Maarten Baas TEAPOT GREY | SET OF 2

Maarten Baas for valerie_objects The chic simplicity of design creates the aesthetic minimalism of this grey teapot set. The subtle imperfection in the placement of forms evoke the imperfection of the human hand as opposed to the rigid formality of machine, generating a uniform relationship between object and user and thus an enjoyable user experience. Although the shapes appear playful and naive, the finishing is stunning. ‘If you create a loose shape, it is necessary to put extra effort in the detailing’, Baas states. ‘If not, your design will look scruffy and will lose its appeal’. Baas also contrasted the organic shapes with a toned-down colour palette. ‘I wanted to keep it stylish. When a chef does the plating of a dish, he does it with great care but avoids perfect geometry. There has to be a certain schwung to it. I created Inner Circle in the same way’.