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.

Stone making in England

News

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Seoul Calling

European Contemporary Design Exhibition, edition II
at the Shilla Hotel

Tuesday 28th May | 13.00 - 19.00
Wednesday 29th May | 10.00 - 18.00

More info : www.eu-gateway.kr/design
or contact us to make an appointment

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South Korea - here we go again 💛 Any recommendations in beautiful Seoul? We were there last year already and feel very happy to have been given the opportunity of exploring this gorgeous city into one more time. . . . #utopiaandutility #seoul #bukchon #bukchonhanokvillage #hanok #beautifuldestinations #discover #travelgram #travel #discoverseoul #traveldestination #southkorea #southkoreatrip #eugateway #travelasia #beautifulmatters
South Korea - here we go again 💛 Any recommendations in beautiful Seoul? We were there last year already and feel very happy to have been given the opportunity of exploring this gorgeous city into one more time. . . . #utopiaandutility #seoul #bukchon #bukchonhanokvillage #hanok #beautifuldestinations #discover #travelgram #travel #discoverseoul #traveldestination #southkorea #southkoreatrip #eugateway #travelasia #beautifulmatters
Pleased to be featured in @marieclairemaison in this beautiful article by Pauline Lesage 👌 . . . . . . #utopiaandutility #mcm #marieclairemaison #gericault #nadar #matisse #gauguin #eliurpi #bernardaud #forestier #feelgooddesigns #vallotton #madeindesign #maisondevacances #bouchara #benoist #thierrymugler #maisonsarahlavoine #giambatistavalli #sallylapointe #gerome #bonanza #cultgaia #benouville #maxmara #rochebobois #elitis #isseymiyake
Pleased to be featured in @marieclairemaison in this beautiful article by Pauline Lesage 👌 . . . . . . #utopiaandutility #mcm #marieclairemaison #gericault #nadar #matisse #gauguin #eliurpi #bernardaud #forestier #feelgooddesigns #vallotton #madeindesign #maisondevacances #bouchara #benoist #thierrymugler #maisonsarahlavoine #giambatistavalli #sallylapointe #gerome #bonanza #cultgaia #benouville #maxmara #rochebobois #elitis #isseymiyake
We need your opinion! Here are the possible options for the glaze of the next ceramic collection.. Which one(s) do you prefer? To be combined with glass & wood ❤️ Tell us in the comments 👇 . . . . #utopiaandutility #helpneeded #ceramicglaze #ceramicsart #ceramica #glaze #ceramiccoatings #handmadeisbest #allaboutthedetails #ceramiclove #handmadeceramic #samples #ceramic #ceramicbowl #buyhandmade #europeanhandmade #handmadeineurope
We need your opinion! Here are the possible options for the glaze of the next ceramic collection.. Which one(s) do you prefer? To be combined with glass & wood ❤️ Tell us in the comments 👇 . . . . #utopiaandutility #helpneeded #ceramicglaze #ceramicsart #ceramica #glaze #ceramiccoatings #handmadeisbest #allaboutthedetails #ceramiclove #handmadeceramic #samples #ceramic #ceramicbowl #buyhandmade #europeanhandmade #handmadeineurope
Mini Heiki 🌷 Same making process as shown on the video in our previous post ☝️ Which one is your favourite? #utopiaandutility #miniheiki #uucrafts #craftmanship #collectthemall #handmadewithlove #allaboutthedetails #summercolours #summercollection #seekinspirecreate
Mini Heiki 🌷 Same making process as shown on the video in our previous post ☝️ Which one is your favourite? #utopiaandutility #miniheiki #uucrafts #craftmanship #collectthemall #handmadewithlove #allaboutthedetails #summercolours #summercollection #seekinspirecreate
