These ceramic creations range from reliable and decorative to expressive and colorful. This hard textile is constantly being reimagined into new designs and uses for domestic, industrial and art projects.
Here, you'll see a diverse scope of application for this fired material, from headless ceramic brides to insectified ceramics. Check out all the cool ceramic concepts and designs featured and get a few potential art project ideas.
Implications - From creative vulgarism to salt and pepper shakers of 2015, contemporary designs have a unique following since the popularization of sarcastic coffee mugs. By creating unique pieces, companies can grasp a new audience that has an appreciation for sarcastic humor and puns.
91 Contemporary Ceramic Creations
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Eco Pleasure-Inducers
These Thomas Collins Diletti Toys May be Perfect for Valentine's Day
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Ceramic Headless Brides
Twisted Porcelain Dolls by Jessica Harrison Are a Dark Take on Toys
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Creepy Ceramic Creations
Carole Epp's Art isn't for the Faint of Heart
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Ceramic Clothing
Actual Porcelain Shirt by Li Xiaofeng Created for Lacoste (UPDATE)
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Stabbed Ceramic Sculptures
Laurent Craste Combines Delicate Ceramics, Heavy Tools and Force
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Glossy Ceramic Jewelry
Etienne Perret Jewelry Masters the Art of Mixing Clay and Gems
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Macabre Condiment Dispensers
Dismembered Baby Hands Ceramic Salt and Pepper Shakers
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Frightening Clay Creations
The Ceramic Sculptures by Caterina Silenzi Raku will Stun You
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Coffee Landscapes
Check Out Yukihiro Kaneuchi's Tiny Landscapes in the Coffee Cup
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Very Naughty Ceramics
Outlandish Creations Not to Serve Grannies With
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Creepy Ceramic Creatures
Ron Dee's Clayworks Are Disturbingly Beautiful
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Freaky Ceramic Rabbits
Finnish Anxt From Kim Simmosson Includes Funny Bunnies
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Dapper Dinnerware
‘Dressed for Dinner' Crockery by Marianne Van Ooij
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Narrative Ceramics
These Jason Walker Sculptures are Nature-Conscious Masterpieces
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Whimsical Art Tiles
JuJu Design Snow Print Ceramic Tile
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Colassal Ceramic Cups
Bertrand Fevre's Big Porcelain Sculpture Won the Limoges Competition
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Crafty Clay Ceramics
Elephant Ceramics by the Prop Stylist Michelle Micheal
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Joyful Tableware
Innovative and Functional Decor to Spice Up Your Kitchen
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Vandalized Vintage
Classic Dinnerware Hand Painted with Profanity
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Creative Vulgarism
Artist Makes Porcelain Figures Offend
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Winged Ceramics
The Putto Espresso Cup and Saucer Gives a Flying Start to Your Day
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Latticed Ceramics
Monika Patuszynska Housewares Bring Positive Attention to Poland
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Insect Infested Dishware
Ant Covered Plates by Re Jin Lee
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Lung Ashtray
Gives Thought
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Personalized Ceramic Tiles
Teeny Tiles for DIY Home Decor
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Geotagged Ceramics
Antelier Potters Add Location Codes to Their Work
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Rustic Teapots
Louie Rigano Ceramics Bring Back a Japanese Tradition
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Pre-Broken Ceramics
Greece VS China Plates
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Dismembered Doll Canisters
Baby Legs Ceramic Salt and Pepper Shakers Have You Eat with Feet
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Ceramic Notepads
Reusable Eco-Friendly Stationery Makes Scrap Paper Obsolete
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Raku Ceramic Animals
Ruth Apter's One Hundred Horses Inuit-Inspired Art
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Ceramic Spray Cans
Carrie Reichardt Blends Guerrilla Activism and Fine Art
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Kitty Baking Tools
This Cat Measuring Cup Set is Both Adorable and Practical
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Leggy Ceramics
Replacing Tea Set Handles with Luscious Stems
