There are no bounds to Cornish-born, London-based designer and maker Max Lamb’s creativity, exemplified in the creation of a pair of Crockery Chairs. Informed by the making process Lamb uses for his Crockery series – whereby his tableware pieces are slip-cast from plaster models chipped and carved from a solid block of plaster using the tools of a stone mason – it has been both a feat of extensive engineering and patience to bring these chairs to fruition.

Once casts were made of Lamb’s sculptural chair, internal props were designed to provide support and structure. It took several days to make and build up the four individually slip-cast earthenware pieces, secured in place with liquid clay, and left to dry for several days more. Once seamlessly fettled, it was left to dry for a further 72 hours and then placed in the kiln for two days.

The result is both an astonishing work of art and a form of unusual beauty, made only achievable by the hands of many. It is the truest testament to a team of potters who have done everything in their power – with Lamb closely working alongside two key master potters Paul Degg and Louise Meir –to realise these two extraordinarily imaginative pieces.