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Based in Milan, Stories of Italy is a design studio that uses time-honored techniques to create beautifully crafted modern objects. Their Macchia Collection resulted from an innovative approach to the traditional Venetian macchia technique, in which patterns are created by repeatedly fusing colored glass powders and flakes. Up to 5 different layers are needed to…

Norwegian designer Kristine Five Melv’ was inspired by ancient Etruscan pottery and Umbrian craft traditions in designing the striking Ikiperu Cup, named for an Etruscan goddess. Bold color blocking and shifts in texture define Melv”s contemporary interpretation of this timeless form. The handmade bowl combines glazed and unglazed ceramic for both visual and tactile beauty….

The Silent Vase (2013) is a subtle design that puts the focus on shape and complements the flowers it’s holding. Made of glass, each vase is mouth blown and then cut and polished for a smooth, shiny finish. Hand wash only, not dishwasher safe. Made in China.

This unique book explores the enormous variety of shades within colors, going far beyond the basic hues that are usually introduced to children in early concept books. This board book showcases seven stunning floral arrangements, with a flower key at the back of the book, and clever fold-out pages as well as search-and-find prompts for…

A kosher design, the Ascalon Menorah (2011) has eight facets that correspond to the eight days of Chanukah, with left and right diagonals creating an 18-degree angle. In Judaism, 18 is a very important number symbolizing chai, or ‘life.’ Eight candles are arranged in a line on one level and a ninth, the shamash (used…

With a form juxtaposing sharp lines, round edges, and thin silhouettes, the Guggenheim Vase is part functional, part optical illusion. The subtle, hand-wrought texture renders each unique, as does the color brought out by the firing. The vase is not water-safe.

Designer Nicholai Wiig Hansen drew inspiration for his bright Raawii Str’ Bowl (2016) from still lifes by Danish modernist artist Vilhelm Lundstr’, evoking the vibrant color palette found in much of Lundstr”s work. Handmade using a slip-cast technique, it marries refined simplicity with everyday functionality. Made in Portugal.