Cyclades Tableware, bottle

These ceramic bottles, wheel-thrown and hand-painted in Sifnos in the Cyclades, feature motifs dear to Nikos and his family: flowers, birds, the tree of life, the ichthys, octopuses, large fish, marine symbols, and ancient signs. Each design is applied freehand, guided by the inspiration of the moment. No two bottles are ever quite the same, as if the sea, the wind, and the light had also left their mark on the ceramic. Both functional and decorative, they brighten up a table, a shelf, or a room, creating the feeling of bringing a piece of the Mediterranean into the home—a touch of summer, all year round.

Here, the tradition dates back to antiquity. Pottery made on this small Cycladic island was once transported by boat, delivered from village to village all the way to Athens. In the workshop located in the northern part of the island—which has no specific address; you find it by following directions from the neighbors—pottery has been a family business for over a century. In the summer, production ramps up to supply holiday tables and loyal customers; the rest of the year, Nikos takes the time to create pieces for the elegant neighborhoods of Athens and for La Maison de Commerce in Paris.

The style of this tableware is based on subtle contrasts: a delicate balance between perfection and imperfection, simple yet expressive designs, confident shapes, and luminous colors. Timeless—if not eternal—these bottles invite you to mix patterns, play with color, and create a vibrant interior or table setting in the spirit of the Cyclades.

Note: Each bottle is entirely hand-painted and therefore unique. The designs may vary—lighter or darker, softer or more defined—depending on the artisan’s creativity.
To find out which designs and colors are currently available, please contact us at info@lamaisondecommerce.com or by phone at +33 (0)1 43 21 04 64.