Coffee in the Company of a Master: HKliving Ceramics Inspired by Van Gogh's Work

There are collaborations that immediately go down in the history of utilitarian design. When the Dutch brand HKliving decided to join forces with the legacy of one of the most important painters in history – Vincent van Gogh – we knew something absolutely exceptional would emerge.

The iconic 70s Ceramics series has gained a new, remarkably artistic dimension. This is not just ordinary ceramics – it's tangible art that you can hold in your hand every morning.

Energy, Emotion, and Texture – How Was the Collection Created?

The creators of the brand didn't want to cut corners. Instead of literal copying and printing images on mugs, they decided to delve into the processual and emotional side of Van Gogh's painting itself.

As the manufacturer itself emphasizes, describing the creation of this unique line:

"Bringing Van Gogh into our creative space wasn’t about replicating his works. It was about exploring the energy behind them: the tension in his brushstrokes, the unexpected palettes of colour, and the emotional hum hidden in each composition. Three of his paintings became the starting point for a new wave of 70s Ceramics.

Instead of illustration, we translated mood into glaze. Brushstrokes – into texture. Colour blobs – into form. The result is a series that feels familiar yet surprising – rooted in Dutch art heritage but uniquely modern in its execution. This isn't a tribute that sits behind museum glass; it's a tribute you can drink your morning coffee from.”

Works of Art in Your Hands

Transferring the unique color palette from the master's canvases onto noble stoneware ceramics yielded an incredible effect. Thanks to the proprietary process of hand glazing and firing, each mug is unique – just as each brushstroke of the Dutch painter was unrepeatable.

In our latest offer, you will find, among others, the Set of 2 70s Ceramics Van Gogh Self Portrait coffee mugs with a capacity of 230 ml. The deep, mesmerizing blue tones directly reference the artist's famous self-portrait, while retaining all the functional advantages for which we love HKliving:

• an ergonomic handleless shape that fits perfectly in your hands,
• highly durable ceramics that you can safely wash in the dishwasher and use in the microwave,
• a unique, textured character.

Bring Art into Your Daily Rituals

You don't have to be a seasoned art collector to appreciate the beauty of unexpected color combinations. Van Gogh series mugs look beautiful on open shelves in the kitchen, against a backdrop of raw teak wood, and also in combination with other classic designs from the 70s Ceramics collection.

Make room for a new story at your table and start your day with morning coffee in a truly masterful setting.

👉 [See the HKliving ceramics collection inspired by Van Gogh at lilagardens.pl]