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Peacock Collection

Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright once described the peacock as “a spiritual element” introduced to Earth for the sheer “love of beauty.” Its grace and resilience captivated him—a beauty that, even when domesticated, endures.

Peacock Collection
in collaboration with Frank Llyod Wright Studio
2025
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The Peacock Collection, is a homage to Frank Lloyd Wright’s unique patterns deconstructed from his iconic Peacock artwork, hand carved in Oya stone for the Imperial Hotel. The peafowl, with its vibrant plumage, has long been depicted in Japanese aesthetics as a symbol of the elegance of nature. The peacock’s elegance was woven into many details, from rugs and furniture to intricate tapestries. Frank Lloyd Wright once described the peacock as “a spiritual element” introduced to Earth for the sheer “love of beauty.” Its grace and resilience captivated him—a beauty that, even when domesticated, endures. This spirit of beauty became a guiding inspiration for Wright’s 1915 design of the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo.

from Classic Collections

Cabaret
1923
The Imperial Hotel’s ceramic dinner service was the second designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for an important public building. Frank Lloyd Wright had a profound appreciation for Japanese art, design, and craftsmanship. This admiration led to a collaboration with Noritake during the early 1920s when Wright designed a series of porcelain dinnerware—the Cabaret collection—for the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo. As noted by David A. Hanks in “The Decorative Designs of Frank Lloyd Wright,” the circular motifs on the ceramics reflected the ornamentation of the interior architecture of the Imperial Hotel. Wright originally envisioned the design flowing seamlessly over the lip of the cup and continuing onto the other side. This approach eliminates the dividing edge of the cup wall, creating a continuous, harmonious design that embraces the cup’s form and extends naturally beyond its rim.
Imperial
1998
Imperial Blue is a modern take on the popular Imperial series, which was revived in 1998. While retaining the rhythmic geometric pattern, the timeless Japanese color Japan Blue has been used to bring out new appeal. Made from Premium White, a material that is thin, light, extremely white, and highly translucent.
March Balloons
2017
March Balloons was born to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Wright’s birth. The motif is a design created in 1927 as one of a series of 12 covers based on monthly themes for LIBERTY MAGAZINE. Colorful overlapping balloons are depicted with a geometric circular motif, which Wright liked. The vivid design is reproduced using a safe and secure orange paint that is free of selenium and cadmium, developed by Noritake in 2017.
Photo courtesy of Frank Llyod Wright Studio
Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright is considered one of the greatest architects of the 20th century. He is known for designing the second main building of the Imperial Hotel, commonly known as the “Wright Building,” which was completed in 1923 (Taisho 12), and for his significant influence on Japanese architecture. The tableware used in the “Wright Building” at the time was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and manufactured by Nippon Toki Gomei Kaisha, the predecessor of Noritake.

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation is dedicated to preserving and perpetuating Wright’s vision, ensuring that his philosophy of organic architecture—design in harmony with nature and community—remains a vital force in contemporary life. One way the Foundation brings Wright’s legacy to life is through collaborative partnerships. Focusing on new products inspired by his principles, these collaborations translate his belief in the unity of material, form, and nature into everyday life.