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Maison et Objet Paris 2016

Ceramic bottles inspired by Morandi

I have been exhibiting in Paris at Maison et Objet with the British European Design Group. I took a selection of my Morandi inspired bottles and vases as well as my handmade tableware range. The new collection was very well received by the press and buyers, particularly French and Swiss. Unfortunately, after the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, the number of visitors was down by 40%, so I did not meet as many American and Japanese buyers as last year.

Ceramic bottles inspired by Morandi
Linda Bloomfield stand at Maison et Objet

My neighbours on the British European Design Group stand were the lovely ladies of Lush Designs, Maria and Marie. They design textiles, lampshades and ceramics printed with fabulous creatures and landscapes. On the other side was Laura Spring from Scotland, who I met on the trade mission to Tokyo last year. She designs abstract printed cushions, lampshades and bags in bright, fresh colours. We were all opposite Normann Copenhagen from Denmark who were showcasing their modern furniture, lighting and accessories.

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Maison et Objet

Linda Bloomfield at Maison et Objet

I enjoyed exhibiting at Maison et Objet in Paris last week.

My stand was part of the British European Design Group in Hall 8: Now! Design a vivre, funded by UKTI. As well as ceramicists, the British contingent included designers of glass, textiles, furniture and lighting.

Linda Bloomfield at Maison et Objet
Linda Bloomfield at Maison et Objet
My stand
My stand

It was a busy show and I received orders from Austria, Switzerland, the Lebanon and Japan. I now have a lot of cake stands to make and will be very busy in the studio for the next few months.

Other handmade pottery at the show included Silvia K Ceramics, beautiful earthenware platters with leather handles from Brighton and Tortus Copenhagen, thrown stoneware vases from Denmark.

Silvia K Ceramics
Silvia K Ceramics
Tortus Copenhagen
Tortus Copenhagen