Pillivuyt

Overview

Pillivuyt is a French porcelain manufacturer specializing in durable tableware and cookware, producing items in Mehun-sur-Yèvre since 1818. Known for high-fired porcelain that is oven-, freezer-, dishwasher-, and microwave-safe, with thermal shock resistance and non-porous surfaces, it supplies both professional chefs and home cooks.¹²³⁶

History

Pillivuyt was founded in 1818 by Swiss brothers Jean Louis Richard and Charles Pillivuyt in Foëcy, France, with the brand named after Charles.²³ In 1853, it relocated to Mehun-sur-Yèvre, where it gained an international reputation and served royal households.¹³ The company maintains 100% French production, preserving traditional shaping techniques while offering over 30 collections blending heritage and modernity.¹²

Product Lines

Manufacturing

All products are manufactured entirely in France at the factory in Mehun-sur-Yèvre, with 70% of raw materials sourced in France and 100% from Europe.¹²⁶ Production involves high firing at 2550°F for non-porous, chip-resistant results, preserving some handmade techniques for unique pieces.¹²

Notable Products

• Beaded Salad Plates - Durable high-fired porcelain plates with pronounced edge beading, oven- and dishwasher-safe.
• Beaded Dinner Plates - Substantial, flat porcelain plates favored for daily and special use, resistant to chipping.
• Porcelain Baking Dishes - Thermal shock-resistant dishes for freezer-to-oven transfer, with excellent heat retention.
• Flame-Proof Specialty Items - Porcelain pieces suitable for direct flame or induction, used by professionals.

Reputation

Pillivuyt is regarded by chefs and home cooks for its durability, with porcelain outperforming budget alternatives in flatness, weight, and resistance to defects.³⁴ Enthusiasts note its longevity over years of heavy use and professional-grade performance.³⁴ It holds prestige as one of few remaining 100% French-made porcelain producers after 200 years.¹³