21st Century and Contemporary Centerpieces

Bowl, large quartz points by Aver Dimensions: D 25 x W 25 x H 14 cm Materials: Quartz, steel, polyvinyl chloride, resin.  

Centrotavola o portafrutta modello Camomilla in ceramica gialla di Ettore Sottsass per Alessio Sari, prodotto nel 2017. Centrotavola o portafrutta modello Camomilla in ceramica dipin...

Arrebol Escalonado by Studioroca. Dimensions: 18 x 18 x 30.5 cm. Materials: volcanics rocks essential oils diffuser. Studioroca is a Mexico City design studio focused on architecture, interior design and contemporary furniture. Its penchant for collaboration, the promotion of local talent, artisanal skills and natural materials, and its ever-present pull toward sustainable practices have seen the studio create highly emotive environments and unique functional pieces that speak of a forward-thinking, borderless approach to design. Intro Through architecture, interior design and furniture, STUDIOROCA portrays a distinct Mexican aesthetic, where sophisticated, elegant designs become bold statements of strong masculine lines and dark moody shades that contrast dramatically with elongated curves and highly textured surfaces. Based in Mexico City, the studio has, since its inception, offered much more than simple design solutions, its impetus always being to meaningfully improve lives through design. By promoting, supporting and offering a platform for other Mexican designers in its two stores in Polanco and Condesa, STUDIOROCA has been at the forefront of the modern-day Mexican design movement for over 15 years. The studio’s ability to artfully blend its own architecture and interior design with both local and international product is testament to its glocal outlook. While proudly Mexican and inherently influenced by the country’s culture and craftsmanship, its designs talk to a cosmopolitan, international sense of style. STUDIOROCA’s respect for the environment and reverence of traditional skills has led to the pursuit of sustainable practices, while its affinity for collaboration and promotion of artisanal skills has seen the studio produce work in conjunction with countless talented designers and craftspeople. Its confidently utilitarian designs are the result of risk-taking, boundary-pushing processes that emerge from STUDIOROCA’s constant quest to establish innovative solutions, while simultaneously respecting each of its projects’ unique locations, incorporating the surrounding environment into the design language. Working closely with clients, a personal rapport ensures delving into the core of every design requirement, leading to the ultimate achievement of deeply embedded needs. Ultimately, what STUDIOROCA presents is a fresh iteration of Mexican design, a version which is at once moving, intoxicating and comforting. History STUDIOROCA was founded by Carlos Acosta and Rodrigo Alegre. When, in 2002, the two independent Mexico City architects were commissioned to work collaboratively on the architecture and interiors of a new spa, they were frustrated by the lack of affordable furniture available, and embarked on designing their own pieces for the project. And so STUDIOROCA was born. Initially a furniture store in the heart of the then up-and-coming leafy suburb of Condesa, it has developed into a fully fledged architecture and interior-design studio, with another store in the city’s high-end design district of Polanco, which opened in 2011. Its line of furniture, all designed and manufactured in Mexico, had humble production beginnings in a small kitchen-design factory, a foundation that has carried through into the studio’s current philosophy of small-scale, high-quality production. In conjunction with its own range of functional pieces, STUDIOROCA has always invited other local designers to showcase their work in its two stores, and, what started with three additional designers’ pieces in 2002, has led to collaborations with many more, now presenting the limited-edition work of 28 Mexican designers through its UNION- brand, while continuing to retail exclusive international brands such as Tom Dixon, Moooi and GAN. 2 More recently, the studio’s architectural and interior projects have included large housing developments and hotels, fully employing STUDIOROCA’s 360-degree approach to design. Founders and team Architects by training, founders Carlos Acosta and Rodrigo Alegre prefer to follow an unconventional, integrated model of design that incorporates its many varied facets, allowing their two unique approaches to complement one another. Rodrigo, who graduated from Universidad Anáhuac Norte, is able to envision how color and texture will combine as he explores the emotive nuances he wishes to create within a new environment. His abstract thoughts are brought to life by Carlos, the rational half of the design duo. Trained at Universidad Iberoamericana, with a student exchange to the University of Texas, Carlos’ ability to grasp volumes and spaces brings dreams to fruition through the perfect positioning of wall divisions, furniture pieces and light-streaming windows. Their small dedicated team of designers and architects plays an integral role in realizing the studio’s ambitious visions, with