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Manga-Inspired Ceramic Art
Sci-Fi Japanese Figurines
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Serene Ceramics
British Artist Valeria Nascimento Makes Intricate Ceramic Designs
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Light Switch Buddies
'Mr. Switch' and Friends Make Your Walls a Little Bit Cuter
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Anarchy Crockery
Cheaky Plates by Etsy Craftivist Carrie Reichardt
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Terminator Tiles
'Found Space' Sculptural Ceramics Give Bizarre 3D Element to Walls
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Contemporary Ceramic Figures
Robert Bronwasser's 'Ceramic People' for Smool Design Studio
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Pretty Saucy Platters
Tell Them What You Really Think with Hidden Meaning Plates
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Organic Ceramics
‘Reversed Volumes' from Mischer'Traxler Creates Vegetable Bowls
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Humidifying Ceramics
The Il Coccio Design Humidifiers are Art Pieces
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Classic Ceramic Docks
The Phonofone III iPod Dock is Simple and Sleek
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Deformed Flower Holders
The Porcelain Altered Face Vase Makes for Scourged Stem Storage
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Magnetic Salt and Pepper Hearts
Shake On Some Love
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Awareness Ceramics
'Wake Up' Dishes Reflect Global Inequalities Through Design
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Charming Country Ceramics
Pigeon Toe Pottery is Handmade from Locally-Sourced Clay
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Fresh Clay Pots
Ceramic Artist James Diem Makes Functional Forms and Lidded Vessels
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Ceramic Wall Units Define Small Spaces
Naxos Design
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iPod Trumpets
Phonofone II
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Pastel-Loving Ceramics
Add Some Sweetness to Your Home with the 'Sweet Surprises' Dish Collection
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Time-Traveling Cups
The Figural TARDIS Mug Shows You Are the Ultimate Fan of 'Doctor Who'
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Jolly Jokester Jars
The Clown Nose Container is Cute and Playful
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Ceramic Couture
Clothes Made of Porcelain
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Tea-Making Mugs
The Tempo Ceramic Cup Can Prepare Hot Drinks On Your Desk With Ease
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Ceramic Briefcases
iF Award Winner by Stasinopoulos
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Ceramic Cup Lighting
The 'Just Married Lamps' by Studio Klass are Simple Yet Detailed
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Squishy Ceramics
Kiki Van Eijk's 'Soft' Collection Features Doughy-Looking Fixtures
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Ceramic Coats
Hisako Matsumoto Makes a Crocodile Costume Without Animal Leather
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Star Wars Cookie Containers
The Death Star Cookie Jar is Darth Vader-Approved
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Sleek Ceramic Watches
The Chanel ‘J12 Noir Intense' Oozes Luxury
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Dual-Purpose Ashtrays
Light Up Twice with The Ashtray Incense Burner
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Ceramic Sound Stations
Luke Twigger's Ceramic iPod Docks are the Perfect Gifts for Grandma
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Crazy Cute Ceramics
Camilla Engdahl and Her Avian-Inspired Pots
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Animated Ceramic Skulls
Charlotte Cornaton's 21st Century Homage to Vanitas Painting
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Colloidal Silver Ceramic Filters
Martin Bolton's ‘Rural Water Filter' is Superb
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Printed Ceramics
Diana Fayt at Heath Ceramics Combines Etching and Vases
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Insectified Ceramics
Laura Zindel's Dishware is Infected With Insects and Birds
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Grenade Piggy Banks
Military-Inspired Ceramics Keep Your Change Secure
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Dainty Ceramic Monsters
Vitamin's Urban Gnomes Add a Touch of Humor to Your House
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Super Ceramic Speakers
Joey Roth Creates Speakers With Clean Lines and Clear Sounds
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Car Crash Ceramics
Judith Montens's Five Star Crockery Was Inspired by Celebrities
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Drink Selector Mug
How Do You Like Your Coffee?
