THE WELL-DRESSED TABLE

In his Texas studio, Keith Kreeger creates clean, contemporary and functional tableware and decor for restaurants, stores and your home.

The artist/designer: Originally from New York, Kreeger began working in clay at Skidmore College and later at the Clay Art Center in Port Chester, N.Y. In 1999, he moved to Cape Cod to open his first studio. Ten years later, he relocated to Austin to further develop his high-fired porcelain work. What’s popular: Hudson dinnerware ($52-$375) and Gramercy bottles ($100-$250). While the company uses a variety of glazes and banded rim treatments on its white tableware, the Linea design (an incised line filled with black glaze) is a bestseller.

Other favorites: Limitededition, hand-thrown vases ($150 and up).

Big break: Moving to Austin. The collaborative and creative community inspired Kreeger to do his first restaurant project. He thought it was going to be a fun side-note to his business. The hospitality side has become a huge part of what he does. His pieces can be found in more than two dozen restaurants, including Husk Nashville.

What’s new: Made more than 3,600 pieces for a restaurant opening later this year in New York City. Claim to fame: Creating custom (and sometimes one-ofa-kind) plates for chefs, including Chef Edward Lee at 610 Magnolia in Louisville Ky. Where to buy: keithkreeger.com

KEITHKREEGER.COM. CONTRIBUTED BY In Austin, Keith Kreeger’s modern handmade pieces are popular in homes and in restaurants across the country.