Wood Fired Moon Vase — Handmade Stoneware by Brooker Ceramics
The moon vase is a form that reads like sculpture but lives on the table. This wood-fired stoneware piece carries the signature of the kiln. Its surface is a conversation between ash and flame. Thrown by hand, cone-fired at high temperature, it holds warmth and weight. Whether you place it at the heart of your dining table or on display as a standalone form, this moon vase earns its place. No two the same.
Form & Character
The moon vase takes its name from its distinctive bulbous form. Rounded and full, it has a presence that commands attention without announcing itself. Its body swells with a gentle weight, and the opening is modest. When you hold it, you feel the thickness of the stoneware. To look at it on display is to appreciate how a functional form can become sculpture. The moon vase stands on its own. It asks to be noticed. The surface is marked by the fire and ash that shaped it during the kiln's intensity. These marks are not imperfections. They are proof of the making.
Made for the Table. Built for Display.
You might fill this moon vase with water and flowers. You might set it on your table and let its form become part of your daily life. Or you might place it where you can see it from across the room. The moon vase works both ways. Its sculptural presence means it earns its place on display. Its durable stoneware body means it can hold water, hold weight, hold whatever you ask of it. The wood-fired surface is food-safe and waterproof. This is not a piece that hides away. Whether at the table or on display, it holds the room. Your choice makes the piece.
Handcrafted in Oxfordshire
Every moon vase is thrown by hand at Brooker Ceramics in Oxfordshire. The maker works at the wheel, shaping stoneware into form. This piece was then fired in a wood kiln to cone 12, where it sat in a chamber fed by flame and ash. The wood-firing process requires intuition and trust rather than precision control. The surface you receive reflects this variability. No two moon vases are exactly alike. The ash distribution is different. The flame markings land in unexpected places. You are buying a singular piece made by hand in the English Midlands, from a studio committed to craft and transparency.
Quality & Care
The surface is food-safe and fully waterproof, fired to high temperature making it dense and strong. The stoneware will chip if dropped hard, but it is chip resistant in daily use. Hand-wash in warm soapy water. Do not subject it to sudden temperature changes. The moon vase is made to be used. It is also made to last. Each piece is built with the care of something you will keep for years. This is not disposable ware. It is functional ceramics designed for a life well-lived.
About Brooker Ceramics
Brooker Ceramics is a handcrafted studio in Oxfordshire making functional ware and sculptural ceramics for everyday living. The maker throws, fires, and finishes each piece by hand. With over 25,000 followers on YouTube, the studio is known for its commitment to craft, its transparent approach to making, and its belief that handmade ceramics should be both beautiful and accessible. This is work that settles into your home. It earns its place. Every piece comes with the story of its making and the promise of durability.
Handmade, so there may be variations in shape and glaze.
Refund policyOur refund and returns policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have passed since your purchase, we are unable to offer a full refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused, in the same condition you received it, and in its original packaging. A receipt or proof of purchase is required for all returns. Please do not send your purchase back to Country living; instead, follow the steps below to return your item to Brooker Ceramics.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned:
- Perishable items such as plants, food, and flowers.
- Gift cards, downloadable software, some health and personal care items, and intimate or sanitary goods.
- Hazardous materials or items containing flammable liquids or gases.
Returns for Ceramics
- Ceramics are eligible for return within 30 days of purchase.
- Returned ceramics must be unused and in the same condition in which you received them, including their original packaging.
- To initiate a return, please contact us via email at hello@earthandclay.co.uk for instructions. Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.
- Once we receive and inspect the returned item, we will notify you via email of the approval or rejection of your refund. If approved, your refund will be processed, and a credit will be applied to your original method of payment within a certain amount of days.
Partial Refunds
In certain situations, only partial refunds may be granted. This may apply to:
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged, or missing parts for reasons not due to our error.
- Any item returned more than 30 days after delivery.
Sale Items
Only regular-priced items may be refunded. Sale items are non-refundable.
Exchanges
We replace items only if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange an item for the same one, please contact us at hello@earthandclay.co.uk and we will provide a return address.
Gifts
If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you will receive a gift credit for the return value. Once the returned item is received, a gift certificate will be mailed to you.
If the item wasn’t marked as a gift at the time of purchase, or if the gift giver had the item shipped to themselves, we will send the refund to the gift giver.
Shipping Returns
Please contact us at hello@earthandclay.co.uk and we will provide a return address. Shipping costs for returns are the customer’s responsibility and are non-refundable. If a refund is issued, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from the refund amount.
For higher-value items, we recommend using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance, as we cannot guarantee receipt of your returned item.
Late or Missing Refunds
If you have not received your refund within the expected timeframe, please:
- Check your bank account.
- Contact your credit card company, as there may be a delay in processing.
- Contact your bank, as processing times may vary.
If you have completed these steps and still have not received your refund, please contact us at hello@earthandclay.co.uk.
Need Help?
Contact us at hello@earthandclay.co.uk for any questions related to refunds and returns. Thank you for supporting Brooker Ceramics and Plants!