The newest issue of Tableware International is out now.
The spring edition of TI is winging its way to NYC for the upcoming New York Tabletop Show which takes place this April. You can read our preview of the show on page 56.
A special mention for our cover stars this month, Portmeirion, who showcase their new stoneware collection – Minerals – which they say has been “made to love, made to last”. Portmeirion describe the collection as being “consciously designed” and say “recycled clay is once fired and finished with a reactive glaze, making every piece unique”. It also comes in four different colourways which are really lovely for the new season – moonstone, rose quartz, aquamarine, and amethyst.
Meanwhile, our Ambiente review starts on page 68 with an interview with Thomas Kastl, the show’s director of dining, and turning to page 70, we run a six-page review of Ambiente and speak to leading industry figures who give their opinion on the event.
We also take a look at glassware on page 42 and find out more about the Kinshodo company on page 38, and the Rosendahl Design Group’s latest venture on page 62.
For this issue, we’ve introduced a new feature looking at some of the tabletop industry’s great designers from years gone by. We start our new series with Dr Hermann Gretsch on page 64.
Finally, we must not forget the Tableware International Awards of Excellence which was held during Ambiente. Starting on page 70 we recognise our 15 winners including our lifetime achievement award winner and our designer of the year.
It’s a jam-packed issue, not to be missed!
