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Pottery Information
Pottery is unique, full of character and natural beauty. This collection offers you hand-crafted one-off items, with each piece displaying impressive individual colour gradients and surface structures. Find out here why these special features are not flaws, but a sign of true craftsmanship.
Pottery is for people who appreciate the beauty of imperfection
and find inspiration in uniqueness.
What makes Pottery tableware so special?
Pottery represents a long tradition of handcrafted art with its captivating naturalness and uniqueness. Each collection has its own signature. The characteristics of Pottery are particularly evident in the fine colour gradients and individual structure of each separate piece. This is no accident, but rather the result of a conscious, artistic production process, which exploits the natural properties of the materials used.
Colour shades and variations are not just acceptable, but desirable – they express the special quality of the Pottery collection from Villeroy & Boch. No two plates, bowls or mugs are the same. Rather, you have a distinctive product, which makes your table setting unique.
By choosing Pottery, you are opting for authenticity. This individuality is what is so attractive, allowing you to add a personal touch to your table setting.
Pottery: No two pieces are the same
Villeroy & Boch Pottery collection – The benefits in detail
Robust
Dishwasher-safe and microwave-safe
One-offs
Each Pottery item is an individual masterpiece
Mix & match
Effortlessly adapts to a range of table designs for any occasion
Intentional variations
The striking colour graduations and shades, which are the hallmarks of Pottery, are not flaws, but the result of skilful production. These differences stem from natural processes occurring during glazing and firing. Depending on how the glaze is applied and on the kiln temperature, slight variations, which make each piece unique, emerge.
For many, this uniqueness is actually a sign of quality and craftsmanship. It shows that each piece has been made with care and dedication.
So the colour differences are not a weakness, but rather a conscious design feature. It is this individuality that makes Pottery so special.
The craftsmanship behind each piece
Behind each Pottery product lies an elaborate production process combining traditional techniques with modern innovations. The basis for each piece is high-quality material, which is shaped and refined with the utmost finesse. Several layers of glaze are then applied, to create the characteristic colour gradients.
The extremely high temperature firing process is a crucial step, during which the material and glaze merge to form a single unit, which is robust and durable. This produces the unique variations, which make Pottery so distinctive – the result of a natural reaction of the glaze to heat.
This meticulous process doesn’t just guarantee the high quality of Pottery collections, but also gives them their unmistakable character.
Colour gradients
A feature with character
By choosing Pottery, you can look forward to unique colour gradients and fascinating shades. These differences are no accident but rather a conscious design decision, which makes every piece special. Depending on the light and angle, different colour effects, which highlight the natural charm of the products, are revealed.
These variations are inevitable and shape the particular character of Pottery and therein lies the appeal of the collections. This feature makes each piece a unique part of your decor.
How Pottery is created
From raw material to one-offs
The production of Pottery, as stoneware or porcelain, combines traditional craftsmanship with modern precision. The process begins with the selection of high-quality raw materials: stoneware is based on clay and quartz, while the characteristic fineness of porcelain comes from kaolin, feldspar and quartz. Shaping – by turning, pressing or casting – is followed by the first firing process, so-called bisque firing. This adds stability to the material for the following steps.
A highlight of many Pottery pieces is the use of an effect glaze, which produces fascinating colour effects and individual structures. The combination of metal and mineral particles creates unique patterns and colour variations during glaze firing. The glaze reacts in unpredictable ways at high temperatures during the firing process, resulting in a so-called running glaze, which runs off to a greater extent in some places and accumulates there. This effect produces different depth colour effects, which highlight the individual character of each piece.
After firing, each piece is subjected to rigorous quality controls. The combination of high-quality materials, artistic glazes and precise craftsmanship produces Pottery, with its impressive aesthetics, durability and uniqueness.
No two plates, bowls or mugs are the same
Naturally unique
Each Pottery piece is different
We focus on the greatest possible transparency to give you a clear impression of our Pottery tableware and its quality. Precise product descriptions and high-quality images reveal the unique details of Pottery, allowing you to fully experience the special aesthetics and individuality of each collection from the outset.
Picture 1: The Pottery collection impresses with its natural colour gradients, which make each piece unmistakably unique
Picture 2: High-quality workmanship makes the Pottery collection particularly durable and versatile
Picture 3: The artistic use of effect glazes produces a fascinating surface, which gives your table a timeless beauty with its true craftsmanship
Experience Pottery at home
You can purchase individual pieces from the collection either online or in our specialist stores and compile your own personal set reflecting your vision and style.
However, if you would like to see and feel the quality and unique tactile appeal of the products for yourself, we recommend our retailer search. It will help you to locate your nearest retail outlet quickly and easily. Our specialist stores are also the ideal place to draw inspiration from our Pottery collection and receive personalised advice.
Do you have any questions? We are here to help. Our Customer Happiness Team will be pleased to serve as your personal point of contact.