Hold your breath! Timing is crucial in the making of the Heiki vases. Just after having been blown, and still hot and malleable, the Heiki has to be detached from the blowing iron (on the right) to give form to the opening of the vase. The outer rim of the Heiki is originally the inside of the "glass bubble", thus its round and soft edges (see image in story). The next step will be to drill the holes into the hot glass and to keep them until the glass has cooled down. And last step, the wooden handles have to be crafted to fit the unique dimensions of the piece. The result, a unique symbol of craftsmanship, who looks shamelessly effortless. #utopiaandutility #uucrafts #behindthescene #heiki #glassblowing #hotcontent #mouthblown #makingprocess #makingjourney #crafts #craftsmanship #making #designmaking #handmadeisbest #allaboutthedetails
Modulable Faberge Eggs - the contemporary reinterpretation of the well-known jewellery egg. Each piece is beautifully crafted to sit as an ornament, and can be cracked open to serve as two bowls. . . . #utopiaandutility #faberge #fabergeegg #homagetofaberge #glassandbrass #glassandmetal #perfectshape #ornament #designornament #buyhandmade #designcollectible #designforlife #collection
Modulable Faberge Eggs - the contemporary reinterpretation of the well-known jewellery egg. Each piece is beautifully crafted to sit as an ornament, and can be cracked open to serve as two bowls. . . . #utopiaandutility #faberge #fabergeegg #homagetofaberge #glassandbrass #glassandmetal #perfectshape #ornament #designornament #buyhandmade #designcollectible #designforlife #collection
Light & perspectives 💎 . . . . . . #utopiaandutility #inthesun #shadowplay #perspective #lightandshadow #perspectives #blownglass #playingwithlight #shadows #lightthroughglass #designcollections #bigbloom #pisara #matisse #homagetomatisse #handmade #europeanhandmade
Light & perspectives 💎 . . . . . . #utopiaandutility #inthesun #shadowplay #perspective #lightandshadow #perspectives #blownglass #playingwithlight #shadows #lightthroughglass #designcollections #bigbloom #pisara #matisse #homagetomatisse #handmade #europeanhandmade
This year's must-have, the Sculpt Small Stacking Vessel, available in Peach and in Olive. After a few weeks of it being completely sold out, a new batch has been made. The Sculpt is now available again and is ready to be shipped to new destinations 🌎🌍🌏 . . . . . . #utopiaandutility #sculpt #sculptstackingvessel #handmade #cutglass #europeanhandmade #madeineurope #refined #refinedsign #luxurydesign #smokedwood #acacia #lovehandmade #buysmall #buyhandmade #ethicaldesign
This year's must-have, the Sculpt Small Stacking Vessel, available in Peach and in Olive. After a few weeks of it being completely sold out, a new batch has been made. The Sculpt is now available again and is ready to be shipped to new destinations 🌎🌍🌏 . . . . . . #utopiaandutility #sculpt #sculptstackingvessel #handmade #cutglass #europeanhandmade #madeineurope #refined #refinedsign #luxurydesign #smokedwood #acacia #lovehandmade #buysmall #buyhandmade #ethicaldesign
"All the world's a stage" - Shakespeare #utopiaandutility #beforethecurtainrises #stackingvessels #uniqueobjects #handmadewithlove #inspiredbynature #linenlove #merchantandmills #linenaddict #linen #behindthescene #theater #alltheworldsastage
"All the world's a stage" - Shakespeare #utopiaandutility #beforethecurtainrises #stackingvessels #uniqueobjects #handmadewithlove #inspiredbynature #linenlove #merchantandmills #linenaddict #linen #behindthescene #theater #alltheworldsastage
The simple elegance of the Branch Bowl. Freehand blown in England, with a branch stub as a lid. #utopiaandutility #branchbowl #freeblown #mouthblownglass #verresoufflé #pieceunique #handmadewithlove #handblown #handblownglass #glassblower #uniqueandhandmade
The simple elegance of the Branch Bowl. Freehand blown in England, with a branch stub as a lid. #utopiaandutility #branchbowl #freeblown #mouthblownglass #verresoufflé #pieceunique #handmadewithlove #handblown #handblownglass #glassblower #uniqueandhandmade
