I’ve been drooling over the Heath Ceramics catalog all morning and thought I ought to share. The company’s beautiful ceramics are known for their modernist lines and rich, earthy color palette. I love a company with history and Heath certainly fits the bill. The last of the famous mid-century California potteries still producing their original ware, Heath pieces are still hand-crafted in their original studio in Sausalito, California using the same clay body Edith Heath developed fifty-some years ago. The handsome, clean designs are Bauhaus inspired yet still manage to retain a lovely handmade feel. I’d like to someday collect their “coupe” pattern (below) which was launched in 1948 and has been in production ever since.
On a side note, those of you who haven’t been to Sausalito it’s an absolute must—California’s answer to Italy’s Amalfi Coast sitting just across the Golden Gate from San Francisco. Heath has a factory store there that I’m dying to go back and visit!
How cool! I like the Chez Panisse line too, so gorgeous!
My grandma has a set of handmade pottery dishes that she has had for probably 40+ years and they are still going strong. “Real” ceramics are just incredibly durable and there is just something so special about eating from a vessel made by hand.
Oooh nice, perfect for veggies and all things healthy!
What beautiful, clean lined ceramics. I do love Sausalito, it’s picturesque and charming.
Stacie — Glad you like their Chez Panisse line, the restaurant is one of my favorites in all the world! Your grandmother’s dishes sound lovely. What a smart investment!
XX Kate
Hi Red Lipstick Style! I agree with you completely, there’s something about the Heath line that just makes you want to eat greens! Must be the lovely organic quality of the ceramics… : )
XX Kate
Thanks for stopping by Style Chronicle. Happy to find a fellow Sausalito fan in our midst…
XX Kate