Table Brights

David Gurney draws on the traditions of Mexican ceramics and then turns them up a notch. What could be more appropriate for an artist born and raised in Orange County? These heavy black pottery pieces have bright highlights of fruit and flowers. Just the things for a Southern California table.

At Freehand in Los Angeles.

Eat Like an Artist

This tableware by the Beverly Hills firm of Bissell & Wilhite may be more aesthetic than practical; with handles this thin, the pieces have a tendency to twist in your hand. But hey, you can eat with your fingers if it means having something this beautiful on your table.

At MOCA in downtown Los Angeles.