Steiner Ceramics - Handmade Ceramics in New Zealand

Flora and Fauna Tableware

Bob has been creating these sculptural ceramic pieces for over five years, developing a diverse collection of forms and sizes inspired by New Zealand’s native flora and fauna. Drawing from the beauty of the natural landscape, each piece captures organic shapes with elegance and depth. Displayed individually or combined in custom arrangements, they can be composed to create striking and highly personal table settings.

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Manuka

Botanical leaf impressions of New Zealand mānuka celebrate one of the country’s most resilient native plants. Often one of the first species to regenerate after land disturbance, mānuka plays a vital role in restoring and stabilising the natural landscape.

Once regarded as little more than scrub and used for firewood, mānuka has since been revalued for its remarkable properties. Its dark, richly flavoured honey is now internationally recognised for its unique antibacterial qualities, transforming it from an overlooked native plant into a symbol of natural value and renewal.

These ceramic impressions capture the refined detail of the mānuka leaf, reflecting its quiet strength, organic beauty, and deep connection to the New Zealand landscape.

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Pohutukawa

For over five years, Bob has been creating sculptural ceramic pieces inspired by the unique beauty of New Zealand’s native flora and fauna. Among the most iconic influences is the pōhutukawa — one of New Zealand’s most cherished trees, celebrated for its brilliant crimson summer flowers and strong connection to the coastline, community, and the Christmas season.

Bob’s ceramic interpretations draw on the tree’s distinctive form, energy, and meaning. Crafted in a range of shapes and sizes, each piece may be displayed individually or combined with others to create unique table settings that reflect both personal style and a lasting connection to New Zealand.

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Silver Fern

The Silver Fern is one of New Zealand’s most enduring and iconic natural symbols, instantly recognised both nationally and internationally. Closely associated with the spirit of Aotearoa, it appears in national sport, cultural identity, and visual design as a mark of pride, resilience, and belonging.

The native ponga (silver fern) is particularly distinctive for the striking silvery-white underside of its fronds, which catch and reflect light as the leaves move. This natural contrast between deep green and luminous silver has made it a powerful visual motif across New Zealand art and design, symbolising both the land’s natural beauty and its unique identity.

This emblematic form is interpreted across our tableware, sculptural objects (koru forms), and wall art pieces, translating the fern’s elegant geometry into contemporary ceramic design. Each piece is available in a range of colours to suit different interiors and applications.

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Kauri

Celebrating the Kauri, New Zealand’s mightiest tree.
Kauri trees stand tall amongst other native trees throughout the Upper North Island.
The leaf form has a strong visual appeal giving a sense of balance and strength.

Kauri dieback disease is threatening kauri with extinction. We can help.
To find out more go to: https://www.kauridieback.co.nz

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Pacific Theme

Pacific pattern ceramics.
Ceramics decorated with Pacific-inspired patterns bring together traditional visual language and contemporary form, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Pacific region. These designs often draw on rhythmic motifs, natural forms, and symbolic geometry found across Polynesian, Melanesian, and Micronesian art traditions.

Applied to ceramic surfaces, these patterns create a strong visual connection to ocean, land, and ancestry—reflecting movement, navigation, and the relationship between people and environment. The result is work that feels both grounded and expressive, combining functional form with a deeper sense of story and identity.

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