The Kakapo is of one of our treasured parrots celebrated as bird of the year.
15/10/21
This vase/planter captures the quirky character of of of my favorite New Zealand birds.
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Combine Steiner Lamp Bases with Ingrid Anderson Textile Design shades.
CREATED: 16/10/21
Bob has collaborated with Ingrid Anderson Textile Design to allow you to click here and order a lamp base from our selection and click here to go to Ingrid’s site to choose and order a shade of your choice.
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Donkey Cups
10/05/21
Cups to make your tequila taste better. Customized Donkey cups commissioned for Ghost Donkey at Commercial Bay, Auckland.
Cuba vases in 3 sizes. Cups and mugs dipped in colours creating a retro/modern feel.
10/05/21
Cuba vases in 3 sizes. Dipped colours creating a modern feel.
GetaGrip recycle cups
03/10/20
New Recycle cups. GetaGrip cups are fun reusable travel cups with a silicone lid.
Spring has sprung!
11/09/20
We have brought out our beautiful hibiscus flower design in a stunning white with colourful stamens.
You can find these beautiful creations at Creative and Brave’s Auckland stores or in our showroom.
The exact origin of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is unknown, although it has been cultivated in China, Japan and the Pacific islands for a long time. Two white-flowered species, Hibiscus arnottianus and Hibiscus waimeae, are believed to be native to Hawaii.
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New Botanical Range of Steiner dinnerware in New colours
12/08/19
My earliest memories of NZ are from the first place I moved when I was 10 years old. We emigrated from the west coast of the USA and my father bought 4.5 acres of land with an old Villa in Birkenhead, Auckland.
The land had a quarter acre section with the house on. Adjacent to this was 1 acre of open field, used for many years as cropping land. It was freshly plowed with deep furrows across the entire space when I first saw it.
Below this was a wonderland of Native bush, which we spent many years exploring, catching Kōura-native crayfish, building dams across the rich clay creek and running among the dense trees of Kauri, Manuka, and Silver Fern. The land had, as most of NZ, been cut over for timber so re-growth of young trees were plentiful. Manuka is a common cover when the land is cleared.
Once the manuka was considered only good for firewood needing to be cleared for farmland. The honey is dark and viscous with a strong flavor and not considered good until it recently was discovered to have unique and valuable medicinal properties.
We used to cut fern and turn it over to light the path at night as we had heard the stories the Maori used it this way. It was also great fun for making huts and shelters.
My father loved the Bush and spent many years building trails through it, which he often loved to show friends and family especially taking them down at night to show off the galaxy of glow worms by the creek where he built a bridge to walk over to the other side where many young Kauri grew tall. (later he named the new road Titiwai which, after a little research he found to mean stars by the water)
When he died we scattered his ashes in this very spot and some years later I went to visit him here and collected some of the kauri bark flakes that fall from the growing kauri leaving scars on the face that go the heart.
I still hold these bark forms as treasures in my home along with all the memories of my youth.
My earliest memories of NZ are from the first place I moved when I was 10 years old. We emigrated from the west coast of the USA and my father bought 4.5 acres of land with an old Villa in Birkenhead, Auckland.
The land had a quarter acre section with the house on. Adjacent to this was 1 acre of open field, used for many years as cropping land. It was freshly plowed with deep furrows across the entire space when I first saw it.
Below this was a wonderland of Native bush, which we spent many years exploring, catching Kōura-native crayfish, building dams across the rich clay creek and running among the dense trees of Kauri, Manuka, and Silver Fern. The land had, as most of NZ, been cut over for timber so re-growth of young trees were plentiful. Manuka is a common cover when the land is cleared.
Once the manuka was considered only good for firewood needing to be cleared for farmland. The honey is dark and viscous with a strong flavor and not considered good until it recently was discovered to have unique and valuable medicinal properties.
We used to cut fern and turn it over to light the path at night as we had heard the stories the Maori used it this way. It was also great fun for making huts and shelters.
