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Villeroy & Boch is a ceramics manufacturer whose origins the company dates to 1748, when François Boch and his three sons began making ceramic tableware in Audun-le-Tiche, Lorraine. The Villeroy and Boch businesses merged in 1836, and the company later developed products including tableware, sanitary ceramics, tiles, and architectural wares. Its historic Mettlach production is particularly associated with Phanolith, a translucent relief porcelain developed by modeller Jean-Baptiste Stahl around 1900.
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When did Villeroy & Boch begin?
Villeroy & Boch dates its origins to 1748, when François Boch and his three sons began making ceramic tableware in Audun-le-Tiche, Lorraine. The Villeroy and Boch businesses merged in 1836.
What does Villeroy & Boch make besides tableware?
The company produces ceramic tableware as well as products for bathrooms and other parts of the home. Its long history includes both domestic and architectural ceramic work.
Is Villeroy & Boch porcelain or earthenware?
The material depends on the collection, since Villeroy & Boch has produced porcelain, premium earthenware, stoneware, and other ceramic bodies. The product description or backstamp is needed to identify a particular piece.
How can I date Villeroy & Boch pottery?
Use the backstamp, pattern name, country of manufacture, and the shape of the piece. Because the company has operated since 1748, a mark from one period cannot be applied to every collection.
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