A boutique lighting studio creating

illuminated sculptures for thoughtful interiors.

Crafted

in Clay.

Using an immersive approach to lighting : Emily hand shapes each piece in clay with care and attention.

  • Woman working with two large gray clay cylindrical objects on a table.

  • Person's hand drawing or painting on a curved surface or object on a floor covered with a sheet, with a container of paint or plaster and cups nearby.

  • A person shaping clay on a pottery wheel in a pottery studio.

  • A woman working on a pottery project, using a yellow sponge to smooth a large gray bowl of clay, with pottery tools and unfinished clay pieces on the table.

  • Three minimalist ceramic vases of different sizes and shapes are displayed on a wooden table with a white surface in a studio or gallery setting.

  • Person sculpting grey clay with their right hand, wearing a ring, on a surface covered with plastic.

  • Close-up of a person shaping clay on a pottery wheel in a pottery studio.

Carved.

Person shaping clay on a pottery wheel with their hands

Emily’s expertise in clay brings each lamp to life, either through intricate chip-carving, the softness of matte spackled glaze, or subtle drama of smoke firing - each surface reveals the richness and texture of ceramic.

Woman decorating cookies with chocolate

Glazed.

Smoke

Fired.

Design and interior decor materials including swatches of fabric, metal, and paper, along with metallic rings and decorative objects on a dark surface.

Expertly crafted lighting. Quality materials.

Outline of a white oval button with a black arrow pointing up, a horizontal line beneath the arrow, and two vertical lines extending downward from the horizontal line.

No detail is too small.

Every table lamp design is complete with a hand-rolled linen lampshade and wired with polished brass hardware.

Tailored
Lamp Shades

Quality
Materials

Distinct
Design

Lamp 

Shades 

Two table lamps with different designs and colors on a wooden surface, against dark curtains.

Illuminated

Each lamp is an illuminated work of art, balancing form, light, and presence.

From bold statement pieces to intimate lamps, every design brings warmth, texture, and a welcoming glow to every corner of a space.

About Emily.

A woman with long brown hair, wearing a light gray ribbed sweater and olive green pants, sitting on a wooden chair next to a dark wood nightstand, with a white lampshade, a small glass of drink, and a ring on her finger, in a room with dark wall.

The lighting designed and built at Emily Duke Studio combines the beauty of ceramic with the seamless function of everyday lighting.

Emily Duke is a ceramic artist creating lighting that brings warmth, atmosphere, and sculptural beauty to interior spaces. Guided by a love of illuminated form, she thoughtfully combines ceramic craft, raw materials, and balanced design to create lighting that feels both grounded and vibrant.

With over 15 years in the field of ceramics, her daily practice is rooted in the joy of making. She refines surfaces and builds dynamic forms with wet clay, bringing each piece into being with deliberate care and precision. From her studio in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Emily brings lighting to life for designers and clients alike, enhancing interiors with handcrafted pieces that radiate warmth and texture.

A person shaping a sculpture or pottery with their hands, which are covered in clay dust.

Originally from metro Detroit, Emily earned her BFA in Crafts from the College for Creative Studies before completing her MFA at the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. Her sculptural work has been exhibited nationally in both solo and group exhibitions, and she has participated in numerous artist residencies, including the Arts/Industry Residency at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Ox-Bow School of Art, and Belger Crane Yard Studios.

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