When, in 14th-century China, people began to steep tea leaves—previously chewed or ground—in hot water, a new household essential was born: the teapot. Early examples in clay gave way over centuries to a wide array of expressions, among them the cylindrical silver forms of 17th-century England and the elaborate, 18th-century Delft treasures of the Netherlands. Now the Spanish luxury brand Loewe is building on that rich history, inviting 25 international artists, designers, and architects to create contemporary versions for an exhibition during Milan’s Salone del Mobile fair.
Displayed at Palazzo Citterio from April 7 to 13, the results range from a copper-and-cobalt piece by British Pritzker Prize winner Sir David Chipperfield to a glazed, roughly hewn work by Lebanese American artist Simone Fattal, complete with a woven-leather handle. The Korean…
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Architectural Digest (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2025