Vista Alegre

The brand name Vista Alegre is synonymous with high-quality porcelain and glass items. The Portuguese company is one of the most renowned porcelain brands in the world. The company's porcelain production combines traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art production processes. Vista Alegre porcelain can be found in upmarket restaurants, where it covers all requirements: from classic Vista Alegre plates to tableware sets for the Christmas season. Since its foundation, Vista Alegre has stood for uncompromising quality. The label has even supplied the Spanish royal family and the White House with its porcelain. Become part of this tradition and take the opportunity to buy porcelain from Vista Alegre in our online store.

The porcelain factory was founded at the beginning of the 19th century by José Ferreira Pinto Basto. He had the business idea of producing glass, porcelain and other chemical materials himself in his factory store. Pinto Basto built his porcelain factory on an estate whose soil consisted of minerals, clay and white sand. This provided him with the best conditions for porcelain production and the most important raw materials right on his doorstep. The factory was named Real Fábrica da Vista Alegre.

You can still visit this factory today and breathe in a piece of Vista Alegre's history. You will gain an in-depth insight into the entire porcelain production process, from mixing the raw materials to firing in the kiln. You will also visit the drawing and painting school on site. This has become increasingly important over the course of the company's history, as Vista Alegre is known for its sophisticated hand-painting techniques.

Vista Alegre produces porcelain tableware, decorative items, gift items, hotel tableware, high-quality glass and crystal as well as 18/10 stainless steel cutlery. The porcelain factory not only uses the latest production techniques, but also employs 17 hand painters who are responsible for decorating the pieces produced. The philosophy behind each piece of tableware is that a bowl can be just a bowl or refined and have a special meaning. Each hand-painted porcelain piece tells its own story and is perfect for the effective presentation of your food.

The Vista Alegre range includes, among other things:

Glassware such as champagne flutes and goblets, carafes and bottles are also part of the Vista Alegre product range. The design in particular stands out in these collections. Each piece reflects the company's long cultural tradition, on which numerous renowned designers have worked. The design spectrum of the collections is very broad and ranges from geometric and clear shapes to romantic designs.

A large part of the Vista Alegre range consists of hand-painted plates, cups and saucers, which are placed on the table for special occasions or presented as an exclusive gift. The brand has also developed its own series, which are specially designed to meet the needs of the professional catering and hotel industry. Vista Alegre hotel porcelain is very simple in its design and dispenses with artistic details. This simplicity is also reflected in a good price. All products are durable, robust and dishwasher-safe.

The EUROPA range includes coffee and soup cups, shallow and deep plates, cereal bowls, snack bowls, mocha and breakfast cups. The porcelain is designed in a simple white without elaborate decoration. Vista Alegre hotel porcelain from the EUROPA series is characterized by its Nordic functionality and timeless design. Its practicality is emphasized by its geometric elegance. The tableware is perfect for setting the breakfast buffet and is also popular as a place setting for the buffet.

This Vista Alegre collection was inspired by a historical complex built by Philip II of Spain in the 16th century. This Vista Alegre set thus tells a very special story. This series combines the artistic diversity of the porcelain factory with the technical sophistication behind every tableware production. ESCORIAL is characterized by loving, artistic details such as a delicate relief. Nevertheless, the tableware is not obtrusive in its design and can also be used in everyday catering. It certainly doesn't steal the show from the food on the plate.

If you are looking for high-quality and functional hotel tableware, then the Vista Alegre brand is the right choice for you. The company can now look back on over 500 years of experience in the production of porcelain and glass and is one of the finest and most renowned porcelain manufacturers in the world. Some of the artistic porcelain is still made by hand in the traditional way, but increasingly incorporates the latest technical standards. Vista Alegre attaches great importance to hand-painted porcelain. The factory employs around 18 artists who draw the motifs on the porcelain tableware by hand.

In addition to these pieces of art, Vista Alegre also offers special collections for the catering industry. The white porcelain is characterized by its robustness and its simple, functional elegance. We have put together a range of Vista Alegre hotel tableware for our customers in the hotel and catering industry, which you can buy directly from our online store. You have the option of buying the tableware as a set and can reorder individual items at any time. We deliver throughout Switzerland, guarantee fair prices and short delivery times for your order.