Putnam & Speedwell

Name: Putnam & Speedwell
Address: Eddy Road, Athens, OH, 45701, US
Telephone: +17405915612
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Vintage Home Furnishings, Fashion, Books and Curiosities. We are collectors of antique and mid-century modern goods that reflect their colorful history.

Our particular interests include Ohio River Pottery especially restaurant ware, textiles and handmade linens, vintage clothing and used and rare books. It is hard to predict what catches the eye or where our wandering takes us but, we hope they bring harmony and pleasure to your every day life. In our barn, we design and build with locally milled timber and up-cycled materials. Our portfolio includes commercial space, home renovation and custom cabinetry - and yes, we have vintage cabinets, stoves and refrigerators. Our inspiration comes from the early settler Rufus Putnam who, we imagine, took note of the abundant flora like Speedwell made up of delicate blue and pink flowers. We are inspired by exploration and discovery:
Putnam is to Speedwell as we are to our own local treasures.

10/23/2026

After the Storms:

Firestorms raged in the West. Then the rainstorms came our way. Thunder shook the hills. Floods and mudslides carried away familiar ground while landslides blocked the road....

Firestorms raged in the West. Then the rainstorms came our way. Thunder shook the hills. Floods and mudslides carried away familiar ground while landslides blocked the road. Trees that had stood for decades were no match. The pond spilled over its banks like an ocean. The work of tending this place....

09/29/2026

Fall is just around the corner. I love fall . . . cooler temps mean better sleep.
And, then the hills come alive with color.
Lots of color . . .
Cedar Green, Bean Brown or Black Chutney and Chartreuse inspired by Nature. Designed by Russel Wright.

09/23/2026

Plain Old White Bowls. These will out last your family. . . Chili, Cereal, Soup or Ice Cream.
Restaurant China is heavy and durable . . . Chip and stain resistant and oven proof to 400 Degrees.
Dishwasher Safe . . .

Check us out at Etsy next Monday!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/putnamandspeedwell

04/19/2026

Finding Hope in War: Stories from Ukraine

Sometimes the world feels too large to hold in words. I don’t have the language for the scale of what is happening in Ukraine. But I do have a story. Handmade Bowl with Cobalt Blue Glaze. Some time ago, I bought a handmade Bowl produced by a Studio Potter. When I turned it over, I found a message pressed into the clay — a declaration of support for Ukraine....

Sometimes the world feels too large to hold in words. I don’t have the language for the scale of what is happening in Ukraine. But I do have a story. Some time ago, I bought a handmade Bowl produced by a Studio Potter. When I turned it over, I found a message pressed into the…

02/04/2026

Community in Online Commerce

Commerce is not just one simple transaction, not one widget for one payment. The exchange of goods in commerce is based on the ancient definition .The internet became a highway to the world, and buying and selling online grew exponentially. Our little business grew. At times, that growth felt like a liability. Shipping books quickly is one thing; shipping pottery safely is quite another....

Commerce is not just one simple transaction, not one widget for one payment. The exchange of goods in commerce is based on the ancient definition .The internet became a highway to the world, and buying and selling online grew exponentially. Our little business grew. At times, that growth felt like a...

01/31/2026

Parker Glidden led and interesting life. He was an artist with genius and wanderlust . . . . not afraid to try something new. From Pottery to Painting to Stained Glass. . . he left his mark as did the other potters and artist who worked together at Alfred University. A short history: https://putnamandspeedwellvintage.com/2025/07/06/glidden-pottery-art-and-function/

01/01/2026

Nostalgia: Breakfast Memories

Antique Shenango Ironstone Bowl There are breakfast people. And, there are those that shun breakfast. I am one of those that skip the early morning meal of the day. I trace this preference back to my grade school days. . .. Back in those days, we fasted to join in the ritual of Communion. We brought breakfast to school . ....

https://putnamandspeedwellvintage.com/2026/01/01/nostalgia-breakfast-memories/

12/24/2025

Happy New Year to All!

https://putnamandspeedwellvintage.com/2025/12/23/celebrate-midnight-magic-new-years-eve-moments/

12/11/2025

Iconic.

12/09/2025

Tradition and Change: A Clearer Path Forward

This journey began as a simple research project — exploring the pottery traditions of Ohio. What started as curiosity grew into something larger: a business that connects heritage with everyday life. After wrestling with menus and directions, I’ve returned to simplicity. My WordPress site is now a blog with a single page for shopping— two buttons, two doors: Shopify — for dinnerware and linens, the structured side of the shop....

https://putnamandspeedwellvintage.com/2025/12/09/tradition-and-change-a-clearer-path-forward/

Address

Eddy Road
Athens, OH
45701

Telephone

+17405915612

Website

http://www.putnamaspeedwellvintage.com/

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