Ceramic, one of the first signs of civilization, contains a storied past full of the richness of humanity. Lighting brand Entler Studio knows that we see ourselves in our creations, and this is no different: the sculptural Ceramic Planters standing proudly on three legs, holding their little round bodies up towards the sky, and the Beginning End Tables with a bulbous bottom – similar form language to Entler’s other work.
Finish changes this planter collection drastically, with a satin matte highlighting the soft shadows that cascade around the vessel and legs. The planters with high shine illicit a completely different feeling, a gummy jewel with a leafy hairdo. These planters receive up to 15 coats of glaze to achieve this gorgeous shine, a clear example of the incredibly high level of finish these pieces receive.
Founder Jonathan Entler wanted to see what a room would look like fully populated with branded products, and thus the planter and side table were born. Different considerations plague different products, and slipcast ceramic is a particularly finicky material. However, it is sustainable, as greenware and bisqueware can be endlessly recycled. He shares, “Variations on form and proportion are always on my mind, creating an ongoing curiosity about how these ideas will eventually take shape. Translating them to new scales is both a challenge and a thrill – there’s a balance to maintain as the dimensions shift. By the time a new piece comes out of the kiln for the first time, I’ve already spent so much time thinking about it, it’s like meeting an old friend.”
Two table heights offer multiple different uses for these glossy, mirror-topped tables, offering a visually solid vignette. The high-top is simply a minimal extrusion of the side table, a move that retains cohesion within the collection, and also allows for ease of production. Entler has taken strides to minimize waste in production, reducing the amount of inorganic materials by 80% – swapping out plastic and foam for wood and recycled paper. As shipping ceramics is notoriously difficult and packaging-heavy, this creates huge opportunities to bring down waste down the road, reducing pollution and keeping our world safer.
Jonathan Entler started his Los Angeles-based lighting venture in 2015, with the hope of offering a format of cast ceramic that could be combined to create larger pieces. After a couple years of experimentation, he got the molds, tooling, and hardware necessary to create the first Entler lighting. After the highly successful launch, the next hurdle was keeping up with demand. Because the pieces are endlessly customizable, and come in 32 colors, the sky is the limit for this burgeoning brand.
Jonathan Entler
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