At this year’s Salone del Mobile, LOEWE unveiled LOEWE TEAPOTS, an imaginative exhibition that invited 25 internationally renowned artists, designers, and architects to reinterpret one of the most iconic everyday objects: the teapot. On view at Palazzo Citterio in Milan from 8 – 13 April 2025, the showcase marked LOEWE’s ninth appearance at the world’s most influential design fair.
Salone del Mobile, held annually in Milan, is the global benchmark for excellence in furniture and interior design. It brings together visionary brands and creatives from around the world, offering a platform for bold experimentation and cross-disciplinary craftsmanship – making it the perfect stage for LOEWE’s ongoing exploration of applied arts.
Each contributor to LOEWE TEAPOTS offered a unique perspective, reimagining the vessel’s form and function through unexpected materials, shapes, and cultural references.
Some leaned into traditional mediums like porcelain and ceramics, while others used leather, metal, and unglazed clay to challenge convention. From wildly exaggerated spouts to woven leather handles, the results were as diverse as they were sculptural.
Highlights included Rose Wylie’s playful homage to British Royal Albert tea sets, complete with fluted detailing and an oversized lid; Jane Yang-D’Haene’s elongated, ribbon-wrapped form; and David Chipperfield’s glazed cobalt blue teapot, elevated by a gleaming copper handle.
Akio Niisato’s piece was perforated to let light pass through, while Takayuki Sakiyama’s sculptural design swirled upward with rhythmic ridges that echoed the motion of clay in motion.
In addition to the commissioned works, LOEWE introduced a curated range of homewares exclusive to the exhibition, including woven leather coasters, leather botanical charms, and handmade teapots crafted in Galicia using traditional clay techniques.
A standout piece was the limited-edition Earl Grey tea candle, encased in lustreware terracotta brushed with iridescent pigment containing real gold. Collaborations with Kyoto’s Kaikado also resulted in elegant tinplate tea caddies, detailed with whimsical leather and brass motifs.
The full list of artists featured a compelling mix of voices including Edmund de Waal, Patricia Urquiola, Naoto Fukasawa, Rosemarie Trockel, and Wang Shu, reaffirming LOEWE’s deep investment in global craft communities and interdisciplinary collaboration.
With LOEWE TEAPOTS, the brand once again bridged tradition and innovation, offering an exhibition that honoured the timeless ritual of tea while pushing the boundaries of what design can be. In doing so, LOEWE not only extended its dialogue with craft, but also reaffirmed its place at the forefront of contemporary design.
Explore the full lineup of 25 artist-crafted teapots here.
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