Founded in 1824, Vista Alegre is a Portuguese manufacturer of porcelain, crystal and ceramic pieces, producing tableware and decorative objects from its factory in Ílhavo. Its long-running craft tradition includes a fully operating hand-painting workshop, where specialised artisans decorate selected pieces alongside contemporary collaborations and personalised commissions. The company also operates a crystal factory and museum, tying its production to the heritage of the Vista Alegre community.
Maryland China CompanyNow in its fourth generation of family ownership, Maryland China Company carries on a porcelain tradition that began in 1910 with artist Phillip Weiner. The Reisterstown company is known for serving porcelain artists and commercial decorators with blank porcelain, decorating expertise and custom work, drawing on long-standing relationships with overseas factories and its own Maryland decorating department.REISTERSTOWN, MD
Lenox CorporationFounded in 1889 as Walter Scott Lenox’s small art studio, Lenox Corporation creates tabletop and home goods shaped by more than 130 years of American craftsmanship. Its porcelain and bone china heritage includes becoming the first American china company used at the White House in 1918, with six presidents and first ladies later commissioning Lenox state dinner services. Today, the company brings that design tradition to contemporary dining and seasonal décor, including its distinctive Lenox Spice Village collection.ROCK HALL, MD
Felt+FatSince 2013, Felt+Fat has handcrafted porcelain tableware and home goods in its Philadelphia studio, where each piece is made to order by a team ranging from novices to master craftspeople. The Kensington company began by making dishes for some of the finest chefs in the United States and is best known for durable, colorful ceramics such as its hand-splattered Confetti collection. It builds its wares from domestically sourced materials and invests in fair wages, benefits, and a clean studio workplace.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Maison Madison HomeFounded by college friends Colette and Susannah, Maison Madison Home creates dinnerware designed in New York and made in Portugal. The brand grew from their search for quality tableware that paired American glamour with European craftsmanship, leading them to a family-owned ceramics factory in Nazaré. Each ceramic stoneware piece is hand-finished, giving its collections a distinctive, heirloom-minded character.FRANKFORT, IN