Modern Ceramic Edith Heath Book

A half century later it s evolved into one of the most well known american ceramics companies now helmed by husband and wife robin petravic and cathy bailey.

Modern ceramic edith heath book.

Modern blue is vaporous blue that stands on its own while sharing space with its brown clay body. Edith kiertzner heath the trailblazing nationally known tiburon ceramicist whose minimalist tile works adorn everything from museums to restaurants including the famed chez panisse died at. As well as books on modern design and other stylish accessories for the home. Since 1967 when edith heath forever tinkering began cutting shapes into extruded sheets of clay.

The company well known for its mid century modern ceramic tableware including heathware and architectural. A rebellion in clay. Its omni presence makes it easy to overlook that this modern day design icon started as a rebellion against white clay. Heath ceramics started out as a small scale pottery in 1948 with husband and wife edith and brian heath.

The second of seven children in the kiertzner family edith grew up on an iowa farm. Brian and edith weather many storms during the five decades running heath ceramics and their commitment to the success of the company never wanes. Her dinnerware combines a craft based heritage with modern lines in a way that has been prized by many. Heath ceramics has been part of the cultural landscape of america since edith and brian heath began dinnerware production in 1947.

Visit heath ceramics s storefront in san francisco s mission district. Heath ceramics robin petravic cathy bailey. Brian died in 2001 and edith died december 2005. Edith heath founded her own business in the 1940s and for 60 years she was the driving force at heath ceramics.

Developed by edith 70 years ago. What began as a small scale pottery in 1948 with edith brian heath has evolved into a pure and simple way of life and business that shares one creative heart and many forms of expression. In 2003 the company is sold to its current owners robin petravic and catherine bailey who have carried on the company s mission and re injected new life to the classic line. Any breakage in shipment must be reported to heath ceramics within 5 days of receiving the shipment.