Large Red/Black Nuna Side Table by Sebastian Herkner

Red/black large nuna side table by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Heat-resistant black and red ceramic. Technique: Glazed. Oven cooked and polished with semi-precious stones. Dimensions: Diameter 33 cm x height 40 cm Available in colors red, and black/red. And other sizes. The Nuna Side Table, designed by Sebastian Herkner, is a rustic-elegant occasional table and a subtle, yet eye-catching addition to any seating corner. The hand-made ceramic features a gentle shimmer due to the special finishing process. The range includes two designs with different heights and sizes. All models come either in black, terracotta, or a combination of the two. Ames collaborates for the production of these ceramics with two family-owned businesses based in Tolima, a province that’s been a center for pottery making and ceramic production for more than 300 years. Their workshops employ more than 70 people, many of them are family members, with specialists for each production stage – from clay digging to kiln firing to polishing. One of the few tools the makers use – most of the work is done by hand – is corn husks. Once water and clay have been mixed, the mixture is simply left to dry in the sun. This natural process requires stable weather conditions and air temperatures of more than 35 degrees Celsius. The dark glaze is applied to the vases before they go into a kiln that’s fired by wood. As the last step, the pieces are polished with semi-precious stones to create a subtle shimmer.