Frequently Asked Questions

Products

  • Our pieces are crafted from proprietary, in-house developed porcelain clay and glaze recipes. This results in a dense, non-porous, and exceptionally durable product we classify as restaurant-grade porcelain, handmade in our Providence, Rhode Island studio.

  • Yes. Because we custom-formulate our proprietary glazes in-house, we have total transparency into our chemistry. All our pieces are lead-free, non-toxic, and exceed food safety standards for both home and professional use. Simply put: we do not want to handle toxic raw materials in our studio, and you don’t want them on your dinner table.

  • All Myrth ceramics are designed for daily use and are completely dishwasher-safe and microwave-safe. While durable, avoid extreme temperature changes (thermal shock), such as taking a piece from a hot oven directly into a freezer.

  • Our ceramics are engineered for durability, but because we use a variety of nuanced glaze finishes, you may occasionally see marks left by silverware or other cutlery on the surface. These are typically not scratches in the glaze itself, but rather tiny deposits of soft metal from the cutlery, because our porcelain is so resilient. These marks can be easily removed by buffing the surface with a powdered cleanser like Bon Ami or Bar Keepers Friend on a damp sponge or Scotch-Brite pad. This simple maintenance keeps your pieces looking like the day they left our studio, even after years of heavy use in a professional or home kitchen.

  • As a handcrafted molded product, slight variations in size, color, and finish are inherent and celebrated, making each piece unique. We call these subtle differences “signs of life”, as they are evidence of the human that made each piece, and they are a signature of the high-quality, artisanal process.

  • Our rigorous in-house formulation and high firing temperatures ensure our porcelain has superior strength, chip-resistance, and excellent heat retention—qualities essential for the demands of professional chefs but designed for the joy of your home.

Company & Craft

  • We are product designers who make ceramics, not traditional potters. While many brands either outsource their production or rely on off-the-shelf materials, we bring decades of professional product design experience to the kiln. This shift in perspective changes everything about how our pieces perform in your home.

  • Traditional pottery often focuses on the individual expression of the maker. As product designers, we focus on the user. We use 3D modeling and rigorous testing protocols to ensure every piece has perfect weight, exceptional heat retention, and stackability that withstands the rigors of a high-volume kitchen.

  • Every piece of Myrth porcelain is meticulously designed and handcrafted in our own studio located in the Rumford area of East Providence Rhode Island, USA.

  • Providence has a deep heritage of American industrial craft, and we are proud to continue that tradition. By handcrafting our work here, we are part of a strong and vibrant art and design community that constantly inspires our process. Being located in this creative hub allows us to collaborate with a network of local manufacturers and specialized business resources that are vital to our production. This local ecosystem—combined with Providence’s world-class food and restaurant scene—directly supports and informs our work. Designing for the chefs in our own backyard allows us to ensure that the quality and soul of Providence are baked into every piece we ship.

  • Yes! Our Providence, RI showroom is open By Appointment. Please check the Visit page of our website for current hours and booking details.

  • Absolutely. Myrth ceramics are designed to elevate the culinary vision of professional chefs and hospitality partners. Please visit our Hospitality page or contact us at trade@myrth.us to discuss custom colors, forms, or bulk orders.

  • Yes! We are delighted to offer a registry service for weddings, anniversaries, or any special occasion. You can find more information and sign up on our Registry page.

  • Most mass-produced ceramics prioritize cost over function. We take a different approach, engineering our pieces through the lens of professional product design and using a proprietary mid-fire porcelain that we custom-formulate right here in our Providence studio. Drawing on our collective 30 years of experience, we focus on the lived experience of using our ware, shaping every curve and rim with intentional ergonomics and the structural integrity needed to last a lifetime. By keeping the entire process under our own roof, we’re able to create high-performance tools for your table that serve as a sophisticated, understated canvas for your meals. These pieces are truly proven in professional kitchens, offering a level of durability that standard retail dinnerware just can’t match.

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