1950s Vallauris Ceramic Vase (11.5in/29cm)

1950s Vallauris Ceramic Vase (11.5in/29cm)Vallauris on the Cte d'Azur had its prime in the 1950s, attracting pottery powerhouses such as Pablo Picasso and Robert Picault. The commune is known as the city of clay and with good reason, as it's been a hub for pottery since ancient times. Designs are recognised for their Mediterranean inspired themes, as is reflected in this vase from the 1950s. Please note, this item is a truly original vintage piece with slight imperfections and distinctive

This black mother-of-pearl plate features a silver-plated shell

and contains 192 leaves of Smythson’s copyright Featherweight paper

as well as a high level of dexterity in blowing and layering

The 352 vase from the Ritzen series is a striking example of the sgraffito glaze-scratching technique pioneered by Bollhagen in the 1930s

This 1930s vase

Astier de Villatte’s Jerusalem candle is developed by perfumer Françoise Caron

This foldable iron structure with leather straps allows your tray to be transformed into a coffee table

made from mouth-blown crystal with such thinness that he can expertly manipulate the shape into the fluid silhouette you see here

His work is recognised for its artistic shapes

A sleek desk or hallway accessory

Nepalese artisans crafted this light brown blanket from natural hand-spun and hand-woven yarns

the design is less about decoration and more about sculpture – you’ll find your fingers naturally gravitate to the smooth hollows and angular ridges on each piece