Claudia Frignani, Wunderkammer Studio
Milan has been a mecca for talented multi genre design artists such as Piero Fornasetti, Ettore Sottsass and Gio Ponti who were also great ceramicists. The Milano Wunderkammer Studio and Claudia Frignani are continuing this fine tradtion of innovative style and design.
Claudia Frignani founded her ‘Wunderkammer design studio’ in 1993 with her two brothers Nikola and Mattia with the objective of designing and producing unique pieces in limited editions, with particular attention paid to using a diversity of materials, shapes and techniques. She explored her sculptural forms through a variety of materials including metals, castings, concrete, wood, leather and textiles which has led to her current focus in exploring the ceramic arts.
Claudia Frignani Artemisia vase
“The vase became a pretext for the approach of modifying an iconic object of everyday use, and transforming it, making it attractive, filling it with meaning, using it as a surface on which to construct my fluid three dimensional textures which for me is very stimulating. I have always been attracted to concave forms, as they appear to conceal, contain and protect and also support scalloped patterns which convey a natural cohesiveness.”
Claudia favours the colombino technique for her immpeccably crafted terracotta pieces, which start with a base of a certain thickness and have colombini (clay elongated cylindrical shapes) laid one above the other rising from the base. Her pots are completely hand made without any two pieces being identical. This method allows for the possibility of overlapping strips to elevate the texture.
Wunderkammer Studio vases
“I take ideas from my imagination, that has been infused with many memories captured during my time spent in contact with nature: observing, meditating, discovering, gathering and collecting precious finds. Then I rework things, I change them in my own personal pursuit of beauty.”
“It is research, a journey into the unconscious, the memory, and into the future. There is a part of me in everything I make. To bring a thought to light through the hands, and to translate it into something concrete that did not exist before, means giving form to an emotion. It makes me happy when someone who looks at or purchases one of my pieces discovers that emotion, and feels it.”
Wunderkammer Studio—aluminium table and chairs
Claudia Frignani – three ribbed vases created with the colombino technique
Claudia Frignani – Milano ceramic vases photo Nicola Frignani
Claudia Frignani ceramic flowerpots and a lidded jar
2016—Milan
Orange ceramic hand built vase – Claudia Frignani
Ceramic vase — ‘Artemisia 6′ by Claudia Frignani for Wunderkammer Studio
Fired at two different temperatures to enhance its textured look, this impeccably handcrafted vase has s striking raised fish scale pattern and the unusual shape of the piece, featuring a curved rim.
Claudia Frignani vases and Nicola Frignani rhino sculpture
Claudia Frignani vases
Claudia Frignani
Claudia Frignani vases on ‘Shell Structure Table’
‘Frida No 4’ —Claudia Frignani for Wunderkammer Studio
Wunderkammer Studio aluminium leaf dish
Claudia Frignani
Chair by Wunderkammer Studio
‘FRIDA No6’ vase by Wunderkammer Studio, Claudia Frignani design
Inspired by a deep connection to the culture, history, and traditions of Italy, this elegant piece is completely handcrafted. This unique vase in light blue glazed terracotta features a simple pattern of scalloped vertical stripes that will add a chic allure to a casual decor.
Wunderkammer Studio chair, Milan
Claudia Frignani white ‘Lefka 10’ hand built textured vase
Milan Design Week
Claudia Frignani vases for Wunderkammer Studio
Claudia Frignani coil built vases for Wunderkammer Studio
Green ceramic scalloped vase – Claudia Fragnini
‘FRIDA No5’ —-Claudia Frignan by Wunderkammer Studio
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‘Gold Ishtar’ tripod table– wood and brass casting legs
‘LEFKA No7’ — Claudia Frignani for Wunderkammer Studio
‘LEFKA No8’—-Claudia Frignani
Made using the colombino method and glazed using a two-step firing process to add a striking glossy white finish, the decoration features three bands of overlapping oval strips that move diagonally to wrap the body of the vase.
Claudia Frignani turquoise lidded jar
‘Java Oak Cabinet’, by Claudia Frignani for NB Milano
Wunderkammer Studio
Claudia Frignani
Claudia Frignani Artemisia 7 vase
30cm
Vase–Claudia Frignani
Claudia Frignani
Wunderkammer Studio ‘Isetan’ table
Colombino built vases — Claudia Frignani
Claudia Frignani
‘Argo’ aluminium tripod stool – Claudia Frignani for NB Milano
Ceramic-vases-Claudia Frignani, Milano
2015-2016
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Wunderkammer Studio metal table
WK Studio
