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...

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...

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...

  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...