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Haviland Dinnerware
The story of Haviland is a fascinating one. In the 1800's, David Haviland was working in New York at a company that specialized in importing English and French dinnerware. One day, a customer brought him a broken tea cup to match, and he was struck by the quality and color of the old porcelain piece. Filled with curiosity, he flew to France to locate the factory where the cup had been produced. He placed several orders, but he was not completely satisfied with the design of the finished products, so in 1841 he moved to Limoges to set up his own factory. Limoges was one of the only places in the world where the natural clay (or "kaolin") to make china could be found.
Unlike traditional French dinnerware, which was usually produced in Limoges and sent to Paris for decoration, David Haviland insisted on setting up a studio within his factory in order to have more control over the designs and to give them a more modern sensibility. This began a period of great innovation in Limoges porcelain. Renowned artists, including Cocteau, Dali, and Kandinsky over time contributed to the company's designs.
In time, Haviland became one of the premier names in French porcelain dinnerware, sought by collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. Selected clients have included the White House, Empress Eugenie, General de Gaulle, Jacques Chirac, the Emperor of Japan, and the Royal Court of Morocco. Today, Haviland continues to be prized for its classic designs.
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