Item: East Fork
Rating: 5
Author: Alex E

East Fork makes timeless, handcrafted pottery and tableware in Asheville, designed for everyday use, grounded in community and care.

East Fork is a certified B Corporation in Asheville, North Carolina, committed to bringing you the most beautiful, functional and long-lasting pottery out there while treating each other and our community with kindness and respect.

East Fork began as one potter, then two, then a few more, throwing clay and filling a wood-fired kiln on an old tobacco farm in Madison County, North Carolina. Before there were stores and a website, we had pottery sales on the farm. Much has changed in the last decade, but our early days laid the foundation for the company we are today. 

We're proud to be a Certified B Corporation, a distinction that speaks to our accomplishments in making business decisions that speak to our values, but more importantly, holds us accountable to the work that lies ahead in terms of working for the betterment of our employees, customers, suppliers, our communities and the environment.

East Fork is Climate Neutral Certified, the standard earned by companies that offset and reduce all of their greenhouse gas emissions.

From our factory and headquarters to our warehouse and retail stores in Asheville and Atlanta, the East Fork workforce is made up of 100+ hourly and salaried employees. When it comes to wages, everyone here makes at least $22 an hour and we have plans to raise this minimum wage again to what MIT has calculated as a family living wage here in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

We partner with local non-profit, grassroots organizations and individuals working toward racial equity, community reconciliation, and supporting the liberation of folks who’ve been systematically oppressed by white supremacy, patriarchy, and heteronormativity.

Alex Matisse

Connie Matisse

John Vigeland

Kitchen & Dining

East Fork earns strong reviews for beautiful, durable stoneware that stands up to daily use—microwave and dishwasher included—while feeling weighty, balanced, and satisfying in hand; standout pieces like The Mug, Everyday Bowl, Coupe Bowl, and Big Mug draw consistent praise. Reviews also flag drawbacks: limited color drops that sell out quickly, noticeable flaws on some Seconds, mismatched glazes across batches, a plate that didn’t fit a standard dishwasher, and occasional breakage or shipping frustrations.

East Fork

Rolling Pin

Prune platter

Shallow dinner set

Third Wave mug

waffle kitchen towel

hammered steel strainer

mixed wood rolling pin

oval platter

Bowls

Plates

Home Decor

Home

Candles

The Mug

Bitty Bowl 4-Pack

Everyday Bowl

Weeknight Serving Bowl

Oval Platter

Potter's Dinner Set

Breakfast Bowl

Bitty Bowl

Side Plate 4-Pack

Dinner Plate, 4 Pack

The Coupe 4 Pack Plate

Recycled Handblown Glassware

Ice Cream Bowl

East Fork Turned Wood Bowls

Dinner Plate

The Coupe

Popcorn Bowl

Cake Plate Set

Soup Bowl

Big Mug

East Fork side plate is the perfect complement to any table setting. This plate's size and slightly raised edge make it ideal for appetizers, desserts, or smaller portions. Crafted from durable stoneware, it provides lasting beauty and functionality. The smooth, matte glaze enhances the plate's tactile appeal and showcases a rich, earthy tone. Whether used for everyday meals or special occasions, this plate adds a touch of rustic elegance.

Side Plate

I love East Fork’s ceramics, and the company’s backstory and mission. When they drop a new glaze, I’m always so tempted to buy at least a mug to add to my collection. We also have several bitty bowls, everyday bowls, soup bowls, cake plates and side plates. The colors are beautiful and they’re extremely sturdy and well suited for everyday use, microwave and dishwasher safe etc. The seconds offerings are almost always worth a look too. 

5/5

How can I say enough about East Fork Pottery?

The quality?
The craftsmanship? 
The usability? (Microwave and dishwasher safe)
The fact that somehow it makes all your food just LOOK BETTER?! 

Y'all, I can't begin to sing the praises of East Fork high enough. 

Yes, the prices are steep: but it's worth it. I hope that someday I can replace all my dishes with the beauty that is East Fork.

High quality

Worth the money 💸

Love the brand's mission 💕

Side Plate

5.0 • 2 Reviews

2 reviews and posts

Side Plate 5.0 • 2 Reviews

Side Plate

5.0 • 2 Reviews