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Ceramic Charity
Potters Sell Empty Bowls to Feed the Hungry
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Whimsical Outlandish Housewares
Katherine Morling Porcelain and Ceramic Sculpture Collection
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Coiffed Ceramic Containers
These Emilie Voirin 'Bun Boxes' are Super Cute
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Crafty Ceramic Vases
The Motif Vase by Annette Bugansky Seems to Have a Knitted Surface
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The Ring
Fruit Loops For Your Wall
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Printed 3D Ceramics
The Unfold 3D Bowl Introduces a Whole New Era of Pottery
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Ceramic Postcards
Post Cup Allows You to Send Messages on Mugs
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Seashell Ceramics
Maison Sauvages Creates 'AZ,' a New Line of Tableware
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Ceramic Cooking Timers
Studio Lama Creates an Eye-Catching Piece for Your Kitchen
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Animated Creature Ceramics
Nathan Halpern Creates Arts and Crafts with Personality
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Comical Ceramics
'Arms and Crafts' Puts a Little Laugh in Your Day
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Flowers Merged with Design
Frederic Ruyant Vases
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Salt and Pepper Shakers of 2015
Fragile
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Spirit Lifting Kitchenware
Chicks Dig You Cereal Bowl
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Peculiar Pottery
Death Dishes by Friederike Brings Us Some Morbid Dishware
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Flowery Shakers
The Rose Salt and Pepper Shaker Set is for Sweethearts
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Ceramic Cookies
Canadian Designer Katherine Morley Shows Her Patriotism with Maple Cookies
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Adorable Puppy Afros
'Dogs Gods' by Tim Flach Breeds Funny Canine Coifs
55 Unique Coffee Cups
Inspired by the 31-Ounce Starbucks Trenta
Suffocating Sketches
The Melissa Cooke 'Vacuum' Series is Asphyxiating
Creepy Ceramic Creations
Carole Epp's Art isn't for the Faint of Heart
Easy Eating Dishware
Plates by Entresuelo1a Benefits Food Fools Around the World
30 Cutting-Edge Cafes
Innovative and Original Cafes, from American Maid Cafes to Bikini Baristas
Anatomical Tea Sets
Fragile by Kim Joon is Delicately Disturbing
Eerily Meticulous Statues
These Human Sculptures by Tip Toland Convey Lessons of Beauty
Comical Canine Coifs
Torkil Gudnason Captures Bourgeois Dogs Looking Woofsational
Fruity Eco Sculptures
The Haroshi Apple is Another Awesome Upcycled Skate Deck
Big-Mouthed Coffee Cups
The Face Mug Safely Secrets Your Workplace Sweets
Unnerving Cartoon Embryos
Jason Freeny Continues to Creep You Out with the Hello Kitty Fetus
Hirsute Loincloths
The Lady Gaga Hair Dress Looks Flintstones-Inspired
Screw-Like Coffins
Donald Scruggs Designs Chiral Coffin Concept to Save Grave Space
Ceramic Clothing
Actual Porcelain Shirt by Li Xiaofeng Created for Lacoste (UPDATE)
Disembodied Kitchenware
The Joseph Barbaccia 'Integration' Collection of Unusual Tools
Surreal Symbolic Figurines
The Christina Bothwell Glass Sculptures Celebrate Birth and Death
Stabbed Ceramic Sculptures
Laurent Craste Combines Delicate Ceramics, Heavy Tools and Force
Double Duty Dishes
Sakura Adachi's ‘Eclipse' Steel Fruit Bowls are a 2-in-1 Inno
Molded Leather Lingerie
The ERRO Spring 2011 Collection is Medieval Gone Modern
Hyperrealistic Human Sculptures
Bert Simons' 3D Paper Portraits Reflect his Artistic Skills
Peculiar Peeping Sculptures
YHWH Vinyl Figures by Mark Ryden are Fantastically Deformed
Dual-Purpose Disposable Cups
Chris Panopoulos Creates Sustainable Coffee Containers
100 Crazy Coif Features
From Elaborate Locks to Tom Brady 'Bieber' Hair
Disguised Dinnerware
