ATLANTA – Atlanta’s home décor specialty shop Dixon Rye recently launched a tabletop collection, the result of a collaboration between Dixon Rye owner Bradley Odom and chef and ceramist Zach Meloy.
Meloy, educated in ceramics and culinary skills, trained in several kitchens in Central America before starting a speakeasy supper club in the U.S. and later opened a restaurant, Better Half, where dishes are served on ceramics made by Meloy. He later founded Dirt Church, an immersive dining experience that pairs ingredients and cuisines with ceramic pieces, according to his website.
“I’ve known chef Zach Meloy for years — he’s an extraordinary culinary talent with a deep appreciation for handmade, soulful objects,” Odom told Home Accents Today. “We’ve often talked about how the dining experience extends far beyond the plate, and when the opportunity arose to collaborate, it felt like a natural extension of our shared values.
“The collection is entirely handmade by Zach in his Atlanta studio, each piece carrying the subtle imperfections and tactile beauty that only the human hand can create,” Odom added. “I wanted to create a pottery line that felt timeless yet modern — pieces that would be equally at home in a casual family dinner or a beautifully set holiday table.”
The Meloy collection is available in two colorways — Cloud (a soft matte white) and Moss (an earthy green-gray) — and spans espresso mugs to pasta bowls. The pieces are inspired by Japanese ceramic minimalism and Southern pottery traditions, and each one features subtle variations and thoughtful details like gently sloped edges and secure foot rings.
In the store, Odom chose to merchandise the collection in a way that tells a story, pairing it with Dixon Rye’s glassware, linens and flatware so customers can see it as a complete place setting.
“We’ve layered it with both new and vintage serving pieces to show its versatility and enduring appeal,” he said. “It’s meant to be lived with, not just admired, and we’ve been thrilled to see how our clients have embraced it.”
