Tableware International Awards of Excellence 2023 Finalists Supplement

AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE 2023

THE FINALISTS

SPONSORED BY

#ambiente23 #ambientefair

New ideas come to the table.

Congratulations and good luck to the finalists in the Tableware International Awards of Excellence 2023. Ambiente is the world’s leading plat form for table, kitchen and household products and the global meeting place for HoRe Ca and tableware. At the fair, we serve up the latest ideas and the hottest trends in the segment. We’re really looking forward to seeing the results of the competition and a host of pioneering new products.

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CHICAGO

Welcome to the 2023 Tableware International Awards of Excellence. Judged by sector experts from designers to suppliers to retailers, this is the sixth year of these annual awards.

This year, 2023 – sees the awards ceremony return to Ambiente – its original home!

The last time a live awards ceremony was hosted was 2020, so we really are thrilled to present the winners of the Tableware International Awards of Excellence in person once again.

This special-edition supplement features the finalists in each of our 13 categories with two categories announced on the night itself –Designer of the Year, and, the Lifetime Achievement Award.

You’ll find three finalists per category: serveware, barware, flatware/cutlery, casual glassware, fine glassware, decorative, coffee/ teaware, metals, hospitality dinnerware, hospitality glassware, casual dinnerware, fine dinnerware and innovation.

On the night of the awards – Sunday 5 February, HoReCa Academy, Hall 11.0 at 6pm – the overall winner of each category will be announced.

This year we saw more than 200 entries from companies as diverse as LSA International to Sieger Design to Vista Alegre.

“We are critically aware of how challenging the past year has been for many companies,” says Tableware International’s editor Mairead Wilmot. “However, we – as a team – are

continually impressed with the quality, creativity, flair and resourcefulness of the tableware industry. That’s just part of the reason we are so pleased to host these awards. It’s an honour for us to facilitate the Awards of Excellence and, on a personal level, I am really looking forward to meeting many of you face to face.”

Likewise, Tableware International’s publisher Paul Yeomans says he is counting down the days until the awards showcase.

“It is really important we host these awards, and that the industry continues to support them. While it was disappointing the pandemic in 2021 and 2022 meant we were unable to put on a physical awards ceremony, to have it return for 2023 really means a lot to the Tableware International team.”

Tableware International’s director Mark Naish adds: “We publish several magazine titles within our group, but I know how tight-knit, in particular, the tableware sector is, and it is a true honour for us to continue to support this global community –not just with our awards, but also with our Tableware International and HoReCa titles.”

Join us for the 2023 Tableware International Awards of Excellence on Sunday 5 February in the HoReCa Academy, Hall 11.0 from 6pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

MAIN SPONSORS

pay tribute to the two main sponsors of the Tableware International Awards of Excellence 2023

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Ambiente

ambiente.messefrankfurt.com

Moving the future – new perspectives open up unexpected opportunities. And as the world’s leading consumer goods trade fair, Ambiente, from 3 to 7 February 2023, reflects the changes in the market and looks towards the future. Seen globally, Ambiente is the unrivalled number 1 for everything that is celebrated through the love of tableware and the kitchens of tomorrow. In 2023 the world's leading consumer goods trade fair will be again the big stage for everything that makes cooking and the household easier and eating more beautiful, once again shows true dining treasures. From glass, porcelain and innovative kitchen accessories to small electrical appliances, buyers can find inspiration and all the dining trends of tomorrow gathered in one place. No other trade show offers such a comprehensive overview of the global range and simultaneously such a strong product mix.

From innovative gastronomy concepts to fitting out major projects – Ambiente will once again place the topic of hospitality in the spotlight of the world's leading trade fair, bundled from now on in hall 11.0. Here is where well-known industry experts from all over the world will spend five days imparting valuable specialist knowledge and bringing together decision-makers for equipping major projects in one place – including exciting perspectives, deep insights and an overview of the latest market and design developments.

Decorium

decorium.com.tr

Decorium was founded in 1984 in Istanbul, and manufactures hand-decorated home and living, dining and serving, interior decoration and furnishing, gifting and souvenir, candle and home fragrances, bathroom accessories and furnishing product categories made of glass and porcelain. Decorium operates in the field of glass processing with its integrated production facility, using traditional and modern techniques, which takes place under a single roof facility of 12,000 square meter indoor area. The company has more than 150 qualified staff with an average experience of 15 years. These include master craftsmen who have 30+ years experience in glass-work processing. Major strengths which make Decorium stand out are; impeccable craftsmanship in aesthetic details, alongside the traditional and innovative perspective of an exceptional design team.

Decorium’s wide product range encompasses daily use products through to the premium segment.

Among the luxury product range, there are unique designs and applications where handicraft reaches the highest level with hand-cutting and polishing, as well as gold, silver and platinum gilding. Product range material consist of 95 per cent glassware and 65 per cent porcelain. Decorium's main approach to each product and collection is to obtain an elegant, stylish aesthetic with unique products that reflect a 100 per cent handcraft feeling. The core mission of manufacturing products is to give exclusive and personalised feeling to buyers.

Decorium is a brand that brings elegance wherever it is being used and happiness to people all over the world. It continues its pioneering design and qualified production activities in its integrated production facility in Istanbul, Türkiye.

CATEGORY SPONSORS

We pay tribute to the category sponsors of the Tableware International Awards of Excellence 2023

FINE DINNERWARE

CATEGORY SPONSOR: International Market Centers – Las Vegas and Atlanta

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International Market Centers (IMC) owns and operates nearly 20 million square feet of world-class exhibition space in Atlanta, High Point and Las Vegas.

Atlanta Market is a dynamic and immersive sourcing destination housing the nation's largest product mix for gift and outdoor living, complemented by a broad selection of home décor and furnishings. Atlanta Market features more than 8,000 brands across campus including specialty categories such as gourmet, tabletop and housewares. Learn more and register for Atlanta Market, July 11 – 17, at AtlantaMarket.com.

Las Vegas Market features thousands of furniture, gift, housewares and home décor resources in a world-class destination. Along with West Coast product exclusives, Las Vegas Market offers an accessible, efficient buying experience for brands, retailers and interior designers. Learn more and register for Las Vegas Market, July 30 – August 3, at LasVegasMarket.com.

CASUAL GLASSWARE

CATEGORY SPONSOR: The International Housewares Association

TheInspiredHomeShow.com

The International Housewares Association (IHA) is a not-for-profit, full-service association committed to maximizing the success of the home and housewares industry. IHA provides the worldclass marketplace, The Inspired Home Show, as well as facilitation of global commerce, executive-level member share groups and conferences, a wide range of international business development tools, housewares industry market data and information services, facilitation of industry standards, an independent news and information platform through HomePageNews.com, and more.Owned and operated by the IHA, The Inspired Home Show in Chicago is a leading marketplace to source market-driven innovative housewares, kitchen and household electrics, smart home and home goods products, designs and trends. In addition to the unique sourcing opportunities, the Show offers visitors education and insight into business practices and trends that are shaping the industry.

The Inspired Home Show 2023, IHA’s global home + housewares marketplace, will be held 4-7 March 2023, at Chicago’s McCormick Place complex. Visit TheInspiredHomeShow.com to register.

INNOVATION CATEGORY SPONSOR: KERAjet Innovation Kerajet.com

Since its foundation in 1998, KERAjet has been committed to a revolutionary project that would eventually change the traditional production systems of digital ceramic decoration. KERAjet has not ceased to reinvent itself and grow day by day to continue offering the best and most advanced technology and the most complete and cutting-edge industrial solutions to the ceramic sector.

Today, with 25 years of experience and more than 4,000 machines working in more than 44 countries around the world and more than 70 machines in 12 countries in the tableware sector, the company continues to set the evolutionary course of a sector that has been renewing and reinventing itself day by day as a firm commitment to progress and innovation.

Its line of tableware products includes a machine for decorating plates with a Visio system that allows the centring and rotation of the pieces (regular and irregular), a vertical decoration machine for cups and bowls, and a plotter for decorating decals.

This technology has many advantages, the most outstanding of which are the infinity of graphics, the possibility of making effects with special inks and sustainability, as this decoration system reduces pollution.

SERVEWARE AND DECORATIVE Category Sponsor:

ShoppeObject.com

Shoppe Objet

Shoppe Object is the premier home and gift show in the United States for influential merchants and editors, with a curated roster of visionary brands and makers presented in an elevated setting. Born of a vanguard spirit to celebrate and service the progressive retail and design community, Shoppe Object is a gathering of fellowship, an expression of ideas, and a physical manifestation of a shared dedication to — and reverence for — the beautiful, the inspired, and the well-made.