The Eleve Dishes by Tresypico Makes Spaces Functionally Funky
Macabre Cutlery
Pinky Diablo's Skull Spoons Bring Death to the Dinner Table
Human Canvas Paintings
Ah Xian Creates Intricate Designs on Faces and Shoulders
State-of-the-Art Tea Pots
The Impressive 'Cuisinart PerfecTemp Cordless Electric Kettle'
Romanticized Clay Sculptures
Ronit Baranga Crafts Unworldly Figures
Trippy Tea Sets
The Disturbing Ronit Baranga Dishware Seems from Another Dimension
Funny-Faced Cups
These Cute Mood Mugs will Emphasize Your Morning Disposition
Ceramic Rocker Hands
Julie Young-Hee Moon Makes a Statement with Her Art
Circuit Board Cityscapes
Franco Recchia Breathes Life into Old Computer Components
Morbid Photo Spreads
Hedi Slimane Creates an Interesting Photo Diary
Anatomical Evil Baby Art
The Jason Freeny Stewie Pieces is the Artist's Newest Creation
Metal-Sculpted Scenes
Frank Plant Twists Steel into Works of Art
Skeletal Canines
These Dogs by Mikael Alacoque Would Make an Unusual Pet
Dapper Dinnerware
‘Dressed for Dinner' Crockery by Marianne Van Ooij
Edible Personified Art (UPDATE)
Bent Objects by Terry Border Gives Food Feet and Feelings
Time Traveling Bed Sets
The Doctor Who Tardis Bed is a Must-See for Who-Heads
Tongue-Tied Telephones
The 'Juicy Tongue Stretching Phone' Will Talk Your Ear Off
Handsy Art Installations
Min Jeong Seo Sculpts Imagination
Evolving Microbe Fixtures
The 'Bacterioptica' Chandelier is Literally Living Art
Nude Humanimal Sculptures
Marc and Gillie Schattner Create Odd Pieces of Dog-Headed Art
Colassal Ceramic Cups
Bertrand Fevre's Big Porcelain Sculpture Won the Limoges Competition
Folding Vinyl Vases
The Hope Forever Blossoming Vase was Inspired by Shampoo Packaging
Deceiving Disposable Dishware
The 'I'm Not a Paper Plate' Set is Cutely Eco-Conscious
Delectable Dinner Sets
Edible Utensil Sets by Artist Andere Monjo Let You Eat Your Fork
Cardboard Death Stars
The Packed Pavilion is Made Up of Cardboard Hoops
Toy Bear Speakers
Medicom Bear Brick iPod Dock Lets You Rock Out While You Play With Toys
Magical Metamorphosis Mugs
The Heat Changing Tardis Mug Travels to Outer Space
Winged Ceramics
The Putto Espresso Cup and Saucer Gives a Flying Start to Your Day
Self-Washing Basins
Eco-Automatic Sink by AHHA Project Doubles as a Dishwasher
Exposed Muscle Digital Art
'Frankly Mr. Bebber' by Federico Bebber is a Gory Series
Extremity Exercise Equipment
The Hand Fitness Trainer Strengthens and Tones Your Hands
Stackable Kitchen Crockery
'Oven-to-Table Cookware' Consists of Structured Space-Saving Dishes
Anti-Mess Tea Cups
The Tie Tea Cup Lets You Tie Up Your Tea Bags
Monster Mouth Seating
The Stretch no.3 Chair Looks Like It Will Eat Your Children
Solar-Powered Pleasurers
The Solar Bullet Makes Tree Hugging Hot
Rustic Teapots
Louie Rigano Ceramics Bring Back a Japanese Tradition
Foldable Pet Food Dishes
These Pocketable 'Slurpabowls' Can be Brought on Walks
Matryoshka Measurement Appliances
These Contessa Measuring Cups are Adorably Practical
Dismembered Doll Canisters
Baby Legs Ceramic Salt and Pepper Shakers Have You Eat with Feet
Ventricular Vase Snares
The OneDown Rat Trap is a Stylish Alternative to the Conventional
Pop Culture Art Plates
Beat Up Creations Let You Eat Off Mr. T's Mug
Crocodile Sinks
The Animalistic 'Wild Bathroom Sinks' by Ceramica Cielo
Hairy Hipster Minis
The Gar-De 'Brazeau' Goat Fur Skirt is a Ruminant Fashion Experience
Colossal Cavity Confections
These Crumbs Bake Shop Capacious Cupcakes are Mouth-Watering
Imperfect Porcelain Containers
The Quentin De Coster 'Indiscipline' Line is Beautifully Deformed
Space Age Seasoning
The 'Disc Salt & Pepper' Set Sprinkles Your Supper with Exotic Spice
Chimney Stack Cigar Holders
This Ceramic Ashtray is Smokin' Hot
17 Innovative Tea Cup Creations
From Self-Brewing Tea Cups to Scenic Glass Teaware
Paper Clay Dishware
Paola Paronetto's Creations are Intriguingly Rough and Raw
Handy Handset Holders
These 'Hold My Electronics' Hands are Palmtastic iPod Stands
Transfomer Ice Sculptures
This Icy Optimus Prime is a Force to be Reckoned With
Bubbling Dishware
