Wedgewood is a British luxury ceramics and home furnishings company that produces fine china, dinnerware, and other decorative items.
Founded in 1759 by Josiah Wedgwood
Initially focused on producing high-quality ceramics
Introduced the first bone china, Jasperware, and Queen's Ware to the market
Received a royal warrant from Queen Charlotte in 1765 and has been supplying royal households ever since
Merged with Waterford Crystal in 1986 to form Waterford Wedgewood plc
Underwent several ownership changes and financial difficulties, eventually being acquired by Fiskars Corporation in 2015
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Wedgewood offers fine china and porcelain dinnerware sets in a variety of patterns and styles suitable for formal and casual dining occasions.
Wedgewood offers a range of home du00e9cor items such as vases, picture frames, and candles in both contemporary and classical styles.
Wedgewood produces a range of giftware items including jewelry boxes, photo albums, and collectible figurines that make great gifts for special occasions.
Wedgewood products are primarily manufactured in the United Kingdom, but the company has also outsourced production to countries such as Indonesia and Thailand.
Most Wedgewood products are dishwasher and microwave safe, but it's always best to consult the care instructions that come with each item to be sure.
Bone china is a type of porcelain that is made by mixing bone ash with feldspar and kaolin. It is thinner and more translucent than porcelain and has a slightly ivory color.
Wedgewood offers a one-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for their products, although some items may have a longer warranty period.
Wedgewood offers customization services for some of their products, such as personalized engraving on crystal or customization of a dinnerware set with a particular pattern or color scheme.