Ceramics pick of the month: Alissa and Nienke Ceramics in Milan

April 15, 2014
Gudy Herder
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I discovered these two ladies last year at the Salone where Diesel would serve their coffee with their cups and you could buy them afterwards. Smart idea but I didn’t take any with me and always regretted it.

This year they Alissa and Nienke seem to have grown a lot showcasing their own space at Ventura Lambrate at the Off-Salone with a working area where you could observe the whole process of making their beautiful marbled cups.

So, they manage to do about 20 pieces a day and can use every plaster mould like a 100 times until they have to do new ones. It is porcelain mixed with pigments and after a first firing they apply a transparent glaze which then goes to a second firing. Every piece is unique and you know how much I love this idea!

This year I haven’t I didn’t hesitate a second and got this beautiful cup with me!

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Ibabe says:

April 15, 2014 at 3:13 pm

Lovely experiment, I have just tried to mix different types of clays. Porcelain with black clay or with red one. But with coloured pigments, I haven´t tried….

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Angela - designhaus no.9 says:

April 15, 2014 at 3:31 pm

Hi Gudy, I like the presentation. So nice with the wooden cabinet.
I’m looking forward to your Milan news. LG, Angela

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tina @ colourliving says:

April 15, 2014 at 5:48 pm

What a treat to witness them making them there… and how interesting that you regretted not buying some last year… what a fantastic and inspirational find.

LOVE the one you bought.
I’m also looking forward to you sharing your news from Milan. Hope you had a good time x

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mel says:

April 16, 2014 at 7:07 am

Beautiful ceramics and I can see why you took one home with you. Also such a brilliant idea to serve and sell.. Looks like you had a great time in Milan, can’t wait to read your trend report. xx

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Deepa says:

April 16, 2014 at 6:01 pm

Delft blue remixed. Very nice!

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Anya Jensen says:

April 16, 2014 at 8:41 pm

Love these – and love ceramics. Did pottery when I was a teen – always adored it. Perhaps I’ll join you in a workshop somewhere -someday xxx
Happy day sweet Gudy,
Ax

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Corinne - Emerald Green Interiors says:

April 16, 2014 at 10:57 pm

Oh how gorgeous! I love the suspension.

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Hege says:

April 16, 2014 at 11:06 pm

Love the colours! Fab display too!
Can’t wait to meet you in Copenhagen, Gudy.
Looking forward to it.
Happy Easter!
Hege x

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Judith says:

April 18, 2014 at 2:18 pm

Beautiful! It looks like a fresh interpretation of Delfts Blue. Such a nice addition to your collection!

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|Harmony and design| says:

April 21, 2014 at 10:03 pm

Qué preciosidades

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