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.

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  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.

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Shenzhen Creative Week, China
The Upward Spiral, 19-22 March 2019
Section “Technology and application”

The China Vase, designed specifically
for the occasion.

Click here to know how this piece
was designed and made.

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Organic touch! 🌱 #utopiaandutility #organic #moss #woodsmoked #pisara #copper #mixedmedia #glassandcopper #organictouch #inspiredbynature #handmadewithlove
Organic touch! 🌱 #utopiaandutility #organic #moss #woodsmoked #pisara #copper #mixedmedia #glassandcopper #organictouch #inspiredbynature #handmadewithlove
The Heiki and Ida vases, or the delicacy of free handblown glass. #utopiaandutility #newin #delicacy #handblownglass #craftsmanship #heiki #ida #glassart #luxurydesign #handmadewithlove
The Heiki and Ida vases, or the delicacy of free handblown glass. #utopiaandutility #newin #delicacy #handblownglass #craftsmanship #heiki #ida #glassart #luxurydesign #handmadewithlove
While patiently waiting for Spring, we shot our pieces with the gorgeous fabrics from @merchantandmills. We hope you like this new scenery (check out our feed for more). #utopiaandutility #linen #merchantandmills #onstage #scenery #designphotoshoot
While patiently waiting for Spring, we shot our pieces with the gorgeous fabrics from @merchantandmills. We hope you like this new scenery (check out our feed for more). #utopiaandutility #linen #merchantandmills #onstage #scenery #designphotoshoot
We are honoured to participate to the Shenzhen Creative Week, by taking part in the exhibition 'The Upward Spiral', for which our designer Pia Wüstenberg designed this piece, the China Vase. The Upward Spiral - 19-22.03.2019 Our piece is handmade and unique, although to be found in the second section of the exhibition 'Technology and application'. Why in this location? The China Vase pays homage to the traditional ancient shapes, reinterpreting them into a contemporary functional object. For this we utilised a new technology, which enables the scanning of a fragile precious relict in order to produce its accurate outline. The original Han Dynasty Vase, a small beautiful ceramic with handles and an intricate rim detail, was scanned in China, the information sent to London for rendering, and further passed onto our studio for interpretation into a new design. Through hand drawing we dissected the silhouette, and allocated new materials and functions to the sections created. This drawing then travelled to three individual artisans in Europe, who in turn interpreted their part of the directed Vase. Contemporary technology as an unexpected ally to bring new life to an ancient relic. . . . . Designer: Pia Wüstenberg @piawustenberg Artisans: Paper - Papier à Êtres @papieraetres , Sophie Mouton-Perrat and Frederic Guilbrunet, France Glass - Devereux Huskie Studio @devereuxhuskie , James Devereux and Katie Huskie, England Ceramic - Anett Kriegshammer, Germany #utopiaandutility #ShenzhenCreativeWeek #theupwardspiral #shenzhen #uucrafts #szcreativeweek #ShenzhenCreativeWeek2019 #szcw #chinavase
We are honoured to participate to the Shenzhen Creative Week, by taking part in the exhibition 'The Upward Spiral', for which our designer Pia Wüstenberg designed this piece, the China Vase. The Upward Spiral - 19-22.03.2019 Our piece is handmade and unique, although to be found in the second section of the exhibition 'Technology and application'. Why in this location? The China Vase pays homage to the traditional ancient shapes, reinterpreting them into a contemporary functional object. For this we utilised a new technology, which enables the scanning of a fragile precious relict in order to produce its accurate outline. The original Han Dynasty Vase, a small beautiful ceramic with handles and an intricate rim detail, was scanned in China, the information sent to London for rendering, and further passed onto our studio for interpretation into a new design. Through hand drawing we dissected the silhouette, and allocated new materials and functions to the sections created. This drawing then travelled to three individual artisans in Europe, who in turn interpreted their part of the directed Vase. Contemporary technology as an unexpected ally to bring new life to an ancient relic. . . . . Designer: Pia Wüstenberg @piawustenberg Artisans: Paper - Papier à Êtres @papieraetres , Sophie Mouton-Perrat and Frederic Guilbrunet, France Glass - Devereux Huskie Studio @devereuxhuskie , James Devereux and Katie Huskie, England Ceramic - Anett Kriegshammer, Germany #utopiaandutility #ShenzhenCreativeWeek #theupwardspiral #shenzhen #uucrafts #szcreativeweek #ShenzhenCreativeWeek2019 #szcw #chinavase
Stacked / Unstacked 1 sculptural object / 3 individual containers Utopia / Utility #utopiaandutility #designconcept #stackingvessel #handmadeineurope #handmadewithlove #glassandcopper #copperaddict #woodcraft #craftsmanship
