Modern Ceramic Edith Heath Book

Edith kiertzner heath may 24 1911 december 27 2005 was an american studio potter and founder of heath ceramics the company well known for its mid century modern ceramic tableware including heathware and architectural tiles is still operating in sausalito california after being founded in 1948.

Modern ceramic edith heath book.

A rebellion in clay. Edith kiertzner heath may 24 1911 1 december 27 2005 was an american studio potter but soon became involved in the design and production of pottery and tableware on a far larger scale than that of most studio potters 2 in 1948 edith founded heath ceramics. The second of seven children in the kiertzner family edith grew up on an iowa farm. 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.

Developed by edith 70 years ago. 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. Heath ceramics robin petravic cathy bailey. Edith heath founded her own business in the 1940s and for 60 years she was the driving force at heath ceramics.

Modern blue is vaporous blue that stands on its own while sharing space with its brown clay body. Brian died in 2001 and edith died december 2005. Heath ceramics has been part of the cultural landscape of america since edith and brian heath began dinnerware production in 1947. As well as books on modern design and other stylish accessories for the home.

The company well known for its mid century modern ceramic tableware including heathware and architectural. Since 1967 when edith heath forever tinkering began cutting shapes into extruded sheets of clay. 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. 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. Heath is an american maker of goods for your home led by husband and wife robin cathy who are shaping the relationship we have to the things we own and the way we come to own them. Visit heath ceramics s storefront in san francisco s mission district. Any breakage in shipment must be reported to heath ceramics within 5 days of receiving the shipment.