My father loved the Bush and spent many years building trails through it, which he often loved to show friends and family especially taking them down at night to show off the galaxy of glow worms by the creek where he built a bridge to walk over to the other side where many young Kauri grew tall. (later he named the new road Titiwai which, after a little research he found to mean stars by the water)
When he died we scattered his ashes in this very spot and some years later I went to visit him here and collected some of the kauri bark flakes that fall from the growing kauri leaving scars on the face that go the heart.
I still hold these bark forms as treasures in my home along with all the memories of my youth.
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The latest commision for handcrafted NZ dinnerware was from Sid Sahrawat for his 3 Award winning restaurants in Auckland.
07/05/19
The latest commision for handcrafted NZ dinnerware was from Sid Sahrawat for his 3 Award winning restaurants in Auckland.
Cassia, Sidart and the Sid at the French Cafe.
Fun exciting new shapes were created with delicious colours and textures.
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24/11/15
We open at the Studio 10am to 2pm Monday to Friday or by appointment.
We are located at 104a Lansford Crescent, Avondale, Auckland
Replica Crown Lynn Cup and Saucer by Steiner Ceramics
23/07/15
The cup and saucer were made by Bob Steiner, a renowned New Zealand ceramic artist to celebrate the Air New Zealand 75th anniversary. The piece was inspired by Crown Lynn designed china produced for Air New Zealand first class passengers on the DC 8 in 1965.
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Lighting for Indoors
14/06/15
Mid winter Christmas and Matariki are almost here. As we stay indoors longer we look around for some new inspiration. The patio light that had the candle in has morphed to become an electric light creating an ambience indoors. Pictured are three cuba lights – sapphire blue, lemon yellow and a bone white. Lovely for the dark winter nights.
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Steiner supports Hospice
15/05/15
For the week of 18-24 May, Steiner Ceramics is helping to raise funds and awareness for Hospice Awareness Week.
When you purchase a Kowhai quarter, from our online store, Steiner Ceramics will donate $10 to Mercy Hospice Auckland. We will produce a limited number of these Kowhai quarters that will be marked Hospice Awareness 2015. The Kowhai flower is a symbol of Hospice NZ that is why we are choosing to donate using our special handmade Kowhai quarter as a fundraiser.
Steiner Ceramics has a close relationship with Mercy Hospice Auckland. Read about our special relationship with Mercy Hospice here or here
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Steiner Ceramics @ Orphan's Kitchen
23/10/14
Our medium Freehand Bowl was recently shown in Viva Magazine’s review
Where to Go: Orphan’s Kitchen for brunch
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NZFW New Zealand Fashion Week
17/10/14
This year Steiner Ceramics was pleased to be invited to exhibit at New Zealand Fashion Week (NZFW). Bob created a stunning installation to reflect the flora and fauna of New Zealand in fashion colours and introduced the new matt colours. We were lucky enough to attend some of the fabulous fashion shows including Juliette Hogan and Zambesi. Oh and we bumped into the Hotel De Brett girls as well. Sunken Seas posed for a photo in front of the installation ahead of performing as part of the Juliette Hogan exhibition. Installation at NZFW on Resene Double Trojan
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Wall Art App Challenge Winner
12/08/14
The Steiner Ceramics Wall Art App Challenge winner was announced today, the winner judged by LeeAnn Yare is XO, on Resene Half Surrender created by Toni Liberona, from Woodville. Toni, has won $250 worth of wall art and enough paint to paint her lounge!
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Wall Art App Challenge Winner Coming Soon
01/08/14
Thank you to all entrants in to the Wall Art App Challenge. Good luck. We will be back soon with a winner!
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Wall Art App Challenge Now On
13/06/14
Steiner Ceramics have created an innovative wall art app online.
The App allows the user to create a customised feature wall/composition using their favourite Steiner Ceramics pieces along with choosing their favourite background colour from Resene. The challenge has two prizes valued at $500 each which includes $250 of Steiner Ceramic products and $250 of Resene paint – or in other terms enough to decorate and paint your chosen room!
