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Imogene's Ceramic Egg Holder
Imogene's Ceramic Egg Holder
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Imogene's Ceramic Egg Holder
Shaped & painted by hand in the Oley Valley, Pennsylvania · the last firing
Six eggs. Six seats. No more soggy cartons on the counter.
238 trays from the October firing · no restock“For over forty years Lyle put the eggs in old cartons on my counter. So I made him something nicer.”
For 37 years Imogene Kemmerer ran a little ceramics shop in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania. Then her husband Lyle brought the eggs in from the coop in his feed cap every morning and put them in old, soggy cartons on her counter. So she opened the old kiln in the barn and made him a tray with a seat for every egg. This fall the arthritis in her hands and her shoulder made the decision for her: the October firing was the last one.
— From The Craftsman’s Review
What arrives at your door
- One hand-made ceramic egg holder for six eggs, in the design you choose
- Wrapped by hand in paper at the farmhouse kitchen table
- Imogene’s 90-day money-back guarantee
The eggs are not included. Lyle says his hens are not for sale.
The four designs
Robin’s Egg Blue
The first one Imogene made. Pale blue with white daisies, little red dots and a red line around the rim. Twisted handles at both ends.
Rhubarb Pink
A warm, dusty rose with white daisies and a deeper red rim, named after the rhubarb patch behind the summer kitchen. Twisted handles at both ends.
Sunflower Yellow
Buttery yellow with white daisies, little red dots and a red rim, for the sunflowers Lyle grows along the garden fence every summer. Twisted handles at both ends.
Strawberry Patch
White, modeled by Imogene on an old strawberry dish from her shop. Raised strawberries, leaves, vines and little flowers around the edge. No handles.
Every tray is shaped and painted by hand, so no two are exactly alike. The daisies land in different places, and on the daisy trays one handle may twist a little tighter than the other.
Why it works better than a carton or a basket
Cups, not dents
Each cup is deep enough that the egg sits in it, not on top of it. Bump the counter and nothing rolls.
One egg per seat
No eggs lying on top of each other and cracking at the bottom, like in a wire basket.
Real ceramic, fired twice
Shaped by hand from real clay, fired, painted, glazed and fired again. Solid and heavy enough to stay put.
Handles you can grab
On the blue, pink and yellow trays: two coils of clay twisted like a soft pretzel. Carry a full tray from the counter to the stove or the table.
See what’s left at a glance
Six eggs, six seats. One look tells you whether you need to go to the store or the coop.
Pretty enough to leave out
No soggy cardboard on the counter. It looks like it belongs in your kitchen, because it was made for one.
How to use it
- On the counter: set your eggs in point up, straight from the coop or the store.
- In the fridge: slide the whole tray onto a shelf. The eggs stay put and you can see how many you have.
- Before baking: take out the eggs your recipe needs and set them in the tray while the oven heats. By the time the butter is soft, they are at room temperature.
- At the table: serve boiled eggs at breakfast, dyed eggs at Easter, or fill the cups with olives, cherry tomatoes, spices or little dips.
A carton vs. Imogene’s tray
| Cardboard carton or wire basket | Imogene’s egg holder | |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs roll? | In a bowl or basket, yes | No, each egg has its own cup |
| Cracked eggs | Bottom eggs take the weight | No egg rests on another |
| On the counter | Soft, stained cardboard | Glazed ceramic, painted by hand |
| How many left? | Open the lid and count | See it at a glance |
| Lasts | Until it goes in the trash | For years, with care |
Made by hand in the Oley Valley
Imogene opened Imogene’s Ceramic Corner on Main Street in Fleetwood in 1979 and taught three townships of women how to hold a brush on Tuesday and Thursday nights. When she closed the shop in 2016, her tools and the kiln went into the barn behind the farmhouse.
In the spring of 2024, after one soggy carton too many, she shaped a new tray by hand at her kitchen table and fired the old kiln again. Every tray since has been shaped, painted and fired by her. Her granddaughter Lainey runs the little online shop and carries the boxes to the post office.