Shoppe Object returns to New York City’s Pier 36 for its semiannual show February 5-7, 2023, and again August 13-

SACMI Category Sponsor: Casual Dinnerware

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15, 2023. This coming fall, Shoppe Object is excited to launch a brand new show with a strong focus on Home and Home Accessories at the High Point Furniture Market in High Point, North Carolina. This special, multi-day event will take place in the Historic Market Suites during the October 2023 market week.

Shoppe Object's digital marketplace, Shoppe Online, is available for wholesale buying 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. For more information, visit ShoppeObject.com and follow along on Instagram (@shoppeobject).

SACMI Tableware Division brings together the skills, experience and know-how of SACMI, SAMA, GAIOTTO and RIEDHAMMER to supply complete systems for the manufacture of ceramic tableware. Each company within SACMI Tableware Division is specialised in a different production stage from body and glaze preparation, to shaping, glazing, fettling, decoration and firing. Thanks to this synergy, a complete path is created involving the entire production cycle and thus ensuring optimum installation of complete lines and flexible solutions for process innovation. SACMI is the key link in this production chain providing the organisational, technological and commercial connection between the various systems, machines and technologies required to produce ceramic tableware whilst guaranteeing quality at every step.

The automation of manual operations is one of the most important added values that SACMI and GAIOTTO offer the market, through robotised production processes which guarantee product quality and repetitivity as well as optimising your OpEx. Their solutions are developed to meet customer specifications, creating processes which maximise productivity.

COFFEE/TEAWARE

Category

sponsor: Zuchex

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Zuchex, one of the world's three biggest fairs in the home and kitchenware industry, will take place on a total area of 100 thousand square meters at Tuyap Istanbul, from 14 to 17 September 2023.

At the 33rd Zuchex, 1200 exhibiting brands will exhibit their new collections, trendiest designs and innovative products together. Hosting 9,084 professional visitors from 151 countries and increasing the number of international buyers by 32 per cent in the last edition, Zuchex aims to gather more than 45,000 buyers in Istanbul.

Zuchex is a show area that brings together world brands and offers different experiences to its visitors. In 2023, the Cooking Theater will continue to offer unforgettable moments to its visitors by matching special tastes from Turkish and world cuisine with innovative products and trend collections of world brands. Visit zuchex.com to learn more about the fair, where thousands of new product launches will take place. #BeTheFirstToSee

METALS

CATEGORY SPONSOR: NY Now

www.market.nynow.com/TB

Winter Show l February 5-8, 2023

Summer Show | August 13-16, 2023 Javits Center, NYC

When you’re in a New York State of Find, you’re on a mission to discover the unique, the one-of-a-kind, the haven’t-seen-itanywhere fashion. That’s what NY NOW is about. Keepsakes that catch the eye. Global goods with a creative spirit. Textured accessories that transform a room. And when you come upon something truly special, you know your customers will adore it too. This is your opportunity to collaborate on custom designs and hear the stories behind the brands—all in the city where trends are made. And it doesn’t stop there. Get a taste of the New York culture that drives impeccable design and cutting-edge style through curated events outside of the show. If it’s fresh, it’s modern, if it pushes boundaries, it’s here. Join us! Register today at www.market.nynow.com/TB

Meet our judges

Our prestigious panel of judges are truly international and are made up of the best buyers, retailers and experts in the tabletop industry.

Sam Hood, founder and creative director of Amara, UK www.amara.com

Since launching leading online luxury interiors etailer, Amara, in 2005, Sam Hood has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry. From casual dining to barware to serveware, Amara offers a wide selection of products from over 300 unique and iconic brands. Still very much a hands-on buyer, Sam is keen to champion the best emerging talent and share it with Amara’s customers. Sam says: “The knowledge I’ve picked up along the way has enabled me to have a deep understanding of the industry and the many brands available.”

Nicola Hattersley

John Lewis buyer tabletop, John Lewis, UK Department store chain John Lewis delivers an extensive Dining department, which covers Table Dressing, Serve, Drinkware and China across 46 doors and represents the UK’s largest market share within the China category. John Lewis offers a hand-picked selection of the most well-known tableware brands, as well as niche brands, exclusive collaborations, and its own successful JL Brand.

Lewis Wark

Martyn Lewis co-owner, Lewis Wark, UK www.lewiswark.com

The son of leding ceramics artist Diane Lewis, Martyn founded UK distributor Lewis Wark with Jill Wark 25 years ago and the pair have created a portfolio of the fi nest luxury tabletop and gift brands. Lewis Wark is now agent and distributor to 12 global brands, including Daum, MacKenzie-Childs, Richard Ginori and Robbe & Berking, which it distributes to retail, hospitality, interior designers and private clients.

The company also works on many bespoke projects with these brands. “Our ethos has, and always will be, centred on providing the best service for our clients,” says Martyn.

Nick Holland Design

Nick Holland, creative director and CEO of product design consultancy Nick Holland Design. www.nickhollanddesign.com

One of the most experienced and successful international product designers in tableware and housewares, Nick was previously design director at various manufacturers, including Vista Alegre Atlantis for 13 years. Nick founded his own international product design consultancy in 1997 and has worked with tableware manufacturers from around the world, including the UK, USA, China, Italy, Germany and Vietnam. Nick has expertise in materials and manufacturing technologies, including all areas of ceramics, glass, metals, plastics and natural materials. Nick has served on multiple organisations for design in England, including the Design Council.

Hospitality Products

John O’Byrne, buyer for the Irish hospitality market.

www.hospitalityproducts.ie

After graduating from the Dublin College of Catering with a degree in hotel & catering management, John spent time training with PV Doyle Hotels (now The Doyle Collection) and three years working at the five-star Westbury Hotel, which was part of THF’s Exclusive Group at the time. Returning to Dublin, John selected and sourced the items for two party rental businesses he helped set up. As a result of travelling to shows and factories all over Europe to source quality products, John saw a gap in the market for a specialist supplier to the five-star hotel sector in Ireland that would offer tabletop, bedroom, banqueting and kitchen items. In 2011 he set up Hospitality Products and this company now supplies exclusive brands and bespoke products to the top hotels and restaurants in Ireland.

Goodfellow & Goodfellow

Valda Goodfellow, owner and MD, Goodfellow & Goodfellow, distributors of tableware to the UK hospitality sector with exclusive access to some of the world’s best tableware brands for the UK.

www.goodf.co.uk

Starting out in January 2012, Goodfellow & Goodfellow (G&G) has established itself as the go-to company for anyone in hospitality looking for innovative tableware. Owners Paul and Valda Goodfellow have exclusive access to some of the world’s best tableware brands for the UK market, including Hering Berlin, Fuerstenberg, Narumi, Montgolfier, Figgjo and Bonna; and they also work with craft producers globally to design and commission projects, delivering unique products. G&G’s ability to create new tableware concepts for all aspects of the hospitality industry enables the company to lead the market in the UK, their ‘plate cave’ is in London’s Little Portland Street and offers tableware collections intended to provide originality and functionality.

Jorge Perez

Jorge Perez, Cuban American designer, TV personality and wedding industry icon. A luxury living expert and on-air TV personality, Jorge Perez is a renowned Cuban-American designer and tabletop industry icon who has spent many years enveloped in luxury tabletop and bridal gown design. Celebrity spokesperson for Waterford Crystal and Wedgwood China, Jorge has appeared on many TV shows, including BRAVO’s The Real Housewives of NYC, WE-TV’s My Fair Wedding, TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress, and Hallmark’s Home and Family. Jorge has also been featured on the pages of Martha Stewart Living, The Knot, BRIDES, StyleMePretty.com and The Washington Post, to name but a few. Viewers can see him regularly on the US shopping network EVINE.

T is for Table

TableArt US

Walter Lowry, owner, TableArt, a premier destination for luxury tableware in Los Angeles. www.tableartonline.com

Walter Lowry opened his luxury boutique, TableArt, in Los Angeles in 2004. His vision was to present a compelling, curated collection that focused on the concept of dining and entertaining at home. Today, TableArt is a premier destination for discerning shoppers from across the US and globally, presenting a selection from some of the world’s most revered brands, as well as smaller, independent producers. The full collection resides in TableArt’s showroom on Melrose Avenue, but items are also available on its ecommerce site, with new items added regularly.

Michele Trzuskowski, owner of independent luxury tabletop boutique T is for Table, which has stores in Florida and Colorado. www.tisfortable.com

Based in Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm, Florida and at Centennial, Colorado, T is for Table was established in 2000 with the first store opening in 2001. The luxury independent boutique has a focus on tabletop, offering an experiential and inspirational space that offers everything from fine pottery, china, glass, serveware and tabletop accessories, to home décor and jewellery – everything that will set the mood and appeal the senses. The boutique delivers custom engraving services, home visits and gift registries and offers regular trunk shows and artisan events.

