The Cat Monument Incense Holder by celebrated French ceramic house Astier de Villatte captures a quiet moment of feline composure. A finely sculpted cat sits upright upon a small pedestal, its attentive posture lending the piece a gentle sense of character and presence.
From the centre of the pedestal, a slender incense stick rises beside the figure, creating a striking vertical line that contrasts with the softness of the sculpted form. As incense burns, the smoke drifts upward past the watchful cat, transforming the piece into a small ritual object for moments of pause and reflection.
Dimensions:13 × 10.5 × 19.3 cm
Handmade ceramic. Handmade in Paris.
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Astier de Villatte
Discover the quietly distinctive world of Astier de Villatte — the celebrated French maison known for its handcrafted ceramics, home fragrance, lighting, and artisanal objects made in Paris. Formed from black terracotta clay and finished in Astier’s signature milky white glaze, each ceramic piece celebrates the beauty of the handmade through organic forms, delicate detailing, and softly irregular finishes. Alongside its iconic ceramics, Tessuti’s Astier de Villatte collection includes candles, incense, perfume, hand care, glassware, linen tea towels, and decorative home objects designed to bring beauty and atmosphere to everyday rituals. Timeless, playful, and unmistakably Parisian, these are objects to live with and treasure for years to come.








