Byootiful!

Edith Heath passed away last week at the age of 94.

Mrs. Heath became a defining influence of 20th [-century] American design by creating distinctive ceramic dinnerware and architectural tiles that were commercially unavailable at the time. She is best-known for her pioneering glazes and clay bodies made to her own formulations with an avant-garde, minimalist look.

Everyone from Frank Lloyd Wright to Chez Panisse admired — and commissioned — her work.

Heath Ceramics has been under new management for the last few years, and they continue to produce her designs.

The photo is from MostlyWright.com. You can see photos of the Heath studio's creations at Design Within Reach's website.