9 papier-mâché homeware buys that will give your home a chic and sustainable edge

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9 papier-mâché homeware buys that will give your home a chic and sustainable edge

By Leah Sinclair

3 years ago

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Papier-mâché isn’t just for kids - and these homeware buys from Made, Selfridges and more prove it.

When I think of papier-mâché, it’s mostly kids’ art projects that come to mind.

I’m reminded of my primary school days, cutting up strips of newspaper, holding on to a balloon and spending hours crafting something that would probably end up in the bin a day or so later.

But papier-mâché is definitely not just for kids and it’s getting an adult upgrade.

From chic sculptural vases to minimalist tableware, papier-mâché homeware is both stylish and sustainable – and these are the home accessories we’ve got our eye on.

Made Dahlia tall lamp shade, white paper mâché

Made Dahlia tall lamp shade, white paper-mâché

Papier-mâché has been given a chic upgrade with this lamp shade that will perfectly complement all the natural wood and pastel paint on display in your room.

Shop Made Dahlia tall lamp shade, white paper-mâché, £50

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Disa Lifestyle geras paper-mache deco pot cream

Disa Lifestyle Geras paper-mâché deco pot

Place dried flowers and blooms in this cream papier-maché pot, which will sit beautifully in the living rooms and bedrooms of interior design enthusiasts. 

Shop Disa Lifestyle geras paper-mache deco pot cream, £179

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Mali Homeware paper mache bowls

Mali Homeware paper-mâché bowls

Minimalists will love these papier-mâché bowls, which come in three muted tones and add depth and texture wherever they’re placed.  

Shop Mali Homeware paper mache bowls, £27

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French Connection small papier mache bowl

French Connection small papier-mâché bowl

Inject some texture into your interiors with this bowl crafted from papier-mâché that will add a sense of style to any mantel or table.

Shop French Connection small papier mache bowl, £39

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Serax Marie papier-mâché pot 14cm

Serax Marie papier-mâché pot

Papier-mâché doesn’t have to be neutral – and this serax papier-mâché pot from designer Marie Michielssen is the perfect example of how to add a dose of colour to your interiors.

Shop Serax Marie papier-mâché pot 14cm at Selfridges,  £42

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Caribbean Craft small papier mache rainbow bowl

Caribbean Craft small papier mache rainbow bowl

Go bold this summer with these rainbow papier-mâché bowls, which are bursting with colour and will really stand out in your home.

Shop Caribbean Craft small papier mache rainbow bowl at Wolf and Badger, £58

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H&M Home papier-maché table lamp

H&M Home papier-mâché table lamp

This white table lamp will add a chic, crafty feel to your space and will complement any room in your home.

Shop H&M Home papier-maché table lamp, £9.99

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Habitat recycled cotton mache planter

Habitat recycled cotton mache planter

This chalky white planter is both stylish and sustainable, as it’s been upcycled using 100% waste cotton and hand-formed using a papier-mâché technique.

Shop Habitat recycled cotton mache planter, £14

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De La Jardin Noosa III

De La Jardin Noosa III decorative vessel

Think pink with this sculptural vase, which is handmade from paper clay and developed from papier-mâché using paper and card waste.

Shop De La Jardin Noosa III, £240

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