Pour a cup of cozy.
Wait till you hear the story behind this rare collection: It goes back to 1847, when Stanislas Renault first opened his workshop in Argent-sur-Sauldre, France. One move and 173 years later, the Poterie Renault business had stayed in the family for five generations, continuing to handcraft iconic stoneware from French clay (and even fire it all in the original kiln). Sadly, they’re closing their doors—but not before we were able to snap up a treasure trove of vintage pieces. We brought them here just for you, and they’re available exclusively at our Shop.
Go ahead and grab a good book and a blanket—this mug is just the kind of thing you’ll wanna cozy up with. Its iconic shape was inspired by traditional beer steins and handcrafted from grey clay in the Loire Valley. And the soft glaze? It comes from an age-old salt-firing technique. The vessel just so happens to be oven, microwave, freezer, and dishwasher safe, and it keeps hot drinks hot for longer, too (good thing, since we’ll be sipping for a while).
Photography by Ty Mecham
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