- Since -

Crafting
Beauty

- 2012 -

From the process to the finished objects, our motivation is to enrich life through beauty

the concept

STACKING VESSELS ARE FUNCTIONAL SCULPTURES.

Stacking Vessels are functional sculptures—elegant, handcrafted containers designed to harmonize form and purpose. Each vessel is composed of layered natural materials, carefully shaped and assembled into a modular design that allows them to be stacked together in striking compositions. These pieces are not only beautiful objects, but also versatile, tactile forms of artisanal home decor.

Every Stacking Vessel is unique, shaped by the subtle variations in material and the human touch of traditional craftsmanship techniques. Made in small batches within an artisanal workshop, no two vessels are ever exactly alike. Each one carries the fingerprint of the maker and the story of its material origin.

Bridging the worlds of sculpture and utility, Stacking Vessels offer more than visual appeal:
they invite interaction, curiosity, and connection to the handmade. Whether used as decorative containers, functional art pieces, or collectible design objects, they bring a sense of natural elegance and thoughtful craftsmanship to any interior.

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`India Stacking vessels`

India Large Stacking Vessel in Turquoise — Unstacked

`India stacking Vessel`

Glowing orange hot glass bubble in workshop being shaped by hand

the craft

LIFE AND WORK

We believe that work is an integral part of life and happiness, not separate from it, but woven into a lifestyle of intention and purpose. How we choose to live today shapes not only our personal future but also the well-being of the planet, in small yet meaningful ways.

For us, sustainability means creating objects with beauty embedded in every layer of their existence: from material to making method.
In today’s world, the regeneration of the planet and human connection begins with simple, conscious acts by ordinary people.

When natural materials are used in their purest form, shaped by skilled human hands with minimal processing, and passed directly from maker to collector, the result is an object of true beauty and purpose. These handcrafted pieces reflect not only ethical craftsmanship, but also a deeper sense of well-being, harmony, and sustainability.

By embracing a slower, more mindful way of making and living, we create art that nourishes both the soul and the environment.

Pia Wüstenberg

Founder and Designer of Utopia & Utility

Pia graduated in 2011 from the Design Products program at the Royal College of Art in London, where she developed a strong foundation in contemporary design thinking and material-focused craftsmanship.

From 2011 to 2017, she lived and worked in East London, operating from a studio in Hackney—a creative hub that shaped her early artistic direction.

Since 2017, Pia has been living and working between her two studios in Northern Germany and Eastern Finland. The unique contrast between these landscapes and cultural environments continues to inspire her work. At the heart of her practice lies a deep connection to nature, a respect for traditional crafts, and a contemporary approach to the handmade.

Her design philosophy explores the intersection of material, process, and place—blending cultural storytelling with sustainable, handcrafted design.

Packaging the Terra Vase, ensuring safe shipping of handcrafted glass and ceramic. — **SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING**

`We reuse all of our packaging`

Craftsperson cutting wood for a handcrafted vase, demonstrating the precision and skill involved in creating a glass and wood vessel. — **RESPONSIBLE SOURCING**

`we use only natural materials`

Drilling wood for a handcrafted glass and ceramic vase. — **MINIMUM WASTE**

`We recycle everything recyclable`

Beauty goes along with sustainability

“How we live today shapes our future and that of the entire planet in a small but meaningful way. Especially when you are creating new things, you are leaving traces that need to be good.”
Pia Wüstenberg, Founder

Handmade in europe

Each component is made by an individual artisan.

We use only natural materials with ethical approach. Every piece we create connects 2 to 4 makers and encapsulates a long-lasting heritage of tacit skills across Europe.

The materials then come to our warehouse in Germany where they are fitted and assembled.

Glass, Czechia & UK