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This is a Revolver bar stool. The style was originally designed by Leon Ransmeier, and these particular examples were produced by Hay in Denmark in the 2010s. The stools are comprise...

Celebrating the 400th anniversary of traditional Japanese ceramic culture as interpreted by today’s leading designers

The art of Japanese porcelain manufacturing began in Arita in 1616. Now, on its 400th anniversary, Arita / Table of Contents charts the unique collaboration between 16 contemporary designers and 10 traditional Japanese potteries as they work to produce 16 highly original, innovative and contemporary ceramic collections rooted in the daily lives of the 21st century. More than 500 illustrations provide a fascinating introduction to the craft and region, while the contemporary collections reveal the unique creative potential of linking ancient and modern masters.

Anniina Koivu is a critic, editor, and consultant. She was the editor of Abitare magazine, the director of research and head of international PR & partnerships at Vitra, and in 2013 was appointed head of theory of the masters’ programmes in product design and art direction at ECAL in Lausanne. She is the author of Works (2012) and editor-in-chief of The Walking Society (2015).

A study of creativity and design, featuring visually stunning modern interpretations of an ancient craft The 2016 project has been guided by its creative directors, the innovative Dutch design partnership Scholten & Baijings Features 16 of the most exciting international designers working today, including: Leon Ransmeier; Scholten & Baijings (Stefan Scholten and Carole Baijings); Studio Wieki Somers; and Tomás Alonso...