Donna Ferrari

Donna Ferrari, leading journalist and photo stylist and contributing columnist to Tableware International, Donna has reported on the tabletop industry for more than 35 years

Donna is a leading journalist and photo stylist who has reported on the tabletop, housewares, home furnishings and bridal industries for more than 37 years, Donna has travelled the world visiting tradeshows, factories and ateliers to learn first-hand how tableware is designed, crafted and produced. While working as a director of Brides (Conde Nast), Donna’s lifestyle stories won numerous ADC Awards and she was invited to design the tablesetting displays in the lobby of 41 Madison and to present her trending forecasts in lifestyle and bridal at numerous trademarts.

Donna has authored Bride’s Guide to Good Food & Entertaining, conducted seminars for delegates at the UN on etiquette customs practiced in the US, and is also a regular contributing columnist at Tableware International. She has a detailed understanding of product development and manufacturing and a discerning eye for good design and marketable products.

Hutter Group

Hermann Hutter, owner of Hutter Group, which has eight housewares and gifts stores in Germany. www.thehuttergroup.com

Hermann Hutter has lots of experience in retailing. At the age of 21, he founded his first retail shop, later taking over the 1908-founded Hutter company and building it up into a group for office supply stores in Germany. In 2004, Hermann bought shares in Abt – one of the most famed glass and porcelain stores in Germany, which was later sold in 2017. Today, the Hutter Group has developed into a multifaceted company with eight stores in southern Germany and online shops for gifts, housewares, glass and porcelain, stationery, books and lifestyle. Hermann is sole owner of Hutter Group, as well as VP of the German retailers’ organisation for glass, porcelain and housewares – Handelsverband Koch und Tischkultur e.V.

Leeuwin’s Serviezenhuis

Amos van Praagh, general manager for the Dutch tableware retailer, Leeuwin’s Serviezenhuis. www.leeuwin.nl

Since 1926, Leeuwin’s Serviezenhuis has been an expert in dinnerware and cookware. They strive to offer the best design, quality, durability and longevity in all products and brands that they carry. For every occasion, every day, every season. Located in the city centre of Utrecht, the shop is now in its fourth generation and continues to be a hot spot for all items on the well laid table and for all the tools for the aspiring chef.

Dominique Tage

Dominique Tage, freelance tableware designer working in the retail and hospitality sectors. After a degree in design studies at Esmod Fashion School, in Paris, Dominique worked as a freelance textile designer, developing trends for style offices, and professional press. She then created her own design studio, specialising in the Arts of the Table. Her great experience, skill in hand-drawn surface designs, perception of future trends and reactivity to the request of her clients, brings an international clientele in dinnerware sectors. Client requests are varied including weddings, casual, outdoor, retail, hospitality. Dominique works with porcelain, ceramic, glass, melamine and paper.

Studio Levien

Robin

www.studiolevien.com

Robin Levien is co-owner of design company Studio Levien, with his partner Patricia Stainton. Based in London, Studio Levien specialises in domestic products for the kitchen and bathroom and designs tableware, cutlery and glass in collaboration with clients all over the world, including Costa Verde, Rosenthal, PT Sango and John Lewis. Robin’s mission is to “design products that are functional, affordable and beautiful.”

Levien, co-owner of Studio Levien, which specialises in domestic products, designing tableware, cutlery and glass for clients worldwide.

February 5- 8 Javits Center, NYC

Category Sponsor

FINE DINNERWARE

Dinnerware in the premium segment, which communicates luxury, enhanced formality and tend towards the bridal segment

AND THE FINALISTS ARE…

WABI was inspired by the Japanese philosophy WABI SABI, which blends the imperfect beauty created by craftsmanship along with nature’s simplicity. This stoneware collection, made in France, offers the effortless grace of asymmetry and roughness. Each piece combines the natural stoneware material with ash glazes to make each piece unique and a work of art.

Our panel says: “Very experimental in shape, technique and design. A company at the forefront of reactive glazing and stretching its limits into something very interesting”

FINE DINNERWARE

Maison Maleh

Shima plate

www.maisonmaleh.com

The Shima plate is a 28cm dinner plate made of fine supra white Limoges porcelain. It comes in three finishings: matte polished bisque, shiny white enamel and white shiny enable stamped on matte bisque. This plate is entirely made by hand using two parts mould in a century-old manufacture in Limoges, France. Its aesthetics are inspired by minimalist zen gardens.

FINE DINNERWARE

Sieger Design

MY CHINA! Paraíso www.fuerstenberg-porzellan.com

Our panel says: "One of the most exciting decorations in a long time. The eye for detail is the best in the business. Geometric prints combined with the vibrancy of nature is wonderful. Daring yet timeless. Functional yet elegant"

The new manufacture service MY CHINA! Paraíso from SIEGER by FÜRSTENBERG is like a journey to a place you long to visit – an homage to the beauty of the earth, the richness of nature and the diversity of cultures. With imaginative designs and lots of colour, the dinner service brings all the world’s continents to the table. To tell tales of distant lands, designer Michael Sieger paired Asian peonies with traditional Mallorcan weave patterns, Portuguese-inspired designs or tropical plants. The collection comprises 35 pieces. The plates, bowls, cups and accessories are handcrafted and decorated with exquisite precision by Porzellanmanufaktur FÜRSTENBERG. Exceptionally versatile, they have wafer-thin walls with a thickness of around just two-and-ahalf millimetres. Like other decors for the MY CHINA! service, Paraíso is dishwasher-safe and highly functional. The diameters and dimensions of the pieces are precisely coordinated, allowing them to be flexibly arranged in different combinations

NUDE X NO.3:

The pursuit of the perfect martini glass

CASUAL DINNERWARE

Dinnerware collections that are relaxed and casual and can be used every day, for all occasions, and that can be dressed up and down AND THE FINALISTS ARE…

Bonna Pott Bowl bonnaporcelain.co.uk

Focus, feel, smell and taste. The Pott Bowl has been specially designed for “bowl food” culture - the nouveau and colourful stop of culinary journeys! With its earth-toned natural appearance, reactive glaze application and artistry relief details coming from the pottery tradition, Pott Bowl Collection puts the food on the spotlight; allows you create presentations to be appreciated with mindfulness and pleasure.

The new, colourful and full stop of the culinary journeys has been specially designed for food culture. Creating a new touch to bowls with handmade style, natural pottery theory and different colour alternatives. It will make the user feel special thanks to a formula that reflects the traditional potter’s art.

CASUAL DINNERWARE

Denby Pottery Kiln

Kiln tableware by Denby was launched in March 2022 and is a true celebration of British craftsmanship. Kiln has a calming colour palette of chalk white and hues of oatmeal and grey with a hand- decorated freckling glaze effect which makes each piece unique and takes inspiration from studio pottery and nature resembling pebbles found on the beach. The pieces in the Kiln collection are multifunctional with platters which also making useful trays for glasses. The Large Vase is ideal for holding utensils or can be used as a wine cooler in addition to flowers or simply displayed alone. Produced from the fine hardy local Derbyshire stoneware clay which Denby has been using for over 200 years It takes 20 pairs of hands using traditional pottery crafts to create every piece. After forming into a shape followed by a first firing every piece of ‘Kiln’ is enveloped in a unique glaze which is created at Denby and hand applied before a second final firing. In the case of Denby’s new ‘Kiln’ pattern a new hand-glazing technique has been invented!

Designed by Denby’s design manager, Nicola Wilson who explains: “Kiln has been designed to truly celebrate the craftmanship of Denby. Its calming and considered warm neutral hues are combined with hand-spray effects to create a beautiful tactile narrative full of stories. Uncomplicated, multifunctional and timeless”

Designed to make food look tempting, the Kiln by Denby collection stimulates the senses with its tactile glazes, organic shapes, and simplistic beauty. The newly designed items such as bowls and serving pieces with their asymmetric forms and hand-thrown features, sit effortlessly with the place-setting items which have generous sloping sides enabling them to stack comfortably and showcase the freckling glaze effect at its best.

Kiln is produced using Denby’s environmental ethos and was the first pottery to be zero to landfill on process waste and is ISO 14001 accredited which means it has an environmental management system integrated into the business process. Denby has long had its own water treatment plant and each year purifies and returns to the water cycle 20 million litres of process water. With energy consumption which is industry-leading and consistently at least 15 per cent lower than industry targets, there are also plans to improve still further over the coming months. Any excess clay and glaze from the production process is recycled.

