TALK TABLE

Former creative director

Daniel Baer got the ceramics bug when he couldn’t find the kind of simple yet stylish tableware he wanted for himself. So Monoware was conceived as a response to his struggle to find welldesigned tabletop essentials for everyday eating and entertaining. Pottery classes in the UK and Japan further focused his attention on the joy of timeless tableware and brought him to like-minded makers, leading to the curation of a collection of feasting fundamentals made to last.

Monoware is a British tableware brand, offering a timeless collection of tabletop essentials, crafted with highquality materials for everyday luxury at home. Blending the modern with the traditional, the range is designed in a considered natural colour palette to suit every aesthetic and to endure and grow with every home: a table set for life.

Born from the idea that everyone deserves to own a set of tableware for keeping, Monoware aims to challenge the culture of fleeting trends and disposability by offering a collection of everyday essentials with beauty, quality and practicality at the core. Baer believes informal dining does not mean one needs to compromise on quality or style, that all meals are a celebration, whether enjoyed alone or with company. What was missing, he found, was beautiful pieces for everyday use that would endure the test of time, not only in quality, but in style too. The Core Ceramics collection was designed in close collaboration with ceramic designer Ian McIntyre and made in the family-run stoneware factory just outside of Porto in Portugal. The matt-glazed stoneware range is defined by simple shapes, elegant forms, earthy tones and effortless adaptability. monoware.com

The range includes dinner and side plates, grain and cereal bowls, pitchers, everyday mugs, serving platters and serving sets in three core glazes: Chalk, an elegant and matt off-white with a fine dusting of speckles, Slate, a cool grey with a slight blue undertone and Pebble, a neutral beige with texture reminiscent of smooth rocks. The pitcher and the serving platter are also available in Onyx, the limited edition black glaze. The sophisticated colour palette makes it easy to pair and layer different tones together, creating a seamless tablescape for every meal and every occasion.