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If Bret Bortner had to choose a mantra it would be “simplify, simplify, simplify.” Influenced by contemporary Scandinavian and Japanese design, he creates ceramics that are clean and simple with little to no ornamentation. Whether creating a lamp or a bird feeder, Bortner begins with the simplest of forms, tempering pure function with a minimalist yet warm aesthetic.
Bortner’s career as a ceramic artist took off in 1982 when Crate and Barrel placed an order for one of his lamps, initiating a long-lasting relationship with the designer. Initially creating designs out of his garage in Dundee, Illinois, Bortner now lives and works in downtown St. Joseph, Mich. His residence includes two studios: a design studio where he creates his original models in plaster and a ceramic studio for more sculptural, one-of-a-kind pieces.
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We will accept returns and exchanges of non-furniture items if:
- Non-furniture items are returned within 90 days of customer receipt.
- A valid proof of purchase is provided (see below).
- Non-furniture items are returned in good condition—unused and unwashed.
If you discover an item has a manufacturer’s defect or was damaged during transit, we will accept the item for return or exchange with proof of purchase. Without proof of purchase, the item can be exchanged only for the same item. A valid photo ID is required.
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