"A perfectly imperfect object—created with heart and by hand—speaks more to me than a perfectly perfect object. I love the connection with its maker."
TF Design is a creative product design studio and workshop based in San Francisco, California. Their timeless, functional objects are produced by hand from beginning to end and designed to bring joyful serenity to people and their spaces.
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Sculpt Tray- Medium
Learn moreTF Design Medium Platter in Stainless Steel can be used in the bathroom or throughout your home, from a convenient way to keep track of your keys and phone to a holder for soap dispenser and lotion.
MATERIAL: Handmade with care using solid stainless steel that is food safe, lead free, and BPA free.
MADE: San Francisco, California
DIMENSIONS: 15 W x 20 L x 4cm H
COLOUR: Polished Stainless Steel
CARE & MAINTENANCE: For brass, stainless steel, or copper plated brass, handwash with mild soap and water. Avoid use of chemical cleaners, acids, and abrasives as this can result in damage to the surface. -
Sculpt Tray- Small
Learn moreTF Design Small Platter in Stainless Steel is the perfect size to store small objects around the house and bathroom such as soap and sponges.
MATERIAL: Handmade with care using solid stainless steel that is food safe, lead free, and BPA free.
MADE: San Francisco, California
DIMENSIONS: 10 W x 10 L x 2.5cm H
COLOUR: Polished Stainless Steel
CARE & MAINTENANCE: For brass, stainless steel, or copper plated brass, handwash with mild soap and water. Avoid use of chemical cleaners, acids, and abrasives as this can result in damage to the surface. -
Puddle Small Elevated Tray- White
Learn moreReminiscent of shapes after a rainstorm, the Puddle Collection is a decorative way to display your items! Mix and match the different heights and sizes for a beautiful styling collection.
MATERIAL: Handmade with care using food safe, lead free and BPA free resin
MADE: San Francisco, California
DIMENSIONS: L 14cm x W 10cm x H 4.5cm
COLOUR: White
CARE & MAINTENANCE: Hand wash with mild soap if necessary. Should the piece become scratched, use a non-abrasive pad (such as Mr. Clean Magic Eraser or Scotchbrite) with warm water and mild soap. Rub in circular motions to remove scratches. Do not use in a dishwasher or microwave. Resin can sometimes become frosty after washing. If this occurs, simply rub a tiny drop of vegetable oil onto the surface with a soft cloth to restore its lustre. The frosty appearance can also be left alone as this can be preferred. It does not affect the quality and usage of the item. Although resin is shatter resistant, it can break if dropped on the ground. -
Puddle Medium Elevated Tray- White
Learn moreReminiscent of shapes after a rainstorm, the Puddle Collection is a decorative way to display your items! Mix and match the different heights and sizes for a beautiful styling collection.
MATERIAL: Handmade with care using food safe, lead free and BPA free resin
MADE: San Francisco, California
DIMENSIONS: L 19cm x W 17cm x H 6cm
COLOUR: White
CARE & MAINTENANCE: Hand wash with mild soap if necessary. Should the piece become scratched, use a non-abrasive pad (such as Mr. Clean Magic Eraser or Scotchbrite) with warm water and mild soap. Rub in circular motions to remove scratches. Do not use in a dishwasher or microwave. Resin can sometimes become frosty after washing. If this occurs, simply rub a tiny drop of vegetable oil onto the surface with a soft cloth to restore its lustre. The frosty appearance can also be left alone as this can be preferred. It does not affect the quality and usage of the item. Although resin is shatter resistant, it can break if dropped on the ground. -
Puddle Large Elevated Tray
Learn moreReminiscent of shapes after a rainstorm, the Puddle Collection is a decorative way to display your items! Mix and match the different heights and sizes for a beautiful styling collection.
MATERIAL: Handmade with care using food safe, lead free and BPA free resin
MADE: San Francisco, California
DIMENSIONS: L 24cm x W 21cm x H 10cm
COLOUR: White
CARE & MAINTENANCE: Hand wash with mild soap if necessary. Should the piece become scratched, use a non-abrasive pad (such as Mr. Clean Magic Eraser or Scotchbrite) with warm water and mild soap. Rub in circular motions to remove scratches. Do not use in a dishwasher or microwave. Resin can sometimes become frosty after washing. If this occurs, simply rub a tiny drop of vegetable oil onto the surface with a soft cloth to restore its lustre. The frosty appearance can also be left alone as this can be preferred. It does not affect the quality and usage of the item. Although resin is shatter resistant, it can break if dropped on the ground. -
Segment Bath Amenities Tray- White
Learn moreTF Designs Segment Bathtub Amenities Tray elevates your bathroom space with its modern design. Perfect for organizing your favourite bath goodies. Accessorize your bath and vanity space with the other pieces in our TF Design Collection for a complete look.
MATERIAL: Handmade with care using food safe, lead free and BPA free resin.
MADE: San Francisco, California
DIMENSIONS: L 52cm x W 12cm x H 4cm
COLOUR: White
CARE & MAINTENANCE: Hand wash with mild soap if necessary. Should the piece become scratched, use a non-abrasive pad (such as Mr. Clean Magic Eraser or Scotchbrite) with warm water and mild soap. Rub in circular motions to remove scratches. Do not use in a dishwasher or microwave. Resin can sometimes become frosty after washing. If this occurs, simply rub a tiny drop of vegetable oil onto the surface with a soft cloth to restore its lustre. The frosty appearance can also be left alone as this can be preferred. It does not affect the quality and usage of the item. Although resin is shatter resistant, it can break if dropped on the ground.
"I have to pinch myself sometimes thinking about what I’ve been able to create with my company. Beautiful objects. Soulful relationships. In everything we do, we humbly strive to be a source of light and a vessel of joy, doing our small part to make the world a bit more delightful."
I’m passionate about travel, and my journeys to points near and far inform everything I create. Bright pink saris as they catch the wind while drying on the line in India. The rich, warm wood of a Japanese tea house. The quiet minimalism of a small Swedish kitchen. I also love the soft curves found in nature, whether it is a tree branch bent from the wind or rocks that have been carved by the elements.
Though I design and sculpt every piece, our objects are definitely a joyful collaborative effort. After our master mold maker creates the molds for each design, we then cast the objects, usually in resin, in small batches by color. After that comes the hand sanding, which uncovers each item’s unique essential nature. You’ll find no heavy machinery in our workshop. It’s an entirely human, hands-on process that results in pieces with an organic wabi-sabi quality, one that just can’t be achieved by mass production.
Environmental and social responsibility are extremely important to us. Therefore, the company strives to create pieces that will last and is not a disposable commodity.
Inspiration for the designs come from many things: The shapes are inspired by organic forms in nature and objects found in travels around the world. The colors are inspired by delicious translucent popsicles, candies, and jelly beans.
The pieces in the collection are hand sculpted by Tina Frey in San Francisco, California. Sculpting starts with an idea that is cohesive with the rest of the collection.
When the clay design is completed, hand-made molds are created for each object. The molds are used to cast each item individually by hand in small batches by color. Slight color variations between batches contribute to the beauty and uniqueness of each piece.
After the pieces are cast and removed from the mold, they are hand sanded. They are truly made with care. In this way, we can ensure the quality and integrity of each piece.
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