Italy – a country synonymous with summer, sunshine, enjoyment and the good life, or ‘la dolce vita’. And our love of this southern European country is often linked to culinary pleasures. Whether in the kitchen, on the patio or in your garden: reminiscing of a past trip or anticipating the next Italian holiday will make pizza, pasta and gelato taste even more delicious.
The bathroom is not just one of the most important rooms in the home. It can be a real game-changer in restaurants too. For a truly memorable dining experience, this room needs to make just as good an impression as the cuisine. Café Compagnon in Paris shows exactly how this can be achieved.
Consolidated revenue rises significantly by 18.0 % to € 945.0 million
Operating EBIT of € 92.8 million (previous year: € 49.7 million) – highest level since IPO in 1990
Outstanding Group result up € 37.6 million year-on-year at € 60.5 million (€ 22.9 million)
Return on net operating assets more than doubles to 32.9 % (previous year: 14.7 %)
Consolidated revenue: € 945.0 million
The Villero
It’s a real all-rounder: no other bathroom installation fulfils quite so many functions as the washbasin. This is where we carry out many of our daily hygiene routines, from brushing our teeth in the morning to getting ready for a party in the evening.
When warm rays of sunshine caress your face and the air is filled with the scent of fragrant blossoms, it’s that time of year again: spring is here. This is the season for morning strolls through gardens and parks, marvelling at nature's reawakening with burgeoning greenery and blossoms.
Featuring an expressive shape inspired by the moon, the NewMoon collection appeals to lovers of minimalist designs and sophisticated, creative cuisine. Its asymmetric shape evokes images of a crescent moon and makes an exceptional showcase for the finest culinary creations.
Matt surfaces, muted colours, extraordinary touch and feel – Villeroy & Boch’s Manufacture range is the epitome of urban coolness. For all those who can’t get enough of the minimalist, modern look, the Manufacture world can now be experienced with all the senses: in atmospheric candlelight and with exclusive fragrances.
Soft, light shades are soothing for the soul. Their calming effect creates an atmosphere of relaxed elegance. La Boule pure beige combines delicate soft colours with the beauty of a perfect shape.
We’ve all had those days: one appointment after the other, too little sleep and always on the hop. The lifesaver: a lovely cup of your favourite tea or coffee. To make sure it tastes just as good on the go as at home, Villeroy & Boch created the Coffee To Go mugs made from porcelain. Non-toxic, tasteless and infinitely reusable.
Crockery and home accessories made from stoneware have a very distinctive character: they are reminiscent of old handicrafts, spinning pottery wheels, hands full of dust and clay as well as the origin vastness of nature.
Natural materials and colours, authentic shapes and perfect imperfection are on trend. Which probably also explains the great popularity of pottery-look tableware.
The year is 1773. The British navigator James Cook discovers the island group later named after him during his voyage to the South Seas.
