Jars Céramistes – Sillage Stoneware Designer Lamps

Jars Céramistes – When Clay Gives Birth to Light

French craftsmanship, artistic ceramics and the luminous Sillage collection

Since 1857, Jars Céramistes has cultivated an intimate relationship with clay, light and gesture. Based in Anneyron, a small village in the South of France, the manufacture brings together a collective of highly skilled artisans who perpetuate a rare and ancestral craft: shaping stoneware by hand, creating deep and vibrant glazes, and giving life to ceramics that breathe and resonate.

With Sillage, its very first lighting collection designed by Elise Fouin, Jars opens a new artistic chapter — one where light emerges from clay, textured, pleated and sculpted like a poetic echo of the natural world.

1. A French manufacture since 1857 – 167 years of expertise

Founded in 1857, Jars is one of France’s great historic ceramic houses.

Each day in the Anneyron workshops, artisans shape clay following a choreography of precise, repeated gestures passed down through generations.

The brand formulates its own stoneware clay from carefully sourced natural earths. Cleaned, sieved and assembled according to a secret recipe, this clay gives Jars stoneware its distinctive whiteness, ideal for enhancing the depth of the brand’s iconic glazes.

Jars means:

167 years of French craftsmanship
artisanal production rooted in local know-how
mastery of stoneware as a noble, expressive material
continuous research into form, color and glaze

2. The art of glazing – Jars’ most precious secret

Jars is renowned for its exclusive glazes.

Created through decades of experimentation, these glazes reveal:

crystallized textures
matte or glossy finishes
deep, vibrant shades
subtle crackle effects

The glazes are applied by hand — ladled, brushed or delicately sprayed — before undergoing a high-temperature “grand feu” firing.

During this fusion, the glaze merges with the clay, revealing its depth, nuances and delicate variations.

Each piece becomes truly unique — a living ceramic.

3. A modern, eclectic and timeless ceramic identity

Jars embraces eclecticism as a creative strength.

The manufacture designs collections with distinct aesthetics, yet all share the same DNA: natural elegance, expressive textures, and a poetic irregularity that makes every object feel alive.

The brand’s creations are:

contemporary yet timeless
refined yet robust
artistic yet functional
designed to be mixed, layered and enjoyed daily

Beyond trends, Jars focuses on authentic beauty — a quiet luxury rooted in craftsmanship.

4. Sustainability as a foundation – A responsible and grounded vision

Environmental responsibility is inherent to Jars.

Every aspect of production reflects a deep respect for the earth, their primary material for more than 167 years.

Jars prioritizes:

natural and safe materials
circular processes (recycling clay, water and kiln heat)
local and European sourcing
ethical and durable manufacturing

For Jars, sustainability is not a trend — it is simply the natural way of working with clay.

5. Sillage – When clay meets light

Sillage marks Jars’ first incursion into lighting design.

Imagined by Elise Fouin, the collection explores a dialogue between mineral textures and sculptural light.

✧ Organic inspiration

Sillage draws inspiration from:

the furrows carved by wind
the ripples of soil
mineral reliefs shaped by nature

The stoneware is pleated, folded or textured to create a fascinating interplay between shadow and illumination.

✧ A gentle and sculptural light

Each Sillage lamp emits a warm, soft and enveloping glow.

The thickness and relief of the stoneware create a light that feels tactile, architectural and soothing.

✧ A handmade, French-crafted piece of art

Every lamp is shaped and glazed by hand in the Jars workshops.

A Sillage lamp is more than lighting — it is a sculptural object, a piece of art, a fragment of landscape captured in clay.

