Vessel – about us

Central to Vessel’s identity are the regularly evolving exhibitions for which it has become renowned. Either on thematic lines, or showcasing the more experimental work of selected designers, the exhibitions fulfil Vessel’s mission to give everyone an access to good design without the sterility and forbidding nature of a traditional gallery. Internationally acclaimed successes so far include the world wide launch of Nymphenburg Porzellan’s new ranges, and the Salviati Meets London exhibition, which was instigated and curated by Vessel , marrying the best of British creators such as Turner prize winner Anish Kapoor, Tom Dixon and Nigel Coates, with Murano’s most prestigious art glass company.

Vessel has been created to fulfil the need for one stop table accessory purchasing. Customers no longer have to run around stuffy department stores searching for minimalist glassware amongst amongst crystal animal figurines. Instead, on entering the contemplative atmosphere of Vessel, designed by our own Art Director Angel Monzon, one is greeted with a warm, calm oasis in which to choose from the most extensive and comprehensive collection of contemporary design available in London.

The owner of Vessel , Nadia Demetriou Ladas, hopes there will be something for everyone at her shop, from searching for a complete tea set to buying just one exquisite piece. The common link she says is “everything in the shop has been chosen with passion, and it’s a passion I hope to share with all my customers, that rush of excitement when you see something awe inspiring. All the objects at Vessel fall into Walter Gropius’ definition of good design, that they should have beauty, quality, function and affordability.”