over 200 projects having been completed by this intimate team. Beyond designing, these passionate professionals offer practical solutions, bringing their experience in all forms of design to manifest in big-picture thinking that pays attention to detail, celebrates collaboration and goes the extra mile. The approachable, personal style with which the STUDIOROCA team works is a reflection on the responsibility its people place on themselves as architects and designers who venture beyond the drawing board. Sustainability STUDIOROCA’s focus on sustainability has seen the company establish itself as a trailblazer in the realization of buildings and furniture pieces that are produced with a sense of conscience and responsibility, taking into account the full production chain, from material source to distribution of wealth. The studio has done away with environmentally harmful varnishes on its furniture pieces, and now only use FSC-certified hardwood. It also pledges to keep materials to a minimum, a consideration most appreciated in its 77 range of furniture, where only the necessary functional structures have been designed, and where small leftover pieces of wood from bigger cuts are utilized, rather than sourcing new pieces. This approach continues in its architecture and interior designs, with 80% of materials sourced locally. This, coupled with its use of solar panels, the harvesting of rainwater, and the inclusion of indigenous gardens in its projects, has led to STUDIOROCA’s application for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, which is currently under review. For the studio, sustainability has a much further reach than the natural environment, however. Its projects take into account social, cultural and economic sustainability too, by ensuring its production chain – from the craftspeople producing hand-worked elements, to its low-environmental-impact manufacturing line – all sits within Mexico so that the 3 communities benefiting financially are those who have been an integral part of the process. Architecture In STUDIOROCA’s architectural projects, authentic materials that are true to their Mexican origin, such as local mountain rocks, regional marble and indigenous wood, are utilized in new ways to highlight their natural rawness, deep texture and prized imperfections, imbuing buildings with unique character. It’s through such character that every structure portrays its personality, suited to the people who live, work and relax within it. This unpretentious use of materials follows through to metals, which are encouraged to rust and patinate as the building interacts with nature’s elements and becomes part of the environment surrounding it, giving projects an essential sense of place, where the here and now is as important as the then and there. Interior design STUDIOROCA’s interior style leans toward textured materials and dark hues contrasted with paler wood and lighter accent tones. These evocative, luxurious interiors are enlivened by carefully considered lighting that enhances the tonality of moody dark browns, deep blues and a spectrum of blacks, and highlights textures through illuminated reflections. Where environments dictate a paler palette, textures and materials make up the necessary contrast. Local willow wood on wall panels, flooring made from recinto volcanic rock, and countertops decorated with Mexico’s retapado marble become talking points, made even more appealing with plant life and greenery introduced indoors. Furniture Combining its deep respect for handcrafted, artisanal product, and its future-forward approach to technology and innovation, STUDIOROCA’s range of furniture places emphasis on high-quality offerings, producing its ranges in low quantities, often customized to suit the specific requirements of its varied projects. Veering away from industrialized production lines, it employs sophisticated hand-worked machinery, in line with its approach to sustainability and simplicity. The studio’s premiere collection (2002-2008) was shaped by a groundbreaking application of materials and forms, resulting in award-winning designs that set contemporary Mexican design on the map. Pieces from this collection were shown at Fabrica Mexicana and Museo de Arte Moderno in Mexico City and in the MoMA store in New York. The 2008 Eco collection initiated a change in the production of STUDIOROCA’s furniture pieces, adapting a sustainable view regarding design – a philosophy that continues to guide the studio’s practices today. Sourcing FSC-certified wood, eliminating varnishes, and using local materials wherever possible, this collection was the start of a conscious undertaking to work with local artisans and support local industry, an outlook that was celebrated at the launch of the Eco range at the Mexican Gallery...

No.100 stoneware sculpture, tonfisk by Ciona Lee One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 12 x H 10 cm Materials: Black stoneware, Unglazed exterior Variations of si...

This hand thrown centerpiece plate was turned in Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg in the majolica department freehand on the wheel. The foot has a black engobe and the white glaze re...

