Objects of Desire

The Wick Culture - Eye Chairs by Charlotte Colbert, at The Conran Shop in London

Objects Eye Chair by Charlotte Colbert

£3,600

We’ve come over all Surrealist this week at The Wick – perhaps it’s the hazy heat, or the anticipation of big shows on Surrealism at The Hepworth Wakefield and the Henry Moore Institute opening later this year. The leading purveyors of Surrealist Pop, Charlotte and Philip Colbert, might also have something to do with it: their pop-up at The Conran Shop on Sloane Square continues until 26 August. Among our favourite pieces is this “Eye-conic” Eye chair by Charlotte Colbert, a handmade, powder-coated wrought iron wonder. “I like…creating little windows into a narrative, allowing for anyone to fill up the missing pieces with their own stories,” says the photographer and screenwriter.

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The Wick Culture - Mytheresa, L'OBJET Haashtray Large ashtray

Objects Haashtray Large ashtray by Haas Brothers x L’Objet

£565

What do you get if you cross the Mojave desert landscape with the wild imagination of the Haas Brothers? This porcelain ashtray, that’s what. For their second collaboration with L’Objet, Hass Brothers have taken Surreal to new heights, with this handcrafted sculptural piece, with gold-plated details on the fantastical silhouette of this strange anthropomorphic creature, a vessel for depositing ash and cigarette butts, if you wish.

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The Wick Culture - Objects Rocket Vase by Sophie Alda

Objects Rocket Vase by Sophie Alda

Sophie Alda is an artist, designer, maker based in Bristol. She says her objects “approach materiality and tactility in a playful way, rejecting the hierarchy of the practically useful art/object within craft or otherwise”. They are the embodiment of the Greco-Roman vibe, with their bright blue touches recalling the Loulaki-painted homes seen all over Greece, to their classical figurative elements and irresistible curves recalling ancient vessels. The delicious Rocket Vase is hand painted with glazing on the outside and inside – robust enough for water or stems.

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The Wick Culture - Handpainted Palm Ceramic Candleholder, Les Ottomans

Objects Handpainted palm ceramic candleholder by Les Ottomans

286 euro

The Wick is just a wee bit obsessed with Les Ottomans, the home design brand born out of a love of Turkey, merging eastern and western influences, enhanced by the exotic charm of the Bosphorous. This exquiste handpainted ceramic candleholder epitomises their perfect merging of functionality and fashion: crafted in Italy, your table will never be dull again. We love the blue – but it’s also available in other colours, and two sizes.

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The Wick Culture - Il Viaggio di Nettuno Set of 4 Coasters by Luke Edward Hall

Objects Il Viaggio di Nettuno Set of 4 Coasters by Luke Edward Hall

£180

We’ve come over all Greco-Roman this week at The Wick – perhaps its the soaring temperatures or dreams of the Aegean. These handcrafted pure porcelain coasters are the perfect party piece: Inspired by Luke Edward Hall’s love of Greco-Roman mythology, each of these stunning coasters is decorated by hand. Part of the Il Viaggio di Nettuno collection, available at Ginori 1735. Far from ordinary, they’ll turn any table into an artistic installation.

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The Wick Culture - Objects Fashion Eye United Kingdom by Louis Vuitton 

Objects Fashion Eye United Kingdom by Louis Vuitton 

£46

Inspired by the House’s travel heritage, the covetable Louis Vuitton Fashion Eye Collection evokes cities, regions or countries through the eyes of fashion photographers, from emerging talents to industry legends. For planning the fantasy staycation see Martin Parr’s United Kingdom, a bittersweet chronicle of life on this island nation, vividly expressing the famous photographer’s complex feelings about his country. After Louis Vuitton City Guides and Travel Books, this collection presents travel photography with a fashion perspective, a vision of destinations with the unique vision of world-renowned artists.

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The Wick Culture - Yoko Ono white cap by Tate

Objects Yoko Ono white cap by Tate

£20

Whatever the climate of your destination, a baseball cap is a travel essential. This Yoko Ono design by Tate, produced as part of the merchandise offering for Ono’s major retrospective at Tate Modern, might be the perfect hat: as minimalist as Ono’s artworks, with a fun text twist at the back to elevate it to a brat summer accessory. As a longtime advocate for global peace we can’t think of a better name to doff your cap to.

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The Wick Culture - Fiesta Pareo by Soleil Soleil

Objects Fiesta Pareo by Soleil Soleil

$60 USD

It’s the height of the travel season and we are more than ready for a summer getaway this year. Australian brand Soleil Soleil is our go-to for beautifully crafted and low impact designs for the beach. This Fiesta pareo utilises the floatiest organic cotton, and the square shape is designed to be tried as a mini or midi length cover up, or folded into quarters and used as a scarf. The bold colour block design is exactly what the summer calls for.

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The Wick Culture - Objects Capri Dolce Vita, Assouline

Objects Capri Dolce Vita, Assouline

£85

Summer holidays incoming: live your best life vicariously or throw this into your suitcase, a delicious exploration of the storied Mediterranean island of Capri, a destination with a history dating back to the Roman Empire, and cherished by everyone from from physician Axel Munthe, who recommended its clean air to his patients as a cure for bronchitis; to film director Jean-Luc Godard as the setting for his 1963 film Contempt; to literary icons, celebrities, poets, and the jet set. A celebration of a place that might be close to paradise on earth.

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