You are most likely already familiar with Christopher Sptizmiller's beautiful lamps. They have been around for more than a decade, and in that time have become classic pieces of our design era. Sptizmiller's most popular style, the gourd lamp, has inspired a myriad of knock-off's, none of which compare to the remarkable workmanship of Sptizmiller's orginals. We continue to be enamored with these luxurious and timeless pieces and are always watching to see what new styles this talented ceramic artist will create.
In a world filled with mass-produced, mediocre goods, Spitzmiller's couture-like approach, creating one-of-a-kind pieces at a slow and meticulous pace, is edifying and inspiring. His artistic process is one that gives the utmost attention to detail and maintains the highest standard of perfection. Sptizmiller and his staff of six artisans create no more than 60 hand thrown lamps each month, at least two of which we are pining away to own!
In a world filled with mass-produced, mediocre goods, Spitzmiller's couture-like approach, creating one-of-a-kind pieces at a slow and meticulous pace, is edifying and inspiring. His artistic process is one that gives the utmost attention to detail and maintains the highest standard of perfection. Sptizmiller and his staff of six artisans create no more than 60 hand thrown lamps each month, at least two of which we are pining away to own!
Each lamp is drenched in a vibrant glaze that give the lamps an luminous, dewy look when lit. The ceramic forms are placed upon gorgeous gilt bases and adorned with beautiful custom hardware.
The end result...? Perfection.
Spiztmiller's designs are staples in designer Todd Ramano's uber-chic shops. We spy a pair of the new Villa lamps designed by Charlotte Moss for Spitzmiller's collection flanking the sofa in Romano's LA shop below!
A few years ago, Spitzmiller teamed up with the talented ceramic artist Clare Potter to create the most gorgeous pieces that we are sure will become the heirlooms of tomorrow. Spitzmiller hand throws the lamps and vases, creating a perfect canvas on which Potter works her magic, adorning them with intricate ceramic botanicals and other natural elements.
These gorgeous pieces of art are at the top of our "most wanted" list. A girl can always dream can't she?
pics: New York Social Diary, All the Best, Elle Decor
5 comments:
They are gorgeous. I've coveted them for years. Maybe one day - sigh.
You girls are outdoing yourselves again... two posts in one day!! I don't know what to do with myself. I love it, keep up the good work!
Love my Spitzmiller lamps! At the time I bought them, my interior designer brought them over to try out on a buffett in my dining room. The price kind of threw me, as this was 9 years ago...and I hadn't heard the buzz about him yet.
Yet, of course, they have been a favorite investment piece ever since. Mine are not the gourd type you typically think of, which I kind of like, as they are not easily placed as his design.
Love his work!!
Absolutely love his lamps. And the collaborations with Clare Potter were stunning.
I just discovered your lovely blog. I'm just new into blogging & have just finished off my own blog on fashion & interior design.
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I had a lot of fun putting it together maybe you would like to check it out if you have a spare minute.
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Melissah
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