Stunning contemporary tabletop designs inspired by historical
decorative objects from the world's great museums
Throughout history, tabletop decoration has been at the nexus of
utilitarian function and innovative design. In At the Artisan's Table,
designers and event producers Jane Schulak and David Stark pair
historical table wares from the world's finest design museums with
pieces by an international array of contemporary artisans who
reinterpret traditional crafts and styles, including Aptware (marbled
clay), blue-and-white Delft, chinoiserie, faux bois, plaster,
splatterware, and trompe l'oeil. Each chapter features a museum object
that serves as a "muse"; the work and studio of the artist who has
updated the traditional craft; and gorgeous table settings designed by
Schulak and Stark that incorporate the artist's handmade wares and
provide inspiration for everyone who has ever wished to wow their dinner
guests.