Edith Heath (1911–2005) founded Heath Ceramics in 1948. 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.
Today, over sixty years later, Heath Ceramics is considered among the most enduring examples of mid-century design. Our iconic tableware and tile are still made in small runs on the premises of our Sausalito, California factory, just as they have been since 1948.