These Recycled Glass Plates are Made from Window Glass
Weaved Flower Sculptures
Ignacio Canales Aracil Creates Amazing Art Using Daisies and Daffodils
Tiered Flower-Holders
The Chen Karlsson 'Platevase' Looks Made for Tea Time
Sloped Citrus Squeezers
The Steep Juicer Takes the Mess Out of Making Juice
Knotty Interior Pieces
These Vases by Sharon Geschiere and Judith van den Boom are Truly Unique
Macabre Tea Pots
The Pig Skull Tea Pot is a Bone-Chilling Vessel
Buoyant Tea Baubles
The Floating Tea Strainer by Kinto is Colorful and Vibrant
Portable Satellite Dishes
The VuQube VQ300 Lets You Hit the Road
Lucha Libre Dishware
Lucio Bolognesi's Lucha Plates are Inspired by Masked Mexican Wrestlers
Pastel-Loving Ceramics
Add Some Sweetness to Your Home with the 'Sweet Surprises' Dish Collection
Bath Time Tea Buddies
The Duckie Tea Infuser Will Make You Feel Like a Kid Again
Jolly Jokester Jars
The Clown Nose Container is Cute and Playful
Tea-Making Mugs
The Tempo Ceramic Cup Can Prepare Hot Drinks On Your Desk With Ease
Floating Glassware
The Float Cappuccino Cups Will Add Magic to Your Drink
Emoticon-Inspired Tableware
The Patterned Smile Plates Take Cues from Virtual Imagery
Faux Snack Foods
Ai Weiwei Uses 100 Million Porcelain Sunflower Seeds for His Art
Lumber MP3 Docks
The Woodtec iPhone & iPod Dual Docking Station Lets You Reconnect with Nature
Ridged Wooly Pots
The Beehive SoftBowl Would Colorfully Complement Your Plants
Insectified Porcelain Pots
'The Incubator Series' from Anke Weiss is Modeled After Insect Eggs
Cook Hat Seasoning
The Chef Power Salt and Pepper Shakers Are Perfect for Gourmets
Ceramic Cup Lighting
The 'Just Married Lamps' by Studio Klass are Simple Yet Detailed
Spooky Smoke Portraiture
The Beautiful but Somber Watercolor Art of Ugo Giletta
Gramophone Amplifiers
Andrew Beaumont Creates Speakers That Enhance Your Earbuds
Light Bulb Tea Pots
Estelle Sauvage's Kettle is a Delightfully Simple Way to Heat Water
Adorable Toddler Tissues
Pylones Tissue Covers Are Customizable, Cute and Funny
Dual-Purpose Ashtrays
Light Up Twice with The Ashtray Incense Burner
Ceramic Sound Stations
Luke Twigger's Ceramic iPod Docks are the Perfect Gifts for Grandma
Stacked Skeletal Sippers
The Skeleton Espresso Cup Stack Provides a Bare-Bone Coffee Time
Handy Bathroom Fixtures
Galassia 'Meg11' Washroom Accessories are Restroom Attendants
Mooing Cow Cups
It'll Sound Like You're on a Farm When Using the Talking Moo Mixer
Puzzling Spice Shakers
The Rubik's Cube Spice Shaker Adds a New Layer of Difficulty to Dinner
Flexible Funneling Lids
The In Out Bottle for Sugar by Yan-Ting Chen & Hsin Yeh
Wireless iPhone Chargers
The Audyssey 200 Watt iPod Dock will Rock Your World
Kaleidoscopic Tiles
The Dwell Patterns Heath Ceramics Collaboration is Bold
Cute Seasoning Rattles
The Samba Spice Shakers Add a Bit of Fun to Cooking
Conifer Tree Bowls
The Formafantasma Autarchy Project Creates Man-Made Dishes
Swarovski Dinnerware
'Prouna' Makes Dishwasher-Safe Crystal Bone China
Scribbler Salt Dispensers
The Frank Kerdil S & P Set Will Sprinkle Creativity into Your Cooking
Flower Power Felt China
The Custom Pretend Tea Set is for Imaginative Toddlers
Dog Bowl Flower Pots
The Deneb Vase Looks Like it Attends to Both Plants and Pups
Branching Shower Fixtures
The Albero Tree Shower is Ruggedly Minimalistic
Smoldering Stem-Holders
These Volcano Vases Heat Up Home Decoration
Coiffed Ceramic Containers
These Emilie Voirin 'Bun Boxes' are Super Cute
Crafty Ceramic Vases
The Motif Vase by Annette Bugansky Seems to Have a Knitted Surface
Light Bulb Planters
Matteo Cibic Editions Plants Live in a Bubble
Body Part Seasoning
Don't High-Five With the Hands Salt and Pepper Shaker
Stitched Seasoning Sacks
The Tuzu Biberi Salt & Pepper Shaker Brings Rustic Appeal Home
Animated Creature Ceramics
Nathan Halpern Creates Arts and Crafts with Personality
Sleek Cylindrical Teapots
Monotea from Rapahel Morais is a Contemporary Tea Container
Allium-Inspired Flower-Holders
The Onion Vase by Iris Zohar Looks Like a Real Bulb
Bucket Vase Hybrids
Jakub Berdych Brings New Meaning to Everyday Objects