Trend: Oceanic

Coastal chic

A loving combination of white and blue. The birds in full flight, free, easy and reminiscent of sea gulls flying off the coast. The purity of nature itself inspired the designer Maik Hansen to create this contemporary series Blue Birds from Dibbern.

www.dibbern.de

Calm waters

Wow factor with a calming marine feel, Eva from Jomafe is a range of high-quality ceramic serving pieces shaped in the style of starfish and urchins with soft lines which also depict the soft gentle ebb and flow of the ocean. Comprising a delightful collection of bowls and dishes, in natural shades of cream, green and blue, this range offers versatility for serving while capturing the essence of the ocean by way of both design and colour.

www.jomafe.pt

Make a splash

We may not all have ocean views from our living rooms but that doesn’t mean we can't bring a touch of the seaside to our homes. The water, sand and underwater animals provide inspiration for a range of oceanic-inspired pieces.

Ebb and flow

Ocean by Poole Pottery distils the ebb and flow of shimmering water into a contemporary, abstract pattern with a smooth, rich, gradient colour scheme. The collection of six vases, flatware and decorative pieces was designed by Alan Clarke, Poole Pottery’s long-serving decorating specialist.

www.poolepottery.co.uk

Stormy weather

Porcel’s Adamastor collection is designed by Filipa Ricardo.

Adamastor is the name of a mythological character from the literature piece “Os Lusíadas” that manifests itself as a storm to symbolize the dangers Portuguese sailors had to overcome. Each Adamastor piece is fired at 1400°C in order to obtain the intense and thrilling texture. The cobalt blue markings portray the deep ocean current and each piece is handfinished with luxurious gold rims.

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Depicting a richly detailed, hand-engraved seascape of coral, shells, and marine flora, the Atlantis motif from Artel Glass provides an enchanting view of underwater life, making it especially suitable for nautical and seaside settings.

Also available are burnt orange glasses with crab or lobster designs to further enhance any coastal themes.

www.artelglass.com

Depths of the ocean

Touché La Mer from Fürstenberg whisks you away to the depths of the ocean. The highly detailed reliefs boasting various creatures of the deep-blue sea on a mat outer finish of the series’ filigree cups are a joy for the eyes to behold – and for the fingers, every time they touch this unique porcelain. The high-gloss glaze on the inside, with its restrained celadon colour turns the underwater illusion into perfection.

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What a catch

Feeling blue

Utopia has developed a wide range of designs in tableware and glassware that take inspiration from the sea. Reminiscent of traditional oriental designs, the Urchin collection showcases a blue finish in key size shapes, including coupe plates, oval bowls and a footed bowl. The stylish Atlantis collection features a striking colourway: a deep blue reactive glaze that makes each piece individual. While Lagoon is a more casual dining design, taking its inspiration from the differing shades of the ocean. Atlantis, Lagoon and Urchin are all vitrified porcelain collections, making them practical, durable and long-lasting.

www.utopia-tableware.com

Reel in a trio of golden Sierra Modern Triton Fish Platters for a great set of stylish, versatile serving pieces. Each fish-shaped platter is designed for a variety of serving possibilities. These shimmering gold-tone fish platters enhance any setting, and are a natural for the beach house!

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The porcelain Terra dinnerware collection is hand-crafted and glazed in L’Objet’s Portuguese atelier. Organic shapes are refined with glazed finishes that bear the idiosyncrasies of their namesake materials – including Seafoam which offers the fresh and vibrant tones of churned up water as it meets the land.

As part of the Terra range L’Objet are introducing porcelain napkin rings to complement the tableware and bring it together seamlessly with the new linens.

www.l-objet.com

Visual reflections

The circular flowing blue shades of the Rosenthal’s Junto Aquamarine colour reflect water’s endless diversity. Interspersed with pastel dots in beige and cream, each plate is unique. Applied to cream-coloured stoneware, Junto aquamarine combines lightness with a pleasant freshness, turning the dining table into a place of well-being and joie de vivre. For a moodier atmosphere, Junto Ocean Blue mimics the colours of the sea during a storm.

Sandy shores

The Ryo Maresia collection invokes the natural beauty of the seaside, the gentle touch of sand and the freshness of an ocean breeze. The pieces of this collection are also coloured with pigments that make then unique and special. The use of a pigmented enamel coating and a manually applied reactive glaze guarantees its exclusivity.

www.oxfordporcelanas.com.br

www.rosenthal.de

Under the sea

‘Under the Sea’ is a set of two colour themed mugs in reds and blues on Dunoon’s Lomond shape. Caroline Bessey took her inspiration from the flora and fauna beneath the sea and has painted her designs in a loose watercolour style. The mugs are made in Fine Bone China and handcrafted in Staffordshire.

www. dunoonmugs. co.uk