Our panel says: “A great modern twist on a traditional feel”

CASUAL DINNERWARE

Mesa Ceramics Blue Frost

www.mesa-ceramics.com

Inspired by snowflakes falling on a blue lake creating ripples of concentric circles, this decoration brings various dimensions do the pieces by combining dark blue colours alluring to the profound deep waters and the crisp white snowy lake edges. Blue frost brings freshness to all occasions, from dinner hosting to cosy breakfasts. Bowls, dishes, platters, and mugs beautifully designed and inspired by daily living environments around the table.

Being produced by an eco-friendly manufacturer, these pieces attain a subtle classic décor through digital-printing technology while maintaining the company’s environmental values.

Our panel says:

“A clever combination of pure geometry and organic reactive glaze”

CATEGORY SERVEWARE

Collections or individual pieces that have been designed to be used for serving and displaying food – from oven-to-table dishes, platters and bowls, to boards, trays and serving utensils

AND THE FINALISTS ARE…

Bordallo Pinheiro Frutos Tropicais

bordallopinheiro.com

Tropical Fruits is a new collection of utilitarian and decorative pieces that carry on with the tropical and exotic theme already started in the Amazōnia line.

Based on all the artistic and technical knowledge gathered by Bordallo Pinheiro over almost 140 years of work, the treatment given to each piece of fruit is absolutely accurate in terms of shapes, textures and colors. Avocado, Passion Fruit, Sugar Fruit, Papaya, Pitaya, Coconut, and Kiwi are reproduced with all their vitality and together they create a light, relaxed and fresh environment.

Our panel says:

“This goes the extra mile to capture the essence of the subject matter”

Mesa Ceramics Kaze

www.mesa-ceramics.com

In Japanese, Kaze means the wind. It is a serving collection combining a sophisticated white eco-friendly digital-printing design creating a spectacular natural pattern with an exterior matte glaze as a contrast. Like the wind the pattern constantly changes on each piece. Designed for serving in-style for both oriental and western cuisine, Kaze is the ideal chef’s choice.

This collection is also full of character due to a mix of shapes, creating unique contrasts. Designed to serve, this is the go-to collection that fulfills customer’s needs.

SERVEWARE

Rosanna Imports Erbe Italiane

rosannainc.com

Erbe Italiane takes inspiration from the delicious cuisine of Italy. The fresh herbs are hand-painted watercolours from still life groupings of fresh herbs used in Italian cooking. All products are presented in beautiful giftable boxes and are hand laminated. The back of each gift box is a recipe for delicious homemade pasta.

Erbe Italiane is a collection of serveware that is functional, as well as beautiful. The collection comprises a large 15-inch porcelain bowl for serving pasta, a set of 4 individual pasta bowls, and a set of four appetizer plates for easy entertaining and gifting. To fully enjoy the Italian food experience there is an olive oil carafe and a set of 4 dipping dishes. All beautifully gift boxes, telling the story about delicious, fresh Italian food with a recipe from Umbria, Italy on the back of each gift box.

BARWARE

Full collections or individual pieces of barware, whether drinkware, serveware or bar tools, that tap into the trend for the elevated preparation and serving of drinks at home

AND THE FINALISTS ARE…

Alessi The Tending Box

alessi.com

The Tending Box has been designed by Giulio Iacchetti, with advice from Oscar Quagliarini.

Mixing glass in 18/10 stainless steel. øcm9,3 hcm16 “Parisienne” cocktail shaker in 18/10 stainless steel. cm9,5 hcm23,6

Double bar strainer in 18/10 stainless steel. øcm10,2 -hcm4,9

“Quadri Combo” cocktail measure in 18/10 stainless steel. cm 14,4 x cm 12,2 - h cm 5,5

Mixing spoon in 18/10 stainless steel. cm 3,4 x cm 1,7 - h cm 36

”Bâton Lélé” stirrer in 18/10 stainless steel. h cm 33,5

As soft in its line as it is strict in its design, The Tending Box is the new collection of implements for the preparation of cocktails designed by Giulio Iacchetti with bartender Oscar Quagliarini. The most classic implements of this discipline are reinterpreted in a balanced synthesis between shape and function: a cocktail shaker, a strainer, a mixing glass, a measure for cocktails, a mixing spoon and whisk in 18/10 stainless steel.

A project that redesigns the very gestures of mixology, introducing new technical features and refined aesthetic details. The objects making up The Tending Box are proposed both individually and in two different sets, to build up, extend or rethink the personal collection as a mixologist.

Our panel says: “Sleek design, inivative shapes, very smart”

Ocean Glass Traze www.oceanglass.com

The TRAZE Collection features a trio of cut crystal designs, with three distinctive pattern designs under the theme ‘Impressions between Time’.

The design concept is inspired by the tracings of time, representing styles of art symbolic of each era.

1. TRAZE PST (Past): Inspired by Gothic and Renaissance styles, reflect the beauty of the past to shine, luxury and elegance.

2. TRAZE PRE (Present): Inspired by today’s famous minimalist style. The combination of objects, space and shadows in modern art.

3. TRAZE FTR (Future): Inspired by futuristic concepts through semi-symmetrical geometry creates dimensions and reflection like the starlight in the cosmic sky.

Each aesthetic cut design tells a story, from past to present and present to future, connected through 24 patterns at the bottom of the glass represent 24 hours of every moment.

TRAZE is derived from the word trace, which means “mark,” and is combined with the letter Z to form a specific name. TRAZE is also a cutting glass with a impression of time pattern. The simple starter keyword is time – yesterday, today, and tomorrow, all separated by 24 hours. The classic style of the past, the modern and minimal style of today, and the future innovation world. So we catch up this concept and simplified it into the story of this collection.

And use the caption to bold the concept more majestic “The impression between time”.

Our panel says:

“The longer you look at it, the more interesting it gets. On the surface it's just another tumbler set. Look deeper and the design becomes much more interesting.”

BARWARE

www.fuerstenberg-porzellan.com

The tumbler series Beautiful Creatures from SIEGER by FÜRSTENBERG pays tribute to the beauty and variety of animal species. Designer Michael Sieger created five versions that are colourfully decorated with elephants, tigers, polar bears, blue whales and octopuses. The tumblers also send an important message: wild animals living in their natural habitats are endangered and need our protection. That’s why part of the proceeds will be donated to the wildlife rescue organisation National Park Rescue. The wafer-thin porcelain tumblers are meticulously handcrafted and plated with 24-carat gold on the inside, which is applied with exquisite delicacy of touch. In the Porzellanmanufaktur FÜRSTENBERG studios, Michael Sieger’s designs are transformed into products of exceptional quality and fineness. The Beautiful Creatures series was inspired by a tumbler that was created in partnership with Dr. Barbara Sturm in 2021. A portion of proceeds from this model – named Precious Companions –

likewise goes to National Park Rescue.

Michael Sieger designed the Beautiful Creatures tumblers with loving attention to detail. Against the patterned backgrounds, the animals stand out with their own distinctive character. The five animal species come from different parts of the world and represent both the beauty and the vulnerability of nature. These species are endangered by poaching, dwindling habitats and ocean pollution. Polar bears are also emblematic of the dangers of climate change, as rising air and water temperatures pose an extreme threat to their survival.

Human activity threatens our planet’s biodiversity, with over a million plant and animal species now classed as endangered. The Beautiful Creatures series is intended to make a small contribution to tackling a big challenge. It helps to support the organisation National Park Rescue, which actively works for wildlife protection and conservation.

Sieger Design Sip of Gold – Beautiful Creatures

Our panel says: “Really beautiful with a rich design”

INNOVATION

The range is made from porcelain. It has been inspired by nature itself. The company was inspired by the formation of benzene molecule (C6H6) with a ring of six carbon atoms and considered its simplified symbol of a hexagon with a middle circle in designing the key plates of the range. Instead of the rigid lines curvilinear arcs are used to make the pieces more inviting and unique. Therefore it is a blend of rigid geometry and curves for all the pieces, as with the benzene symbol. Hexagon is a precious geometric shape due to its stability and space saving ability observed everywhere in nature from micro to macro scale. Here the company did not imitate the direct geometry; since sharp corners are easy to get damaged/ cracked in crockery. So, it’s more sustainable than the sharp hexagonal tableware commonly available. This range consists of six pieces of each – dinner plate, salad plate, cereal bowl, tea cup and saucer.

