The U&U Concept

Utopia & Utility is where we combine the functional and the fantastical.

Each object we design is handmade and unique,
and our signature products are called 'Stacking Vessels'.

The Stacking Vessels combine several materials and makers in a unique object.
Each piece consists of a set of individual containers, stacked together to create a sculptural vessel shape.
Once disassembled each part becomes functional, serving as different bowls and vases.

European Handmade

We work with various craftsmen in specialised workshops all around Europe.
Click here to travel with us and find out more about where and how our pieces are made.

News

‘Golden Spring’
Discover the U&U 2019 Sample Sale

Prototypes, one-offs, pieces with little imperfections, end of lines,
these products can not be sold anymore at their initial prices, but are nonetheless quality unique products, designed and handmade in Europe.

We are thus offering these pieces at a good price for a limited time, so they can find design collectors who will see beyond their tiny flaws!

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Thank you for the amazing feedback towards our Sample Sale - we feel pleased that all these prototypes, one-offs, end-of-lines and seconds are finding their way to their new homes somewhere around the world. Handmade & unique, check out the selection, your favourite one might go soon! These two lovely are still available though 😉 #utopiaandutility #samplesale #springclearance #littleobjectoflove #buysmallbusiness #buyhandmade #buysmall #allaboutthedetails #eastershopping #easterweekend #weekendtreat #designlove

If you haven't got any plans for the Easter weekend yet (and if you live in North Germany 😎), we would suggest you to go to Gut Görtz, a bucolic place with some wood and ceramic artists, an Italian restaurant, some goats, and a gallery where we currently have a Solo Show of our pieces. This place is simply a little rustic heaven. #utopiaandutility #gutgörtz #heringsdorf #artup #keramik #schleswigholstein #fehmarn #designexhibition #artexhibition #designmeetsart #artmeetsdesign #soloshow #springshow #norddeutschland #gutgoertz #heringsdorfinholstein #kunst #handwerk #austellung

The U&U 2019 Sample Sale is officially live! A selection of prototypes, seconds and end of lines, that we are offering at a reduced price for a limited time. Link in bio! Be quick, most of these products are unique, your favourite one might not stay long 😉 #utopiaandutility #samplesale #springclearance #buysmallbusiness #buysmall #endofline #prototypes #clearance #sale #buyhandmade #handmadeisbest #handmadeisbetter #designsale #designforsale

"Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own." Charles Dickens #utopiaandutility #springquotes #springhassprung #tulips #tulipseason #handblownglass #glassvase #uniquedecor #uniquepiece #allaboutthedetails #ida #idavase

Timeless Korkki Table. Korkki is Finnish for Cork, a suitable sound to describe this tactile side table. The piece consists of a large glass bowl, sealed through an upside down large cork bowl. When the two parts are together, they form a side table combining the sensual soft warmth of cork with the crisp sharpness of glass. The cork lid can also be lifted and used upside down as a tray, and the double-coloured glass part used as an oversize vase. Korkki has been in our permanent ranges for a few years now and it seems we just can't get enough! You can be lucky enough to see it in some hotel lounges or premium interior boutiques around the world. #utopiaandutility #korkki #timelessdesign #corkandglass #corkart #allabouttheddetails #glassfurniture #glassdesign #corkdesign #inspiredbynature #seekinspirecreate #interiordesignprojects #sustainabledesign

Our Sample Sale, with a selection of one-offs, prototypes, end of lines and products with little imperfections will be launched in a few days. To be the first to know about it and have the choice among the full selection of unique pieces, subscribe to our newsletter via the link in bio 👌 We will announce the sale on Instagram only one day after! Be ready 🙌 PS: these two pieces will be part of the sale 🙊 #utopiaandutility #samplesale #sneakpreview #beready #ss2019 #weekendtreat #weekendshopping #springclearance #designpieces

Breaking News! The U&U Sample Sale will go live soon. Sample sale? Prototypes, one-offs, pieces with little imperfections, end of lines, all the products which can not be sold anymore at their initial prices, but which are nonetheless quality unique products, designed and handmade in Europe. We are thus offering these pieces at a good price for a limited time, so they can find design lovers who will see beyond their tiny flaws! Unique items only. To be sure not to miss the beginning of the sale, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter via the link in bio. The grand opening will be notified by email, and revealed here on Instagram one day after only. Your dream piece might be gone already 😏 #utopiaandutility #samplesale #endofline #lastchancetobuy #springclearance #springclean #allaboutthedetails #allabouttheprocess #uniquepieces #buysmallbusiness #buyhandmade #buysmall #doitfortheprocess #craftsmanship

The Stacking Vessels. Handmade in Europe, and then traveling all around the world 🌍🌎🌏 Check out the list of our retailers on our website, there might be one near you 😉 #utopiaandutility #aroundtheworld #transformedstackingvessels #handmadeisbest #worldwide #colouredglass #handblownglass #mouthblownglass

S C U L P T Our collection of Stacking Vessels with cut glass, (very) limited edition. #utopiaandutility #sculpt #cutglass #luxuryinteriors #luxurydesign #interiordesign #mdw19 #handmadedesign #allaboutthedetails