Studio Vael

Architectural stoneware for intimate spaces

Thrown and hand-built in single batches, engineered to outlast trend cycles and age through daily domestic ritual.

The Practice

We do not reproduce sold-out editions; once a kiln run cools and clears, that form belongs to the season.

Materiality

Raw grogged clay shaped by hand

Every batch responds to the humidity in the room and the mineral load of the clay. We work without molds to preserve the unique tactile weight of the throw.

Current Edition

Winter Kiln Run No. 04

Low Basin in Basalt Clay

Edition of 8 numbered pieces. Designed for architectural tables and contemplative floral arrangements.

Amphora Vessel in Raw Ochre

Edition of 12 numbered pieces. Heavy grogged stoneware with an unglazed exterior and vitreous interior slip.

Acquire from the current kiln run or request a bespoke commission.