As butter yellow continues to dominate summer 2025, the happy color falls gracefully into autumn – as green fades to multitudes of yellow, and eventually brown, it is a hue that distinctly signifies the passage of time. Gathered, a new limited-edition collaboration between Heath Ceramics and Herman Miller, blends the quality of what both brands do best with the artistry of ceramic. “At Heath, we design by making – with our hands, with the clay, and through a process rooted in curiosity, integrity of material, and craft,” says Rosalie Wild, Design Director at Heath Ceramics. “Collaborating with Herman Miller was an opportunity to celebrate our shared heritage of enduring design: American – made and deeply modern.” Refined yet friendly, this dinnerware collection blends vintage features with modern palettes to create a collaboration that is timeless yet also reflects a need for positive color in design.
Photo: Graydon Herriott for Herman Miller + Heath Ceramics
Among the seven pieces in the Gathered collection are several from Heath’s Coupe line, originally designed in the 1940s, including the Dessert Bowl (available in Pesto, Turmeric, and Sunflower Gloss), Dinner Plate (available in Cranberry, Turmeric, and Yuzu), and Serving Platter (available in Lemon Rind). As well as the iconic Shallow Salad Bowl (available in Calendula) and Studio Mug (available in Lemon Rind, Turmeric, Yuzo, and Sunflower Gloss), both Edith Heath originals, the collection features a brand new Dinner Bowl (available in Lemongrass, Blossom, and Turmeric), inspired by discoveries within the Heath archive. Incorporating the most important features of both bowl and plate, this new piece extends far beyond just pasta or soup. Far from a fleeting trend, the balance and practicality of these blates (bowl/plate hybrids) is unmatched. Rounding out the collection is the Tung Chiang-designed Candleholder (available in Cranberry and Calendula) which works with candles up to 2″.
Photo: Graydon Herriott for Herman Miller + Heath Ceramics
With the signature naked rim, both matte and glossy finishes are represented here, only in the darker colors, to give them more of a natural, fruit-like shine. In the lighter hues, the finish takes on a flatter tone, perhaps to mimic melon or squash that becomes ripe around this time of year. Whatever the intention, the outcome is delectable, lending a curiously vegetal overtone, ready to present their namesake foods to the world. The feel in the hand coupled with the color expertise from both brands creates a beautiful tablescape no matter the color, finish, or quantity – they all just make sense together.
Photo: Courtesy of Heath Ceramics
Photo: Kelly Marshall, Courtesy of Herman Miller
Photo: Kelly Marshall, Courtesy of Herman Miller
Photo: Graydon Herriott for Herman Miller + Heath Ceramics
A sunny mix of yellows, and a zing of chartreuse decorate the collection, from the tried and true formulas at Heath. With Herman Miller, new colors emerged – Pesto and Blossom – rounding out the full palette with evocative tones of late summer, almost autumn. “We approached form and color with boldness and purpose, exploring tension and harmony through a refined, yet buoyant glaze palette. The result is a collection of unexpected beauty, bound to become a classic,” shares Wild.
Photo: Graydon Herriott for Herman Miller + Heath Ceramics
Photo: Graydon Herriott for Herman Miller + Heath Ceramics
Photo: Graydon Herriott for Herman Miller + Heath Ceramics
Photo: Graydon Herriott for Herman Miller + Heath Ceramics
Photo: Graydon Herriott for Herman Miller + Heath Ceramics
Photo: Graydon Herriott for Herman Miller + Heath Ceramics
Photo: Graydon Herriott for Herman Miller + Heath Ceramics
Photo: Graydon Herriott for Herman Miller + Heath Ceramics
Photo: Graydon Herriott for Herman Miller + Heath Ceramics
Photo: Graydon Herriott for Herman Miller + Heath Ceramics
Heath Ceramics and Herman Miller have much in common, especially when it comes to color theory. Unafraid of a pop of color being the whole palette, the signature California style of Heath blends seamlessly with the jaunty configuration of Herman Miller’s style, blending warm yellows with green and pink, complementing the finish and keeping the colors cohesive. As these colors have been in use since 1948, there is a certain familiarity with Gathered: it brings with it a sense of home.
Photo: Kelly Marshall, Courtesy of Herman Miller
To learn more about Gathered, a limited-edition collaboration between Heath Ceramics and Herman Miller, please visit heathceramics.com.
