Just because a teapot needs to be functional doesn’t mean it can’t be fun and funky as well. We’ve added some great new wares to our catalogue for tea lovers that aren’t afraid of a little whimsy in their lives. They come directly from German designers Jameson & Taylor, who specialize in taking teapots from common household items to bold statement pieces that serve as a work of art when they’re not steeping your favorite brew.
American Diner
Impress your tea-time guests with this piece that looks like it was lifted straight from a museum of modern art. You’ll have to reassure your friends and family that it wasn’t actually pilfered from anywhere. A great collector’s item that pays homage to pop art and artists like Andy Warhol, and, more directly, Roy Lichtenstein, whose appropriation of the comic book vernacular created a delightful mix of low and high art.
Colorful Heart
Do you wear your love for tea on your sleeve? Well, this teapot does, too! There’s something really classy but fun about this design, which features loosely drawn lines and minimal color for a bold, graphic effect that will catch your eye from across the room. It reminds us a bit of Paul Klee, who was also able to conjure up complex images with just a few strokes of the brush.
Strange Times
Here’s a little teapot that’s short, stout, and just a little strange. Standing at just six inches, it’s perfect for compact kitchens. With fun, vibrant colors and simple shapes, this piece has a lot of movement even when it’s standing completely still. We love the mixture of prints, solid color blocks and checkers, which combine with skewed lines to make it seem like the whole teapot is vibrating with energy. If it wasn’t for the super saturated colors, we’d swear it’s something right out of Gustav Klimt’s own pantry!
