The Longaberger Bread Warmer brick

A Bread Warmer Worth Keeping

There’s something deeply comforting about warm bread on the table..not rushed, not reheated in a hurry, but warmed gently, the way it’s been done for generations.

This vintage bread warmer brick is one of those pieces that reminds us how thoughtfully homes used to function. Made to be heated and tucked into a basket or wrapped in linen, it keeps bread warm throughout a meal without drying it out. Simple. Useful. Timeless.

This particular bread warmer was made by Longaberger Pottery, a name long associated with American craftsmanship and intentional living. Longaberger began as a family-run basket company in Ohio, creating functional home goods designed to bring people together around the table. Their pottery pieces were made to complement those rituals, practical objects meant to be used, not displayed and forgotten.

Stamped with usage instructions and proudly marked Made in the USA, this bread warmer was designed for repeated use over decades. Before electric warmers and disposable conveniences, this was the solution..thoughtful, reusable, and made to last. Pieces like this often played a quiet role in family dinners, holiday gatherings, and slow Sunday meals, doing their job in the background while memories were made.

At Home by Pari, we’re drawn to pieces like this not just for what they do, but for what they represent. In a world of mass-produced convenience, this bread warmer speaks to slower meals, shared tables, and the beauty of using well-made things with intention. It’s practical, yes, but it’s also soulful.

We love pairing it with a well-worn tea towel, a bread knife with a wooden handle, and a loaf meant to be torn, not rushed. It’s a small ritual, but one that makes everyday moments feel more intentional.

This is why we rescue and restore pieces like this, because quality deserves a second life, and because the best homes are built with objects that carry warmth, purpose, and story.

Rescued. Restored. Reimagined.