All the shapes in this collection are made by traditional jiggering and jollying ceramic mass production methods. Due to the circular motion of plate making (jiggering), it needs more manual labour to cut off six sides from a circularly made plate to create a hexagon and the company needs to slow down the machine to match the time consumed for manual cutting. However, they have designed the moulds with auto-crack method, which creates a thickness variation to the product. Here the unwanted parts are formed with less thickness and getting cracked along to a given guideline (placed in the mold). When the plate goes through the dryer (with mold) the thinner parts get more dried and get break automatically to result the desired hexagonal plate. It saves labour of two people and does not reduce the machine speed. While the design is inspired from the nature’s most remarkable shape, the range has been developed via minimal labour

Innovative tableware from all categories that demonstrate something new AND THE FINALISTS ARE…

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INNOVATION

NIKKO teamed up with “HERALBONY,” an art lifestyle brand based in Iwate prefecture with the mission “to stand out” and create a new culture with artists from welfare facilities all around Japan, to create this new collaborative series. “To stand out” implies the exceptional sense of colour and ability to concentrate of people with intellectual disabilities. As a Japanese establishment of fine bone China, NIKKO collaborated with HERALBONY to create products that embellish the atmosphere with delicate and refined taste. From processing raw materials down to the final step, NIKKO delivers products made entirely at its in-house Japan factories. The unique porcelain manufacturing technology makes it possible to increase the bone ash content to approximately 50 per cent. This gives NIKKO’s fine bone china a refined pure white colour and unsurpassed translucency. The pure white base makes it possible to faithfully express the works of art.

As a porcelain manufacturer, NIKKO undertakes the challenge to bear responsibility and concern for the environment and the people. One such undertaking is

the collaboration project with HERALBONY. HERALBONY is an experimental welfare unit with the mission “to stand out.” Through the artwork of artists with intellectual disabilities, HERALBONY creates a new culture founded upon welfare to transcend borders that divide people such as prejudice and common sense to deliver something new to society in various shapes and forms. NIKKO reproduced HERALBONY’s artwork with precision onto its signature pure white bone China, created through years of technology. By offering daily-use tableware created together with HERALBONY, they provide a lifestyle where art that “stands out” blends in naturally into people’s daily lives. The #singe_use_planet_cup is a symbolic item for the environmental movement, urging people to take better care of the only earth we have and use as less single-use plastics as possible. By depicting HERALBONY artwork on these cups, they express hope to connect people with people, and people with the environment. NIKKO will continue to depict art that stands out onto its tableware and help to bring to life a new worldview.

Our panel says: "Nice experimental prints with a message. It doesn't look very timeless, but very suitable to combine with your everyday whiteware"

INNOVATION

PATRA Porcelain Honour Collection www.patraporcelain.com

Porcelain tableware specially designed to HONOUR our senior citizens and people with physical limitations. With over four years of research and development, it aimed at helping the elderly enjoy happier living in their day-to-day lives. Eating is one of the basic daily routines that we should all be able to do for ourselves, while enjoying the food. Yet with increasing age the elderly has to face with various physical limitations, and can have difficulties with such everyday activities as picking up cups, dishes and utensils. The design has been based on calculations made around mobility issues and also storage. Each bowl is raised in the middle, which allows the food to fall to the side and is perfectly curved for easy, almost effortless scooping even with one hand. The plates are stackable and fit easily into a confined space or onto a trolley used in hospital settings. Each holds an appropriate portion size for an elder, with a spill-proof feature and easy-to-clean material while also microwave oven proof.

The phenomenon of aging society occurs in many countries around the world and that the elderly encountered various health problems contributing to movement dysfunction such as low visual indication, tremors and muscle rigidity. These physical conditions eventually ruin their mental health, including loss of appetite as well as independence. HONOUR is an ideal solution to all elderly dietary problems.

HONOUR is designed with an assistive and functional design of 12 items, featuring ergonomic mugs suitable for both rightand left-handed people, curved plates for effortless scooping, and stackable bowls with multi-purpose lids in four colour sets, that are linked to psychological improvements. White set makes products clean and easy to use. While Red and yellow increase appetite, and blue is suitable for users with visual impairment.

All three bowls have scooping curve function to help elderly to easily scoop their food using one hand. While all plate and bowl covers have foot stacks, which allows for easy, secure and neat stacking. Caregivers can serve many stackable dishes on a tray and fits well into a trolley. Lock function minimises storage space and each container’s portion size perfectly fits in the tray slot. Lids can be used as an extra plate for desserts and fruits or a coaster for bowl. They also have a unique spill-proof feature that prevents the elderly from spilling when scooping their soup or rice.

HONOUR is Thailand’s first porcelain product specially designed for people at hospitals and retirement homes. The shiny material has a higher level of heat resistance and density with lower porosity than plastic. It is completely bacteria-free, scratchresistant and microwave-friendly. And it will reduce plastic usage to prevent climate change. This collection is the company’s way of giving back to the society, reinforcing their tagline “We Make Good Life Possible”.

Our panel says: " An impressively non-stigmatising design"

CUTLERY / FLATWARE

Flatware or cutlery designs that deliver on functionality, ergonomics, timelessness, quality and aesthetics AND THE FINALISTS ARE…

Amefa

Lou Laguiole Vulcano www.amefa.com

Lou Laguiole - Vulcano steak knife, made of 13/0 stainless steel blade and pakka wood handle. Trend and luxury come together perfectly in this Lou Laguiole steak knife. The blade of the knife is finished with a stylish hammered decoration and has a crafted look due to the combination with the green/brown coloured handle. The handle is made of the finest pakka wood, the knife of high-quality hardened knife steel and a cast steel bolster for extra strength.

The blade has an extra fine serration, so you can effortlessly cut through any piece of meat of any size. The length of the steak knife is 22.5 cm.

Hammered decoration is becoming a big trend not only in retail but also in the hospitality business. The feeling of craftsmanship in combination with the elegant and comfortable shape of the knife is aesthetically pleasing. The Lou Laguiole® range is a unique collection of Laguiole cutlery and knives. Our expertise has made it possible to sign a Laguiole range combining tradition and modernity. Lou Laguiole® is a registered trademark and distributed exclusively by Amefa in France and worldwide

Our panel says: “Very fitting for the modern restaurant and home”

CUTLERY / FLATWARE

Elia International

Palladio cutlery accessories

www.elia.co.uk

Palladio cutlery has been updated with the addition of a full new line of accessories. Andrea Palladio was a renowned Italian architect of the 16th century who created a new style - known as Palladian architecture. This classic style used ancient Greek and Roman architectural references but interpreted in a more modern way. Palladian architecture was the inspiration for designer Nick Holland in creating this collection for Elia International hence the name Palladio. A collection of functional and elegant accessories have been added to the range. Forged in finest quality 18/10 stainless steel and with an immaculate mirror polished finish, the seven accessory pieces are designed to grace any table. The collection consists of salad servers, steak knife, butter knife, fish knife and fork, pastry fork, coffee spoon and soup spoon. The relationship

between price and exceptionally high quality of manufacture gives great value for money.

The Palladio collection was inspired by the graceful, faceted columns found in Palladian architecture. The bold faceted handles of the range have a weight and heft that give a quality feel to all the pieces and are comfortable in the hand as the underside is gently rounded. A distinctive step detail links the handles to the head parts, which have oval stems. The transition from faceted handle to an oval form requires supreme technical excellence in the art of the production forming process, to achieve a collection of the very highest quality and finish. All the accessories are designed to be functional, elegant and a pleasure to use, with head parts that complement the distinctive faceted handles.

CUTLERY / FLATWARE

Radford Air cutlery is part of the Robert Welch Master Collection. The patterns in the Master Collection are design-led statement pieces requiring the highest levels of manufacturing expertise. Radford Air cutlery is a hollow-handled, 3-dimensional cutlery pattern creating a unique dining experience in the home and in hospitality settings. All spoons and forks are made using the highest quality 18/10 stainless steel. Knives are made from specially hardened stainless steel to provide the finest possible cutting edge. 25-year guarantee. Designed in-house by Kit deBretton Gordon, Head of Design. Designed specifically for little hands, Radford Air Children’s cutlery pieces are lightweight, miniaturised adaptations of our best-selling cutlery pattern. Each piece has been carefully considered for children to use with a shallow spoon bowl, generous fork head and rounded knife blade. The handles are shaped for a comfortable and secure grip for young children using stainless-steel cutlery for the first time. Available gift boxed, the set makes an ideal christening gift or special birthday present. The child’s set is part of the Radford Air cutlery range, a traditional pattern which pushes techniques of manufacture, giving elevated statement pieces which become a talking point at the table, whatever your age.

