Spode

Spode

“When I first visited the historic Spode factory in Stoke on Trent I thought it was the most beautiful industrial premises I had ever seen complete with unique red brick chimney down which the iconic Spode brand read vertically.

I was there on a mission to reconnect the company’s history with the blockbuster Art Deco exhibition at the V&A museum and I was awestruck by the Aladdins cave of vintage moulds which existed in the Spode archive.

More to the point I was thrilled to be introduced to their progressive development team who shared my desire to create a new range of designs which would be true to the innovative traditions of Spode (it was here that the first English Bone China products were produced after a battle of will between the venerable Josiah Spode and his namesake and arch rival Josiah Wedgwood), whilst embracing modernity and cutting edge British style.

The results were elegantly proportioned, sharply detailed and evocatively spirited objects of desire which went on to be featured in the museum and sold around the world – a truly satisfying collaboration.” – Nick