Villeroy & Boch (Luxembourg) 'Acapulco' Sugar Bowl and Creamer

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Pattern Acapulco
Production 1994

Designer Christine Reuter (pattern)

Model Sugar Bowl and Creamer (Roma shape)

Dimensions 6cm (2.5") tall, 8.5cm (3.5") diameter (sugar bowl); 6.5cm (3") tall, 7cm (3") diameter (creamer, incl. creamer without handle or spout)

Condition Excellent condition with no wear that we can see.

 

One of the most recognisable and beloved tableware designs of the 20th century, the Acapulco pattern is a true masterpiece of mid-century modern optimism. Released by Villeroy & Boch in 1967, the design was created by Christine Reuter following an inspiring trip to Mexico.

Read more about the Acapulco pattern, here.

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About the Maker

Villeroy & Boch

The origins of Villeroy & Boch date back to 1748 when François Boch and his three sons began manufacturing fine ceramic tableware and decorative art objects in the Lorraine region. After decades of successful expansion, Jean-François Boch made a move in 1836 by merging his family's enterprise with that of his chief rival, the successful stoneware manufacturer Nicolas Villeroy. This alliance formed Villeroy & Boch, creating a European ceramics powerhouse that would adapt and thrive through centuries of shifting borders and evolving global tastes.

While the company built its early reputation on traditional, ornate continental designs, it is their mid-to-late 20th-century output that captures the attention of collectors. During the late 1960s and 1970s, the company adopted the vibrant and optimistic aesthetic of the era, moving away from formal dinnerware to produce bold, colourful, and playful pieces. This mid-century renaissance was largely driven by the creative vision of their prominent designer, Christine Reuter.

Reuter changed the Villeroy & Boch catalog by blending contemporary pop-art sensibilities with rich, global folk-art influences. She was the creative force behind some of the most iconic and highly sought-after tableware patterns of the 20th century. An example being her 1967 masterpiece, the 'Acapulco' pattern, which features a colourful array of Mexican-inspired birds and foliage. Following its global success, Reuter continued to release intricately detailed ranges, including the 'Scarlett' (1967), 'Cadiz' (1970) and 'Izmir' (1973).

Colourful decoration is central to the appeal of Villeroy & Boch’s mid-century tableware. “Vitro-porcelain” describes a ceramic material, rather than a glazing process: the fired body, glaze and applied decoration are distinct aspects of the finished piece. Many surviving examples retain richly coloured, glossy surfaces, but condition varies from item to item. The material alone should not be taken as a guarantee of a vintage piece’s durability or suitability for a particular modern use.

Read more about Villeroy & Boch’s tableware materials here.

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