Robert Welch Radford Air Children’s Cutlery www.robertwelch.com

Our panel says:

“Perfect formsmakes a dinner for ever unforgettable”

FINE GLASSWARE

Premium glassware for special occasions that is either made of crystal, is mouthblown or is handmade and/or hand-engraved

Caskata Celia Collection

www.caskata.com

The Celia Collection – mouth blown crystal in seductive colours- a study in refined living. The mix and match sets of coupe cocktail glasses are delicate to hold, well-balanced, with generous bowls for those favourite cocktails. A playful take on luxury, they add a playfulness to cocktail hour, or liven up desserts. Celia is offered in two colourways, Rose & Mocha, and Ocean & Citrine, sold as sets of 2 in a beautiful black and gold gift box.

Their names were legendary- Café Society, The Cotton Club, The Stork Club, The Copacobana… these New York City supper clubs had a singular sort of elegant, playful, glamour. The accidental discovery of an old menu amongst a box of memorabilia from The Stork Club inspired our newest, and thoroughly modern collection of mouth blown crystal, Celia. Carefully mixed and matched in seductive colour combinations - these effortlessly chic coupe cocktail sets offer a study in

refined contemporary living, while conjuring images of those famous venues. The cake pedestals offer a form carefully crafted for timeless appeal- equal parts retro and futuristic.

“There’s a sense of optimism and a feeling of confidence in the forms and colours we’ve used in the Celia Collection,” Caskata’s Shawn Laughlin says. “The subtle two-toned coupe glasses feel casual, yet the structured angles feel quite glamorous. They’re easy to hold and easy to drink from- or perfect for dessert. Packaged in a beautifully boxed mixed set of 2, they’re a lovely gift. The cake pedestals offer a touch of sophisticated colour, and a wonderfully simple platform for serving anything from cocktails to canapes to cakes.”

Our panel says: “Nice colour combinations and coupe glasses a very much on trend right now”

FINE GLASSWARE

A collection inspired by dappled light on water, earth and woodland with a play on colour and texture. Mouth-blown by skilled glass blowers from coloured glass, with an all-over texture. The rims of the drinkware are fire-polished to achieve a smooth finish, with delicate hand-drawn stems.

Mouth-blown glass drinkware and decorative pieces with a fluid texture inspired by dappled light. Expertly mouth-blown from coloured glass producing pieces with fine rims and walls. The undulating surface refracts light, creating an effect reminiscent of dappled sunlight on the earth, water and in woodlands.

Our panel says:

“A stunning range in terms of the texture and also the earthy colour palette”

FINE GLASSWARE

No.3 Gin Set of 2 Martini Glasses

The No.3 Gin Martini Glass was designed by Ozan Özalp, Senior Product Designer at NUDE, in collaboration with No.3 Gin. Working alongside scientist Dr Junfeng Yang, and combining NUDE and No.3 Gin’s scientific and design expertise, the bespoke glass has been specially created to keep its liquid cooler for almost twice as long as a classic glass. This in turn, protects the cold, clean, smoothness of a high-quality martini.

The NUDE design studio spent 10 months developing the design, testing 12 different versions before finalising the perfect glass. Every martini glass is made from hand blown crystal glass and takes up to six hours to heat, work and cool, resulting in a unique vessel that is expertly crafted for pure perfection. The subtle turquoise hue takes cues from and Our

panel says:

“Eye-catching, elegant design”

CASUAL GLASSWARE

Everyday glassware for daily use and casual occasions with a focus on functionality and convenience AND THE

FINALISTS ARE…

Glashütte Valentin Eisch GmbH

ESSENCA SENSISPLUS

eisch.de

As a traditional glass brand, family- run since 1946, EISCH Germany stands for the design of glass as a creative element of tableware at the highest level. Transferring traditional craftsmanship with innovative ideas into the present with its modern lifestyle, Eberhard and his cousin Julia Eisch are the third generation to run the glassworks.

With ESSENCA SENSISPLUS, the designer Julia Eisch intended a new EISCH SENSISPLUS wine glass series for uncomplicated and entertaining wine enjoyment: 3 glasses for all grape varieties- function and aesthetics for everyday use as well as for special occasions. The connoisseur should not be “prescribed” which glass he “must” use for which grape variety or even colour of wine. He should trust that he can use his own sense of taste to distinguish between light, medium and bold wines. Tasting, smelling, comparing and having fun are the main focus at ESSENCA SENSISPLUS. The exceptionally light and elegant drinking glasses are machine made from brilliant lead-free crystal using the latest technology, which makes the glass look almost mouth-blown. Due to the technology of the pulled stems, the glasses are delicate and yet durable for everyday use. With the EISCH SENSISPLUS feature, which has received a lot of attention in the wine world, the wine shows to advantage its full complexity and its full potential.

The stemware range, including three different glasses, is not limited by grape or colour of the wine - with ESSENCA SENSISPLUS the wine character decides upon the choice of glass: all-round refreshing and light, all-round fruity and aromatic, all-round bold and rich.

The light weight of the finely blown glasses underlines the idea behind the series: simplicity and lightness. ESSENCA SENSISPLUS helps simplifying life, trusting your own sense of taste and bringing out the best of your wine.

An insert with the colourful visualization of the respective wine character with expressive images and examples of grape variety recommendations for the different glasses are a further contribution to uncomplicated wine enjoyment. The images

Our panel says:

“Perfect design for a senseful drinking of wine”

CASUAL

CASUAL GLASSWARE

Pure Table Top Living Jewels Glassware

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Inspired by the historical archives of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, The Living Jewels recycled glassware collection includes tumblers, stem wine glasses and a show-stopping carafe. Each piece is cleverly designed to be stackable too. As a world leader in plant science and an international hub for conservation, the spirit of Kew Gardens is reflected in the beauty of each individual product. Developed to play into the strength of the natural green tint achieved with recycled glass manufacturing, the result is a beautiful reflection of the gardens themselves and in particular the colour palette of Kew’s famous Palm House. With refined quality and superior clarity in comparison to other recycled glassware in the market, the collection is lightweight yet durable with the addition of a beaded rim to ensure prolonged durability and an enhanced user experience. Made using traditional techniques, the glassware is mouth-blown giving each piece its unique quality. Made closer to home, in Europe, and finished with an etched Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew emblem, the products work just as well individually as they do as a group to bring cohesion to the dining table. This collection of glassware captures the beauty of nature whilst being timeless and made to last.

The Living Jewels recycled glassware collection brings the beauty of the natural world into the home. Lovingly designed in-house by the creative team, the subtle earthy green hues across all three glassware items offer a beautiful table scaping opportunity. The glassware was designed not only to compliment the natural surroundings of the Gardens themselves through the recycled green tint but was also born out of the need to develop a glassware range which compliments function with style. By using recycled glass this compliments the work of the gardens and delivers a strong a clear message that functionality can come hand in hand with elegance and beauty. Every

purchase of the recycled glassware collection helps to support the vital conservation work of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The glassware concept was created in a modular design, so both the stemware and the tumbler stack with each other, as well as nesting perfectly on the top of the carafe. The concept of this stack ability lends itself to a younger more diverse customer who demand space saving solutions for their homes and busy day to day lives. The mix of stemware and tumblers allows dual functionality and more casual approach to glass giving the consumer the option of multiple end uses. Ideal for a casual setting and a mixed selection of beverages. Perfect for any casual table scape. When layered with the Living Jewels dinnerware and textiles pieces, the overall result is a stunning reflection of botanical beauty inspired by historical illustrations from one of the world’s foremost archives of rare and historically significant artworks.

Our panel says:

“Perfectly compliments the aesethetics of the brand with the recycled glass”

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DECORATIVE

Decorative tabletop objects, collections or individual pieces, which can also be functional, but are mainly designed for display and décor, including candlesticks, figurines, vases, sculptures and display bowls

AND THE FINALISTS ARE…

Royal Goedewaagen Candle holdersRoyal Goedewaagen Heritage

www.royalgoedewaagen.com

This heritage collection of candlesticks consists of the following six colours, based on pigments from 100 years ago; Water Blue, Clay Grey, Bisque beige, Frisian White, Coal Black, Cobalt Blue. Made in Royal Goedewaagen’s factory in Drenthe, where craftsmanship is still central to everything they do.

Royal Goedewaagen is one of the oldest pottery factories in Europe. All their products are handmade, just like 400 years ago. Today, however, they combine traditional craft with modern production technology. 100 per cent made in The Netherlands.