South Korea - here we go again 💛 Any recommendations in beautiful Seoul? We were there last year already and feel very happy to have been given the opportunity of exploring this gorgeous city into one more time. . . . #utopiaandutility #seoul #bukchon #bukchonhanokvillage #hanok #beautifuldestinations #discover #travelgram #travel #discoverseoul #traveldestination #southkorea #southkoreatrip #eugateway #travelasia #beautifulmatters Pleased to be featured in @marieclairemaison in this beautiful article by Pauline Lesage 👌 . . . . . . #utopiaandutility #mcm #marieclairemaison #gericault #nadar #matisse #gauguin #eliurpi #bernardaud #forestier #feelgooddesigns #vallotton #madeindesign #maisondevacances #bouchara #benoist #thierrymugler #maisonsarahlavoine #giambatistavalli #sallylapointe #gerome #bonanza #cultgaia #benouville #maxmara #rochebobois #elitis #isseymiyake We need your opinion! Here are the possible options for the glaze of the next ceramic collection.. Which one(s) do you prefer? To be combined with glass & wood ❤️ Tell us in the comments 👇 . . . . #utopiaandutility #helpneeded #ceramicglaze #ceramicsart #ceramica #glaze #ceramiccoatings #handmadeisbest #allaboutthedetails #ceramiclove #handmadeceramic #samples #ceramic #ceramicbowl #buyhandmade #europeanhandmade #handmadeineurope Mini Heiki 🌷 Same making process as shown on the video in our previous post ☝️ Which one is your favourite? #utopiaandutility #miniheiki #uucrafts #craftmanship #collectthemall #handmadewithlove #allaboutthedetails #summercolours #summercollection #seekinspirecreate
Hold your breath! Timing is crucial in the making of the Heiki vases. Just after having been blown, and still hot and malleable, the Heiki has to be detached from the blowing iron (on the right) to give form to the opening of the vase. The outer rim of the Heiki is originally the inside of the "glass bubble", thus its round and soft edges (see image in story). The next step will be to drill the holes into the hot glass and to keep them until the glass has cooled down. And last step, the wooden handles have to be crafted to fit the unique dimensions of the piece. The result, a unique symbol of craftsmanship, who looks shamelessly effortless. #utopiaandutility #uucrafts #behindthescene #heiki #glassblowing #hotcontent #mouthblown #makingprocess #makingjourney #crafts #craftsmanship #making #designmaking #handmadeisbest #allaboutthedetails
Modulable Faberge Eggs - the contemporary reinterpretation of the well-known jewellery egg. Each piece is beautifully crafted to sit as an ornament, and can be cracked open to serve as two bowls. . . . #utopiaandutility #faberge #fabergeegg #homagetofaberge #glassandbrass #glassandmetal #perfectshape #ornament #designornament #buyhandmade #designcollectible #designforlife #collection Light & perspectives 💎 . . . . . . #utopiaandutility #inthesun #shadowplay #perspective #lightandshadow #perspectives #blownglass #playingwithlight #shadows #lightthroughglass #designcollections #bigbloom #pisara #matisse #homagetomatisse #handmade #europeanhandmade This year's must-have, the Sculpt Small Stacking Vessel, available in Peach and in Olive. After a few weeks of it being completely sold out, a new batch has been made. The Sculpt is now available again and is ready to be shipped to new destinations 🌎🌍🌏 . . . . . . #utopiaandutility #sculpt #sculptstackingvessel #handmade #cutglass #europeanhandmade #madeineurope #refined #refinedsign #luxurydesign #smokedwood #acacia #lovehandmade #buysmall #buyhandmade #ethicaldesign "All the world's a stage" - Shakespeare #utopiaandutility #beforethecurtainrises #stackingvessels #uniqueobjects #handmadewithlove #inspiredbynature #linenlove #merchantandmills #linenaddict #linen #behindthescene #theater #alltheworldsastage The simple elegance of the Branch Bowl. Freehand blown in England, with a branch stub as a lid. #utopiaandutility #branchbowl #freeblown #mouthblownglass #verresoufflé #pieceunique #handmadewithlove #handblown #handblownglass #glassblower #uniqueandhandmade