The Octave Box takes its faceted, panelled body and domed lid from Astier de Villatte's ongoing interest in folk forms and found objects. A turned knob finial tops the lid, and the white enamel glaze breaks at the edges to reveal the clay beneath — proof of the hand in its making.
At the table it holds sugar alongside its milk jug companion; on a desk, the lid comes off and it takes pencils or brushes instead.
Dimensions: 6.7 x 9.7 cm.
Handmade ceramic, made 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.
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