About Us

FOR OVER 275 YEARS

A Global Leader in Ceramic Production

From its humble origins as a family pottery in Audun-le-Tiche, Lorraine (now France), Villeroy & Boch has ascended to global leadership, building a legacy of generational expertise in premium porcelain across 125 countries.

Since 1748, we have redefined the landscape of premium porcelain, home décor, and award-winning tableware for discerning professionals and consumers alike. With proprietary manufacturing facilities in Germany and EU, dedicated R&D teams, and rigorous quality control laboratories, we continue to pioneer ceramic innovation and create timeless designs that enrich the art of living.

A chef presents gourmet dishes on a restaurant plate and artfully arranges meat and side dishes in a professional kitchen.

FOUND IN

Micheline-starred restaurants and top hotels around the world

From Monaco to San-Francisco to Dubai and New York, Villeroy & Boch dinnerware graces the tables of leading hotels & restaurants across the globe.

Top international chefs rely on our unwavering commitment to quality, beginning with the selection of the finest raw materials. The result? Exceptionally durable tableware designed to withstand the rigors of daily use while maintaining its exquisite appearance. With a wide range of designs in bone china and porcelain, Villeroy & Boch offers the perfect canvas to showcase chefs’ infinite creativity.

HIGHEST QUALITY

Premium Porcelain made with Precision and Pride

A hand with a white glove uses a tool to polish the foot of the 4 cups; the Villeroy & Boch stamps are visible on the bottom of the cups.

The history of Villeroy & Boch has always been shaped by ceramics, a material that the company is always reinterpreting and developing anew with a love for the craft and with the latest production methods, such as creating antibacterial glazes ActiveCareTM, colored-through black porcelain, slate-look porcelain and more.

Our History

Design expertise from a history of over 275 years

Innovation from Tradition

1748

Founding of the first pottery workshop by Francois Boch

Historical image of Villeroy & Boch Factory.

1767

Start of industrial production in Septfontaines, Luxembourg

The Old Abbey at the Villeroy and Boch Headquarters in Germany.

1809

Aquistion of the Old Abbey and start of ceramics product in Mettlach, Germany

A formal portrait of Eugen von Boch, seated and writing, displayed in an ornate gold frame.

1836

Merger of the two companies Villeroy and Boch

François Villeroy painting by Van Gogh, a man with a beard and moustache in a brown jacket against a starry blue background.

1888

Vincent Van Gogh paints a portrait of his friend Eugene Boch which now hangs in Musèe d'Orsay in Paris

A large ocean liner with four funnels and sails, depicted in black and white, representing The Titanic

1912

Villeroy & Boch supplies the tiles for the Titanic used in various areas of the ship such as the swimming pools and first-class bathrooms

A person in overalls and a hat stands next to Villeroy & Boch tiles in the minimalist, empty corridor of the Holland Tunnel.

1920

Villeroy & Boch supplies 10,000 square meters of tiles for the construction of the Holland Tunnel

La Boule, round container with smooth surface, yellow and orange ribbons on a light gray background.

1971

The first La Boule made its début in 1971 designed by Helen von Boch and became an instant icon

Pope Francis with a V&B Collection, showcasing the Historical impact of Villeroy & Boch.

1980

Wendelin von Boch presents papal tableware manufactured by Villeroy & Boch's subsidiary, Heinrich, to Pope John Paul II in 1980, and to Pope Benedict XVI in 2007

A group of well-dressed actors in a train car hold drinks in Villeroy & Boch drinking glasses; a woman holds a small white dog.

2017

Villeroy & Boch’s Bernadotte glass collection was featured in the remake of “Murder on the Orient Express” movie

Memphis La Boule with monochrome stripes and a horizontal stripe in pink and orange on a table next to a white cup and saucer, stacked books, and a textured white vase. There is a modern chair in the background.

2021

The unique La Boule Collection is re-launched. This multifunctional piece of art won the RedDot Design award based on the high level of innovation

2023

Marks the 275th anniversary. From humble beginnings to award winning design: a lifestyle brand that sets up new trends and disrupts the norm with ongoing innovations in home decor.

Year after year, new and extraordinary porcelain proudcts of the highest quality are developed. Thus, Villeory & Boch has been bringing sophistication and style to people's lives since 1748.