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How to Build a One-of-a-Kind Tabletop That Looks as Good as It Performs

Written by The Sam Tell Companies | Nov 3, 2025 5:22:52 PM

When it comes to bringing personality and purpose to the tabletop, Libbey's Heart & Soul collection stands out as a true expression of craftsmanship and character.  As part of the Libbey Select Partner program, Heart & Soul showcases Libbey’s collaboration with top European artisans known for their craftsmanship, quality, and timeless design.

Designed to inspire creativity in every dining experience, each piece is handmade with purpose, combining artisan design with the durability and reliability that today's foodservice professionals depend on.

Crafted with Care, Designed for Everyday Use

Every item in the Heart & Soul collection is more than just dinnerware, it's a reflection of thoughtful craftmanship and production.  Each piece is handmade, featuring unique glaze reactions, subtle pattern variations, and natural color nuances, ensuring no two are exactly alike.

Heart & Soul embodies the expertise of Libbey's European partners through a double-firing process that reinforces strength and delivers long-lasting performance.  Fired twice, first to form the body and again at temperatures exceeding 2200°F.

This one-of-a-kind quality helps operators and chefs create a warm, authentic aesthetic that connects guests to the dining experience.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Dishwasher safe: Easy to clean, built to last through countless cycles
  • Microwave safe: Perfect for fast-paced prep or reheating
  • Oven proof: Withstands the heat of commercial kitchens
  • Edge-impact resistant: Designed to endure everyday handling
  • Stackable: Maximizes space in back-of-house environments
  • Double fired at high temperatures: Reinforces strength and color stability
  • Color variance: Each piece offers its own, one-of-a-kind, natural character
  • Hand-applied glaze: Each piece develops its own organic finish
  • In-stock & ready to ship


Built for Chefs & Designed for Guests

While Heart & Soul pieces radiate the look and feel of handcrafted pottery, they're engineered to face professional kitchens. The high-temperature firing ensures strength and thermal durability, while Libbey's Select Partner collaboration guarantees consistency, sustainability, and design integrity across every item.

Whether featured in a fine dining concept, hotel or casual space, this collection brings warmth and texture to every tabletop, which helps operators tell their story with authenticity.

 

Reach out to your Sam Tell representative today to explore Libbey's Heart & Soul collection and bring this unique, artisan-inspired style to your tabletop.