Wedgwood

The height of understated elegance and good taste, Amherst is the perfect backdrop for sophisticated dining. For more than a decade, this fine bone china pattern has been chosen by those looking for subtle, classic designs with a contemporary twist. Pure white fine bone china, soft grey and black - the gentle monochrome of Amherst is tempered by a neat, symmetrical and utterly classic floral motif in shades of blue.

The most lavishly gilded and extravagant fine bone china tableware since the time of Josiah Wedgwood I (1730-95), Astbury is a triumph of craftsmanship. First recorded in a 1915 Wedgwood pattern book as a gold printed design enhanced with enamels, the pattern as we see it today was introduced in 1929. Astbury in its modern incarnation is wholly covetable, whether displayed in a collection or used for prestigious dining.

Inspired by Iconic neo-classical elements fundamental to the Wedgwood style - the colonnade, laurel, Greek anthemion and classical figures. The Anthemion Blue design features a rich cobalt color with gold accents while each piece includes delicate raised detailing hand-decorated by skilled craftsmen. This pattern is part of Wedgwood's Prestige Dinnerware Collection.

Beatrix Potter's original drawings decorate every stoneware piece, entrancing toddlers and evoking childhood memories in parents and grandparents. Featuring the best loved characters of Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddle-Duck, the Beatrix Potter Collection at Wedgwood also includes a range of Christening gifts.

Josiah Wedgwood had a vision of combining functionality with beauty and art with industry to leave a lasting impression on our lives. Black Basalt is part of the Wedgwood Prestige Collection which strives to emulate the high ideals of Josiah's original ideas.

The purest of whites and the softest of greys form the background to vine-like scrolls. Shimmering precious metal adds sparkle, bringing the simplest dish to life. Celestial Gold captures the very essence of English style with its mix of clean lines and delicate detailing. Since the millennium, Celestial Gold has entranced through its soft visual appeal and a precious metal which is both understated and symbolic of the new century.

The purest of whites and the softest of greys form the background to vine-like scrolls. Shimmering precious metal adds sparkle, bringing the simplest dish to life. Celestial platinum captures the very essence of English style with its mix of clean lines and delicate detailing. Since the millennium, Celestial Platinum has entranced through its soft visual appeal and a precious metal which is both understated and symbolic of the new century.

Wedgwood's charming Christening Bear Collection provides a beautifully thoughtful and collectable gift solutions for parents, friends and relatives on the arrival of a new baby. The sparkling silver-plated tooth box, money bank and music box cannot fail to turn into treasured keepsakes for generations to come.

Like the mythical horn of plenty which inspires this sumptuously exuberant collection, Cornucopia is full of styling possibilities to reflect your mood and personality. Choose the dramatic midnight blue background for drama and excitement. When life is exciting enough and you crave calm, bring out the restful cream-banded pieces. Or reflect your creativity to stunning effect by mixing the two.

Originally launched in 1960, Countryware has been reintroduced to the Wedgwood portfolio due to popular demand. With a beautiful textured finish, inspired by the patterns of nature, Wedgwood Countryware is one of the most versatile and distinctive of all the Wedgwood patterns.

This unashamedly opulent and stunningly sophisticated collection fuses the timeless designs of Greece and China with influences from Wedgwood's own archive heritage to deliver an inspirational and exotic signature tableware collection.

Restrained and stylish, Edme is fashioned from Queen's Ware, a fine, cream-coloured earthenware developed by Josiah Wedgwood I in the mid-18th century. For the 21st century the design has been bought up to date with a crisp white version of the historic pattern. Whether you favour the soft creams or the brilliant white, Edme is the perfect tableware for any dining occassion.

Simply beautiful and supremely versatile, this ultra-modern fusion pattern draws on a Wedgwood tradition of taking inspiration from nature. In the past this would have meant leaves, vegetables and fruit. In abstract Ethereal the natural source is open to your own interpretation: wind ruffling the surface of a still pool, the grain of wood, a tropical leaf, a Japanese sand garden?

