Mexican Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Primitive Wooden Coffee Mortar by Artefakto Unique piece. Dimensions: Ø 53 x H 63 cm. Materials: Wood. Hidalgo, Mexico. Late 19th Century. Artefakto opened its doors on the R...

A monumental sculptural hand-carved onyx bowl with an undulating scalloped live edge in shades of deep chocolate brown, cream, white and beige. The coloration and proportion of this ...

Set of 3 Primitive Terracotta Heating Vessels by Artefakto Unique pieces. Dimensions: Ø 25 cm x H 44/40/38 cm. Materials: Terracotta. Set of 3 sculptural elements. Northern Pu...

Vintage silverplated water pitcher fabulous clean modern lines 10.5 tall x 3.25 w x 6 d Preowned unrestored condition. Vintage patina. Few...

Arrebol Tibor diffuser by STUDIOROCA Dimensions: W 18 x D 18 x H 30.5 cm Materials: Volcanic rock, polished brass plated steel, glass. Includes 1 essential oil 20mL bottle. 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...

This beautiful ceramic bowl is a testament to the skill and artistry of the Mexican artisans of Tlaquepaque, Jalisco. Each bowl has been carefully crafted by hand, using traditional ...

This exquisite ceramic saucer for coffee or tea cup by Amica is a beautiful example of the craftsmanship of Mexican artisans from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco....

Antique small silver pitcher / creamer. Silver casted piece with metal engraving and a carved face on the mouth serving area. Stampled on the insi...

Tazón Bajo Galeana bowl by Jorge Diego Etienne Limited Edition of 10 + 1 AP Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 9 cm Material: alabaster Galeana is a collection of 6 objects designed b...

Tazón Alto Galeana bowl by Jorge Diego Etienne Limited Edition of 10 + 1 AP Dimensions: D 25 x W 25 x H 12.5 cm Material: alabaster Galeana is a collection of 6 objects designe...

Spectacular pair of MCM modernist sterling silver candleholders by Juvento Lopez Reyes, circa 1960s. This rare set is in very good vintage condition and measures 10"W (each one is 5"...

Handmade dinnerware from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico, by a family of ceramicists that have been creating handmade earthenware for over 60 years, t...

AMBIANIC presents 1960s Mexican bird mixed metal ashtray style los castillo ruby red eyes Measures: 2.5 tall x 1.5 wide x 3.5 deep Hand made in Mexico. Unmarked Married metals...

Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...

This Mexican Handmade Ceramic Soy Wax Candle is a beautifully crafted piece of art that combines traditional pottery techniques with modern eco-friend...

circa 1970. We offer this Cutting and Presenting Board Made of Wood and Copper handle in pig's foot form.

Our colourful, modern and playful resin napkin rings will be the perfect addition to your spring and summer tablescape. The set includes 4 napkin rings. Designed by Paola Valle ...

This is a 925 sterling silver and blue grey stone perfume bottle. It depicts a wide silver semilunar shaped bottle with a pentagonal shaped blue grey s...

A very unique MCM multi-colored stone on brass ewer or pitcher in the Style of Pepe Mendoza, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a few spots of missing stone (se...

Striking minimalist Mexican sterling silver cream and sugar set by Anfer, circa 1960s. The highly crafted two-piece set is in very good vintage condition and measures 5.5"W x 3.5"D x...

Mexican, sterling silver vase, showcasing elaborate Aztec motifs, including 3 different ones on the body, standing on 3 feet with figural heads, as well as Aztec-style masks emerging...

Acatl is a collection of Tumblers and liquor, Mezcal and Tequila glasses in 6 different colours. Produced in an artesanal way in Jalisco, Mexico using 100% recycled glass. The sh...

Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...

Vintage brown marble square ashtray Mayan Aztec hand carved in natural earth tones. Great Post Modern style design on this hand carved polished marble, large ashtray...

Modernism by Genesis vintage silverplate ice bucket & tongs from Mexico Ice bucket 5 tall x 5.5 diameter x 8 w Tongs 1 tall x 2.5 w x 6.5 d Vintage ice bucket, silver plated with original vintage patina throughout. Selling as original vintage unrestored uncleaned condition. Ice bucket stamped Genesis Mexico Tongs stamped. Silverplated. Beautiful decorative and useful bar item...

1950s Fabulous design dark green glaze pineapple pina pottery jar & four cups Vintage Mexico Measures: 9.5 tall x 12 diameter Cup 2.5 tall x 2.5 diameter x 3.5 depth Handmade Mexi...

1950s vintage set of 7 tall leaf spoons sterling silver cocktail bar stirrers Taxco Mexico Sterling silver Measures: 8.13 long x 1.13 w x .13 Maker stamped. Preowned Unrestored ...

Mexican hand-painted Tonala Pottery 2-arm candelabra, signed. Offered for sale is a Mexican Tonala pottery two-arm candelabra depicting a wom...

Mixed Metals Footed Dish and Ashtrays, Mexico, circa 1960s Copper, Brass, Silver, Gold Married Metals three pieces: one dish and two ashtrays original vintage condition.

Terracotta bowl from the border of Veracruz and Puebla, Mexico, circa 1970´s with the characteristic knobs on each side of the lip. Known as "apaxtle" in the native Nahua language, t...

Large Mexican Blue and white hand painted pottery platter marked GTO for Guanajuato. Fanciful images of birds, fish, flora, and fauna. Three holes on the back for hanging.

This stunning handmade marble tray from Casa Almasi, crafted by skilled Mexican artisans, is a true work of art. Available in five different types of marble, including black Monterrey, white Veneciano, gray Rochelle, gray Santo Tomas, and travertine, this tray is a versatile addition to any home or event. The 2cm thickness of the tray ensures durability and sturdiness, making it perfect for serving food or as a decorative piece. This tray has an aircraft wing...

