£84
These swirling Gaia Blue Rattan Flower placemats from the table top masters at Maison Margaux will set the stage for your Easter menu. Handwoven by skilled artisans, they will pep up a plain tablecloth or add some extra flourish to patterned textiles.
£70
Alice Naylor-Leyland, aka Mrs Alice, has redefined the art of tablescaping, so we’re turning to the doyenne herself for inspiration for our Easter spread. Every festive table needs a pink flamingo, of course, and these two will stand proud, keeping an eye on your guests.
£250
South London-based artist Lucy Whitford creates clay forms that tell stories about fragility, strength and tenderness. We like the way this flora-inspired stoneware candlestick leans to one side, adding an off-kilter touch to a table top and celebrating the beauty of nature’s imperfections.
£60
A timeless classic to celebrate the arrival of Easter and the onset of spring. No one has illustrated the floral kingdom quite like Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759–1840), who devoted his life to capturing the splendour of blooms in Parisian gardens and greenhouses. Often dubbed “The Raphael of Flowers”, he was highly sought after by wealthy patrons, even counting Napoleon’s wife Joséphine as a fan. His watercolour paintings were published as copper engravings, accompanied by botanical descriptions. This collection brings together the finest colour engravings from Redouté’s illustrations of Roses, Lilies, and Choix des plus belles fleurs et quelques branches des plus beaux fruits (Selection of the Most Beautiful Blooms and Branches with the Finest Fruits). Place it on your coffee table to brighten up your home.
£890
German-born, American artist Eva Hesse blazed a trail in the 1960s with sculptures fashioned from pliable materials – from latex to fibre glass – becoming a key figure in the postminimal art movement. She embraced risk and mistakes to create works imbued with an extraordinary character and presence. These blankets from Hauser & Wirth translate one of her ink drawings on paper into more luxurious materials – 100% cashmere or Geelong. We’ve got our sights on the cashmere version: the perfect layer for enjoying the great outdoors this Easter.
£120
The bag that will carry you through the spring and summer. Rae Feathers is our go-to for personalised woven beach baskets made from natural materials and the Daisy is perhaps her most versatile yet – equally at home in the city and by the sea. Like all her handwoven baskets, this classic tote made from palm straw can be personalised with a handpainted monogram, making it an ideal gift.
£1,035
As the Easter break approaches, be prepared for the long weekend by picking up games designed by leading artists. This pink lacquered poker set by American duo, the Haas Brothers, for L’Objet is the ideal accompaniment for late nights with friends and family. It includes playing cards bedecked with the artists’ typical array of strange beasts and colourful characters.
£3,900
British artist Alexandra Llewellyn has been turning play into an art form since 2010, crafting beautiful backgammon boards, poker sets and custom board games that tell a story. One of her latest, The Chase: Summer Table Top Backgammon, adds a streak of tension to the game. A swimmer is chased by a shark across the printed leather board, which is encased in sustainable walnut wood. It comes with Burgundy calf leather dice shakers and a transparent resin doubling cube with a burst of blue pigment suspended inside to up the ante. The lid becomes a drinks tray when the action finishes, so you can toast your success.
£2,958
The London-based Japanese artist Kirico Ueda brings her love of folklore, mythology and theatre to the table with this chess set, featuring an unusual cast of pieces handsculpted in earthenware. Produced in an edition of just three, the set includes a hand-crafted board by woodworker Ellen Svenningsen and painted by Ueda. It brings a dose of fantasy to a game of chess.
