About us
Wegter Living is a Dutch family business with more than 100 years of experience in making ceramics. We have extensive experience in global trade and travel to get inspiration on new techniques. Currently we represent many tableware brands in more than 28 countries. We value quality and innovation and cherish our Dutch porcelain heritage. We constantly strive to make beautiful products that people enjoy at the dinner table. At the dinner table you make many memories, share moments from your life, families come together and friendships are strengthened. That's why this is where we get our inspiration.
Our expertise
Wegter Living has been bringing elegance and style into people's lives since 1916. We do this with innovative, high-quality ceramic products. We started in the last century as a wholesaler in glass, porcelain and earthenware, and gradually grew into a specialised producer of porcelain tableware, always with great respect for tradition and a high standard of quality. While we build on the Dutch tradition of porcelain making, we are always looking for new methods and techniques to improve our products. Our new porcelain collections continue to build on this success: our porcelain is a beloved symbol of a modern and quality-conscious lifestyle.
Porcelain, earthenware & stoneware
Stoneware is non-porous ceramic tableware made from stoneware clay. This clay is fired at a temperature between 1150 and 1300 degrees Celsius. The relatively high firing temperature, thick structure and mix of clay and glass ceramic all contribute to the durability of the tableware. In addition, this tableware often has colour patterns and variations similar to those of natural stone, even before it is glazed. Stoneware can be beautifully glazed with a colourful matte or glossy finish, just like other tableware. In general, stoneware has a rustic, earthy appearance, making it highly suitable for a casual look that is also elegant. Our Dutch Rose Organic tableware is an example from our stoneware collections.
Earthenware
Compared to stoneware, we fire earthenware at a lower temperature to harden it. It is a porous type of ceramic that is much more fragile than stoneware. Earthenware also needs to be glazed or painted before use. Like stoneware, earthenware has a rustic appearance.
Porcelain
Porcelain tableware is made from a clay with fine particles. Usually it consists of feldspar, kaolin and quartz, which we fire at a higher temperature. This makes the final tableware highly durable and non-porous. Through this process, the tableware can be thinner and finer in shape, giving it an almost transparent appearance. This allows moulded details to be incorporated into the design of the tableware.
From concept to product
Wegter Living is present at every step of the creative process. From the initial concept to the tangible products: we look at everything with a keen eye for detail and focus on quality. Our dynamic and creative team is continuously designing and developing our collections. We do this with respect for the fine balance between our Dutch tradition and contemporary trends. This results in our classically vital collections with a modern edge. Our success is not only thanks to our design team, but also to our close relationships with partners in Asia and Europe: thanks to these collaborations, we can safeguard our high level of quality throughout the entire production process.
Mission
We are inspired by simple moments of happiness at the dinner table. This place is, after all, the foundation for lasting health and happiness. Our brands and collections bring people more style and beauty in their daily routine. A beautiful mug to start the day with, a festive glass for your guests, an earthenware bowl for fresh fruit and vegetables, and napkins that feel wonderfully soft: these are the simple moments we believe enrich everyday life. We truly believe in quality over quantity, and therefore create collections that last for years. We do this with products that are timeless and that you can enjoy every day. Even to enhance the simplest of moments.
"With a keen eye for detail, we create a variety of style concepts and brands for any occasion and different moments of the day."