This fall her hands told her it was time to stop. The kiln is promised to the art room at the high school. What came out of the last firing is all there is.
Imogene Kemmerer
Oley Valley, Berks County, Pennsylvania
What a baker says
“Half the recipes I teach start with ‘eggs at room temperature’, and half my students skip it because they forget. Cold eggs make the butter seize and the batter splits. A tray like this on the counter is the easiest fix I know. You set the eggs out when you turn the oven on, and you never think about it again.”
— Dorothea Ziegler, home-baking instructor, Reading, PA
Perfect for
Questions people ask at the egg stand
Do jumbo eggs fit?
Standard large and extra-large eggs sit well. Very big jumbo eggs sit a little higher in the cup but still stand.
Does it fit in the fridge?
It fits on a regular fridge shelf. The daisy trays are 7.7 inches long including the handles, shorter than a dozen-egg carton.
Is every tray the same?
No. Every tray is shaped and painted by hand. The shape is the same, the daisies and the handles are a little different every time.
Can I use it for anything else?
Yes. People use them for spices, olives, cherry tomatoes, candy, little dips, rings and earrings on the dresser.
Will there be more after these?
No. The October firing was the last one. When these 238 are gone, there won’t be any more.
Imogene’s promise
“If your eggs don’t sit right in it, or you just don’t love it, send it back. I’d rather you have your money than a tray you don’t like.”
Every order comes with a 90-day money-back guarantee. No questions asked. Every tray is wrapped by hand and ships within 1 to 2 business days.
Care & use
- Rinse in warm, soapy water and let it dry.
- Handle it like any good ceramic dish: a hard knock on stone or tile can chip it.
- Small differences in the painting and glaze are part of hand-made work, not a flaw.
Product details
| Holds | 6 eggs (2 rows of 3) |
| Material | Glazed ceramic, fired twice |
| Size, daisy trays | approx. 7.7 × 4.0 × 1.2 in (19.5 × 10.2 × 3 cm) incl. handles |
| Size, Strawberry Patch | approx. 8.3 × 5.5 × 1.8 in (21 × 14 × 4.5 cm) |
| Designs | Robin’s Egg Blue, Rhubarb Pink, Sunflower Yellow, Strawberry Patch |
| Made | Shaped and painted by hand, Oley Valley, Pennsylvania |
| Shipping | Ships within 1–2 business days |
| Guarantee | 90-day money-back guarantee |
The Final Series
The Final Series
A message from Imogene:
For 37 years I ran a little ceramics shop on Main Street in Fleetwood, and in the spring of 2024 I opened up the old kiln in our barn one more time, because I was tired of the soggy egg cartons Lyle kept stacking on my counter. Every one of these trays was shaped, painted and fired twice with my own two hands. Those hands are 76 now, and the arthritis and my right shoulder have made the decision for me. The kiln goes to the high school. These 238 trays from the October firing are the last I will ever make.
The special price runs until November 30, 2026. After that, Lainey keeps shipping until the very last tray is gone.
When they’re gone, they’re gone.
Free Shipping
Free Shipping
Free shipping across the US
- Ships within 1–2 business days (UPS / USPS)
- Insured: every package is fully insured
- Wrapped by hand in paper at the farmhouse kitchen table so the ceramic arrives safely
Frequently Asked Questions
Got a question? Here’s how to reach us.
Got a question? Here’s how to reach us.
Lainey personally replies to every single email – as fast as she possibly can. Whether you have a question about your order or just want to say hi to Imogene, we're here.
You can reach us:
- Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (ET)
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (ET)
Email: info@backroad-goods.com
Can I return it if it’s not for me?
Can I return it if it’s not for me?
Of course. We stand behind everything in our shop 100%. If the egg holder doesn't win you over, just shoot us an email within 90 days and we'll make it right – no hassle, no headaches.