Our story
Jewellery designer Estelle Burton and ceramicist Steinunn Bjarnadóttir met while studying for their Design Research Masters at Central Saint Martins in London. It was here they discovered a shared passion for material alchemy, driven to find new applications for undervalued, unwanted and unusable materials in the luxury space.
With a focus on glass and ceramic waste materials, Atelier Etha was founded in 2024 to continue this exploration, through collaborations in partnership with waste industry specialists and other creatives to transform these ideas into reality.
"We search for beauty in what is considered to be waste and zero waste is out goal. The pursuit of sustainability within our practice at Atelier Etha brings the opportunity to collaborate with brilliant minds to redefine quality and value of materials."
Projects
Beyond the Inclusion
Unique, eco-friendly lighting solutions to inspire and illuminate spaces, bridging the gap between manmade and natural environments.
Inspired by the artists' rural upbringings and their experiences living in the city, his project takes a cross-discipline approach to design, to explore new ways transform salvaged glass and ceramic waste. An exciting blend of materials and established craft techniques which shows emerged potential for applications in decorative and architectural settings.
Beyond the inclusion is due to launch Autumn 2025.
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Whether you're interested in collaborations, commissions or joining the collective. We'd love to hear from you.
