In focus: Luzerne

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Boasting a beautiful new stoneware range , Luzerne has a lot to talk about. Tableware International finds out more…

50+

the number of countries Luzerne exports to

Bringing us an exciting new stoneware collection while refreshing their classic offering with bright colourways, Luzerne is a tableware company which has a lot to talk about.

The tail-end of 2021 saw them present MOD to the market – Luzerne’s first new collection in the stoneware category. Think smoky basil, smoky plum and dusted white pieces (pictured on this page) all inspired by a minimalist mood board. Made with a generous weight of stone, every piece has been designed to sit comfortably in the hand while the applied glaze gives a soft natural sheen. This is the company’s first recent foray into stoneware having most recently crafted in ceramic, and it’s a move they are excited about.

“We have produced stoneware before so it’s not new to us, but we stopped 10 years ago to standardise production and focus on porcelain production.

“However, as we responded to different market demands we added the L by Luzerne collection and then brought back stoneware. Now we offer porcelain ware in ivory body, bright white body and coloured body variants,” explains Leona Lek Xuanling Luzerne’s head – global sales and product development.

“Many people have the perception that stoneware is heavy and chunky yet porous and chips easily because many cheaper options are under fired or even one-time fired. We want to offer good quality stoneware not just aesthetically but of a professional grade to our customers. Our stoneware collections are fired twice at high temperature making them really durable.”

The MOD collection includes coupes, bowls and plates in various sizes along with mugs, cups and saucers.

Meanwhile, we understand Luzerne are set to launch another stoneware collection - Ripple, free form handmoulded shapes. www.luzerne.com

Did you know?

Luzerne produce upwards of 28 million pieces annually.