Softedge: Durable Tableware for Daily Use, Made in Japan

There’s something deeply satisfying about these ceramics, spotted recently.

How they came about is a ceramics story in two acts. Act I: Started in 2019 by Layla Cluer near Byron Bay, Australia, Softedge Studio began by designing and producing tableware with a “sculptural twist” and a focus on color, form, and function.

Fast forward to 2023, “material shortages and manufacturing bottlenecks,” and Act II: Facing roadblocks, Softedge switched gears, pausing its in-house production “in search of a more sustainable model.” The happy pivot? “The journey eventually landed Softedge forms in the heartland of Japanese porcelain, Kyushu.”

Now Layla’s signature offerings are made in partnership with “the many hands” of the storied ceramics town of Hasami—all designed with “durability and daily use” in mind.

Have a look at a few favorite pieces:

Above: “The Dinner Dish was made for meals that like to stretch out—too saucy for a plate, not quite suited to a bowl.” It’s shown here in Cornflower. Above: The Snack Plate is perfect “for when you’re done but not quite done.” Shown here in Marshmallow. Above: The Medium Bowl Nest set in the bold Tomato colorway. Above: The Plate Nest comes with plates in four sizes, which stack appealingly. Shown here are dishes in Marshmallow and dark green Cavalo Nero.

Above: The permissively named Everything Bowl in Mustard.

For a look at the full collection—including platters, serving bowls, and more—head to Softedge Studio.