Collections: Ceramic - Handcrafted Designs for Modern Interiors

Collections is CO-architecture's latest showcase of the talent and innovation of Australian designers, and their use of a variety of versatile and beautiful materials. Collections: Ceramic highlights the work of Australian artisans and designers who use their talent and vision to transform humble clay into beautiful and enduring creations. The work of these artists highlights the skill, passion and imagination of the Australian design industry, as well as the versatility of a medium such as ceramic, from elegant homewares to statement pieces, their work blends beauty, sustainability and creativity into innovative and charming handmade designs.

Lindsey Wherrett Ceramics

Lindsey Wherrett Ceramics emerged from a foundation of traditional craftsmanship and formal design training, evolving through a deep, instinctive appreciation for materiality and form. Lindsey and Jonathan Wherrett are the husband-and-wife team behind the studio. Lindsey was born and raised in the chill north of Scotland and inevitably adored the similarities found in the lush slopes of Kunanyi, Hobart's mountain, after moving to Tasmania more than 20 years ago. This connection with her new home informed Lindsey's designs, each being inspired by the Tasmanian landscapes that unfold around her home and studio. With a formal background in architecture, Lindsey brings a profound understanding of functional design, materiality, and form to each of her ceramic designs.

Lindsey specialises in hand-made ceramic hand basins, finished with glazes developed in-house, available in hues and shades inspired by Tasmania's rolling landscapes. Through her work, Lindsey reflects the inherent connection with creation and materiality, projected through her works' architectural form and tactility. Every piece in the Lindsey Wherrett Ceramics range is created on a pottery wheel, refined by hand, and fired in either electric or gas kilns, enriching the brilliant hues of their growing glaze range. The bespoke nature of these pieces is accentuated through this process, with each item varying subtly from the next. Lindsey aims to create timeless pieces that add a richness of character, texture, and tactility to every space, infusing our homes and daily routines with a sense of beauty.

If you are interested in learning more about Lindsey Wherrett Ceramics you can head to their website or follow the Lindsey Wherrett Ceramics Instagram to stay up to date on news.

Studio Enti

Sydney-based Studio Enti specialises in handcrafted ceramic lighting, seamlessly merging clean, modern design with the organic elegance of its materials. Founded by Naomi Taplin, the studio is driven by a commitment to sustainability and longevity, creating timeless pieces that are as durable as they are visually striking. Each design reflects a thoughtful balance of form and function, resulting in lighting solutions that elevate interiors with both subtlety and sophistication.

Studio Enti’s newest collection showcases a refined selection of sconces, pendants, wall lights, and ceiling fixtures, each designed to harmonise practicality with understated elegance. Pieces like the Eclipse and Crescent Sconces effortlessly integrate into any space, casting a warm, ambient glow while creating striking visual depth through the interplay of light and shadow. Thoughtfully crafted with a focus on form and function, this collection embodies Studio Enti’s dedication to timeless design and artisanal craftsmanship.

If you are interested in learning more about Studio Enti you can head to their profile article on Editorial by CO-architecture.

Marz Designs

Established in 2019 by Coco Reynolds, Marz Designs operates on Bunjalung land in Byron Bay. Marz Designs combines elemental materiality with 60’s and 70’s-inspired contemporary aesthetics. Working alongside local artisans, their success relies upon a network of talented designers, reflecting the multiplicity of good design.

All products are designed in-house and made to order, with components created by local glassblowers, ceramicists and timber and then hand-assembled, packaged and sent from the Byron Bay studio.

All Marz Designs draw inspiration from contemporary aesthetics, simplicity and natural materiality, as well as being designed in line with the philosophies of sustainability, thoughtful consumption and longevity. As members of the Greenfleet program which supports global deforestation, Marz Designs are conscientious in their efforts to repurpose packaging, reduce plastic waste and omit plastic packaging to ensure an eco-friendly approach to design and production, and to the longevity of their products.

South Drawn

South Drawn pushes the boundaries of contemporary lighting design by venturing into uncharted territory which they have continued to do in their latest collection. The Form Collection emerged as a natural extension of South Drawn's beloved Tile Collection, defined by its exploration of shape and the introduction of a glazed finish over raw clay. Through extensive testing, experimenting with various forms, techniques, and glazes across terracotta, sand, and black chocolate clay bodies, the collection took shape.

Rooted in traditional craftsmanship, the Form Linear Pendant celebrates the interplay of natural materials and thoughtful design. By balancing contrasting elements, it brings a refined yet organic presence to any space.

Looking ahead to 2025, South Drawn is preparing to launch its first cradle-to-cradle lighting collection, an idea that has been in the works for some time. The focus is on creating lighting that not only enhances spaces aesthetically and functionally but is also designed for a fully circular lifecycle. It’s been a meticulous journey, and they’re excited about what’s to come.

Peta Marie

Working from her home studio on Wadawurrung Country along Victoria’s Surf Coast, Peta Armstrong creates high-fired stoneware that bridges functionality and sculpture. Embracing both wheel-throwing and hand-building, her work carries a quiet, meditative presence, shaped by the rhythms of making and the shifting textures of the natural world. Each piece reflects an organic sensibility, inviting touch, interaction, and reflection.

Symbols emerge instinctively through repetition, forming a subtle visual language that threads past works into new explorations. This ongoing dialogue is deeply tied to process, where busy hands allow the mind to wander, returning to familiar markings that offer space for contemplation and daydreaming.

Looking ahead to 2025, an upcoming exhibition, yet to be announced, will bring together a diverse mix of artists, designers, and makers, creating an immersive exploration of objects and space. Plans are also underway to participate in major design events in Melbourne, introducing new collections, collaborations, and private commissions. Through all these evolutions, the essence of the practice remains unchanged: a commitment to slow, intentional making.

Oh Hey Grace

Based in Naarm (Melbourne), Grace Brown is a ceramic artist and teacher whose work is deeply influenced by geometry and architecture. With a background in fashion design and pattern making, she approaches form with precision, often employing a mathematical mindset to construct her pieces.

Working primarily with clay, Grace envisions and builds miniature cityscapes, dwellings, and collages, immersive worlds that transport viewers beyond the everyday. Each piece acts as a portal, inviting imagination, personal interpretation, and a moment of escape from routine.

In 2025, Grace plans to expand her practice into new areas, including lighting, tiles, framed works, and hardware, broadening the ways her art can interact with and shape the spaces we inhabit.

Claire Ellis Ceramics

Claire Ellis Ceramics explores the ideas of environmentalism and activism through her craft, drawing inspiration from distressing news. Her research into the Australian mining industry and the impact of extraction informs her work, exploring materiality and climate politics.

Claire Ellis crafts pieces that are evocative, sustainable and aesthetic. Finding joy and creativity in experimentation, her pieces reflecting the complexities of climate change, utilising form, colour and texture to mimic fossil fuels and deformed landscapes. Inspired by 'waste' materials and the politics of supply chains, she weaves together her passion for undervalued materials and the preservation of our earth. Claire hopes her pieces encourage reflection, urging viewers to reassess the origin of materials, production processes and their human impacts.

2025 marks a new era of experimentation, with new forms, clays and glazes leading to a new solo exhibition. This latest display focuses on the range and versatility of second-life materials and expands on Claire's research into Australian mining industry and climate politics.