Wedgwood, JW Anderson and the Estate of Lucie Rie have announced their first collaboration, a creative partnership that reimagines history through design and celebrates the enduring power of craftsmanship. Expertly handcrafted by Wedgwood artisans, the limited-edition collection features unproduced cups and saucers from celebrated potter Lucie Rie and a series of mugs inspired by 5th century Greek mugs, selected from Jonathan Anderson’s personal collection.
In 1964, Lucie Rie, renowned for her use of sgraffito, her purposeful imperfections, and the elegance of her functionalist designs, designed teacups and saucers for Wedgwood that were ultimately never produced. But now, Jonathan Anderson, Wedgwood and the artist’s estate have come together to bring these pieces to the world for the first time. The collection – coloured in Jasper blue with white inlays – features a teacup and saucer, alongside a coffee cup and saucer. Crafted from Jasperware, each piece is formed by hand, then high-fired to create a matte, tactile finish. JW Anderson x Wedgwood also present a series of mugs in three striking pairings: Blue/Saxon Blue, Chocolate Brown/Black, and Canary Yellow/Mimosa Yellow.
“It’s a chance to honour a collaboration she always hoped would happen. What’s truly remarkable is that Wedgwood has now realised these designs in the way she envisioned them… Lucie Rie is one of the greatest potters of the 20th Century. I’ve been collecting her work for many years, and I think she would be thrilled to see these pieces finally brought to life, especially in this charitable context.” – JW Anderson Founder Jonathan Anderson
The proceeds from the collaboration will support the newly formed Lucie Rie and Hans Coper Foundation, which aims for long-term accessibility, digitisation and preservation of archival material. A grant making scheme will be established in order to promote academic and creative scholarships.