clé guild
artisan glazed thin brick
it all started when clé founder deborah osburn was looking for a refined, elevated glazed thin brick that could hold its own in any space. in other words, a brick that would fit in with clé's concept of "prima materia," ancient surfaces that have remained relevant century upon century. unable to find it, she resolved to create the finest glazed thin brick, where quality and character came from the integrity of its materials and the expertise and mastery of its makers. and slowly, the vision was realized in a humble building behind the clé studio.
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from those modest beginnings, clé guild's mastery has grown organically, as befits the meticulous craftsmanship and the elevated exclusivity of the brick. and what is very exciting for clé is the fact that clé guild continues to evolve as our mastery allows for a deeper sense of creativity. it's this force of skill combined with exploration that is bringing entire new ranges of brick tile collections to life, challenging the way we think about the humblest of building materials: brick. welcome to the clé guild.
"we rely on the quiet wildness and variability of our materials for their effects and subtle surprises. the kiln, however, is beautiful in that it becomes invisible, we can set it with great precision and allow the subtleties of the materials to softly sing their own song without being drowned out by the kiln effects."
the head of clé guild — eric vandermolen