With a century of experience, La Faïencerie de Charolles has succeeded in preserving craft techniques while adopting modern designs. Noble materials, a pleasing blend of lines for unique items that come straight from its design studio. Vases and lamps come in outsize dimensions with an austerity tempered by astutely chosen colours. On sale from L’Art de Vivre, Immeuble Luciani, route de Bastia, Porto-Vecchio (04 95 70 08 36).