I love dipping into the newest decor trends, but I'll always go back to heirloom brands for a dose of design inspiration that I know won't age. The latest tableware drop to catch my eye is built to stand the test of time and merges the aesthetic brilliance of two iconic American brands: Herman Miller X Heath Ceramics.
Bringing together beloved furniture house Herman Miller and California-based studio Heath Ceramics, the 'Gathered' collection offers 7 vibrant new pieces. You'd be forgiven for thinking they were plucked straight from the 1950s as they have the feel of dining room thrift store finds. The collection includes bowls, mugs, dinner plates and candle holders, and reimagines archival designs from Heath's history, whilst offering the sleek functionality that Herman Miller is loved for. If you're looking for fall table decor ideas, this collection will blend so beautifully with more statement collections, like Pottery Barn's Thanksgiving table decor. And it will really stand out if you give Magnolia's fall table setting idea a try, with a bare, rustic table.
I love that each piece in the Herman Miller X Heath Ceramics collection has a story to tell: everything is handmade in California using Heath's historic kilns, which were originally built in the 1950s (hence that gorgeous retro look). While they are a bit of an investment, with pieces starting at $43 for a coupe dessert bowl, these are limited-edition pieces are so versatile, and aren't just designed to be talking points; they'll be admired for years to come, making them good value long term.
But it was the striking colors that really won me over – and it turns out that Heath didn't just use archival designs for the collection, but archival glazes, too. The earthy 'turmeric' and 'yuzu' shades are both heritage finishes, alongside the vibrant 'sunflower' hue. I'm leaning into uplifting aesthetics like the Scandi maximalism trend this fall, and the Herman Miller X Heath Ceramics collection will provide the perfect color palette to start from.
The Herman Miller X Heath Ceramics collectionmight be built on two impressive legacies, but there's newness, too – most notably the candy-pink 'blossom' colorway and the 'pesto' green. Together, the plates, bowls and mugs create a faultless fall tablescape – with a few surprises thrown in, like the handsome coupe serving platter in lemon yellow, and the unmistakably mid-century candleholder in cranberry red
I'd love to layer up these retro-inspired ceramics for a cozy, fall gathering, especially when I'll be adding a bit of design history to my dining table, too.
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Pulled from Heath's original Coupe line, which debuted in the 1940s, this dinner plate is a true heirloom piece. I'm swooning over the deep crimson shade.
Of all the ceramics crafted by Heath, the mugs might be the most unique, so it's no wonder that the Herman Miller collaboration includes a stunning piece like this one, with its wide loop handle.
This dinner bowl is a contemporary take on an archival Heath design, and I think it's the perfect staple piece – I'd use it to serve salads, pasta and even soup.
I've been shopping around for colorful pieces to elevate my seasonal table settings, and I haven't just had my eye on the Herman Miller X Heath Ceramics collection; I'm also coveting maximalist tableware, and another recent design collab between Gustaf Westman x IKEA, which brings bold color and sculptural silhouettes to the table.
