At the creative helm is Pia Wüstenberg, a Finnish-German designer educated at the Royal College of Art in London. Her upbringing between Germany and Finland—two cultures renowned for their design integrity—infused her with a sensitivity to material honesty and thoughtful aesthetics. Pia’s work reflects a holistic approach, rooted in sustainability and respect for natural resources, where design is as much about ethics as it is about beauty. She draws inspiration from the dialogue between industrial precision and the organic irregularities of nature, a duality that defines the distinctive identity of Utopia & Utility.

This philosophy finds its purest expression in the India 2 Stacking Vessel, a sculptural piece that brings together three elemental materials—wood, glass, and metal. The vessel’s amber glass body radiates warmth, the copper patina base anchors it with contemporary strength, and the hand-turned wooden bowl softens its form with organic texture. Each element is crafted by expert artisans—glassblowers in the Czech Republic, wood turners in Finland, metalworkers in Britain—and finally assembled by hand in Northern Germany. More than a decorative object, the India 2 Vessel is modular: each part can be used independently as a vase or bowl, allowing it to adapt to both functional and artistic roles. It is, in essence, a conversation between tradition and innovation, permanence and versatility.

For Utopia & Utility, the India 2 Stacking Vessel is not just a product but a reflection of the brand’s wider vision: to merge the fantastical with the functional. Since its founding, the brand has built a reputation for creating luxury home decor that is both sustainable and timeless, with each piece carrying the imprint of European craftsmanship and cultural storytelling. By uniting natural materials in unexpected ways, Utopia & Utility continues to craft objects that enrich interiors with elegance and meaning—affirming its place as a leader in contemporary design and a champion of handmade artistry.