Alexandra Vaga

I am a maker, and porcelain is my medium.

For over two decades, I’ve created hand-built ceramics that live at the intersection of form and function—serving chefs, collectors, and those who value quiet beauty in daily life. My studio practice is rooted in rhythm, refinement, and repetition, with a focus on objects that elevate the rituals of eating, gathering, and remembering.

Each piece begins in my hands and ends in yours: a vessel for food, light, memory, and the quiet rituals of daily life. I work primarily in porcelain, drawn to its refinement, strength, and capacity for light. My forms are restrained but expressive—designed to hold presence without shouting.

From 2004 to 2014, I ran a home studio devoted to high-volume handmade production, creating thousands of porcelain pieces for brands like Sundance, Terrain, and Anthropologie. In 2014, I opened a dedicated studio in Bay Head, New Jersey, where I spent the next decade growing a public-facing business rooted in retail, restaurant partnerships, and custom commissions. Since 2018, my focus has centered on bespoke dinnerware for Michelin-starred chefs and luxury destinations including Jean-Georges, The Four Seasons, Aman, and The Shinmonzen in Kyoto.

Now, after ten years of visibility in Bay Head and twenty years of making by hand, I’m entering a new chapter—refining how I work, where I work, and how the pieces are shared.

Today, I focus on private production for select restaurants, collectors, and seasonal online releases. My signature lines—Rustic and Refined—offer timeless pieces for hosting, gathering, gifting, and daily use.

My studio remains a space of creative devotion. I’m expanding into lighting, mirrors, and curated collaborations—deepening my commitment to functional art that reflects both heritage and evolution.

This next decade is being shaped with clarity, joy, and intention. The work continues—rooted in all I’ve built, and guided by what matters most: making meaningful work with my hands for those who use beauty well.

— Alexandra Vaga