TERRA COTTA FEEDER / WATERER - "FEEDER SERIES" - BLACK - LÉA BALDASSARI X MAGASIN VIVANT!
Created in collaboration with ceramicist Léa Baldassari, this marbled clay bird feeder / waterer consists of a bowl for seeds or water, and a plate placed on top for protection. The set is held by three natural jute ropes, to be tied directly onto a tree branch.
We recommend using it with seeds in winter, when food is scarce, and water in the summer.
Léa Baldassari x Magasin Vivant: "A collection where human plates and bird feeders share the same clay, the same shape… and the same philosophy: our worlds are not separate, but intertwined in a single ecosystem."
This collection celebrates interdependence: every action in favor of biodiversity is a step toward our own balance.
Hand-shaped, these pieces use the marbled clay technique: a random mixture of black and white clays, symbolizing union and making each piece unique. The grogged stoneware gives them a raw mineral texture and sturdiness suitable for both outdoor and indoor use.
The choice of grogged stoneware: Chamotte is clay that has been fired and then crushed into small grains, which are then reintroduced into fresh clay. It serves as a structural framework. By reducing shrinkage during drying and firing, it limits the risk of cracks and makes the object resistant to impacts and temperature variations.
- Top Plate Dimensions: 21 x 5 cm
- Bowl Dimensions: 15 x 5 cm
- Material: Marbled clay (Grogged stoneware)
- Attachment: Natural jute rope
- Installation: Fix to a sturdy branch, in partial shade, at least 1.5m above the ground to protect from terrestrial predators.
- Care: Change seeds or water and clean regularly; place the feeder/waterer in partial shade, up high, protected from predators.
- Manufacturing: Handcrafted in Léa's studio, Paris 11th arrondissement.
Léa Baldassari is a French ceramicist working in her studio located in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. Passionate about raw materials, she practices modeling, a technique where each piece bears the trace of her hands.
Her pieces, which are utilitarian and functional, are made mainly from stoneware. Specializing in the marbled clay technique, Léa creates patterns at the very heart of the material. By orchestrating the mixture of contrasting clays, she lets the natural movement of the shaping process guide the veins of the earth, making each piece strictly unique.
Her approach to the material is instinctive; the textures are raw, organic, sensual, and poetic.
🍂 In winter: a feeder. When temperatures drop and natural resources become scarce, offering seeds (black sunflower or suitable organic mixes) or fat balls helps birds survive freezing nights. In winter, they spend up to 10% of their body weight each night to maintain their temperature – a little boost can make all the difference.
🌱 In spring: the transition season. Birds need protein (insects) for their young, but natural resources can be scarce during late thaws. Gradually reduce portions so as not to create dependency, but maintain a light supply in case of cold, rainy weather. Remove fats, which turn rancid in the heat, and clean more frequently to prevent disease.
🌼 In summer: a birdbath. As soon as the warm weather arrives, the feeder turns into a water source. It is best to stop feeding because natural food is abundant, but water becomes a rare and precious commodity. During heatwaves, mortality from dehydration is massive. Clean water 3 to 5 cm deep allows birds to hydrate and wash their plumage to fly well and stay insulated from the heat.
💧 Tip: change the seeds or water and clean regularly; place the feeder/birdbath in partial shade, up high, and protected from predators.