Wendy Kvalheim

Mottahedeh is one of those small and independent little companies that fills a niche in our society while most of these companies of a similar type have gone by the wayside.  We make decorative items and historic dinnerware because we think it is important--it is the culture of appreciation of beauty.  Everyone has a conception of what is beautiful and...

You may be wondering how this company got started, or why someone would make a business out of reproductions and decorative accessories. Mottahedeh is an evolution that began in the 1920’s with Mildred and Rafi Mottahedeh and continues today under the direction of Wendy and Grant Kvalheim, and Pamela Mondschein as part-owner. Authenticity is our hallmark.  We look it up...

Mottahedeh’s rigorous standard of excellence includes lighting. The Traditional Collection Mottahedeh’s rigorous standard of excellence includes lighting, with our collection of historic table lamps that is regarded as one of the finest available. The collection includes range of shapes, colors and sizes that are versatile enough to accent a variety of interiors. Classic in style, Mottahedeh’s emphasis on color is...

When the fragrance is a memory, the vessel is a treasure. “Our home fragrances are not just candles” says Wendy Kvalheim, owner and product development director at Mottahedeh. “We wanted to make the ultimate fragrance experience; a keepsake, and at the same time, a spectacular gift.” It was quite easy to find the container, as historic porcelain reproductions are our...

Mottahedeh Takes a Leaf from Nature and we fused it onto our plates. We share with you here an article written by Tableware Today and thank Amy Stavis for spelling it all out.  We hope you enjoy it and it leads you to know more about us!

When it seems so much is wrong in the world, and the onslaught of daily news makes you want to shut it all down, it just might be the perfect time to throw a dinner party! In preparation you might listen to podcasts of The Dinner Party Download, NPR's "fast and funny hour of culture, food and conversation: In every episode...

  We are all about color.   There are a couple ways to view color. I notice it everywhere and think about it while looking. I dream in color, often of the ocean. There is brilliant shouting color and there is soft flowing subtle color. I like the latter and, in analyzing it further, it may be because it is so powerful that a...

If you ever wanted to learn a little bit more about the whole process of porcelain development, about the history behind some of our most popular patterns, or how Mottahedeh came to be - we sell a beautiful full color coffee table book called From Drawing Board to Dinner Table written by the CEO of Mottahedeh herself, Wendy Kvalheim. I...