Intricate decorative techniques make Florentine Turquoise one of the richest formal patterns in the Wedgwood tableware collection. Look closely at the ornate border and you will see all manner of fantastic plant and animal forms. Such "grotesques" were popular motifs in the Middle Ages and Renaissance, and were rediscovered during the Gothic revival in the latter part of the 19th century - when Florentine was first designed. In its modern, magnificent, turquoise-ground incarnation, Florentine creates a glorious setting for the grandest occasion.

Designed to be reflective of decorative designs from the first pattern books of the 18th Century Wedgwood Archive, and the English Arts & Crafts movement inspired by William Morris, Golden Bird is an enchanting tableware collection from Wedgwood. Comprising two exquisite patterns featuring a naturalistic golden bird, and a classic tailored gold band, this sophisticated design is directly in vogue with today's global fashion trends and brings a rich opulence to any dining table.

Harlequin celebrates one of the great British Traditions, Tea Time. Settle down and enjoy your afternoon tea from one of Wedgwood's archive teacups and saucers or from the more contemporary Polka Dot range. For the romantics there is the Queen of Hearts range but don't fall down any rabbit holes!.

Exotic inspiration is brought right up to date with India, taking as its theme sumptuous silk and carpet motifs from the sub-continent. These have been transformed into a delicate pattern with a very English watercolour effect. Rich and classic, India makes a key statement in minimalist surroundings or strikes a harmonic note in a more colourful setting.

Wedgwood's Intaglio collection draws its design inspiration from the delicate embossing of the Georgian era, the fresh white colourway is crisp, clean and contemporary. Intaglio pays homage to the traditional skills of knurling and engine turning - the arts of indenting designs in wet clay to give a distinctive tactile finish. The designs deliberately vary across all the items, bringing an intricate web of fresh but understated architectural grace to the table.

Emphasising Wedgwood's attention to the finest detail and commitment to superior quality and presentation, Jasperware was originally developed in the 1770's and continues to be an ever-popular favourite with collectors worldwide. Josiah Wedgwood himself felt it was one of his greatest achievements. Now available in a selection of contemporary colourways the appeal of the classic design is set to continue well into the 21st century and beyond.

Renowned for his unique talent in creating clean, simple, modern classics, the Jasper Conran at Wedgwood collection is no exception. It is the culinary equivalent of the little black dress or the simple white shirt - destined to become a home essential. Jasper Conran's artistic vision is the same for his homeware as it is for all his design work - form and function come first, decoration later.

Endlessly versatile, Nature brings you all the sleekly styled ingredients for a traditional service and more. A useful multi-functional lidded tureen is perfect for fruit coulis, compotes and savoury sauces. For a decadent start to the day, treat yourself to a frothily seductive cappuccino in the generously sized breakfast cup. However you choose to enjoy Nature, you cannot fail to enjoy its classic elegance - and the fact that every piece is microwave and dishwasher safe.

Inspired by the beauty of natural materials, Nature's Canvas is true to its name - offering its owners the freedom to create a tabletop look that is minimal yet tactile, refined yet warm. Nature's Canvas seems certain to find a place in the lives of many who share a desire for something more than a digital world.

The collection was voted an 'icon of style' by the British Design Council and it is easy to see why. Sensuous gleaming white fine bone china, with checkerboard, herringbone or fluted embossing - it's an irresistibly dramatic Collection with lasting appeal. Night and Day is endlessly versatile.

Exotic but not extravagant, Pashmina wraps a host of influences into a sophisticated design of broad appeal. Pashmina sets it mark confidently on the new decade, taking full advantage of the new 250th anniversary shape, exploiting to the full its potential for design expression across the whole range of items.

A very up-to-the-minute take on traditional tableware, Plato consists of three shapes - coupe, rim and square - allowing you to mix and match your plates and bowls to suit any type of cuisine, from classic British to fusion. Plato provides everything you need to recreate your favourite restaurant experiences in the comfort of your own home as well as adding that elusive wow factor to your dinner parties.

Combining elegant interior design motifs with the pure oval form of the celebrated Wedgwood cameo, together with bold Florentine accents to give scale and impact Renaissance Gold is s iconic as it is striking. Using newly designed shapes created especially for Wedgwood's 250th anniversary, Renaissance Gold deliberately includes all the essential pieces for elegant dining.