Set Of 2 Block Candle Holders by Studionudo Unique Pieces. Dimensions: High: D 9 x W 9 x H 12 cm. Low: D 4 x W 11 x H 8 cm. Materials: Travertine and marble. Different materials and...

Block Rosso Lepanto High Candle Holder by Studionudo Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 9 x W 9 x H 12 cm. Materials: Rosso Lepanto marble. Different materials and sizes are available. Pri...

Bunker Tray by Eingang Studio Limited Edition. Dimensions: D 20 x W 32 x H 5 cm. Materials: Concrete. Weight: 1 kg. Available in Grey (concrete), White (concrete + marble powder), o...

Unique painted wooden sculpture, entirely handmade by the designer Monica Taverniti for Dilmos Edizioni. The geometric and futuristic shape of the object has atemporal connotations, ...

Novelty solid silver butt marker vodka set, comprising 12 vodka shots, grenade shaped decanter and tray imitating a very large hunting shell cartridge, glasses designed in two sections, a solid silver base and fitted vodka shot glass...

Large and elegant contemporary hammered silver table centrepiece of oval form. The silver dish or shallow bowl is hand hammered around the edg...

Kazan Ashtray by Naibu Materials: Volcanic stone. Dimensions: D 15 x H 10 cm. Naibu We are a multidisciplinary studio founded by Mara Calderón de la Barca and Brenda Ochoa, based in...

Unique Escalier metal side table with marble by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede Unique piece signed and numbered Dimensions: L 34 x D 8 cm ...

Osborne bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 35 cm D 10 cm H 3.5 cm. Materials: polished bronze Also available in black/brown bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on pro...

Copalera No. 4 Incense Burner by Acoocooro Dimensions: Ø 16 x H 9.5 cm. Materials: Crema maya (Yucatán peninsula marble) incense burner and lid. Veining and mineral composition ma...

Elegant Minimalist organic creation, crystal clear thick blown Murano glass sculptural flower vase, decorated with white threading Filigrana wrapped around the drop shape, creating a...

Sculptural, bright white, well-defined and multi-fold. Colominas has created a table service inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti’s soft lines, exalting the shape and structure of objects ...

Small white Carrara marble mortar and pestle. Size of the mortar: diameter 12 cm x height 9; size pf the pestle: diameter 3.5 cm x 12.5 cm...

Marble sculpture vase "COLONNA" designed by E.Mari Size: Diameter cm. 20 x 45 height. Materials: White Carrara Designed by: Enzo Mari.

A set of 5 leather-cast porcelain vases & bowls with textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. Dynamic and organic in form, the set can be used as a cluster or individuall...

Mohs large tabernacle by Studio Intervallo. Dimensions: W 30 x D 53 x H 145 cm. Materials: Wooden structure, covered with marbled cotton paper. Mohs is a special element, which ...

A Mid-Century sterling silver Georg Jensen centerpiece, design #1053 by Henning Koppel from circa 1956. Measures 24 3/8" x 14 1/4" and 3" in height (63cm x 36.5cm, 7.5cm). Georg Je...

Deep blue hues all-glass organic centerpiece. Ideal to contrast with warm colors, creating a unique atmosphere in any space. Made 100% handmade in Mexico City with best quality materials and exclusive glass...

Sterling silver centrepiece, made in Italy - ag/925/g 1860 Crafted in our workshop in Milano Ganci Argenterie - Hallmark 110MI - one of the oldest Italian Silversmith.         

Bring modernism with an unexpected twist to your decor! A true work of art, contemporary Murano glass centerpiece, a creation signed by Paolo Birello, the shape surprisingly perforat...

“Fleur Noir," 2015. Hand-carved, unglazed stoneware. Halima Cassell is an award winning ceramic artist and her work is represented in several international museums including the Vi...

Made from a single circular piece of marble, Acqua is a modern, elegant and refined centrepiece. The Acqua marble tray is perfect for the dining table, kitchen countertop or coffee table. Acqua can also be used as a serving plate to be placed centrally on the table, allowing you to compose an exclusive set of marble plates for a classy dinner. The Acqua tray, which we propose using Arabescato...

Tray in brass and available in polished brass or rose gold finish.   

