New Set of Stackable Sake Kitchenware
Repurposed Waste Transit Tiles
Jeffrey Miller Creates Riles for the London Underground
Hand-Painted Ceramic Collections
Laura Chautin Joins Salter House to Create One-Of-A-Kind Pieces
Artful Holiday Ceramics
Gunia Project's Holiday Collection Boasts Ukrainian Artistry
Historic Giftable Homewares
Verve Culture is a Women-Run Business with Stunning Glassware
Dynamic Colorful Glass Designs
Kosta Boda, Hanna Handotter, and Front Design the Pavilion Set
Playful Coffee Packaging
Sunday Coffee Project's Packaging is Inspired by Cereal Boxes
Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks
Areaware Presents the Colorful New Bean Chalks for Imaginative Drawing
Artful Sculptural Ceramic Collections
Jessica Sellinger Designs the New Wave Collection
Modern Geometric Artful Grinders
applicata Presents the TWIST Collection of Grinders
Contemporary Collectible Designs
COLLECTIBLE Will Debut in New York City in September
3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler Designs
Entreautre Creates the Biomimcry 3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler
Futile Material Design Exhibitions
Objective Gallery Presents Please Sit for an Alternate Ending
Stunning Sustainable Pottery Designs
Apapacho World Embraces Traditional Hand-building Techniques
Artisanal Artful Glass Series
Diego Olivero Studio Presents the New Kaanch Glass Series
Dynamic Colored Glass Bowls
Cloudnola Presents the Artful Tip Top Glass Bowl Series
Polish-Inspired Colorful Glass Vessels
FOLK Collection by LSA International is Eye-Catching
Rain-Inspired Glassware Collections
Marimekko Unveils the Syksy Series Alongside Matti Klenell
Drawings-Inspired Rug Collections
Cold Picnic Introduces the New Frames Collection
Digital Gallery Furniture Collections
Christopher Gentner Presents His Mock Collection
Architecture Melding Artful Rugs
Paddy Pike Studio Designs the Cresco Rug Collection
Longevity-Focused Tile Collections
Mutina Joins Barber & Osgerby on the Time Collection
Inflated-Illusion Ceramic Capsules
Toykyo and HOme Studyo Join Forces on the Blow Up Collection
Squishy Clay-Made Daybeds
Niveau Zéro Atelier Designs the Soft Soil Daybed From Waste Clay
Timeless Furniture Series
Artek Creates the Crafted Through Time Series to Build on Designs
Decorative Ceramic Office Interiors
Iosa Ghini Associati Designs the Fiandre Office Space
Modern-Tinged Traditional Furniture
Sonal Tuli Designs the New Jaipur Furniture Collection
Colorful Geometric Ceramic Vases
Pani Jurek's BARVA VASES are Defined by Wavy Lines
Hand Carved Cork Furniture
( ae ) offices Designs the DOL Furniture Collection with Tactile Detail
Playful DIY Incense Holders
The Creative Clay Incense Holders Kit by Tangerine is Whimsical
Colorful Geometric Desk Lamps
J Schatz Presents its New Range of Spot On Desk Lamps
Brick-Centric Art Exhibitions
Floris Wubben Designs the Brick Collection at the Future Perfect
Pottery-Inspired Artful Notebooks
Sutta Design Creates the Dynamic Kintsugi Art Notebook
Colorful Enamelware Plates
Studio Tigress Introduced its VIP (Very Important Plates) Collection
Limited Colorful Stoneware Capsules
Yinka Ilori Designs the New Epin Rere Collection of Stoneware
Brick-Style Cooking Vessels
The Bricknic Cooking Brick is Inspired by East African Cooking Methods
Artistic Avian Incense Holders
The Conceptual 'Peacock' Portable Incense Holder is Ornate
Artful Glass Vessel Collections
Dan Yaffet Designs the Patchwork Vessel Collection
Sweden-Inspired Unique Glass Vessels
The Midsummer Mini Vase Series Honors Swedish Tradition
Ceramic Contemporary Sake Sets
Seth Rogan's Houseplant Presents the New Sake Set of Five Designs
Nature-Inspired Collections
arcana Boasts a Series of Thoughtful Gifts for the Holidays
Mid-Century Chic Tile Collections
Alex Proba Presents the Aurora Collection of Tiles
Modernist Ceramic Lighting Series
Dumais Made Introduces the New Modern Bohemia Collection
Sophisticated Dinnerware Collection
Gina DeSantis Ceramics Debuts the Luna Dinnerware Collection
Ombre Effect Tile Collections
The Melange Collection of Ceramic Tiles have an Artful Flair
Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
Borrowed Earth Collaborative Uses Natural Materials for Art
Collectivity-Inspired Furniture Series
Conor Hacon Designs a New Capsule for Common Design
Celebratory Odd Designs
Ridiculous Design Celebrates Weird and Wonderful Ideas Within Design
Chaos-Insppired Ceramic Installations
Forest of Collision and Raku Showcased New Ceramic Works
Collaborative Textural Ceramic Designs
Ronan Bouroullec and Mutina Create the Editions Series
Vintage Graphics-Inspired Tile Collections
Patricia Urquiola's Mater Tiles for Mutina are Stunning
Natural Resource Ceramic Collection
Nicolò Morales Designs a New Capsule for Paola Lenti
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Designer Holiday Homeware
Anthropologie Unveils the New Collection with Catherine Martin
Immersive Artful Apartments
Tereza Porybná and Objektor Architekti Design the Ovenecká 33
Colorful Ceramic Sleeks Tables
Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby Presents the Rivington Tables
Nordic-Inspired Glass Blown Vases
Anne Hirvonen Designs the Intricately Glass Blown Fab Vase
Versatile Ceramic Griddles
The Larder & Vine Ceramic Griddle Can Be Used Both Indoor and Outdoor
Artful Bright Glass Vessels
Jess Humphrey Designs the Get Your Rocks Off, Honey Series
Clay Mug-Evolved Dynamic Seatings
Lalese Stamps Creates a Sculptural Seating Solution
Organically Designed Tile Capsules
Patricia Urquiola Designst he Mater Tile Collection for Mutina