How to Commission Artist-Made Tableware for Interiors: A Practical Guide
The new guide from the Commission on commissioning artist-crafted tableware underscores the importance of handmade ceramics in enhancing a room's aesthetic. Successful collections rely on cohesive clay bodies, consistent color schemes, or common decorative elements, which allow for natural variations in glaze and shape. It features CASA LAWA’s pop-up in London at The Hoxton Holborn and a partnership with Rondo. The guide suggests initiating with a service brief, measuring both storage and table dimensions, and documenting acceptable variations. For large orders, a test place setting is essential. Pricing generally encompasses labor, materials, and shipping. It also advises on planning for delivery, inspection, and keeping records for future orders. Selecting a maker involves portfolio reviews and logistical discussions, with an FAQ addressing common queries.
Key facts
- CommissionIt published a guide on artist-made tableware for interiors.
- The guide cites CASA LAWA's London pop-up at The Hoxton Holborn as an example of expressive mismatched tableware.
- Rondo and CASA LAWA collaborated on lunch clubs as reported by Supper magazine.
- The article recommends starting with a service brief covering covers, forms, and practical constraints.
- It advises specifying acceptable variation in handmade pieces in writing.
- It recommends producing a test place setting for significant orders.
- Reddit's r/Ceramics discussion notes per-piece pricing breakdown.
- The guide includes FAQs on food safety, replacements, delivery, and restaurant reorders.
Entities
Institutions
- CommissionIt
- Livingetc
- Supper
- Rondo
- CASA LAWA
- r/Ceramics
- The Hoxton Holborn
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Murano
- Italy