Collection: Grand Chalet Collection by Astier de Villatte

Handmade in Paris

Grand Chalet Collection by Astier de Villatte

Luminous white-glazed ceramics shaped by historic references, sculptural detail and the unmistakable character of the Astier de Villatte atelier

The Grand Chalet Collection by Astier de Villatte draws inspiration from the magnificent façade of the Grand Chalet de Rossinière, the largest wooden house in Switzerland. Translating its distinctive architecture into handmade Parisian ceramics, the collection transforms carved wooden details, mouldings and decorative friezes into an elegant and highly sculptural table service.

The plates are interpreted in two distinct ways. One features dynamic semicircular bas-reliefs inspired by the ornamental frieze of the Grand Chalet's façade, creating a rhythmic border of light, shadow and architectural detail. The second is quieter and more restrained, with a refined rim that evokes the elegant wooden mouldings of the historic Swiss house.

The Grand Chalet itself holds a special place in twentieth-century artistic history as the home of the painter Balthus. Surrounded by the landscape of the Swiss Alps, the monumental wooden chalet became closely associated with the artist and his family, adding another layer of cultural history to Astier de Villatte's interpretation of its architecture.

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Each piece is handmade in Paris. Subtle variations in form, surface and glaze are part of its individual character.