Topian Collection

Client: Wentworth Pewter

We were commissioned by Sheffield-based Wentworth Pewter, one of the last remaining pewtersmiths in the UK to design a table-top collection made from pewter. The pewter forms, consisting of two vases, two candle holders and a bowl, are inspired by the Wentworth Pewter factory in which they are made and the shelves stacked high with tools & chucks used for hand spinning. The collection also pays tribute to Sheffield's brutalist buildings and the use of concrete to make large-scale buildings and social housing in the late 60's. The name refers to the utopian vision of post-World War II society to build a better world and the dystopian outcome of many of the neglected buildings that fell into disrepair.

“We’re delighted to have collaborated with Anwar Studio for this collection. It’s not everyday you see pewter and concrete working together as a sculptural form. The collection pushes our craftsmen to bring to life a truly unique contemporary design series using traditional metalsmithing skills that have been around for hundreds of years.” Richard Abdy, Director of Wentworth Pewter