Founded in Paris in 1996 by designers Ivan Pericoli and Benoît Astier de Villatte, the company has developed an eclectic collection encompassing ceramics, candles, incense, stationery and printed goods. Its distinctive pieces combine traditional craftsmanship with an imaginative aesthetic shaped by history, travel and the beauty of imperfection.
The brand’s delicate white-glazed ceramics are individually handmade by skilled artisans, giving every piece its own subtle character. Its scented products invite sensory journeys through cities and landscapes, while its stationery is produced using traditional methods, including an historic Linotype printing press.
This issue examines the founders’ creative philosophy, the work of the artisans and the brand’s commitment to preserving techniques and objects that modern production has largely left behind.
Presented through Magazine B’s distinctive combination of photography, interviews and editorial storytelling, this English-language edition offers an atmospheric look inside the singular world of Astier de Villatte.
