The Northbridge takes its name from Northbridge Baths in Sydney's north — part of a collection of Handle & Kate pieces whose forms are influenced by Sydney's ocean pools. The petite ocean pool lends its name to the smallest hook in the Handle & Kate collection.
At 42mm in diameter with a 32mm projection and independently tested to carry up to 20kg, the Northbridge hook is compact in scale but considered in every detail. Its small footprint makes it particularly well suited to compact interiors — bathrooms, bedrooms, entryways and laundry rooms. Designers frequently specify it where restraint is part of the design intention.
Slip cast on Gadigal & Bidjigal Country in Sydney from a local clay with porcelain qualities, each Northbridge hook is trimmed and finished by hand before being bisque fired, glazed and glaze fired in our studio. The hand-forming of each piece is visible in the finished object and facilitates a more tactile experience with use and time. Fixed with a double-sided self-tapping screw, it installs directly to the wall with no exposed fixings.
The Northbridge hook is available in eight glaze finishes, ranging from the gloss depth of Black Pearl and White Caps to the feel of satin matte glazes Salt Spray and Squid Ink Black. The sheer glazes — Lagoon, Deep Sea, Oyster and Crystal Clear — are particularly suited to bathrooms and wet areas where the clay body itself is part of the design intention, allowing the porcelain to read through the finish. All glazes are food safe and waterproof, making the Northbridge hook appropriate for wet areas and outdoor settings as well as interior walls.
Made to order in Sydney. Expect delivery six weeks from payment, plus courier time.
