Serving Bowl, Villeroy & Boch, Switch 3, Germany Porcelain

• Pattern: Round Serving Bowl, Switch 3 (Discontinued)
• Made: Germany
• Not Vintage: Introduced in 1995, new pieces were added until 2020
• Details:  The mix and match patterns of the Switch 3 collection are some of the freshest, most "summery" looking tableware and servingware we've seen in a long time.  This listing is for the Round Serving Vegetable Bowl.  This pattern was made to coordinate with all the other 'Switch 3' patterns (Cordoba, Costa and Castell), it has the gorgeous blue and white combination with blue leaves and a sea-green border which creates a very "seaside" or "Mediterranean" look.  It is stamped on the bottom:  "Villeroy & Boch, Porzellan, Switch 3, Dishwasher Safe, Microwave Safe, Germany".  (Probably not be regular oven safe).  This is a very desired brand and pattern, we have seen this bowl listed for $109.00.  One of the advantages of the Switch 3 family of patterns is the ability to mix & match all 4 designs.  We have two of these bowls available, both look like they have never been used, one still retains its store sticker, let us know if this is important to you, otherwise, we will select at random.  Pretty serving bowl for your Spring and Summer table.  Would make a great hostess gift!  
• Materials:  Porcelain
• Dimensions:  7 7/8 inches in Diameter, 3.0 inches Tall
• Condition:  Possibly Never Used, (one has store sticker still on).  Excellent Condition. There are no cracks, chips, or scratches.  Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns. Please remember these are USED items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear  and imperfections.   

Villeroy & Boch started in the Lorraine village of Audun le Tiche, France, where the iron master François Boch set up a pottery company with his three sons in 1748.  In 1766 Boch was licensed to build a ceramics kiln works nearby at Septfontaines, Luxembourg, where it operated a porcelain factory.  In 1785 Nicolas Villeroy became sole owner of the faience (glazed non-clay ceramic material), manufacturing plant at Wallerfangen. In 1824 Boch commenced transfer printing on porcelain from engraved copper plates. On 14 April 1836, the Jean François Boch company merged with that of the competitor, Nicolas Villeroy, and became Villeroy & Boch, (V&B, also simply 'VB'). In 1869, Villeroy & Boch opened the first manufacturing plant specializing in architectural tiles.  Today the company operates two divisions, one for Tableware and one for Bathroom and Wellness. The Tiles division also became a separate company (V&B Fliesen GmbH) in 2006. The company's Luxembourg factory was closed down in 2010. While the company is no longer run by a family member, under the present Group Chairman Frank Goering, there are various family members still working in the company.