6. The Sillage lamp collection

All lamps share:

organic silhouettes
rich textures
natural, signature Jars glazes
sculptural, poetic presence

Sillage M – Table Lamp in Glazed Stoneware – H11 cm – Base 25 x 10.5 cm – Jars Céramistes – Elise Fouin

Sillage M – Table Lamp in Glazed Stoneware – H11 cm – Base 25 x 10.5 cm – Jars Céramistes – Elise Fouin 2

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Jars Ceramists – Handcrafted stoneware lamps for poetic lighting

Sillage M – Table Lamp in Glazed Stoneware – H11 cm – Base 25 x 10.5 cm – Jars Céramistes – Elise Fouin

Jars Céramistes

Sillage M

€320.00

Sillage M – Textured stoneware table lamp with matte hand-sprayed glaze A gentle, material-driven light effect: Created by Elise Fouin, the Sillage M uses textured stoneware whose pleated surface casts delicate, evolving shadows. Inspired by the earth’s natural patterns: The folded, organic lines recall soil ridges, enhanced by a matte glaze...

Sillage L – Table Lamp in Glazed Stoneware – H29.5 cm – Base 12 x 8 cm – Jars Céramistes – Elise Fouin

Sillage L – Table Lamp in Glazed Stoneware – H29.5 cm – Base 12 x 8 cm – Jars Céramistes – Elise Fouin 2

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Jars Ceramists – Handcrafted stoneware lamps for poetic lighting

Sillage L – Table Lamp in Glazed Stoneware – H29.5 cm – Base 12 x 8 cm – Jars Céramistes – Elise Fouin

Jars Céramistes

Sillage L

€390.00

Sillage L – Textured stoneware table lamp with matte glaze by Jars Céramistes A sculptural interplay of light: Designed by Elise Fouin, the Sillage L lamp showcases the poetic beauty of textured stoneware. Its irregular ridges, inspired by the earth’s natural lines, cast delicate shadows that evolve with the light. Handcrafted stoneware piece: Each...

Sillage – Stoneware Ceramic Pendant Light – W50 x H8.5 cm – Jars Céramistes – Design by Elise Fouin

Sillage – Stoneware Ceramic Pendant Light – W50 x H8.5 cm – Jars Céramistes – Design by Elise Fouin 2

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Jars Ceramists – Handcrafted stoneware lamps for poetic lighting

Sillage – Stoneware Ceramic Pendant Light – W50 x H8.5 cm – Jars Céramistes – Design by Elise Fouin

Jars Céramistes

Sillage

€450.00

Sillage – Textured stoneware pendant lamp with matte hand-sprayed glaze Light shaped by material: The Sillage pendant reveals a delicate play of shadows thanks to its pleated stoneware surface, crafted with artisanal precision for a unique textured effect. Earth-inspired design: Its folded, organic lines recall natural soil patterns, enhanced by a...

7. A Jars lamp – A piece of art for interiors

Sillage is perfect for:

serene bedrooms
expressive living rooms
boutique hotels
reading corners
consoles and entryways
minimalist and organic interiors

It brings warmth, presence and depth that only handcrafted stoneware can provide.

FAQ – Jars Céramistes & Sillage Lighting Collection

1. Are all Jars pieces truly handmade?

Yes — every item, from tableware to Sillage lamps, is handcrafted in the Anneyron workshop by ceramic artisans who perpetuate a 160-year-old savoir-faire.

2. Where does Jars source its stoneware clay?

Jars develops its own proprietary stoneware formula using carefully selected natural clays supplied by certified partners.

3. What makes Jars glazes so unique?

Their glazes are prepared using secret recipes refined through years of research. High-temperature firing fuses glaze and clay, revealing deep colors and rich effects.

4. Is the Sillage lighting collection handmade as well?

Absolutely. Each Sillage lamp is shaped, textured and glazed by hand, giving it its sculptural folds and poetic light effects.

5. Do Sillage lamps suit all interior styles?

Yes. Their natural textures and sculptural volumes integrate beautifully into minimalist, contemporary, organic or eclectic settings.

6. Who designed the Sillage collection?

Sillage was created by Élise Fouin, a French designer known for her sensitive approach to material and light.

7. Are Sillage lamps durable?

Made from high-fired stoneware, they are extremely robust, long-lasting and perfectly suited for everyday use.

8. Is Jars committed to sustainable production?

Yes. Jars recycles clay, water and kiln heat, and uses only natural, responsibly sourced raw materials.

9. Can Sillage lamps be mixed with other Jars collections?

Yes. All Jars collections are designed to harmonize through compatible colors, textures and finishes.