Objects of Desire

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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The Wick Culture - Barbuda Sunray Ribbed Swimsuit by Melissa Oabash

Objects Barbuda Sunray Ribbed Swimsuit by Melissa Oabash

£254

In case you hadn’t clocked, lemon is having a serious moment. Continuing the summer vibe The Wick is lusting after this Melissa Oabash bandeau swimsuit, with SPF 50 protection built in and sunshine guaranteed. We love the chic ruching and tortoiseshell ring detail, and the joyful and flattering hue. As with all Oabash swimwear you can expect this to last way beyond your next holiday too – it’s crafted in premium Italian swim fabric, with a luxe ribbed finish. It’s giving tropical holiday vibes.

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The Wick Culture - Objects Lemon Jug by &Klevering

Objects Lemon Jug by &Klevering

£36.50

A zesty little number to elevate your summer dining experience comes in the form of this delectable dolomite fruity jug by &Klevering, the Amsterdam-based homeware brand known for their colourful and inventive creations designed to bring cheer into your everyday. We love the textural, tactile look of this lemon-adorned piece, giving a sculptural feel. The lemon jug can be combined with lemon plates for the ultimate summer evening table.

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The Wick Culture - Objects The Great Women Sculptors, Phaidon

Objects The Great Women Sculptors, Phaidon

£49.95

The third book on The Wick’s reading list this week is The Great Women Sculptors, the latest in a series of volumes exploring the women who have shaped art history in different mediums. We have been particularly excited about the arrival of this one, as women have been underrepresented in sculpture yet have contributed some of the most exciting and innovative works. This weighty hardback is the proof: more than 300 artists from 60 countries, spanning 500 years, from the very familiar (Barbara Hepworth, Yayoi Kusama, Phyllida Barlow and Simone Leigh, to name but a few) to young rising stars (our favourite discovery is Hannah Levy, who is currently showing at MASSIMODECARLO London). An inquisitive, expansive and visually stunning survey we can’t wait to dive into. Available for pre-order now.

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