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Stumbled upon by chance, this ingenious material was a more
So much more than simply a functional surface to eat off, the plate is having a moment. From an exquisite invitation to an artistic nod to ancient mythology and a pioneering way to protect the craft of pottery, here are three examples of trailblazing tableware that we just love
A cut-crystal bed, with associated mirrors and throne, sparkled at auction earlier this month, but no glamour could beat the prize that was the Union Flag flown by HMS Spartiate at the Battle of Trafalgar
The piece I’d never part with
Polished or brushed, curved or angular… chrome, stainless steel and aluminium have many guises and, increasingly popular with designers, they’re welded to the zeitgeist
Kitchen island or table? It’s a little distinction that makes a big difference to the appearance and function of a kitchen or utility room, finds Arabella Youens
(1965-1980)