Italian crystal bowl with edge and grape-shaped decoration in 800 silver. The bowl is in smooth crystal. A silver plate was placed on the edge and then two opposing decorations were ...

Contemporary centerpiece in polyester plaster by Marc Bankowsky. A designer and decorator for the past 20 years, Marc Bankowsky creates uniquely beautiful furniture and accessories....

FOS Ceramiche was founded from an idea of Piero Mazzotti and Andri Ioannou as a manufacture of art and design in Faenza, a city that is synonymous with m...

Untitled 40 by Laura Pasquino One of a kind Dimensions: D 38 cm x H 38 cm Material: Porcelain. Laura Pasquino Incorporating references from ancient Korean ceramics as well as...

Linde Burkhardt designs vases in black and white with edges highlighted by a thin line. She combined gilded surfaces both to the black and the white. She designed pearly ceramics, bl...

"Waves" is a Bianco Carrara marble tray with a circular shape, characterized by edges in the shape of small waves that are repeated along its entire perimeter, made of Silver Wave m...

Fruit bowl in white Carrara marble. processed in Carrara, Italy. you have a 100% made in Italy product. it is ideal to present fruit or to be used as a centrepiece. Each piece is in ...

Unique II Stoneware sculpture by Lisa Geue Dimensions: D 11 x W 12 x H 18.5 cm Materials: Stoneware with Chamotte, Porcelain Slip, Kaolin, multiple firings Non-functional. Lisa...

A pair of tall porcelain flower vases with a textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process, each vase is one-of-a-kind. Dimensions 6" d...

Vessel 1274 by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 40 x W 46 x H 30 cm Materials: oak. Finish: polished oil finish. In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries were part of a...

FOS Ceramiche was founded from an idea of Piero Mazzotti and Andri Ioannou as a manufacture of art and design in Faenza, a city that is synonymous with majolica all over the world, a...

Vessel 1608 by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 25 x W 35 x H 85 cm Materials: ash. Finish: polished oil finish. In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries were part of a...

A Large and unusual Art Deco style rectangular form cut rock crystal centerpiece.

Silver plated pierced centrepiece - Made in Italy - Completely handmade - pierced by hand with great skill ! Ganci Argenterie - Hallmark 110MI - one of the oldest Italian Silversmith.

The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life. Glass fusing...

A tall and expressive porcelain flower vase with a textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each vase is one-of-a-kind. Dimensions...

Marble sculpture vase "TORRE" designed by E. Mari Size: Diameter cm. 14 x 39 height. Materials: White Carrara Designed by: Enzo Mari.

Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Azul Macaubas. Polished finishing. Dimensions: Small L 35, W 17, H 8 cm. Also available: Medium L 45, W 22, H 10 cm and Big L 56, W 27,...

Mosche Bianche is glad to add those wonderful fishes to its collection. The fishes are all handmade and bespoke: choose the colors and shape you like! Our artisans can make also cust...

Block Travertine Low Candle Holder by Studionudo Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 4 x W 11 x H 8 cm. Materials: Travertine. Different materials and sizes are available. Prices may vary. ...

Name: "Scatole" Materials: Black portoro Three sizes available, price is referred to one item: Size Box 1 : Diameter cm 20 x Height 7 Size Box 2 : Diameter cm 11 x Height 14 Size Bo...

For more than 30 years this artist has revolutionized the way of thinking about stone. Their artisan techniques are the result of careful research and deep knowledge of the subject: ...

Tig expresses the strength of metallurgical craftsmanship, celebrating the artistry of welding in a raw manner. Unlike conventions, it boldly showcases welding as its primary aesthet...

The body of the centerpiece is flared with embossments and chisels depicting acanthus leaves and flowers surrounded by a shiny curved frame. Knurling was carried out between the embo...

The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life. Glass f...

Centrepiece in Blue Sodalite marble, designed by Ivan Colominas - available in other marble colours. Mmairo loves wining and dining, good food an...

The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life. Glass f...

Oval bowl on a base in solid 800 silver. A striped and pod-shaped chisel has been created on the body of the bowl, making the whole object very bright and well-proportioned. A border...

Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...

A modern Venetian penguin Art sculpture in blown Murano glass, a very cute realistic representation with an arched back to give movement to the animal, the...