Only 4 left in this batch
Handmade by Stephen in Aotearoa New Zealand
Ships within 3 business days from our Auckland studio.
Flat-rate $55 NZD international shipping. Anywhere in the world, fully tracked and insured. New Zealand shipping calculated at checkout.
Expertly packed for fragile ceramics. Every Author piece is hand-wrapped, double-boxed, and cushioned for the journey with paper, recycled cardboard, and reused packaging wherever we can.
Our promise. If a piece arrives broken, we’ll replace it or refund you. Your call.
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A peek inside our studio in Auckland. Every piece is made by hand by me, Stephen, with our three little girls running in and out. Tap the phone for more on Instagram.
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Step one
Every good gather begins with something to pick at. Lay a platter down the centre of the table and pile it high, cheese and cured meats at one end, olives and something sweet at the other, a knife left in the butter. Let people reach across each other for it. The board is not really about the food. It is the reason everyone leans in and stays.
Our tip. Leave gaps. A board that looks a little undone invites people to dig in.
Step two
This is where a table comes alive. Set down a little dish of good olive oil, a bowl of dip, another for the olives and the pits, and hand everyone something to tear their bread through. These small vessels are where the night gets loud. Hands cross, someone double dips and nobody minds, and the conversation loosens with every reach. Do not think of them as extras. The little dishes are the invitation to get stuck in, the moment a polite gathering becomes a proper one.
Step three
Then comes the turn. A big salad bowl set down in the middle changes everything, the moment the night stops being nibbles and becomes dinner. Fill it generously, pass it hand to hand, let everyone serve themselves and reach back for more. A bowl this size says something out loud, we are staying, we are eating properly, pull your chair in. It is the centre of the table and the heart of the meal, and it deserves to be a beautiful thing.
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.
Absolutely beautiful. A true piece of art. I love the waves, the lip at each end to hold in the goodies, the subtle differences in each item that remind you that each one is hand made. I bought another as a gift and the recipient loved it. I had some questions and Stephen was very helpful. Can’t wait to buy my next piece, if I can make up my mind!
