villeroy & boch
A Legacy of Porcelain Artistry The story of Villeroy & Boch is not merely the history of a corporation, but a sweeping saga of generational passion, spanning over two and a half centuries of ceramic excellence. It began in 1748 within the humble confines of a family pottery in Audun le Tiche, Lorraine. Founded by the iron master François Boch and his sons, the enterprise was born from a deep-seated desire to transform raw materials in…
The Lifeline
Scroll through villeroy & boch's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups villeroy & boch's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.