Astier de Villatte

White Ceramic Cygne Swan Box by Astier de Villatte, 27cm

Name: White Ceramic Cygne Swan Box by Astier de Villatte, 27cm
Brand: Astier de Villatte
SKU: 210000012715
Price: 400.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

SKU: 210000012715

£400.00

Description

Elegant and timeless, the Cygne Box by Astier de Villatte is a handcrafted ceramic piece designed to hold small treasures. Made in Paris from black terracotta and finished with a luminous white glaze, its swan form reflects the brand’s dedication to traditional craftsmanship. Each piece is individually created by Tibetan artisans and engraved with their initials, a subtle mark of authenticity. Gently irregular in shape, this decorative ceramic box brings refinement, artistry and character to the home.

Crafted from black terracotta, each piece is shaped using a time-honoured technique that embraces the irregularities of the making process rather than concealing them. These gentle variations in form and surface are part of what gives Astier de Villatte ceramics their distinctive charm. A soft, milky white glaze is then applied by hand, creating the luminous finish for which the house is known. Though delicate in appearance, these pieces are remarkably durable, bringing a sense of heritage, artistry and understated elegance to the table.

Product code: BTECYG1

Quantity

Only 2 left in stock!

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Size

27cm x 23cm x 21cm

Care Instructions

Due to the exquisite nature of this product, we recommend to hand wash only.

Delivery & Returns

We care very much about the products we sell and the service that we offer. However, if you would like to return any items that you have purchased from us, we will be happy to replace a product or issue a refund provided it is returned unused, unopened, in perfect condition (including the product packaging) and remains in a re-saleable condition. For more information, please see our return policy.

About Us

Founded by the late June Summerill and Bernadette Bishop, two great friends with a truly effortless and unique sense of style, Summerill & Bishop first opened its doors on 18th May, 1994 in Holland Park, and has remained on the same quiet, leafy corner of Clarendon Cross ever since.

Fantastic home cooks and entertainers both, June and Bernadette were frustrated with the offerings at most kitchen and tableware shops at the time, and with the lack of personality and intimacy, so they decided to create one of their own, where beauty and functionality would both be key.

At Summerill & Bishop we believe that if people take the time to lay the table and present a meal beautifully, they'll enjoy it all the more and create a lasting memory for those who share it with them.

For us, laying the table is an art form that we can all master at home and is one of the simplest ways to tell someone what they mean to you. The table isn't just a place to pass food, you pass tradition, memory, and love, too. Read our full story here...

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The story

We are longtime collectors of Astier de Villatte’s 18th and 19th century-inspired designs that are imbued with an elegant nostalgia and often, an offbeat sense of humour. Handmade in Paris by Tibetan artisans, these pieces are crafted from black terracotta using a special technique which leaves deliberate imperfections on the surface and are transformed by a milky white glaze. Delicate though they might be, these pieces are extremely durable and make wonderful decorative tableware.