The Denby Pottery Company, founded in 1809, is located in the village of Denby in England. The company is especially known for its high quality tableware, kitchenware, and pottery. Denby has done a great job of modernizing and updating their designs while also maintaining their strict quality standards and adherence to tradition. Here?s more information about the company:

Founded on an English Estate

The Denby Pottery Company was founded on the estate of William Drury-Lowe in 1809. However, back then, they weren?t the large company that they are today. At the time, they only manufactured bottles made of stoneware. Over time, the company began to grow. By 1860, the company had been renamed and called Joseph Bourne and Son when Joseph Bourne, who ran the pottery company at Denby, entered into a partnership with his son.

The Company Expands

While running the factory at Denby, Joseph Bourne began to use new techniques, one of which he had a patent for. He also expanded the product line beyond the original stoneware bottles. However, stoneware was still one of the company?s specialties. In addition to their practical line of products, they also made decorative items, such as hunting jugs depicting various hunting scenes that featured windmills, huntsmen, and men smoking on beehives. They eventually expanded into the Denby Pottery Company, which is still creating high quality products today. Back in the 1950?s, the company needed to increase production so they purchased Langley Mill Pottery. In 1987 the company became a part of the Coloroll Group. After changing hands again several times, owner Hilco Capital put it up for sale. Several years after that, with over two hundred years of tradition, the company is still going strong.

Products Available Today

Throughout the company?s history, they have always been known for their stoneware, and this is still the case today. Aside from that, though, they also offer a variety of other products. These include glassware, items used for serving, items used to bake with, and other products that are designed for the home and kitchen. They also have an extensive line of tableware, with several patterns that appeal to a variety of tastes. Although the Denby Pottery Company was first known for its stoneware, particularly their bottles and jugs, the company has expanded considerably. Nearly two hundred years after they were first founded, the company is still producing high quality products that people all over the world enjoy. View our Denby dinnerware collection here.