Stacked / Unstacked 1 sculptural object / 3 individual containers Utopia / Utility #utopiaandutility #designconcept #stackingvessel #handmadeineurope #handmadewithlove #glassandcopper #copperaddict #woodcraft #craftsmanship
Design Sweets 🍬 #utopiaandutility #homagetomatisse #sweetdesign #littlecollectible #handmadewithlove
Design Sweets 🍬 #utopiaandutility #homagetomatisse #sweetdesign #littlecollectible #handmadewithlove
Ready for the weekend? #CosyNest #utopiaandutility #tgif #faberge #homagetofaberge #linen #indoorphotoshoot #cosyweekend
Ready for the weekend? #CosyNest #utopiaandutility #tgif #faberge #homagetofaberge #linen #indoorphotoshoot #cosyweekend
The perfect irregularities of patinated Brass and Copper 💙 #utopiaandutility #patina #patinatedmetal #brass #copper #handspun #handmade #perfectimperfection #handmadetouch
The perfect irregularities of patinated Brass and Copper 💙 #utopiaandutility #patina #patinatedmetal #brass #copper #handspun #handmade #perfectimperfection #handmadetouch
"In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24hours" - Mark Twain. This couldn't be more accurate, this weekend we had snow, sun and rain, here in North Germany. And sometimes all in the same time 🙊 #utopiaandutility #tulips #springtulips #marktwain #handmadewithlove #allaboutthedetails #littleobjectoflove
"In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24hours" - Mark Twain. This couldn't be more accurate, this weekend we had snow, sun and rain, here in North Germany. And sometimes all in the same time 🙊 #utopiaandutility #tulips #springtulips #marktwain #handmadewithlove #allaboutthedetails #littleobjectoflove
Spring is at the door, let it come in ☀️ #utopiaandutility #springcolours #springfeeling #ss2019 #newcollection #sunshine
Spring is at the door, let it come in ☀️ #utopiaandutility #springcolours #springfeeling #ss2019 #newcollection #sunshine
Organic touch! 🌱 #utopiaandutility #organic #moss #woodsmoked #pisara #copper #mixedmedia #glassandcopper #organictouch #inspiredbynature #handmadewithlove The Heiki and Ida vases, or the delicacy of free handblown glass. #utopiaandutility #newin #delicacy #handblownglass #craftsmanship #heiki #ida #glassart #luxurydesign #handmadewithlove While patiently waiting for Spring, we shot our pieces with the gorgeous fabrics from @merchantandmills. We hope you like this new scenery (check out our feed for more). #utopiaandutility #linen #merchantandmills #onstage #scenery #designphotoshoot We are honoured to participate to the Shenzhen Creative Week, by taking part in the exhibition 'The Upward Spiral', for which our designer Pia Wüstenberg designed this piece, the China Vase. The Upward Spiral - 19-22.03.2019 Our piece is handmade and unique, although to be found in the second section of the exhibition 'Technology and application'. Why in this location? The China Vase pays homage to the traditional ancient shapes, reinterpreting them into a contemporary functional object. For this we utilised a new technology, which enables the scanning of a fragile precious relict in order to produce its accurate outline. The original Han Dynasty Vase, a small beautiful ceramic with handles and an intricate rim detail, was scanned in China, the information sent to London for rendering, and further passed onto our studio for interpretation into a new design. Through hand drawing we dissected the silhouette, and allocated new materials and functions to the sections created. This drawing then travelled to three individual artisans in Europe, who in turn interpreted their part of the directed Vase. Contemporary technology as an unexpected ally to bring new life to an ancient relic. . . . . Designer: Pia Wüstenberg @piawustenberg Artisans: Paper - Papier à Êtres @papieraetres , Sophie Mouton-Perrat and Frederic Guilbrunet, France Glass - Devereux Huskie Studio @devereuxhuskie , James Devereux and Katie Huskie, England Ceramic - Anett Kriegshammer, Germany #utopiaandutility #ShenzhenCreativeWeek #theupwardspiral #shenzhen #uucrafts #szcreativeweek #ShenzhenCreativeWeek2019 #szcw #chinavase Stacked / Unstacked 1 sculptural object / 3 individual containers Utopia / Utility #utopiaandutility #designconcept #stackingvessel #handmadeineurope #handmadewithlove #glassandcopper #copperaddict #woodcraft #craftsmanship Design Sweets 🍬 #utopiaandutility #homagetomatisse #sweetdesign #littlecollectible #handmadewithlove Ready for the weekend? #CosyNest #utopiaandutility #tgif #faberge #homagetofaberge #linen #indoorphotoshoot #cosyweekend The perfect irregularities of patinated Brass and Copper 💙 #utopiaandutility #patina #patinatedmetal #brass #copper #handspun #handmade #perfectimperfection #handmadetouch "In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24hours" - Mark Twain. This couldn't be more accurate, this weekend we had snow, sun and rain, here in North Germany. And sometimes all in the same time 🙊 #utopiaandutility #tulips #springtulips #marktwain #handmadewithlove #allaboutthedetails #littleobjectoflove Spring is at the door, let it come in ☀️ #utopiaandutility #springcolours #springfeeling #ss2019 #newcollection #sunshine