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The World of Materials
Do you already have a clear vision of the design of your ideal tableware, perfect cutlery or new favourite glasses, but not sure what material to choose? Explore the world of tableware materials with our guide! Discover the differences and learn all about the advantages of each material.
Dinnerware sets
A comparison of dinnerware materials: every dinnerware material has its advantages and disadvantages, which need to be carefully weighed up when purchasing dinnerware. Ultimately, it is a question of where and how you expect to use your dinnerware.
Premium Porcelain
Villeroy & Boch has combined the finest porcelain with the outstanding properties of Vitro porcelain, and special additives produce it in a clean shade of white. Thanks to its dense kiln-fired body, premium porcelain is particularly resistant to breakage and chipping and can easily withstand light knocks. Due to these practical and aesthetic advantages, Villeroy & Boch manufactures the majority of its dinnerware collections in ‘Premium Porcelain.’ It is just as popular in private households as it is in the catering trade.
Features:
- white colour
- particularly break- and edge-resistant
- dishwasher safe and microwave safe
- matches many styles
Premium Bone Porcelain
Premium bone porcelain (also known as bone china) is considered the finest of all porcelains, and is produced with special calcined bovine bone ash and other raw materials. This fusion creates the inimitable white of the porcelain and its translucent effect, combined with a soft sheen and radiant, colourful decorations. The particular hardness of bone ash makes fine premium bone porcelain particularly resistant to breakage.
Features:
- high degree of whiteness and soft sheen
- special reflective Features
- translucency
- high mechanical strength
- microwave/ dishwasher safe (except precious metal motifs)
Care instructions
Precious metal decorations in gold, silver and platinum are not completely resistant to mechanical, chemical and thermal influences in the dishwasher. Villeroy & Boch therefore recommends treating dinnerware sets with care, in accordance with its value and exclusive appearance.
We generally recommend hand washing porcelain dinnerware with mild detergents.
Stoneware
Like porcelain, stoneware belongs to the large group of ceramics. However, stoneware can only be fired at low temperatures, making the material somewhat more brittle and less robust than porcelain. The special feel exudes a handcrafted charm and, thanks to the special reactive glaze, can create a wide variety of differing color gradients.
Features:
- dishwasher-safe
- microwave-safe
- A dinnerware material that fits perfectly with the country house style.
Glass
Glasses come in all shapes and colours, and there is a huge range of items to choose from. With craftsmanship and artistic skill, many beautiful objects can be made from glass and crystal. Villeroy & Boch complements its glassware collections with a wide variety of other glass and crystal items in equally perfect form and quality.
Crystal glass
Crystal glass is renowned for the clear high-pitch sound obtained when one runs a finger around a glass. The term crystal is derived from rock crystal (transparent quartz), which has a higher potash content than glass.
Features:
- high transparency, clarity and sparkle
- without added lead oxide
- Crystal glass has a sheen comparable to lead crystal, but is much lighter.
Borosilicate glass
Borosilicate glass is a high-quality material used in laboratories and increasingly at home. It is characterized by very low thermal expansion and a resistance to high temperatures.
Features:
- Heat resistance: Conventional glass shatters when exposed to heat. This is not the case with borosilicate glass, which is very resistant to thermal shock.
- Light and stable: Borosilicate glass is extremely stable and robust despite its light weight, which makes products made with borosilicate glass ideal when on the go.
Care instructions
Glass and crystal are very sensitive to strong temperature fluctuations. You should therefore avoid exposing glass and crystal to very cold or very hot water. The thermal shock can cause the material to crack or burst.
Cutlery
In addition to its stylish design, Villeroy & Boch's stainless steel cutlery provides a range of benefits. Our stainless steel cutlery is made from high-quality 18/10 stainless steel. The knives are the only exception. A special blade steel is always used for knives to ensure superior cutting performance. All stainless steel alloys used are rustproof, taste-neutral and dishwasher-safe.
18/10 stainless steel
If you are looking for durable cutlery that also meets your design requirements, Villeroy & Boch’s stainless steel cutlery is the ideal choice. The cutlery is made from high-quality, rustproof chrome-nickel steel (18/10).
Features:
- rustproof
- taste-neutral
- dishwasher-safe
Gold-plated stainless steel
The gold-plated cutlery collection from Villeroy & Boch brings a touch of pure elegance to contemporary urban style. In addition to its smart appearance, our gold-plated stainless steel cutlery offers a wide range of benefits. All of which makes this cutlery the perfect companion and an eye-catching addition to your table.
Features:
- rustproof
- taste-neutral
- dishwasher-safe