Stories
The Humble Mug: A Vessel of Essence in an Age o...
"A mug is a mug is a mug." From the ancient porcelain bowls of the Tang Dynasty to the comforting, chipped ceramic in your hands today—discover why this humble vessel...
The Humble Mug: A Vessel of Essence in an Age o...
"A mug is a mug is a mug." From the ancient porcelain bowls of the Tang Dynasty to the comforting, chipped ceramic in your hands today—discover why this humble vessel...
An Art Nouveau Christmas: The Art of Slowing Down
The story behind the 1895 Art Nouveau Christmas mug by William H. Bradley: red robe, green ground, and a design made 130 years ago for The Inland Printer.
An Art Nouveau Christmas: The Art of Slowing Down
The story behind the 1895 Art Nouveau Christmas mug by William H. Bradley: red robe, green ground, and a design made 130 years ago for The Inland Printer.
The Mug That Outsmarted US-Tariffs
Written in September 2025, when tariffs on Brazilian coffee were in the news. Trade measures change; the production logic described here has not. Assembled in the USA for US orders....
The Mug That Outsmarted US-Tariffs
Written in September 2025, when tariffs on Brazilian coffee were in the news. Trade measures change; the production logic described here has not. Assembled in the USA for US orders....
The Tazzarte Logo: Küsnacht, Vevey, and a Cup
In a small studio in Küsnacht, overlooking the Zürichsee, the Tazzarte logo took shape. Paired with Suisse Neue, a typeface from Swiss Typefaces in Vevey, it reaches across the country's...
The Tazzarte Logo: Küsnacht, Vevey, and a Cup
In a small studio in Küsnacht, overlooking the Zürichsee, the Tazzarte logo took shape. Paired with Suisse Neue, a typeface from Swiss Typefaces in Vevey, it reaches across the country's...
The Hare in Art: From Albrecht Dürer to Netsuke...
Throughout art history, few creatures have so consistently captured the human imagination as the hare. Representing agility, cunning, and the untamed essence of nature, the hare transcends its earthly form...
The Hare in Art: From Albrecht Dürer to Netsuke...
Throughout art history, few creatures have so consistently captured the human imagination as the hare. Representing agility, cunning, and the untamed essence of nature, the hare transcends its earthly form...
Art Reproductions and the Cultured Class: Taste...
How can a key carry culture? This post explores the historical and contemporary role of art reproductions—from 19th-century salons to modern design objects. Discover how curated artworks on everyday items...
Art Reproductions and the Cultured Class: Taste...
How can a key carry culture? This post explores the historical and contemporary role of art reproductions—from 19th-century salons to modern design objects. Discover how curated artworks on everyday items...