Year of the Dragon

The year of the dragon has come. In its feature about the Chinese New Year, the French issue of Vogue magazine also recommended a beautiful 24-carat gilded Herend porcelain dragon figurine as a festive gift.

Apponyi Jubilee

The prestigious Herend Porcelain Manufactory is even today one of the icons of craftsmanship: its delicate, handpainted table sets became parts of fine dining in many corners of the world. The aristocracy always enjoyed selecting its own collection: several patterns were named after the most famous personalities of their age, such as Batthyány, Héderváry, Esterházy, Rothschild, Liechtenstein, and this year’s highlighted pattern, Apponyi, one of the most popular patterns of the Herend Porcelain Manufactory.

Openwork collection

The ancient technique of porcelain-openwork origins from the Far East and is at least as old as porcelain making itself. This new collection from the Herend Porcelain Manufactory consists of bonbonnieres, bowls and vases, presenting the masterpieces of 21st Century craftsmanship. The technique of openwork requires high-level professional skills and experience from the porcelain makers. Due to this special manufacturing method each delicate item is unique.

QS decor

The rich, translucent, pastel painting of the intricate 'Four Seasons' décor conjures up the plant life of a flowery meadow.

CMU decor

Harebell. An attractive, delicate flower this time pretty found and widespread on porcelain.

Apponyi decor

The centre of the plate shows a motif in Chinese style: the Fleurs des Indes (Flowers of the Indies) motif of a peony surrounded by leaves. Round the edge of the well runs a garland of stylized leaves, broken periodically by gilded and incised rosettes. On the ledge there is a contoured pattern of a flower surrounded by six leaves, decorated with sparkling flecks of gold. The origin of the pattern is associated with Count Albert Apponyi, for whom this simplified version of Fleurs des Indes was first prepared. The Apponyi décor comes in orange colour variant.

FLT decor

This simple pattern consists of a decorative arrangement of bright strawberries. The central motif consists of finely painted, red-yellow strawberries on thin stalks, interspersed with greenish-yellow leaves. The ledge is covered by a finely drawn network formed of the fruit and leaf stalks, between lavishly gilded bands. The pattern gains an unforgettable interest from the way it contrasts geometrical precision with the pliancy of the natural world.

Modern style cups and saucers

The elegantly simple cups were created based on the idea of two famous British designers, David Queensberry and Martin Hunt, with a perfect combination of tradition and innovation. The Empire style cups were enriched by the Herend painters with decorative gilding and painting, reflecting different moods.

Zoltán Orosz and Tamás Frei

The November event of our Café Evenings was surrounded by so far unprecedented interest. Our guests, Tamás Frei and Zoltán Orosz, have created an excellent atmosphere.

Novelties 2011

Herend’s unique shape and décor assortment is replenished every year with several new features that are traditionally presented at the Ambiente Frankfurt fair in February. In 2011, novelties focusing on the jubilee year of Victoria pattern, but also limited pieces and exclusive products can be viewed on our homepage.

Events 2011

The fifth time we have organized the highly successful event Long Night of Museums, the sixth season of the Apicius Café evenings has begun. Our exhibitions in Herend, Hungary and abroad are taking place with great success. The main artists of the Hungarian art scene have performed in Herend. True to our traditions and cultural engagement we offer our friends outstanding events this year as well.

Eden Brand Shop at SkyCourt

Besides the world’s big cities we operate our own store network also in Hungary. The uniform image, services, quality and selection – that are usual for Herend – are present from 2011 also in the newest store at SkyCourt terminal, Ferenc Liszt Airport Budapest. The new brand shop was named after Eden, one of the most successful Herend décors of the recent times. Let’s meet under the cloud in Eden!

Made by hand

The magical Herend porcelain products have been made by hand for 185 years respecting our traditions and masters. From the first touch of the raw porcelain paste to the last stroke of the squirrel hair brush each process is made manually. The knowledge in our masters’ hands is the mystery and extra, from which every Herend porcelain product becomes a unique, unrepeatable, high quality Hungaricum. Thus, we create value and beauty!