Our oval pedestal bowl is great for holding fruit, plants, decorative objects, faux succulents and specially everyone's attention. You can have it on display on a kitchen counter or ...

An elegant XL round bowl that is supported by four half spheres that make a fun, bold and unique piece great for holding fruit, plants and specially everyone's attention. You can hav...

Peel pitcher by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes Dimensions: H 8.1” x W 5.2” x D 5.2" Materials: Slip casting, glazing and single firing process Platalea studio was born out of a passion fo...

1970s Designed by Don Shoemaker and produced by Señal Mexico Midcentury Service Tray medley of exotic woods Cut out the handle for easy carry. Tray 8.25 w x 21.75 long x 1.75 d ...

Set of mezcal vessel by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes. Dimensions: H 5.2'' x W 3.6'' x D 3.6" Materials: Slip casting, glazing and single firing process. Pla...

Tributte platter by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes. Dimensions: H 2.3'' x W 11.3'' x D 11.3" Materials: Slip casting, glazing and single firing process. Platalea studio was born out of a ...

Elegant white and blue vase made with the Talavera technique. Artist, Cesar Torres portraits the colonial art of Mexico. The Talavera is not just a simple painted ceramic: its exquisite decoration is the product of a delicate process of alchemy that translates into fine enamels. In Puebla, Mexico few people still produce using Talavera with the ancestral techniques. One of those few is Cesar Torres, Don Cesar learned his art in the workshop of the Uriarte family, an excellent workshop where his grandfather worked. In his creations he uses the black and white mud that is obtained from the nearby hills of Loreto and Guadalupe, and colors of mineral origin that he creates in his workshop with recipes from his grandfather. All the pieces are modeled in a traditional way and go through a production process that usually takes from one to two months, between drying, burning, and painting. Being surrounded by a living tradition, Cesar Torres Jr., learned from his father since childhood. Architect by profession, Cesar Jr. has come to revolutionize and modernize with new designs and ideas of the current world, nevertheless always respecting the tradition of the processes and materials that make Talavera a Creole art...

An elegant XL round bowl that is supported by four half spheres that make a fun, bold and unique piece great for holding fruit, plants and specially everyone's attention. You can hav...

1950s Silver Plate Barware Ice Tongs Mexico Los Castillo Taxco In the Style of William Spratling Stamped Mexico Measures: 6.75 x 2 W x 1.25 tall. Original vintage condition unres...

Set of Peel vessel by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes Dimensions: H 4.2'' x W 3.7'' x D 3.7" Materials: Slip casting, glazing and single firing process Platalea studio was born out of a pa...

Set of Iza Mug by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes Dimensions: H 4" x W 5.2" x D 5.2" Materials: Slip casting, glazing and single firing process Platalea studio was born out of a passion fo...

Nocturnal pitcher by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes Dimensions: H 9.8'' x W 5.6'' x D 5.6 " Materials: Slip casting, glazing, and single firing process Platalea studio was born out of a p...

Set of peel vessel by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes. Dimensions: H 4.2'' x W 3.7'' x D 3.7". Materials: slip casting, glazing, and single firing process. Platalea studio was born out of ...

Tributte platter by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes. Dimensions: H 2.3'' x W 11.3'' x D 11.3" Materials: Slip casting, glazing and single firing process. Platalea studio was born out of a ...

Three mid 20th century Mexican sterling silver and glass perfume bottles with a ross and leaf design. The bottles vary in height 2 ar...

This stunning handmade marble tray from Casa Almasi, crafted by skilled Mexican artisans, is a true work of art. Available in five different types of marble, including black Monterre...

Our colorful bowl is handmade in traslucid white resin with marbled texture in pink and light pink. Its fun and colorful design makes it a statement piec...

A vintage, Mid-Century Modern Mexican sterling silver pitcher by the maker, C. Zurita. With a nod to the eponymous design firm of Georg Jensen, this sterling silver ewer has a gorgeo...

This handmade marble tray from Casa Almasi is a stunning work of art crafted by skilled Mexican artisans. Handcrafted marble is a timeless art form that involves using traditional techniques to shape, polish, and finish natural stone into beautiful and unique objects. The tray is made from high-quality marble that has been carefully selected for its unique veining and texture, resulting in a one-of-a-kind piece that is both functional and beautiful. This tray has an aircraft wing...

This stunning handmade marble tray, crafted by skilled Mexican artisans, is a true work of art. Available in five different types of marble, including black Monterrey, white Venecian...

A Mexican high temperature vase by Alberto Díaz de Cossío. Manufactured at the Taller Experimental de Cerámica in Mexico City (Experimental Cera...

This stunning handmade marble tray from Casa Almasi, crafted by skilled Mexican artisans, is a true work of art. Handcrafted marble is a timeless art form that involves using traditi...

This stunning handmade marble tray from casa almasi, crafted by skilled Mexican artisans, is a true work of art. Available in five different types of marble, including black monterrey, white veneciano, gray Rochelle, gray santo tomas, and travertine, this tray is a versatile addition to any home or event. The 2cm thickness of the tray ensures durability and sturdiness, making it perfect for serving food or as a decorative piece. This tray has an aircraft wing...

This stunning handmade marble tray from Casa Almasi, crafted by skilled Mexican artisans, is a true work of art. Handcrafted marble is a timeless art form that involves using tradit...

Vintage Mexican Mata Ortiz style small clay studio pottery set. Mata Ortiz pottery style with black, red and green geometric designs on red clay. The set comprise of a covered vess...

Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in dark green & white marbled resin. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter. Designe...