We went to San Francisco last month for vacation. You’ll hear more about it in a series of posts next week – too many photos for one. On our Saturday morning we went to the Ferry Building. We made sure to arrive early so we could experience the farmers market. We ate some food (amazing food), shopped and I found Heath Ceramics. I was quickly smitten.
I probably walked around this display four times.
Then, I picked up a lot of these.
I opened and closed these pieces by Sara Garner a few times. They were so soft.
Not only did I admire the tableware, but I admired the tile. I wish I had photos of the register but I thought that was a little weird to take photos of.
I didn’t think I was going to rob them or something. I don’t want their money, just their pottery.
Heath Ceramics started in 1948 by Edith Heath in Sausalito, California. They have a crew of 45 craftspeople (many have been there for over 20 years) and they make every product. This is from their webiste:
Edith Heath (1911–2005) founded Heath Ceramics in 1948 after her solo pottery show at San Francisco’s Legion of Honor. She was a talented ceramicist with a great respect for craft and material, and a strong point of view on the product that her company would make — simple, good things for good people.
Edith’s passion for ceramics led to advances in clay and glaze development, which secured Heath its unique place in ceramics history. Her pieces were designed to enjoy a single kiln firing, at a lower than normal temperature, thus saving energy, while remarkably producing a durable and non-porous product. This Great Depression mentality motivated her to design and produced long-lasting products with integrity, in a responsible manner.
The pieces are so beautiful and simple. Iconic. While we were in San Fransisco, we met up with a long time friend of mine and her beautiful family. (Seriously, she has the most beautiful little girl to ever face Earth.) They took us to Napa and I gave her a green bud vase in appreciation. It was a good gift, especially because I didn’t get anything for myself. However, I can’t stop thinking about their pieces and my experience with them. I can remember their touch and weight. Seriously, I have it bad. Just look at those handles!
Like any crush, I decided to search for them online. Thier Neutra house numbers are gorgeous. I’d love to have a set but it’d be painful leaving them behind.
They sell some dinnerware sets. I like the Coupe line in the Spring colors.
More of the Coupe line here.
I’ll need to wait and buy full sets of the above. However, I ‘d like to start with getting serving pieces in Onyx. Here are some of my favorites in case any of you have the Santa Claus hook up.
Deep Serving Bowl
Shallow Salad Bowl
Vegetable Bowl
Large Serving Bowl
9×14 Serving Platter
6×12 Serving Platter
12×12 Serving Platter
Tell Santa that I’ve been real nice.
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