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Ceramics by Daisuke Kiyomizu (Kyoto, Japan)
Born in Kyoto, Daisuke Kiyomizu is the great-grandson of “Kiyomizu Rokubei,” the head of the famed Kiyomizu family of ceramists. In 2009, Daisuke-san and his wife, Tomoe, founded TOKINOHA Ceramic Studio in the Kitayama District of Kyoto. In 2021, the couple moved the operation to their current building, where they offer workshops, a member-based gallery, and studio space for other artisans. Daisuke-san’s ceramics are a contemporary take on traditional Kiyomizu pottery; all of his pieces are one-of-a-kind and made by hand, but intended for everyday life.
Jennie Jessen Glasstudion Big Pink (Gotland, Sweden)
Jennie Jessen was born and raised in Gotland–a Swedish island in the middle of the Baltic Sea with a population of 50,000 most famous for its curly black sheep. Jessen apprenticed for a glassblower on Gotland then spent a year in Sweden’s southern “Kingdom of Crystal” before moving to Denmark to study at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Schools of Architecture, Design and Conservation. During her time there, she interned at the Rhode Island School of Design. After completing her degree, Jessen returned to Gotland where she found an 18th century barn that she transformed into her glasstudion–an open studio and performance space.
Everett Noel Knives (Sierra Foothills, California)
Everett Noel grew up in the Sierra Foothills of California, where he spent most of his time in the woods around his family home, and made his first knife at age thirteen, inspired by a knife-making video on YouTube. Today, he still works out of his family’s 24-acre property. He orders blocks of steel to heat, cut and hammer into shape, and repurposes files and rasps into blades; and carves elegant handles of local oak or maple.
Mike and Lindsay Tusk designed a custom knife in collaboration with Everett. Everett and Mike designed both a kitchen knife and steak knife for the new-and-improved Quince. The knife is weighted to Mike's specifications–112 grams, almost 40 grams heavier than a standard chef's knife. Unlike most of Everett's work, this piece has a brass handle, which he thinks will work well in a restaurant setting. (Whereas a wood handle can absorb water over time, the brass handle will patina with age.) Everett designed the handle to mimic the contours in the Quince interior, which he describes as “quiet but also premium.”
Lobmeyr Glassware (Vienna, Austria)
Lobmyer glassware is renowned for its high-quality craftsmanship and elegant designs, often favored in the Quince bar and main dining room. The brand offers a wide range of glass pieces, from functional items like drinkware and vases to decorative collectibles that showcase intricate detailing and artistic flair.
With a focus on precision, Lobmeyr glassware exemplifies how details create a perfect balance of form and function. Known for their clarity and durability, the pieces often feature timeless patterns and unique shapes that blend traditional techniques with modern aesthetics. Whether for everyday use or as a statement piece, Lobmyer glassware adds a touch of sophistication to any setting, making it a sought-after choice for those who appreciate both beauty and practicality.