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Manufacturer Histories - (page 3)
Browse this list of interesting histories for some
of the world's most innovative tableware companies. Check back
often as we will continue to add more neat information here! Sorted
alphabetically by manufacturer.
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 Pfaltzgraff
The Pfaltzgraff pottery company was founded in the United States by German immigrants
during the early 19th century. George Falsgraff, a potter and farmer by trade,
opened the first factory in 1811 and Pfaltzgraff continues to thrive to this day! |
 Portmeirion
Portmeirion Potteries began as a small pottery decorating firm in 1960. In Stoke-on-Trent,
England, Susan Williams-Ellis and her husband, Euan Cooper-Willis, purchased a
small facility, the A.E. Gray Company. Here, Susan could pursue her hobby of decorating
pottery. |
 Ralph
Lauren
Further expanding his multi-million dollar fashion business, Ralph Lauren decided
to introduce a line of home furnishings. His tableware designs are sophisticated,
stylized classics, conveying a sense of exclusivity and refinement. |
 Reed
and Barton
In 1824, Isaac Babbitt & William Crossman began a small Brittaniaware firm
that was the starting point for Reed & Barton. Today, Reed & Barton produces
pewter hollowware, stainless flatware, and sterling flatware and hollowware. |
 Rosenthal
Phillip Rosenthal (1855-1937) began business in 1884 by purchasing white ware
from Hutschenreuther and selling designs, handpainted by his wife Maria, door
to door. |
 Royal
Albert
Royal Albert can trace its roots to 1896. Father and son Thomas Wild and Thomas
Clarke (T.C.) Wild acquired Albert Works, a factory named in commemoration of
the birth of Prince Albert. |
 Royal
Copenhagen
Frantz Henrich Muller founded Royal Copenhagen in Denmark in 1775. It was rumored
that the sovereign ruler of Denmark suggested the company's tradmark.
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 Royal
Crown Derby
Andrew Planche migrated from France to England to escape the religious suppression
of the Huguenots during the early 1700’s, and partnered with William Duesbury
to start a porcelain factory in Derby, England. Click here for more! |
 Royal
Doulton
Throughout its history, Royal Doulton has remained committed to creating beautiful
tableware products. Using innovative design techniques and bold shapes, Royal
Doulton remains one of the world’s leading tableware manufacturers. |
 Royal
Winton
Royal Winton was the industry leader in developing processes that allowed the
intricately patterned chintz pieces to be economically produced for the masses,
and the popularity of chintz patterns increased significantly. |
 Royal
Worcester
The year 2001 marked the 250th anniversary of the founding of this distinguished
tableware company. Now a member of the Royal China and Porcelain Companies, Inc.,
Royal Worcester continues to be a leader and trendsetter in the tableware industry. |
 Seneca
Glass Company
For almost a century Seneca Glass in Morgantown, West Virginia was a premier producer
of fine lead glass in colors, crystal, and with elegant cuttings and numerous
decorative treatments. |
 Spiegelau/Nachtmann
The story of Spiegelau crystal spans nearly five centuries. Nestled deep within
Bavaria’s Black Forest, this small village is known for its picture perfect
beauty and for its ability to create stunning crystal products. |
 Spode
Spode has become a worldwide success story. The company now employs
over 600 people, and produces a wide range of product, from earthenware to fine
bone china. |
Steuben Glass
Over the years, Steuben has become an American legend. Their clear crystal modernist pieces have been given to presidents, statesmen, conductors, and civic leaders. Begin here to read this informative history. |
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