Form & Refine Alcoa Tray

ALCOA TRAY

Form & Refine Alcoa Tray

ALCOA TRAY

Designed by Herman Studio

The Alcoa ceramics line really stands out. It is clear and simple in form. The handle creates a functional and recognizable expression for the line.

The surface is a balanced matt grey on the outside and a high gloss grey on the inside to provide a subtle contrast. The name Alcoa refers to the region Alcobaça in Portugal where the ceramics hail from.

The region is rich in fine white clay which has cradled a culture of pottery. The Alcoa ceramics line consists of vases in two sizes, a pitcher, and a tray.

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DESIGNERS

HERMAN STUDIO 

Herman Studio was founded in 2012 by the two architects, Helle Herman Mortensen and Jonas Herman Pedersen.

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Their work spans from textile, ceramics, lighting and furniture design to interior design.

A characterstic feature of their design is their focus on the objects’ contours. By working with a distinctive outline for each object, the craftsmanship allows the design to stand out whilst remaining simple and readily recognizable.

Their great passion for design and their appreciation of aesthetic principles are complimentary to their use of traditional materials and methods.

They work in an iterative process between sketches, models and prototypes.

Their design process begins with the detailed study of construction methods, an approach which plays a central role throughout the design process.

The workshop is therefore an essential part of their studio.

We took an analytical approach to the design, by applying to contrast properties of forms and colours.

This is evident in the geometric lines that form the objects and the contrast used in the finished glaze with matt and high gloss

INFORMATION

ENVIRONMENT 

Indoor

YEAR OF PRODUCTION 

2018

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PRE-ASSEMBLED 

Yes

CARE

Dishwasher Safe

PRODUCTION 

Made in Europe

BRAND 

Form & Refine

PRODUCT TYPE 

Tray

PRODUCT NUMBER 

3120

SURFACE 

Matt Grey

 DIMENSIONS 

- Height : 5 cm
- Diameter : 30 cm

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FINISH 

Grey matt glazed outside and high gloss glazing on the inside

MATERIAL

Portuguese Stoneware

DESIGNERS 

Herman Studio

NET WEIGHT 

1300 g

SHAPE 

Round

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WARRANTY 

Form & Refine provides a five-year product warranty