A boutique lighting studio creating illuminated sculptures for thoughtful interiors.
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.
About Emily
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.
Crafted in Clay
Our approach to lighting is immersive: Emily hand-shapes each piece in clay with care and attention.
Carved. Glazed. Smoke Fired.
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.
Carved.
Smoke Fired.
Distinct Design
Each lamp is brought to life under one roof, wired by hand, finished with polished brass hardware, and paired with a custom hand-rolled linen shade perfectly tailored to its form, with no detail overlooked.
Everlasting Warmth
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.
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