The Christmas table is more than just a set table – it is the centrepiece of the festivities, a place for gathering, warmth and shared enjoyment. This year, Villeroy & Boch offers inspiration with three trends that will make the 2026 festive table truly special: with nostalgic charm, minimalist elegance or cosy naturalness.
A Nostalgic Christmas: when memories become festive occasions
Villeroy & Boch is one of the few companies in the global ceramics and sanitaryware sector whose long-term climate targets have been officially scientifically validated. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) – a global partnership comprising Carbon Disclosure Project, the UN Global Compact, the World Resources Institute and WWF – has confirmed that the company’s global decarbonisation st
Classic minimalism is evolving. What once shaped the world of interior design with a cool, austere aesthetic is increasingly developing into a warmer, more emotional style – known as ‘soft minimalism’ or ‘warm minimalism’. This shift reflects society’s desire to slow down and for a home that is not only functional but also emotionally inviting and soothing.
Simplicity remains the guiding princi
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
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
The countdown has begun! With the new Advent calendar from Villeroy & Boch, the wait for Christmas becomes a daily gift
The bathroom is a place for personal rituals. Here, Wwe experience materials up close here, touch surfaces every day and consciously perceive proportions. This is the inspiration for the new Ecora shower tray from Villeroy & Boch: made from the PureBase composite material in an approach combining material selection and design right from the start.
Material innovation as a quality promis
The design decisions luxury hotels make – and how to apply them at home.
Hotel bathrooms work according to a clear principle: a small number of carefully chosen elements working in concert. Light, material, form and function are considered together, creating spaces that feel calm, intuitive and quietly luxurious. The good news? That atmosphere is entirely replicable at home – not ne
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
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
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
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
