5 Indie Ceramic Brands We’re Currently Crushing On
Who knew a cereal bowl could make us feel this way?
In the throes of this digital age, there are a dizzying number of ceramicists hawking their wares—kiln-fired accoutrements are having quite a moment on Instagram.
If your feed is in a frenzy, this list is for you. Below, you’ll find ceramicists at the top of their craft and pieces that experiment with glaze, color, and form. You’ll proudly display these ceramic tablewares and decor from five makers well worth their salt.
ANK Ceramics
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Ariela Kuh of ANK Ceramics has been making things for as long as she can remember. From Lincolnville, Maine, she crafts tableware by hand and wheel that features organic forms and neutral colors.
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Pigeon Toe was founded by Lisa Jones in protest of mass production and with a vision for quality American goods. The Portland, Oregon–based company’s imaginative designs and processes are underscored by their commitment to innovation: "We explore the aesthetic potential of objects that populate and create our lives; we accentuate function and redefine form."
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Pigeon Toe Blue Porcelain Wind Chimes
Blowin' in the wind. All we need in this world to cue sheer happiness is a cool breeze sweeping over the patio, a glass of lemonade, and the gentle clinking of wind chimes. These porcelain discs are handmade in Portland exclusively for us in an unglazed, tinted blue clay and strung up on a brown leather cord. Opt for the chimes with 4 discs, or for extra melodious tinkling go for 8. Please note that due to their handmade nature (each piece is made to order), each wind chime is unique to the next. Made in: Portland, Oregon Made of: Porcelain, leather Size: 2.5" W discs. Set of 4 Chimes is 8" long. Set of 8 Chimes is 16" long. Sourced from: Pigeon Toe Photography by James Ransom.
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Dusty matte earth tones and muted pastels turn simple mugs into pieces of art in their own right. Each is hand thrown in Portland, Oregon, creating smooth curves, an unglazed, sanded surface with a glazed interior, and tinted clay. In Granite Speckle, Blush, Terracotta, Mint, Charcoal, the mugs are sold individually so you can go with one color, or create your own mix-matched set. Photo Courtesy of Food52
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You may recognize the work of Brooklyn–based ceramicist Helen Levi from Instagram, but her reputation lives well beyond the realm of mobile flitting. Her hand-thrown collection is an outpouring of beautifully distinct, signature wares that basically feel customized.
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Helen Levi Ceramics Sunrise Dinner Plates (Set of 4)
You are my sunrise plates. From Brooklyn ceramicist Helen Levi, these dinner plates are prettier than a dawn horizon. They stack up for everyday meals and bring in a little color to elegant tables too. Crafted from white stoneware, this melange of splashy hues includes one oatmeal, one peach, one dandelion, and one pigeon. Photo Courtesy of Food52
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Out of Asheville, North Carolina, East Fork is a team of formally trained ceramicists making durable, full-range dinnerware and other nifty objects. Every piece is made with regionally sourced stoneware clay and house-made, food-safe glazes. These salt-of-the-earth pieces are meant to last a lifetime.
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East Fork Ice Cream Bowl
The obvious choice for eating ice cream in the bathtub.
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Britta Herrmann moved from Hamburg to Tuscany in 2005 to proliferate Italian culture in the form of hand-made living accessories. Uniquely simple, the MANI collection represents a "perfect fusion of Nordic design and traditional Italian craftsmanship, where each piece has been created by hand and heart."
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MANI by Britta Herrmann Livorno Stripes Vase
The MANI collection was inspired by the creativity of traditional Italian craftsmanship. Curator of the collection Britta Hermann, passionate about Italian culture, moved from Hamburg to Tuscany in 2005 to pursue her quest to create her first collection of hand-made living accessories. Here, inspired by Italian architecture and colors, she has been creating her first collection. Unique in their simplicity, they are far removed from industrial mass-produced products. MANI ceramics are a perfect fusion of Nordic design and traditional Italian craftsmanship, where each piece has been created by hand and heart. Photo Courtesy of Yoox
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