All the lush vitality of an English kitchen garden is captured in Sarah's Garden. Decorated with botanical sketches of traditional plants, herbs and flowers, this delightful collection is named after the wife of the first Josiah Wedgwood - 'my chief helpmate', as he described her. Bring some of the warmth into your home with this huge range of pretty and practical ceramics.

To create a dining experience that's chic and classic, look no further than Wedgwood's latest fine bone china range, Shagreen. The use of exotic materials in the home, along with inspirational design, were important characteristics of sophisticated style in the 1920's. Shagreen, although eminently contemporary, is in fact steeped in design history. The Art Deco period saw the use of leather sharkskin, or Shagreen, as a decorative veneer in fashionable interiors of the time.

A true classic, Signet's beauty lies in its simplicity. Here, the smooth white fine bone china and the elegant shapes are the stars. No other patterning, not even a little embossing, because this is tableware at its purest, defying fads and passing fashions. There is just one simple, single embellishment - a slim line of precious platinum.

There's a fascinating crossover between the worlds of Wedgwood, prestige cars and IT here. Solar was designed using CAD by Tom Kellogg, an American automotive designer whose work includes forms for Rolls-Royce, Studebaker and Porsche. Perhaps best illustrated by the aerodynamic shape of the teapot, in particular! This innovative and very successful commission in 1984 marked the 225th anniversary of the creation of the Wedgwood company.

A timeless and elegant pattern with a wide platinum band. If you are looking for style, elegance and quality Stirling from Wedgwood is made to fit the bill. Simple sleek and uncomplicated. This tableware is designed to be understated and the perfect ware on which to present good food.

Influenced by the rich heritage of Wedgwood's historic archives but re-invented for the 21st century, this soft design features the essence of an English plum orchard depicted in soft pastel colours, its rich floral exuberance has a definite romantic appeal. Like a breath of fresh air, this pretty pattern brings the garden to the table, making the collection the perfect accompaniment for an al fresco occasion, a dinner party or afternoon tea.

This prestigious pattern was introduced by Wedgwood in around 1900 and was used as the White House service of US President Theodore Roosevelt. The powder finish originated in China by 1912, Wedgwood had found a way of laying a ground of solid colour, then stippling it with a fine-grained sponge to achieve a similar effect, so the rich powder band of colour was added to Ulander. The same painstaking technique is used today.

The powder finish originated in China by 1912, Wedgwood had found a way of laying a ground of solid colour, then stippling it with a fine-grained sponge to achieve a similar effect. The same painstaking technique is used today. Wedgwood now produces Ulander principally for traditional afternoon tea. However, this is such a glorious pattern that, mixed with classic white, just a few pieces will add style and elegance to the dinner table.

In stunning collections, American bridal guru Vera Wang is bringing enhanced opulence to her luxurious dinnerware portfolio at Wedgwood. Bearing her trademarks of sophisticated beauty combined with modern luxury, she has created intensely modern patterns from the heritage of classic designs. Combinations of delicate florals and elegant bands in precious metal adorn gleaming white china, making them the perfect table companion for elegant dinners at home or for wedding lists.

From deep within the Wedgwood Archives to the 250th anniversary of the company, Wedgewood Mugs reflect our changing styles and tastes. Perfect for that "me" moment, indulge yourself in a little class.

First introduced in 1920, Wedgwood White captures the very essence of English style. This is tableware at its purest, defying fads and passing trends. Despite its historic pedigree, the Wedgwood White collection is very much designed for modern living.

Delicate blossoms, leaves and rich red fruits are scattered in a seemingly random yet artistic arrangement against Wedgwood's peerless white fine bone china. Gentle and calm, traditional yet contemporary, Wild Strawberry has become a modern classic. Available as both Tableware and a complimentary range of gifts.

Wish has been created to celebrate those key occassions when only a beautiful and enduring statement of live will do. Inspired by the elegant grandeur of old English architectural design, with its abundance of wonderful classical detail, the collection brings a modern twist to the dreamy romance of times gone by. Wish combines romance, elegance, and beauty in a classic gifting range that will be cherished for years to come by recipients of any age.

Inspired by Wedgwood's iconic Jasper imagery and exemplary archive designs, these exquisite decorations are perfect family heirlooms that can be brought out year after year and passed from generation to generation. Guaranteed to ensure that any Christmas tree is looking its stylish best.