Category: HISTORY

Celebrating Our 275th Anniversary!

Celebrating Our 275th Anniversary!

Happy Birthday to Us!🥳 For over 275 years, Villeroy & Boch has been synonymous with exquisite design, unparalleled craftsmanship, and timeless elegance. From our humble beginnings as a small pottery shop in the heart of Europe, we have grown into a global brand that is […]

Isabelle Shares the Festive Story Behind the Toy’s Fantasy Collection

Isabelle Shares the Festive Story Behind the Toy’s Fantasy Collection

Did you know that the Toy’s Fantasy collection is inspired by a long-standing German holiday tradition? Below, Isabelle von Boch shares the story behind the Feast of St. Nicholas, which inspired the unique shapes of this beloved Christmas dinnerware collection.   Year after year, the […]

Isabelle Shares the History Behind the Audun Collection

Isabelle Shares the History Behind the Audun Collection

Each month, we celebrate a Pattern of the Month. For September, the Pattern of the Month is the popular Audun collection! Here, Isabelle shares the history behind this beloved collection. As mentioned, the Audun collection is the Pattern of the Month, which means you can […]

Isabelle von Boch: Creating Easter Traditions With Your Family

Isabelle von Boch: Creating Easter Traditions With Your Family

As adults, we look back fondly on the memories we have of celebrating the Easter holiday during childhood. For me, I remember many Easter celebrations in the German countryside and the traditions that my family built, and still uphold! When I was a child, my […]

The Toy’s Fantasy Collection: Inspired by Nostalgia

The Toy’s Fantasy Collection: Inspired by Nostalgia

Temperatures are beginning to drop, which means the holidays are just around the corner. Now more than ever, we understand the importance of family, traditions, and doing whatever we can to make our homes feel cozy–especially during the holiday season. Though we have a number […]

La Boule: A Design Icon Gets a Makeover for 2020

La Boule: A Design Icon Gets a Makeover for 2020

Nearly 50 years after its original debut, Villeroy & Boch is pleased to welcome back a tableware piece that’s deeply rooted in our DNA: the iconic La Boule! Debuting back in 1971, it was designed by eighth-generation family member, Helen von Boch and considered revolutionary […]

What Is Bone Porcelain?

What Is Bone Porcelain?

Fine china, bone porcelain, porcelain, etc. Is there a difference? Though they may look similar, there is a big difference between bone porcelain and porcelain (but no difference between fine china and bone porcelain–more on that later!). On the surface, it may seem confusing, but […]

The Significance of the Shamrock

The Significance of the Shamrock

The shamrock has long been associated with St. Patrick’s Day, but many of us don’t know why. We’ve dug into the history behind this symbolic greenery to find out exactly why it goes hand-in-hand with the holiday. The word “shamrock” is derived from the Gaelic […]

An Exclusive Look at the Production of Villeroy & Boch Products

An Exclusive Look at the Production of Villeroy & Boch Products

Since 1748, Villeroy & Boch has been committed to producing high-quality products for people to enjoy with their families. Ever wonder how that commitment to premium quality is achieved? Be transported to our German factory and enjoy a glimpse into the production of our first-class […]