Royal Goedewaagen is not only one of the oldest earthenware factories in Europe, they are also the only one in the Netherlands that still carries out all steps of the production process in their own factory. From design to the final product, they do everything themselves including making their own moulds, and they pour, press and fire the clay along with painting and decorating the pottery in their own studio. Our panel says:

"Amazing heritage, classic design and colours"

DECORATIVE

Royal Selangor Koi www.royalselangor.com

Koi, a brand new and unique accessory collection that celebrates the popular Amur Carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus), native to East Asia. The coloured varieties of the Amur carp, believed to be auspicious, are most popularly kept as decorative pets in outdoor koi ponds or water gardens. The word koi comes from the Japanese for carp 鯉. In Japanese, koi is a homophone for 恋, which means ‘affection’ or ‘love’. Koi is recognised as a symbol of love and friendship in Japanese culture. The collection celebrates the perseverance, strength and endurance of the koi, inspired by its journey against surging currents.

The circle, which is the unifying element across the collection, is designed in the form of a Möbius loop, symbolising infinity and suggesting auspicious flowing water. This is reflected as freestanding rings of the centrepiece and vase, rims to the wealth bowl, tray, hot water bath and wine jug, and the feet on the porcelain wine cups. The collection has more instances of wordplay. 九 鱼 jiǔyú, which means ‘nine fish’ has a similar pronunciation to 久余 jiǔyú and 久余 jiǔyù, which means ‘everlasting balance’ and ‘everlasting abundance’, respectively. Each item in the collection features nine koi, except for the wine cups and the tray. The lively koi, sculpted swimming in unison, are each positioned deliberately to enhance the movement of light shifting across the rings’ sweeping planes. The wooden element of the base is square, a combination which references the Chinese concept of 天圆 地方 tiānyuán dìfāng, or ‘round heaven square earth’. It reflects the early belief of a flat square earth, surrounded by the celestial dome, but can also suggest all-encompassing harmony. Koi’s contemporary treatment of the classic phrases transforms East Asian symbolism into unique accessories for any occasion.

Our panel says:

“An unusual and complex design theme that has been well interpreted across the range. Technically superbly realised and manufactured to a very high quality. Not for everyone, but a tour de force in pewter”

DECORATIVE

Vista Alegre Futurismo

www.vistaalegre.com

This line is the result of a contemporary view of the artistic movement that emerged at the beginning of the 20th century – Futurism.

Inspired by speed, expression is found through dynamic games between striking colours and geometries full of oblique lines, circles and diverging angles. It is an

elegant collection that, reflecting the past, creates distinct compositions and leads us to a universe overflowing with colour and movement. This collection is composed by an impactful and richly decorative pieces as well as tableware with a strong personality.

Our panel says:

“I fell in love with the delightfully bold colours and patterns in this inspiring collection. Great movement is created by the abstract shapes which compliment the beautiful colour chaos. Great set!”

COFFEE / TEAWARE

Coffee and tea full sets along with concepts of individual coffee/tea pieces, such as teapots, French presses, mugs, kettles and cups

AND THE FINALISTS ARE…

Alessi Mazagran

alessi.com

Designed by Giulio Iacchetti, this is a cold brew coffee carafe in borosilicate glass and thermoplastic resin. Filter in 18/10 stainless steel. cl 900 - Ø cm 10,5 h cm 32.

The result of in-depth research on the methods of preparing coffee, Giulio Iacchetti offers us an implement for cold brew coffee, a method which is perhaps one of the least known, but which has ancient origins. The name Mazagran comes from the Algerian village where this process which, by not using hot water, avoids the oxidation of the coffee allowing a drink with an intense and full- bodied taste to be obtained, is said to have been invented. Designed for the perfect extraction of coffee, ideal on hot summer days to enjoy a refreshing and intensely flavoured drink.

COFFEE / TEAWARE

Lifetime Brands Europe Pisa from La Cafetiere

lifetimebrandseurope.com

The bestselling Pisa range from La Cafetiere features a fine mesh filter which extracts maximum flavour from your coffee grounds. And it also traps them, so they don’t reach your cup. Made from stainless steel, it is rust-resistant and designed to last. This cafetière is perfect for those who love that regular caffeine hit. It offers loads of durability - with a thermal shock and heat resistant borosilicate glass beaker and a sleek yet sturdy stainless steel holder. Serving is safe and easy too. Its natural wood effect handle always remains cool, while providing a comfortable grip.

Drawing on the success of the Pisa range, the company has introduced three striking colours to the collection. Embracing the stylish aesthetic of the Italian city the collection was named after, the Pisa collection is a timeless investment for any kitchen space. Renowned for its ease of use and superior performance whilst bringing a little retro nostalgia to any setting. The new colours have been chosen with our retailers in mind, they complement the original Pisa range, making these bestsellers easy to merchandise. They’ve been designed to create an impactful display, with the aim to ultimately drive sales.

Our panel says:

“Very nice combination of wood and other materials”

COFFEE / TEAWARE

Polskie Fabryki Porcelany Ćmielów i Chodzież SA

BAU solo tea set

porcelana.com.pl

Designed by Edyta Cieloch, BAU solo is inspired by geometry. The teapot and the cup as one solid form a compact spatial composition. The form is built by cutting and combining basic geometric figures - sphere and cuboid. The form, built by cutting and combining basic geometric figures - a sphere and a cuboid, refers to the still current Bauhaus idea of a composition of simple solids. The set was designed to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus academy of arts and crafts in 2019 and entered into production in 2022 under the Ćmielów Design Studio brand.

The handmade porcelain teapot with cup in Bauhaus style is designed for one person. Material used is hard paste coloured porcelain (blue, rose, gray, graphite, almond, terracotta, green). Kettle 400 ml, 250 ml cup.

The teapot with cup in the Bauhaus style is an example of a new approach to the design of massproduced forms. It is a utilitarian form of everyday use, which can also serve as an element of a small sculptural form, a spatial composition for interior decoration.

Our panel says:

“Very outstanding and pretty design”

METALS

Alessi Big Vasque

alessi.com

Designed by Fabrizio Crisà, 2022. Ice tub XXL in 18/10 stainless steel with removable KRION® base. Ø cm 80 - h cm 36 / Ø 31,51” - h 14,18”

‘Big Vasque’ reflects the distinctive traits of the design research of its creator, Fabrizio Crisà: creativity, an aesthetic sense and rationality come together in his designs, responding to people’s emotional needs with rigorous functionality. The soft, curvilinear lines enhance the luminous and reflective nature of steel, an ideal material for this type of object, not least because of its conductive properties, which allow optimal temperature storage of the bottles. Thanks to its strong presence, it can hold about 20 standard bottles, and ease of customisation, which allows for the insertion of special logos or the creation of special colour versions, Big Vasque has also been designed with the Horeca sector in mind. An essential complement for creating a party on a yacht, at a wedding or to make any other important celebration simply special.

METALS

Archijewel G.s.One

www.archijewel.be

G.s.One: an Archijewel creation is a co-creation of Dirk Vrints, interior architect and Jo Den Haerynck, jewellery designer.

G.s.One stands for “Gemspoon”. It is a hand jewel/object designed to present masterchefs’ fine dining appetisers as colourful “gemstones”, increasing the intensity, duration and appreciation of tasting these culinary creations.

To be used in restaurants, at receptions and at all kind of parties, including at home.

It is easy to use – you simply slide the object between two fingers of your hand (palm facing up or down). It is one size fits all (adults & children).

It offers the additional convenience of managing simultaneously your drink and appetiser in the same hand. Holding your palm facing up, you can slide the object between pink and ring finger and at the same time hold your glass between forefinger and middle finger. So, an elegant solution for balancing a drink and a bite in one hand and keeping your other hand free.

Before giving it to the individual guest, it can easily be presented on a table. Made of sterling silver in three designs – G.s.One, G.s.Two, G.s.Three, for exclusive high end use. The silver objects have been modelled in 3D-design, 3D- printed and casted according the lost wax method, and finished by hand in our studio. Next to the silver version, G.s.One is also available in a food safe ABS plastic for large scale and/ or more casual use. Production in other materials such as stainless steel or porcelain is under evaluation.

G.s.One is a unique and novel object in between tableware and cutlery. It is a new concept created to elevate the eating experience in restaurants, at receptions and any

appetisers

kind of party, including at home.

While looking and feeling like a hand jewel, it functions at the same time as a small serving dish for fine dining appetisers.

It is also offering an aesthetic and practical solution for simultaneously balancing a drink and a bite in one hand at receptions and parties.

At receptions we noticed that people often pay too little attention to the gastronomic qualities of the appetisers that are served. Although chefs put many hours of work in their culinary creations, it only takes a few seconds to eat it.

In order to increase the appreciation for these delicacies, we aim to slow down the process of taking the appetiser from a plate and eating it, by introducing the G.s.One.

