Profile

An accessory designer for over twenty-three years, Charlotte Sauvat has built her career in the demanding world of fashion and luxury. A graduate of ENSAAMA in Paris, she has collaborated with several renowned fashion houses, including Lanvin, Balmain, and Isabel Marant, developing expertise in design, materials, and volume.

Several years ago, ceramics emerged as a natural extension of her creative process. As a self-taught artist, she gradually turned to wheel-throwing and slip decoration, exploring a visual language rooted in the simplicity of forms, the rhythm of lines, and the pursuit of balance.

At the heart of her work, the relationship between gesture and volume plays a central role. The decoration does not simply adorn the object as an afterthought: it emerges from the very structure of the piece, follows its curves, and plays a full part in how it is perceived. The engobe lines emphasize the form’s movements, revealing its tensions or subtly altering how it is perceived.

Based in her studio in Burgundy, Charlotte Sauvat primarily creates functional pieces using Puisaye stoneware and porcelain, which reflect her penchant for clean lines and her focus on everyday use.

For the past five years, she has also been sharing her expertise with students and professionals through courses and workshops offered at various design schools. Her teaching approach emphasizes observation, experimentation, and an understanding of form, while encouraging the development of a personal style.