meilen (pronounced “mylen”) is a ceramic design studio founded by husband and wife duo, Bert Walter (Frankfurt) and Jennifer Bernstein (Toronto). 

meilen, the German word for miles, is a reminder of where we began - two strangers meeting on a fateful day in the Frankfurt airport. At the heart of it, meilen is where two people meet in the middle, bringing our individual strengths and backgrounds together to create something that is beautiful and durable.

Bert’s ceramic practice spans three decades - beginning with a traditional ceramic apprenticeship, then continuing his studies at the Institut für Künstlerische Keramik und Glas (IKKG) before setting up a studio in Frankfurt, Germany. Jennifer’s practice is focused on colour research and development, building the meilen colour library which is currently comprised of over 2,000 hues. Every piece of clay passes between our hands countless times before it becomes a functional or sculptural vessel. Our objective is to create vessels that are made with intention, thoughtfulness and meticulous attention to detail - modern design and functionality that stands the test of time.