by Helen Kain | May 29, 2025 | Antique glassware, Makers Behind the Magic, Recent, The Hunt is On, Vintage glassware
During the Great Depression, when dinner tables were scanty and budgets tight, American glassmakers offered something extraordinary: a glimmer of beauty in the form of coloured glass. Whether it came free in a box of oats or as a treasured wedding gift from a...
by Helen Kain | May 29, 2025 | Makers Behind the Magic
Few tableware patterns are as instantly recognizable or enduringly beloved as Botanic Garden by Portmeirion. With its cheerful blossoms, leafy garlands, and sturdy, oven-to-table form, Botanic Garden is more than just dinnerware—it’s a celebration of natural...
by Helen Kain | May 23, 2025 | Makers Behind the Magic
Nestled in the heart of Bavaria, Mitterteich’s porcelain works quietly produced some of the most charming and graceful tableware of the 20th century. Known for their floral motifs and delicate palettes, Mitterteich china brings a sense of continental romance to...
by Helen Kain | May 15, 2025 | Makers Behind the Magic, Recent
To hold a plate of Gien faience is to hold a little piece of the French countryside—romantic, artful, and deeply rooted in tradition. The Faïencerie de Gien has been celebrated for its luminous glazes, hand-painted charm, and unmistakably French style for nearly two...
by Helen Kain | May 4, 2025 | History of China and Glassware, Makers Behind the Magic
Johnson Brothers made a name for itself not with royal warrants or fine porcelain, but with something just as impactful: tableware that was beautiful, durable, and attainable. In homes across Britain, Canada, and the United States, Johnson Brothers dinnerware defined...
