The Modern Bohemia collection by Dumais Made blends modernist architecture + handcrafted ceramics, paying homage to the town of Litchfield.

When you think of Litchfield, Connecticut, images of charming colonial architecture and tree-lined streets probably come to mind. However, if you dig a little deeper, you’ll find an unexpected mid-century modernist gem quietly woven into this New England town?s rich fabric. And it’s this hidden legacy that has inspired the latest Dumais Made collection, Modern Bohemia.
Ceramicist Charlie Dumais, co-founder of Dumais Made, has long been influenced by the principles of modernism ? rationality, order, and clean lines ? which happen to align perfectly with the works of architectural greats like Marcel Breuer. Though Litchfield is primarily known for its colonial homes, Breuer and his contemporaries (Eliot Noyes, Edward Larrabee Barnes, and others) left a modernist mark here that few might expect. Dumais taps into this mid-century spirit with Modern Bohemia, an 18-piece collection of ceramic lighting, furniture, and accessories ? seven of which were created exclusively for Design Within Reach. B32 Vessel II glazed in Walnut, B32 Vessel III glazed in Chalk, and Stack Nesting Tray glazed in Ochre
B32 Vessel II glazed in Walnut, B32 Vessel III glazed in Chalk, and Stack Nesting Tray glazed in Ochre
So how does a sleepy New England town become a muse for a forward-thinking collection like this" It all began when Dumais ...