Celadon is the blue-green hue taking design by storm
Rooted in nature and named after the Chinese pottery that is associated with the shade, this in-between tone is inspiring contemporary designers
Ever since we stepped inside trailblazing design studio Uchronia’s immersive ‘Pantone Celadon Suite’ installation at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in London’s Mayfair last year, we were convinced that the colour that sits at the intersection of green and blue would be big news in 2026. The following recently released designs are a case in point. Pair it with pastels like blush and cream or contrasting polished chrome for modern interiors.
‘Ocean Memories Acqua Alta’ stool, Mathieu Lehanneur
Hoping to capture the fluidity of the ocean in the hardness of stone, Mathieu Lehanneur opted to chisel ‘waves’ into the top of this stool. His choice of Costa Esmeralda Granite, a natural stone known for its soft green‑grey base, further adds to the piece’s maritime charm. Price on application, carpentersworkshopgallery.com
‘Tolouca’ wallpaper, Harlequin
A unique take on the traditional checkerboard stripe pattern, the ‘Tolouca’ wallpaper comes in four natural colourways. This mossy turquoise variation speaks perfectly to the celadon trend and would work well in a powder room or hallway. £82 per roll, harlequin.design
‘Easca’ coffee table, Orior
The top of this table is made from glass offcuts of Irish crystal, a versatile material which is local to the Irish-founded brand. The top is then polished by hand to form its smooth, shiny surface, while the legs are formed from solid stone that has been cut into teardrop shapes. From £31,170, monologuelondon.com
‘Mirror 9’, Jeremy Anderson
New York-based artist Jeremy Anderson (the co-founder of lighting brand Apparatus) might be best known for his playful ceramic lamps, but his portfolio extends far beyond lighting. This slender mirror offers a slice of celadon – ideal for those who want to introduce the colour into their home in a subtle fashion. Approx £14,920, galleryfumi.com
‘Flou’ mirror, Ronan Bouroullec
This mirror celebrates celadon’s close affiliation with aquatic life thanks to its rippled cast glass surface. More of an artwork than a fully reflective mirror, it is limited to just eight pieces that are all unique in their own way. From approx £25,889, galeriekreo.com
‘Crinkle’ light, Beata Heuman
Inject a pop of the colour into your wall or ceiling with interior designer Beata Heuman’s ‘Crinkle’ light. Sitting more on the turquoise end of the celadon scale, the exact hue was inspired by the colour found on a ceiling mural inside New York’s Grand Central Terminal station. £240, beataheuman.com
‘Virgil Grove’ dining table, Middernacht & Alexander
Handmade in Belgium from steel and resin, ‘Virgil Grove’ is guaranteed to turn heads and become the focal point of any room. Part of Middernacht & Alexander’s ‘Terra Atlas’ collection, it appears to glisten in the light. Price on application, objectswithnarratives.com
‘Ondas’ dining chair, Alexander Lamont
Columbian designer Alberto Velez’s debut dining chair for Alexander Lamont cuts quite the figure. Its distinctive silhouette is identifiable by the fin-like legs, which give it a reassuring, bold appearance. £11,520, alexanderlamont.com
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