Tea Set by 棚橋祐介 Yusuke Tanahashi

This beautifully balanced tea set—comprising a teapot, serving tray, and two cups—captures Yusuke Tanahashi’s signature blend of simplicity, warmth, and quiet refinement. Each piece is handcrafted with Tanahashi’s characteristic attention to form: soft, organic lines; gentle proportions; and a glaze that reveals subtle crackle patterns and natural tonal variation.

About the Artist

Yusuke Tanahashi, born in 1980 in Gifu, is a Japanese ceramic artist known for creating pieces that bring a sense of calm and warmth into everyday life. After studying ceramics in Tajimi and refining his skills through studio training, he developed a style deeply influenced by antique pottery and traditional craft. His work carries a gentle, nostalgic atmosphere, often expressed through soft crackle glazes and subtle tones achieved with natural dyes. Tanahashi’s forms remain simple and practical, designed to feel natural in the hand and harmonious in daily use. His ceramics embody a quiet beauty—objects that reveal character over time and seamlessly blend into the rhythms of living.