Cover Expanding its role as a porcelain canvas for creative expression, The Guest by Lladró welcomes the playful interpretation of artist Juan Díaz-Faes
Expanding its role as a porcelain canvas for creative expression, The Guest by Lladró welcomes the playful interpretation of artist Juan Díaz-Faes
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Discover how these Lladró porcelain creations set the stage for contemporary interiors, blending centuries-old craft with icons of modern culture
The holidays have a way of sharpening our appetite for experiences and objects that feel expressive yet quietly extraordinary, surrounding ourselves with mementos that tell our personal stories.
As such, Lladró taps into that sensibility this season, presenting porcelain objets d’art that are more than decorative afterthoughts in living spaces.
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Handcrafted in the maison’s atelier in Tavernes Blanques, Valencia, Lladró’s latest offerings speak to collectors who appreciate tradition yet gravitate towards the contemporary; who value craftsmanship, but also recognise the emotional pull of icons, symbols, and familiar characters.
From sculptural objects that glow softly in intimate interiors to playful nods to global pop phenomena, these porcelain creations become curated expressions upon shelves and credenzas, and spark conversations at tables with loved ones.
Above The Guest by Jaime Hayon returns in satin-finished chocolate brown
Above Tailor-made for modern interiors, The Guest is also available in dark green
The Guest by Jaime Hayon returns in satin-finished chocolate brown
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Spanish artist and designer Jaime Hayon’s ever-evolving The Guest is a visitor you would gladly invite through the door.
A cult figure in the design world, The Guest returns in polished monochrome renditions tailor-made for modern interiors: a satin-finished chocolate brown that exudes warmth and understated elegance, whilst the dark green version channels bold, contemporary holiday glamour.
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Moreover, The Guest also welcomes the playful interpretation of Oviedo-born artist Juan Díaz-Faes, whose hypnotic black-and-white graphic patterns dress the sculpture with a playful, pop aesthetic.
Above The Guest welcomes the playful interpretation of artist Juan Díaz-Faes
Above The Cosmic collection is crafted in matte porcelain with organic engravings
The Guest welcomes the playful interpretation of artist Juan Díaz-Faes
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For the dreamers and stargazers, the Cosmic collection pays poetic homage to the pioneers of space and the boundless curiosity they represent.
Crafted in matte porcelain with organic engravings, a little astronaut girl and her inseparable cat with metallic details don blown-glass helmets. Complemented by a wireless rocket-shaped lamp to form a luminous, storybook-like scene, this series is one that captures humanity’s enduring fascination with the stars, and the idea that dreaming has no limits.
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Above The Black Panther from the Origami collection
The Black Panther from the Origami collection
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Inspired by the Japanese art of paper folding, Lladró continues to reinterpret the animal kingdom in the Origami collection with the Black Panther–cloaked in black floral illustrations over glossy white porcelain, evoking the union of nature and wildlife.
Beneath its minimalist angular appearance, the sculpture calls for extreme technical complexity, as precision is required during the firing process to shape its sharp angles and straight lines.
Above The Darth Vader sculpture by Lladró is rendered in matte black porcelain
The Darth Vader sculpture by Lladró is rendered in matte black porcelain
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For collectors who live at the intersection of art and fandom, Lladró’s pop culture characters deliver instant recognition with elevated craftsmanship.
For Star Wars fans, the Darth Vader sculpture captures the imposing presence of the iconic Sith Lord. Rendered in matte black porcelain with its billowing cape and red lightsaber, the piece is, quite literally, a force to be reckoned with.
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Above The Doraemon porcelain piece brings a surge of vibrancy and joy in his original palette
The Doraemon porcelain piece brings a surge of vibrancy and joy in his original palette
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Meanwhile, the sculptural rendition of Doraemon brings a surge of vibrancy and joy on the lighter side of things. Staying true to his original palette of light blue and white, the porcelain piece embodies the optimism and playful energy that have made the titular Japanese manga character a universal icon of vitality.
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Credits
Photography: Lladró
Celeste Goh is a senior writer covering architecture and design. Based in Malaysia, she reports on emerging architectural and home design trends, as well as insights by local and international architects and interior designers.
Previously, she covered men’s lifestyle, fashion, music and entertainment.
