Astier de Villatte

Decorative Mother Mushroom by Astier de Villatte, 16 x 15 x 13.5cm

Name: Decorative Mother Mushroom by Astier de Villatte, 16 x 15 x 13.5cm
Brand: Astier de Villatte
SKU: 210000012888
Price: 330.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

SKU: 210000012888

£330.00

Quantity

Pre-order. Please allow up to 12 weeks.

Description

The grande dame of the forest. With her wonderfully oversized silhouette and unmistakable air of importance, the Mother Mushroom figure by Astier de Villatte is part sculpture, part woodland eccentric and entirely impossible to ignore. A curious character for a mantle, tabletop or anywhere in need of a little enchantment.

Crafted by hand in Paris from black terracotta and finished in a soft white glaze, each piece reflects the brand’s commitment to traditional craftsmanship. Founded in 1996, Astier de Villatte works with Tibetan artisans, whose initials are engraved on every creation. Naturally irregular and beautifully durable, this ceramic butter dish adds a touch of character and elegance to the table.

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.

Size

16 x 15 x 13.5cm

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.