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Serveware customised Tableware
05/06/14
Whats hot in Viva! Customised tableware for Home and Restaurant. Commission local ceramic artists to make plates, bowls and platters. Steiner Ceramics has made plates for Orphans Kitchen and Merediths, as well as an exclusive line of crockery for the Hip Group establishments such as Provenance, Rosie and the Waihi Beach Hotel Eatery. Check out our homeware range here.
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Mother's Day
24/04/14
Steiner Ceramics offers nationwide delivery free of charge for all online Mother’s Day orders received 26th April to 4th May 2014.
For free delivery to a New Zealand address simply enter the code free when you check your order in the Coupon Code section and apply.
For more details in this picture click here
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Autumn Leaves
27/03/14
There is nothing like a bit of art to add to your day, this piece of autumn inspiration made up to decorate a table, or easily hung on a wall. Indoors or outside. The Ribbonwood flowers surrounded with Kawakawa Heart Leaves, reflecting the changing colours of the real life leaves! Click on photo to learn more.
Commemorative Poppy in time for ANZAC Day
10/03/14
Commissioned by Auckland War Memorial Museum, a ceramic commemorative poppy designed by Steiner Ceramics has gone on sale.
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Bob Steiner for Leeann Yare COLLECTED ceramics
07/03/14
Beautifully hand made colour dipped Steiner Ceramics exclusive for Collected….including these super cool vases, milk jugs, tumblers, bowls and dip dishes, ceramic vases, a collaboration between NZ artist Bob Steiner and Collected, dipped to perfection with just the right amount of colour. No two pieces are identical.
New Zealand made tableware for restaurant and home
07/03/14
Wow, we have been getting some great feedback on the tableware we supplied to a restaurant. People have been loving their meals on our plates and dishes, etc, they add to the dining experience on offer. People are appreciating the New Zealand made. Thanks a bunch.
Fundraising for schools
27/02/14
Steiner Ceramics are offering schools the opportunity to add a creative component to their fundraising mix. Schools are inviting students to undertake a creative (art) making tiles for a wall at school. Avondale Primary School participated last year and the feedback from students, teachers and parents was fantastic, not to mention the opportunity that was available to help raise some funds as part of the fundraising mix. Click here to help Avondale Primary School fundraise for their school swimming pool. Read more about how we helped by clicking here
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Ceramic Wall Art New Zealand Made
12/11/13
We thought we would share some lemon meringue! The wall art ceramic Squares with Cuba Ceramic Jugs and Freehand Ceramic Bowls – a stunning still life! Indoor or outdoor wall art. Beautiful compositions custom made for home or gifts. For more information click here.
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Exhibition Whakatane Museum and Gallery
12/10/13
The Whakatane Museum and Gallery have an exhibition Objects of Desire Exhibition which shows until the 10 November. The exhibition focuses on aspects of contemporary New Zealand design and includes selected local and national designers, or companies that incorporate strong design elements within their products. On display are some vases designed and made Steiner Ceramics.
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Garden Art with Clivia
06/10/13
We are in the garden today checking out what needs doing – a lot!. The Clivia is a blooming orange. Tiri (the Face who was part of the Tiritiri Matangi Kokako project) is looking out with the Tuis (real and ceramic) flying around, we love mixing the wall art with the garden! We might add some more coloured ceramic pieces next.
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It must be spring, From Habitat of the Week
13/09/13
There’s nothing like flowers to herald spring, even if they come in ceramic art form. These beautiful Steiner Ceramics Ribbonwood flowers come in a range of stunning colours and can be scattered across a wall in any configuration or number.
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Sunday, Trophy Fish Rabbit
24/06/13
Sunday Editor gets to laugh at the Dr Suess like fish head trophy! We love it.
Dr Suess like fish head trophies
24/05/13
We thought we would let Bob’s Snapper heads shown here on Resene Triple Mondo add humour to your day!
These Dr Suess like trophies of our national “prize catch” – the Red Snapper take a sideways look at the concept of trophies. Adopt a ‘trophy’ today.
