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  • Japanese serenity meets iconic design: Villeroy & Boch presents the new La Boule Kyoto

    Some objects outlast trends – they become icons. Villeroy & Boch’s La Boule is one of them. Ever since Helen von Boch caught the design world’s attention in 1971 with her revolutionary ‘Sphere’, this tableware set in the shape of a porcelain sphere has epitomised what makes design timeless: an unmistakable aesthetic, masterful craftsmanship and the ability to evolve without losing its own spir

  • Create ‘moments of wonder’ at the dining table: Villeroy & Boch launches the “Disney Kids” collection for little dreamers

    Mealtimes are about to be immersed in a whole new sense of wonder thanks to the inaugural children’s collection by Villeroy & Boch and Disney. Designed to sit at the heart of the family dining table, the sets will capture children’s imaginations and encourage joy at mealtimes time and again.

    Recognisable characters and stories to discover at the dining table

    The Disney Kids col

  • Celebrate every sip: The best glassware for long summer days and nights

    As the warmth of summer unfurls, it’s time for soaking up the sun's embrace, and enjoying cool drinks outside. If it’s for a cocktail, mocktail or for any other kind of beverage, the art of choosing the right glassware offers a delightful opportunity to elevate the personal aesthetic.like. glasses: Playful maritime eleganceWhether cool shades of blue, warm earth tones or iridescent colour gradient

  • Villeroy & Boch reports satisfactory quarterly result amid structural changes and geopolitical tensions

    The Villeroy & Boch Group closed the first quarter of 2026 with a satisfactory result in a continued challenging market environment, shaped primarily by the current geopolitical and global economic situation. Group revenue for the first quarter of 2026 amounted to €318.7 million, representing a decline of 13.7% compared with the prior-year figure of €369.1 million.
    Revenue performance was

  • Changes to the Villeroy & Boch Supervisory Board: François Villeroy de Galhau and Dr Tilman Krauch newly elected

    At the Annual General Meeting on 8 May 2026, the shareholders of Villeroy & Boch AG elected François Villeroy de Galhau and Dr Tilman Krauch as new members of the Supervisory Board. They succeed Dominique Villeroy de Galhau and Christina Rosenberg, whom the company thanks for their many years of service.
    With François Villeroy de Galhau, Villeroy & Boch AG welcomes a familiar face to th

  • Villeroy & Boch reorganises its management team

    The Villeroy & Boch Group is reorganising its management team, thereby entering a new era for the listed company.
    Gabi Schupp, who has played a key role at Villeroy & Boch AG since 2019 as a member of the Executive Board and since 2024 as Chairwoman of the Executive Board, is stepping down for personal reasons and on the best of terms following the Annual General Meeting and the handove

  • A perfect blend of iconic character design and timeless craftsmanship: Manufacture - Mickey Mouse


    With its new Manufacture - Mickey Mouse collection, Villeroy & Boch, in collaboration with Disney, hopes to reawaken fond childhood memories for design enthusiasts and Disney fans alike. Positioned as an invitation to step into a world of optimism, imagination and warmth, and to enjoy a piece of timeless wonder at home, the Manufacture Rock-Mickey Mouse collection is perfect as a gift or

  • Design Beyond Form: Rethinking the Bathroom Experience

    Villeroy & Boch and Ideal Standard present Design Continuum: A Study in Sensory Experience
    At Milan Design Week 2026, Villeroy & Boch and Ideal Standard present Design Continuum, an immersive installation developed in collaboration with Studio Elastique. Conceived as a platform for dialogue, the installation explores how design shapes perception and influences our senses — inviting the

  • A brand to see and hear: Visitors can now explore the Villeroy & Boch World with a new audio guide

    The Villeroy & Boch World now offers visitors the chance to delve even deeper into the history of the brand and the company: with the new audio guide, they can explore the exhibition’s highlights in German, English or French.
    The audio guide is included in the admission ticket; a service charge of one euro is levied on site for cleaning and maintenance. It guides visitors through the world

  • Villeroy & Boch successfully holds its own in the 2025 financial year despite challenging market conditions


    In the 2025 financial year, the Villeroy & Boch Group increased its revenue by 1.8% to €1,447 million in a difficult market environment, driven by acquisitions. Operating EBIT of €97.8 million reflected a stable result.

    Gabi Schupp, Chair of the Management Board of the Villeroy & Boch Group: "For us, 2025 was all about strategic realignment. We have consistently honed our brand

  • Vea by Villeroy & Boch: timeless elegance reinterpreted


    With Vea, Villeroy & Boch introduces a collection of fittings inspired by the timeless aesthetics of classic modern interior design. Created by Christian Haas, the series embodies minimalist design, precise geometry and a visual language conceived for longevity. Vea is not intended as a decorative object, but rather as an architectural element within the space.

    The facet as a defin

  • Villeroy & Boch and Ideal Standard Unveil a New Chapter in Design with "Design Continuum: A Study in Sensory Experience"

    Villeroy & Boch Group with its first joint installation at Milan Design Week 2026
    Villeroy & Boch Group joins forces with renowned creative Studio Elastique. to present "DESIGN CONTINUUM: A Study in Sensory Experience" at Milan Design Week 2026, a transformative exploration that reimagines the bathroom as a space of continuous evolution. The installation unites the Group´s two global po

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