Mexican Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

William Spratling, known as the founder of the modern mexican silver movement, this piece was created with ebony simulating a boat shape and sterling silver dish for the butter and d...

Holder Plate in Shiny Black Glazed Ceramic by Eguiarte & Eguiarte Materials: Ceramic. Dimensions: D 26 x W 17 x H 13,5 cm. Available in different ceramic color options. Please conta...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Mexican sterling silver bird model; an addition to our animal related silverware collection. This exceptional vintage Mexican cast sterling silver table...

The new design of Orfeo Quagliata, a set of four wine glasses made by hand with the highest quality crystal. Each facet of the handle is made one by one to later be polished in our ...

A sterling silver perfume bottle with a modernism design. It has swirls around the front and back with a scalloped edge. On top a lapis stone cr...

Born in Nebraska, Don S. Shoemaker studied painting at The Fine Arts Institution of Chicago. In the late 1940s, he moved to Mexico with his family and settled in Santa Maria de Guido...

ABOUT This elegant Modernist large six-piece sterling silver service for coffee and tea is of a superb workmanship and consists of a tray, a coffee pot, a tea pot, a hot milk or cho...

Los Castillo Brass, Copper and Abalone Dish attributed to Salvador Teran Offered for sale is a brass, copper and abalone dish in the form of a whim...

Pavo Jug in Shiny Orange Glazed Ceramic by Eguiarte & Eguiarte Materials: Ceramic. Dimensions: D 26 x W 12,5 x H 20 cm. Available in different ceramic color options. The capacity of...

Silver-plated spherical lidded sugar with mosaic Azurite and Malachite handle. Azurite is a soft, deep blue copper mineral produced by weathering of copper ore...

Pelota Pitcher in Matte Pink Glazed Ceramic by Eguiarte & Eguiarte Materials: Ceramic. Dimensions: D 23,5 x W 10 x H 25,5 cm. Available in different ceramic color options. The capac...

Take tradition to evolve, transform, and innovate are all part of Omar Hernández’s work. Born in a pottery town he was taught from a young age the fundamentals. It was later when Oma...

Modern sterling silver coffee and tea set. Made by Spratling in Taxco. Each: Ovoid body and stained-wood scroll handle and flat cover with tooled finial in form of seated jaguar– an ...

A rare 1940's Taxco Mexico copper and brass pitcher by Mexican silversmith and metalworker Héctor Aguilar. The pitcher combines the use of brass and copper joined by round brass rive...

A Mexican Peso dated 1924 is embedded in the cup of this sterling wine taster. Marked: Sterling, Hecho en Mexico, 925, J.V.P. and Tane. The length includ...

1960s cast resin flower shape bowl / centerpiece by Dorothy Thorpe, retains original label.

Infuse your dining space with artisanal charm with this stunning vintage embroidered tablecloth. Showcasing an intricate hand-stitched d...

Cutting board by Don Shoemaker for his company Señal in the 1960s. The surface of the board has a repeating chevron marquetry pattern in a gradient of local Mexican hardwoods that ca...

A pair of sterling silver two-branch candelabras from 1952. The taller candleholder stands at 10 inches while the other is 4.5 inches high. They ar...

19th Century sterling silver pair of twelve-arm candelabra, professionally restored and polished by Davis silver, hallmarked Mexico, foliate decoration and center flame finial. Perfe...

Gota decorative piece by Omar Ortiz, 2021 Dimensions: H15 x D30cm. Materials: Volcanic stone, black clay. It is a decorative piece that mixes black clay from Oaxaca and stone fr...

Rosewood serving tray by Don Shoemaker for his company Señal in the 1960s. The surface of the tray has a repeating chevron marquetry pattern in a gradient of local Mexican hardwoods....

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...

Hauri: In the Huichol Indian tradition, the “candle of life” that lights the luminous sky during the sacred pilgrimage to Wirikuta. A perfect handcrafted marble sphere, apparently a...

Carved Veneciano white marble cheese boards. Handmade in México by local craftsmen. Dimensions: Small: 34 D x 18 W x 2 H cm Large: 42 D x 22 W x 2 H cm. Production time: 6-8 week...

Long ice tea spoon or cocktail sculptural leaf design in sterling silver, Mexico 1950s Price is per item Two spoons are available. Long cocktail Swizzle stick...

An early mid-Century Modernist sterling silver water pitcher made by Hector Aguilar circa 1940-1945. Made in Taxco, Mexico and hallmarked Taxco /940 and Stamped for Hector Aguilar. T...

