At Mantelpiece, we craft objects that seamlessly blend into your home, embodying both beauty and functionality. Our signature piece, The Vase, serves as both a flower vase and a water pipe, designed to be displayed openly and used effortlessly.
Every mantel needs its piece.
We believe in creating items meant to be lived with–used, touched, and cherished. Our commitment extends beyond design; we prioritize ethical labor, responsible sourcing, and sustainable materials. A portion of our profits supports the Last Prisoner Project, reflecting our dedication to meaningful impact.
Holds flowers, holds secrets, holds attention
I started this brand to reimagine everyday rituals through the lens of design, drawing from vintage aesthetics to create pieces that feel timeless, intentional, and made to live in plain sight.
Our first piece, The Vase, brings that vision to life. It’s both a flower vase and a water pipe. Sculptural, subtle, and designed to belong anywhere, even when not in use.
Mantelpiece is growing, but the mission remains the same: to design elevated essentials that fit naturally into the life you're curating.
About Me
I live in New York City with my rescue chihuahua, though I grew up in a rural area. I feel just as at home on a quiet lake as I do at the beach. Both are favorite ways to unwind.
I’ve always been drawn to design and creativity, and I find I’m most inspired when high. Whether I’m making something, watching a film, cooking, or simply adding intention to the everyday, that shift in perspective tends to open things up.
It might sound like a stoner cliché, but it’s my truth and part of what shaped the vision behind Mantelpiece.
My Path To Creating Mantelpiece
Before founding Mantelpiece, I built a career in marketing and partnerships at Wirecutter, Business Insider, and InsideHook. Immersed in product testing and service journalism, I developed a sharp eye for things that quietly stand out. Objects that balance beauty, function, and presence.
When I set out to design something of my own, I knew it had to meet the standards my peers would apply. People who care deeply about how something looks, works, and fits into their lives.
My Relationship With Cannabis
I didn’t start using cannabis until my twenties, but it quickly became an important part of my life. As someone who identifies as neurodivergent, I found it helped me focus, quiet mental noise, and unlock creativity. Over time, it became a tool for expanding thought and finding calm.
The idea for Mantelpiece first came during one of those open, reflective moments. I realized that while I had spent years around thoughtfully designed products, I’d never found a smoking accessory that felt at home in my space.
That’s when everything clicked. Beauty and function shouldn’t be at odds. The objects tied to our rituals deserve just as much intention as everything else we choose to live with.
The Design Process
Creating The Vase was a slow, curious process grounded in getting it right. It started as a piece of paper wrapped around a bong. A rough idea that evolved over three years of refining proportions, testing materials, and revising forms.
Three rounds of prototyping later, The Vase came into focus. Elegant, functional, and made to belong.
Today, it’s patent-pending and produced with purpose. Built to endure, both in use and design.