In 2006, we set out to collaborate with a new generation of designers and some of the world’s finest master artisans to create thoughtfully designed objects for the table. Over the past two years, we’ve traveled to 14 different countries, visited countless studios and workshops, met new people, seen new places and learned a couple things along the way.

With our launch in Spring 2008, we’ve had a chance to step back and realize that Teroforma has become a place where old-world techniques are combined with contemporary ideals, where understated elegance is the result of intentional simplicity, and where uncommon quality can become a part of every day.

We believe that the beauty of an object is a reflection of the thought and care of those who made it. And that knowing the story of the creative process and the people involved means appreciating what you hold in your hands even more.

Whether it’s a Norwegian designer working with a master glassblower from the Czech Republic or a ceramics designer from London sitting together with a master gong-bi artist from Tangshan, the thing that matters most is the language of creativity. And the fact that it will always have a place to be heard.

Andrew & Anna Hellman
Co-founders

Summer 2008

Launch Spring/Summer 2008 PDF Catalogue

Please click above to launch a pdf version of our Spring/Summer 2008 Catalog. All prices are available in the Webstore (or will be once it’s back in gear), but if you find it easier, give our customer service line a call and we will be happy to discuss your order by phone.

FYI…

We thought long and hard about a print catalogue but ultimately came to the conclusion that they are kind of wasteful. Generally, they are sent in the hopes that you’ll remember to go to a website. We aren’t into waste and, well, you’re already here.

What we WILL do is offer an on-request print catalogue feature by the end of 2008. Check back with us then.

Back in A Few…

Thanks for your interest in our Web Store. We weren’t quite happy with the way some things were working, so we’ve decided to pull the hood off and have a look around to see how we can make it better. It’ll be back up soon along with the long-overdue gift/wedding registry.

In the meantime, while we’re busy with the technology, feel free to shop with us the old-fashioned way; you know, online catalogue, email and phone. Just like our grandparents used to do it…

Even better, click on the Stores link below to find out if your favorite local shop is one of our retailers.

Thanks for your patience!

Going Local…

With the help of some great new friends, we are going to be placing Teroforma products in stores across the US, Canada and Puerto Rico throughout 2008 and beyond.

Please check back again soon for details about shops near you.

• Serve. Don’t interpose on the guest.
• The ultimate goal is inconspicuous service.
• Be clean and smart.
• Don’t touch the diner.
• Don’t overfill the glasses.
• Don’t offer advice unless asked.
• If they want to, let people pour for themselves.
• No plates are removed before all are finished.
• Afford equal respect to all.
• Place the bill on the table without ceremony.

(This condensed ‘Service Manifesto’ is attributed to the apparently very grumpy Sir Wilfred Gowers-Round (1855-1945) by Ben Schott in his excellent book Schott’s Food & Drink Miscellany)

Our goal is clean, smart, inconspicuous service: allowing you to enjoy the experience without undue interruption but always right there to offer advice, answer questions or clear the table. Click one of the links below to read more about any questions you might have. Or click the Contact Us link to call or email us directly.

We hope Sir Wilfred would approve.

Customers
Call or email us with any questions or comments about new or existing orders or registries and a real person will either pick up right away or get back to you as soon as possible. Customer Service contact details are:

H. M-F, 9-5 Eastern Time
T. +1.877.899.1190 (US only)
T. +1.203.899.9950 (Outside US)
E. ask@teroforma.com

Designers/Artisans/Manufacturers
We support creativity in all its forms. If you think we might work well together, please send an email to creative@teroforma.com. For your protection, we won’t open emails with attachments, so please don’t send them.

Retailers
If you’d like to become a Teroforma retailer, please click on the link below that corresponds to your location:

Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Arkansas or Louisiana
Rest of US, Canada & Puerto Rico

Custom / General Inquiries
Teroforma
10 Norden Place, Box 9
Norwalk, CT 06855 USA
F. +1.203.899.0600
E. info@teroforma.com