0031 20 638 97 43 – eggmercantile@gmail.com
Open: monday 10:30 – 18:30, tuesday -closed
wednesday – saturday 10:30 – 18:30, sunday 12:00 – 17:00
Another excellent Amsterdam shop for your delectation. Nestled between two famous canals lies Lelie Gracht, and in amongst the picturesque houses lies Egg Mercantile.
They sell some simply exquisite pieces of design, from trays and ceramic ornaments to wall hangings accessories. For example, how about some good old fashioned animalia? Check out these large serving trays from ibride (above) I particualrly like the Crow Conquistador – very ornithological-theatrical – and guaranteed to be a talking point at your cocktail party.
And this set of 4 cast porcelain flying birdies below are handmade in Denmark by Trine Weng and Susan Liebe, otherwise known as the Casalinga team. They cost €55 and provide an interesting and modern take on the three flying ducks.
Or what about Élise Lefebvre’s “Wonderland” collection of woodland creature immortalised in porcelain? I love the little fox pendant but the birdies and piggies are super cute too (€65)
Now, I don’t know about you, but I am a fan of surprises, and the clever and creative Lola Goldstein’s sweet range of porcelin ‘creatures’ just makes me smile. I love, love, love the little nut fellow (below.)
Finally, Lyndie Dourthe’s beautiful ‘Oiseaux’ brooches (inspired by the images taken from the 17th & 18th Century encyclopedia illustrations) are simply divine – and only €26 each!
Nominated by Verity Gee
1 Comment
December 11, 2008 at 1:13 pm
those trays are to die for, and the little nut fella is pretty cute too.
i’ve decided that i should steer clear of your blog when i’m skint!! : P