Barber & Osgerby Olio White Teapot by Royal Doulton

Barber & Osgerby’s passion for making was apparent throughout every stage of creating the Olio collection. The considered use of materials is essential to the collection, with exposed stoneware used as a key feature, referring to Royal Doulton’s early history in manufacturing stoneware, salt-glazed clay pipes. “We set out to design a tableware range of eclectic shapes, materials and textures. The collection is reminiscent of timeless found objects that have their roots in the man made We imagine people will use the range in an adhoc way and enjoy combining it with existing pieces. This concept moves away from the conventional idea of buying a set of matching tableware.” -Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby

• Internationally acclaimed designers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby founded their London-based studio in 1996. Their diverse body of work spans industrial design, furniture, lighting and site specific installations as well as limited edition pieces and public commissions such as the London 2012 Olympic Torch and a £2 coin designed for the Royal Mint. Their work is held in permanent museum collections around the world including V&A and Design Museum in London, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York and Art Institute of Chicago. In 2001 Barber and Osgerby established architecture and interior design practice Universal Design Studio and in 2012 they founded MAP, specializing in research and strategy-led design. They bring a deep understanding and respect for British craft to their work with Royal Doulton, and wealth of experience. Their multidisciplinary portfolio, spanning furniture, architecture and industrial design, echoes Royal Doulton’s vision to create collections combining both intelligence and function, making it the perfect partnership.
  "THE OLIO COLLECTION IS REMINISCENT OF TIMELESS FOUND OBJECTS THAT HAVE THEIR ROOTS IN THE MANMADE."
• Dimensions: 6" W x 3" H
• Capacity: 44 oz.
• Materials: Stoneware
• Care Instructions: Dishwasher & Microwave Safe.