This composition and any of your choice can be composed on our Wall Art App . The wall colour, chosen from the colour wheel can be selected from Resene’s colour site to match your choice of paint.
So what do you think about the trophies?
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Large Scale Wall Art Project
15/05/13
As this week is Hospice Awareness week we thought it was timely to share the fabulous wall art project “Past, Present and Future Commemorative Wall” we have been undertaking with Mercy Hospice Auckland. The wall project was opened by Prime Minister John Key in 2009 and now measures a cumulative 16 meters long and 1.2 m high. (we have tried to capture it in the photo).
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A tour of pottery ceramic studio Bob Steiner
10/04/13
James Ireland from the Western Leader came and interviewed Bob at the pottery ceramic studio. Handmade in a pottery in New Zealand. Click on the following link to see a studio tour.
A pottery ceramic tour of New Zealand studio ceramic Artist Bob Steiner with Western Leader
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Oxfam Trailwalkers
27/02/13
“Hot out the kiln, here’s a sneak peek at this year’s batch of medals from Steiner Ceramics. All participants who complete Oxfam Trailwalker are awarded one of the beauties.
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Happy Valentines Day
14/02/13
A composition of Kawakawa Heart Leaves to celebrate Valentines Day.
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minnie cooper encourages buy NZ made
24/11/12
We loved the message in an ad placed by Minnie Cooper Shoes in the Sunday Star Times, Escape section… it reads:
Be part of the solution, when you buy something made in New Zealand you’re creating and keeping jobs in this country.
Buy something good.
Do something good.
minnie cooper shoes and bags, are made in New Zealand.
Only four weeks until Christmas….then the beach! The new kai moana (sea) range of ceramics are the perfect gift for the beach and bach people in your life.
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Designed and made at Bob’s studio in Avondale, Auckland.
The Herald loves Steiner Ceramics
18/11/12
Veteran journalist Gill South brings Bob’s work to life in words on Monday 12th. Click here to read more.
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Wall art app create a ceramic composition
25/10/12
The wall art app has launched and people are loving it. A person can select the space the are looking to fill, add there wall colour then create their composition. Many people have told Bob that they are building a collection so the wall art app helps to see how new pieces might fit with their home collection. Check it out today.
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ES Design & Steiner's Ceramic lamp base to a lamp shade.
23/08/12
ES Design have styled a Steiner Ceramic lamp base to a designer lamp shade. Visit the Gallery and select lighting to see sum of the stunning light bases that have been matched with light shades. The make great lights for the lounge, some for bed side lamps or other interior lighting spaces.
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Native Bird of New Zealand. Department of Conservation.
21/08/12
Bob Steiner’s ceramic and pottery Kokako Native Bird of New Zealand project. Department of Conservation in association with Tiritiri Matangi.
The following link has a news item where in Bob is interviewed along with other artists studying the Kokako and creating their inspiration of the Kokako.
Kokako Native Bird Project in association with the Department of Conservation and Tiritiri Matangi
What was created?
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homestyle's magazine includes New Zealand made
01/08/12
homestyle New Zealand writes a lovely piece about Bob and his ceramics. Check it out. There are some great photos of his work too. http://www.steinerceramics.com/media/homestyle
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Out and About
16/07/12
Out and about, some photos from Vesta Design Store in Queenstown and Mixt in Kingsland, Auckland. We love their displays
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What's Hot
16/07/12
Diamonds of Nature
Here’s a little winter inspiration. We have been playing around in the studio and come up with this new composition. Diamonds of Nature is a combination of a small Ribbonwood Flower, a Fantail and a medium Kawakawa Heart Leaf. The colours shown are soda turquoise, red and bone white. This composition may be made in any colour combination. A template is available to recreate this pattern. We would love you to tell us what you think.
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Steiner's new handcrafted in NZ pottery Mugs and Cups. Beautiful mugs and cups to compliment Steiner's range of tableware.
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Steiner’s new handcrafted in NZ pottery Mugs and Cups.
Beautiful mugs and cups to compliment Steiner’s range of tableware.
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