Orb Tea Set

Playful and highly tactile, this hand-thrown porcelain series transforms functional vessels into sculptural objects filled with personality. Soft celadon glaze pools over a constellation of raised “bubbles,” creating a surface that invites both touch and curiosity. The forms feel simultaneously organic and futuristic—like something grown, not manufactured.

Each piece is made from high-fire porcelain and thrown individually on the wheel, then hand-applied with dozens of rounded nodes that catch light in every direction. 

Though sculptural in presence, these vessels are fully functional:

microwave-safe, dishwasher-safe, and crafted for everyday use.

They blend art with utility, bringing a little joy and a little weirdness to morning rituals, shared tea, or display shelves.

Carrie Armstrong’s ceramic work has been featured at Pewabic Pottery, the Detroit Artists Market, and the American Museum of Ceramic Art, reflecting a practice rooted in thoughtful design, technical mastery, and a love of unexpected forms.

This set is part of a limited series and stands as an invitation to play — a curious and beautiful set that will be a valued asset to your pottery collection.