The Future of Porcelain – 3D Printing Meets Design
Porcelain has long been a symbol of elegance, refinement, and craftsmanship.
From royal tableware to decorative art, this material has always carried a timeless purity. At Tavellio, we bring that heritage into the future by combining porcelain with the precision of 3D printing technology.
Reinventing a Classic Material
Where traditional porcelain was poured and fired by hand, Tavellio builds it layer by layer. Each lampshade from the Tavellio Rijks Collection is created through a process in which liquid porcelain is applied by a digital printer with microscopic precision.
This method allows for shapes that would be nearly impossible to achieve by hand — light, thin-walled structuresthat remain strong enough to last for years. The delicate layers create subtle patterns visible when the lamp is illuminated, as if each piece bears the fingerprint of its own creation process.
Light That Lives
Porcelain possesses a unique quality: it lets light pass through in a way that feels warm, soft, and organic. Unlike glass or plastic, it filters light naturally — never harsh, always balanced. This makes every Tavellio porcelain lamp ideal for creating atmosphere in living spaces, restaurants, or hotels where serenity and sophistication meet.
The semi-translucent texture of 3D-printed porcelain enhances this effect even further: light seems to flow through the surface, changing subtly with every angle of view.
Craft and Innovation, Hand in Hand
Although the production begins digitally, the finishing remains entirely artisanal.
Each shade is carefully dried, fired, and polished — a process requiring skill and experience. Our craftsmen inspect every piece, remove small imperfections, and ensure a velvet-smooth surface that reflects light beautifully. It is this union of human precision and digital innovation that defines Tavellio.
Sustainable Through Technology
3D printing offers not only aesthetic but also ecological advantages. Since only the required material is used, there is no waste or excess. Production also consumes less energy than traditional casting methods and enables local manufacturing — without mass production or unnecessary transport. In this way, Tavellio unites the best of both worlds: the precision of modern technology and the purity of artisanal design, created with respect for people and planet.
A New Chapter in Design
With the porcelain models of the Rijks Collection, Tavellio bridges the past and the future. A classic material, reimagined through innovation. A lamp that radiates calm yet looks forward. It is light as an art form — refined, sustainable, and human in every detail.