Cake stand in carved Veneciano white marble. Handmade in Mexico. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marble pieces. Shipping +10 additional busines...

This is designer Christian Vivanco's first collaboration with Ánfora, Mexico's leading manufacturer of glazed ceramics. It's a small pitcher inspired by the work of Uruguayan poet M...

Modernism is all the rage and here’s a lovely example; this sterling silver candy dish. Shaped like an abstract triangle, it stands on a pedestal (not weighted). The ends are fluted;...

Enhance your space with this elegant ceramic egg plate by Mexican artist Lorenzo Lorenzzo. Handcrafted in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, this versatile piece features a refined e...

A four piece mid-century brass tea service set by R. Martinez, c.1950s Mexico. The set includes a lidded copper teapot with creamer and sugar pot both with curved handles. All the pi...

Modern sterling silver pitcher designed and crafted by Tane Orfebres in Mexico. The pitch is decorated with features of the mythical Quetzalcoatl design on the handle, base and lid a...

Acatl means "cane" in the Nahua language, the language of the Mexica people. Acatl is also the symbol that represents this element. In turn, this symbol has been used in sculptures a...

Acatl means "cane" in the Nahua language, the language of the Mexica people. Acatl is also the symbol that represents this element. In turn, this symbol has been used in sculptures a...

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...

Our carafe colection is a tribute to the traditional pitchers of the regions of Tonala´ and Tlaquepaque in Jalisco, these two regions developed during the period of the conquest as p...

Set includes - 1 bottle and 2 cups Our carafe colection is a tribute to the traditional pitchers of the regions of Tonala´ and Tlaquepaque in Jalisco, these two regions developed du...

Circa 1970, We offer this beautiful Ceramic Stoneware Fruit Platter signed by G. Reni.

Oaxacan plates handmade tableware burnished barro negro de Oaxaca. The Loving collection* Wild clay from the mountains of Oaxaca becomes a polished matt piece for the contem...

Oaxacan plates handmade tableware burnished barro negro de Oaxaca. The Loving collection* Wild clay from the mountains of Oaxaca becomes a polished ...

The shape of this collection of glasses is manifested from the union of two elements. A cylindrical center and a kind of wavy ring that forms an X that in turn refers to the way t...

The shape of this collection of glasses is manifested from the union of two elements. A cylindrical center and a kind of wavy ring that forms an X that in...

Serving tray and stand by Don Shoemaker for Senal of Mexico. The tray has a dark rosewood frame with integrated handles at either end, and the tray surface has a repeating geometric ...

Our carafe colection is a tribute to the traditional pitchers of the regions of Tonala´ and Tlaquepaque in Jalisco, these two regions developed during the period of the conquest as p...

Our carafe colection is a tribute to the traditional pitchers of the regions of Tonala´ and Tlaquepaque in Jalisco, these two regions developed during the period of the conquest as p...

Our carafe colection is a tribute to the traditional pitchers of the regions of Tonala´ and Tlaquepaque in Jalisco, these two regions developed during the period of the conquest as pottery centers. Originally these bottles were used to store water in addition to keeping it a few degrees below room temperature, their low temperature cooking allows the jug to breathe water and this in contact with the outside air cools the jug and therefore the liquid inside. To avoid moisture stains on the surfaces where the jug is placed, a plate is placed. The jugs were usually decorated with paintings...

A rosewood serving tray by Don Shoemaker for his company Señal in the 1960s. The surface of the tray has a repeating geometric marquetry pattern in a gradient of local Mexican hardwo...

We offer this rare midcentury serving cart in mahogany wood, circa 1960. Three levels in solid walnut structure wood and brass.

One of our best-selling and iconic pieces from Loyzaga Design, the Ruhlmann ashtrays come in different sizes and styles, as well as types of marble combinations. These are hand carve...

Reliquia by Ehécatl Moreno Handmade Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 12 cm. Materials: Glass, steel. A glass platter modeled from thermoforming, it is a masterpiece of transparency and l...

Silvia creates her own representation of the Mixe Blouse, very traditional garment of the Mixe Region, in Mexico. In the heart of the Sierra Norte Mountains in the state of Oaxac...

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...

Ceramic 8 plate set with salt and pepper cart made in modern egg design by Lorenzo Lorenzzo Lorenzo's work alludes to his favourite meal, breakfast, creating a contemporary design f...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...