Bernardaud

Welcome to our Bernardaud boutique, dedicated to the French porcelain manufacturer founded in 1863 in Limoges, the historic capital of French porcelain. The house has remained family-owned for five generations since Léonard Bernardaud took over the R. Delinières & Cie manufacture in 1900. Bernardaud makes its porcelain in Limousin, at its Limoges and Oradour-sur-Glane sites, using kaolin from the region, the white clay that has made Limoges porcelain famous since the 18th century. The manufacturer today produces around three million pieces per year, with an international network of boutiques and collaborations with artists and Michelin-starred chefs.

Bernardaud know-how

Bernardaud controls every step of Limoges hard-paste porcelain, from slip-casting to hand-applied decoration. The brand is particularly known for its decorative innovation and artistic collaborations.

• Limoges hard-paste porcelain: paste based on local kaolin, fired at 1,400°C
• Hand-applied decoration: fine gold, banding, motifs and chromo transfers applied by the manufacture's painters
• Artist collaborations: limited editions with Jeff Koons, Hervé Van der Straeten, Olafur Eliasson…
• Fine-dining service: presentation pieces for Michelin-starred chefs and grand hotels

Most popular collections on AZ Boutique

Among the many Bernardaud collections available on AZ Boutique, several embody the contemporary spirit of the house.

• Fusion: pared-down contemporary design, one of the brand's current benchmark ranges
• Empreintes: textured porcelain evoking botanical imprints, a contemporary signature
• Costes: the iconic collection of the Hôtels Costes designed by Jacques Garcia
• Lounge: lounge and contemporary-hospitality spirit, with subdued finishes
• Ji Qing: Sino-Japanese inspiration with delicate banding and motifs
• Athos: white porcelain with architectural lines
• Atlantide: marine motifs and deep blues, classic elegance
• Osier: relief basket-weave pattern, one of the oldest decorative signatures of Limoges

Choosing your Bernardaud porcelain

What makes Bernardaud porcelain stand out in the luxury market?

Bernardaud is one of the last family-owned manufacturers still producing in Limousin, from casting to hand-decoration. This vertical control, passed down for five generations since 1863, delivers a level of consistency that is rare in large series, and supports a comprehensive service for Michelin-starred chefs and international grand hotels, the brand's main specifiers.

What is specific about Bernardaud Limoges porcelain?

Limoges porcelain is renowned for its whiteness, translucency and strength, thanks to local Limousin kaolin and high-temperature firing. Bernardaud manufactures its pieces in its Limousin workshops, supporting the provenance and consistency of its collections.

How should I care for fine-gold-decorated Bernardaud porcelain?

Collections decorated with fine gold or platinum are sensitive to abrasives and to microwave use, which can damage the metallic banding: gentle hand washing is always preferable, and the microwave should be avoided on any piece carrying a metal trim. For undecorated models, follow the collection's specific guidance. Rotating the service across the set also helps spread wear evenly across the pieces.

Which Bernardaud collection should I choose for a contemporary table?

For a contemporary table, Fusion and Empreintes are the house's current benchmark ranges, with clean lines and worked textures. Costes, designed by Jacques Garcia for the hotels of the same name, remains an internationally elegant choice. For a more classic feel, Osier (the historic basket-weave pattern) and Atlantide offer timeless traditional decors.

Bernardaud on AZ Boutique

Discover the Bernardaud products on AZ Boutique in Tableware: dinner, soup and presentation plates, cups and saucers, serving pieces and collaborative collections, all in Limoges porcelain.