By serving the appetiser on the G.s.One, the guest is prompted to notice colours, textures, smells and flavours before savouring it. Moreover, by downsizing the appetiser to the size of a “gemstone”, the tasting experience is further brought to a higher level. This ritual of slowing down the process of savouring food triggers four senses – first of all the tactile sense, secondly, the visual sense, admiring the colours and shape of the culinary creation. Next to that, it incites to smell the aromas and finally, it triggers the taste with all its flavours and textures, the ultimate apotheosis.

Our panel says: “A small specific design for

at celebrations, but a clever idea and well executed”

METALS

Beatriz Ball SIERRA MODERN

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Decorators know that strié is a popular faux painting technique using glazes and special brushes to create a soft and subtle striped texture for interiors. The luxe Strié designs in Beatriz Ball’s SIERRA MODERN Collection pays tribute to the technique with modern metallic finishes and shimmering lined surfaces.

Presented in a shade of champagne gold from the SIERRA MODERN Collection, the selection’s generous with practical bowls and trays that have simple shapes and exquisitely textured surfaces.

Handmade one at a time by skilled artisans in the company’s own foundry, more than 20 different sets of artisan’s hands touch each one of these pieces during their creation process, and are finished using a groundbreaking proprietary process developed by Beatriz that creates new modern metallic finishes and surfaces that are easy-care and practical, as well as jaw-droppingly beautiful

Decorative and functional, the Strié easy-to-use-anywhere shapes can be enjoyed throughout the house, from the kitchen island to the bar, from the vanity to the entry table, with exquisite surfaces that, amazingly, are in fact very sturdy, and can even be washed in commercial dishwashers!

Beatriz Ball’s intensely handmade products employ ecofriendly and sustainable materials and are crafted by artisans who trace a heritage of metalworking for generations. Each an original Beatriz Ball design, sustainably handmade of a top quality, FDA safe, easy-care aluminum alloy.

As the owner and decorator of many homes throughout the years, the designer Beatriz Ball is no stranger to the strié technique.

In the popular faux painting method, a colored glaze is generally rolled over a painted surface and then partially removed by raking the wet glaze with a long-bristled dry brush known as a flogger. The result is a soft and subtle streaked texture that creates a pleasing effect as light caresses its artfully irregular surface.

Beatriz Ball’s homage to this ephemeral decorating technique takes solid form in the sumptuous Strié designs of the metallic golden finishes of the SIERRA MODERN Collection.

As with the painting technique, the play of light on Strie pieces creates an everchanging dance of shadow and light, shimmer and shade.

The shapes are simple and subtly organic. Presented in shimmering gold tones, they are offered in a selection of bowls and trays that are enhanced by their exquisite textured surfaces.

Handmade one at a time by skilled artisans in the company’s own foundry, more than 20 different sets of artisan’s hands touch each one of these gold pieces during their creation process and are finished using a groundbreaking proprietary process developed by Beatriz, that creates new modern metallic finishes and surfaces that are easy-care and practical, as well as jaw-droppingly beautiful.

Both decorative and functional, the Strié items can be enjoyed and displayed and used throughout the home. Guaranteed to add luster to any environment, the versatile items can play multiple roles. A tray might gather mail on the entry table by day and used to pass around appetizers at night; a bowl might hold fresh fruit on the kitchen island and get dressed up as a centerpiece on the dining table for special occasions.

The Strié pieces are a testament to the designer’s dedication and passion to creating handsome, easy-care, and multi-use pieces for the way we live now.

Our panel says: “Love the hand made touch”

CATEGORY HOSPITALITY DINNERWARE

Mesa Ceramics

Enigma

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Bold and full of character, the ENIGMA collection offers quality dining pieces for the Hospitality market. These durable stoneware products present a mysterious and enigmatic look, with a yellowy central halo complemented by a dark infinity around. Beautiful subtle tones and colours emerge from layers of dark grey textures. The effect is like a painting suggesting a fading star in a distant galaxy or a deep cave in volcanic terrain. This ENIGMA collection is a perfect base for all the subtleties and textures of a chef´s culinary creations. From generous size charger plates to the elegant bowls, these simple timeless shapes are a perfect canvas for culinary creativity. Being produced by an eco-friendly manufacturer, these pieces achieve this unusual and subtle decor through digital-printing technology,while maintaining our environmental values.

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Narumi Corporation Rydges

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Rydges is a bone china collection specifically made for professional use. It boasts of its delicately designed relief and the beautiful luster of white bone china.

The designer says: ‘This is one of the designs that resulted from our several years of work on the theme of “Respect for Nature”. It visualizes the undulations of the earth, created by sedimentation and orogenic movement, and the dynamic stripes that appear as the Antelope Canyon is eroded by wind and rain. While designing, I imagined what it would be like if the earth were cut out and made into a plate.’

Inspired by natural landscapes, the rhythmical relief carved on the white bone china becomes the best canvas for a chef. The depth and width of each plate is carefully designed to enhance the beauty of the food.

Our panel says:

"Definitely in tune with what hospitality wants from dinnerware. White with a really interesting design twist"

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Steelite International Maham Spice Collection

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Maham Anjum is a critically acclaimed ceramic designer who develops, designs and manufactures tableware from her workshop studio in London, England. A graduate of the Royal College of Art and Central St Martins, her designs have been used extensively in the hospitality industry as well as creating ranges for international manufacturers. Maham has collaborated with leading chefs and restaurateurs internationally including Jamie Oliver, Asma Khan, Vivek Singh, and Lee Westcott to name a few, to create bespoke tableware. She has partnered with Steelite International to design and create its newest line of tableware: the Maham Studio Collection.

Beautifully designed and created by Maham Anjum, the Maham Spice collection is a much anticipated line of vitrified stoneware that features the look of hand-thrown terracotta with the durability for commercial foodservice. The unglazed terracotta outside is delightfully complemented by a coloured reactive glaze on the inside, featuring an assortment of colours that are fashioned for the current trends in the market, including Sea Salt, Cardamom, Saffron and Pink Peppercorn. Great for restaurant & hotel dining, as well as small bites and bar food, the Maham Spice collection will bring a fresh and exciting look to your tabletop.

Our panel says: "Great colour and contract between the brown body colour and surface finish"

HOSPITALITY GLASSWARE

Glassware created specifically for the hospitality, restaurant and catering (HoReCa) segment, and therefore durable, innovative and versatile AND THE FINALISTS ARE…

LSA International Metropolitan www.lsa-international.com

Contemporary drinkware for wine with angular bowls and tall stems. Design and technology combine to complement and simulate handmade processes resulting in stemware featuring cold-cut and fire-polished rims, with finely drawn stems, produced from environmentally friendly lead-free crystalline glass. Inspired by the cosmopolitan culture of urban living, this new collection of contemporary drinkware for wine features modern shapes with angular bowls and tall stems.

HOSPITALITY GLASSWARE

Riedel the wine glass company Riedel Veloce

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RIEDEL VELOCE is a new, impressive development based on state-of-the-art technology. A specially developed machine, at Riedel’s Weiden factory, enables the company to draw stems that are the equal of those made by hand by a master glassmaker. The base, with a diameter of 100 mm, is a new standard for large glass shapes and is the maximum that can be produced by machine.

RIEDEL VELOCE – the lightness of pleasure. Looks and feels handmade! This new glass collection is, in fact, produced by machine, using new, cutting-edge technologies and is a true precision tool. Wine-lovers the world over understand that Riedel wine glasses are developed in different shapes and sizes, for specific grape varieties. Only such advanced machine production can guarantee such precise glass design language, in harmony with the respective profile of grape variety.

Our panel says: “The lightness and the larger base size are key selling points,combined with expected Riedel expertise on shapes for specific wines”

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Zwiesel Kristallglas AG Journey

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Journey has been created together with well-known designer Sebastian Herkner. It consists of five sizes: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Allround, White Wine and Champagne. The collection is made in Zwiesel in Germany out of Tritan(R) crystal glass and therefore is particularly brilliant, dishwasher-safe and break-resistant. Three of the sizes contain an effervescence point - thus giving the sparkling wines even better bubbles. The pattern in the stem of Journey also add haptic enjoyment to the sensory experience.

Journey is an hommage to the 150th anniversary of Zwiesel Glas. It combines past, presence and future. The relief in the stemvertical and horizontal lines - even recall a time table showing the different milestones of Zwiesel Glas in our anniversary series. The stems are different to each other. Everyone can add his individual note in the history of Zwiesel Glas. Journey also gives a toast to the next 150 years of Zwiesel Glas. It accompanies Zwiesel Glas on its real journey from the past to the future. Bringing this down to one glass collection is a unique masterpiece created by Sebastian Herkner.

Our panel says: “Really like the approach and the stem detail”