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The latest trend in tabletop trimmings invokes the wisdom of Willy Wonka: Chocolate brown makes everything look delicious. Though earthy earthenware has been a staple at sushi bars since the 1980s, the ceramics dished out now are as soft as powdered cocoa and as shiny as hot fudge. These serving pieces, from contemporary designers and old California potteries such as Bauer and Heath Ceramics, shape up in classic forms that sweeten any dining room decor.

For the record:

12:00 a.m. Oct. 20, 2004 For The Record
Los Angeles Times Wednesday October 20, 2004 Home Edition Main News Part A Page 2 National Desk 0 inches; 32 words Type of Material: Correction
Bauer pottery -- An article about pottery in the Oct. 7 Home section said Bauer pottery was available at Room With a View in Santa Monica. The pottery is not available there.
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Los Angeles Times Thursday October 21, 2004 Home Edition Home Part F Page 6 Features Desk 1 inches; 40 words Type of Material: Correction
Pottery sales -- A story on pottery that ran Oct. 7 incorrectly stated that Bauer pottery was available at Room With a View in Santa Monica. The pottery is available at Freehand in Los Angeles, (323) 655-2607, or at www.bauer2000.com.

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