{"id":110316,"date":"2025-10-16T13:57:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T13:57:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/?p=110316"},"modified":"2025-10-16T14:09:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T14:09:41","slug":"tableware-afina-collection-villeroy-boch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/en\/tableware-afina-collection-villeroy-boch\/","title":{"rendered":"Christian Haas and Villeroy &amp; Boch: The Ethereal Elegance of the Afina Collection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">A masterclass in minimalist design, where form, function, and light converge to elevate the everyday ritual.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the relentless rhythm of modern life, the simple act of pausing for a cup of tea or coffee has become a cherished ritual\u2014a moment of quiet respite. It is this intimate experience that Villeroy &amp; Boch seeks to elevate with its new Afina collection. Designed by the celebrated German designer Christian Haas, Afina is <strong>a study in form, light, and understated elegance<\/strong>. With its refined lines and <strong>delicate details<\/strong>, the collection transforms the daily pause into a unique and special experience, embodying a design philosophy where simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n                <style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n                    \r\n                    #tdi_1  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item1 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_2.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #tdi_1  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item2 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_9.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #tdi_1  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item3 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #tdi_1  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item4 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_3.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                <\/style>\r\n\r\n                <div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"td-gallery td-slide-on-2-columns\">\r\n                    <div class=\"post_td_gallery\">\r\n                        <div class=\"td-gallery-slide-top\">\r\n                           <div class=\"td-gallery-title\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                            <div class=\"td-gallery-controls-wrapper\">\r\n                                <div class=\"td-gallery-slide-count\"><span class=\"td-gallery-slide-item-focus\">1<\/span> of 4<\/div>\r\n                                <div class=\"td-gallery-slide-prev-next-but\">\r\n                                    <i class = \"td-icon-left doubleSliderPrevButton\"><\/i>\r\n                                    <i class = \"td-icon-right doubleSliderNextButton\"><\/i>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        <div class = \"td-doubleSlider-1 \">\r\n                            <div class = \"td-slider\">\r\n                                \r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item1\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n                            <a class=\"slide-gallery-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_2.jpg\" title=\"Villeroy & Boch_Afina_2\"  data-caption=\"Villeroy &amp; Boch Afina\"  data-description=\"\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_2.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_2-696x464.jpg 696w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" alt=\"Villeroy &amp; Boch_Afina\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1500\/1000;\">\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                            <figcaption class = \"td-slide-caption td-gallery-slide-content\"><div class = \"td-gallery-slide-copywrite\">Villeroy & Boch Afina<\/div><\/figcaption>\r\n                        <\/figure>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item2\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n                            <a class=\"slide-gallery-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_9.jpg\" title=\"Villeroy & Boch_Afina_9\"  data-caption=\"Villeroy &amp; Boch Afina\"  data-description=\"\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_9.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_9.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_9-696x464.jpg 696w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" alt=\"Villeroy &amp; Boch_Afina\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1500\/1000;\">\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                            <figcaption class = \"td-slide-caption td-gallery-slide-content\"><div class = \"td-gallery-slide-copywrite\">Villeroy & Boch Afina<\/div><\/figcaption>\r\n                        <\/figure>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item3\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n                            <a class=\"slide-gallery-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina.jpg\" title=\"Villeroy & Boch_Afina\"  data-caption=\"Villeroy &amp; Boch Afina\"  data-description=\"\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina-696x464.jpg 696w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" alt=\"Villeroy &amp; Boch_Afina\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1500\/1000;\">\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                            <figcaption class = \"td-slide-caption td-gallery-slide-content\"><div class = \"td-gallery-slide-copywrite\">Villeroy & Boch Afina<\/div><\/figcaption>\r\n                        <\/figure>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item4\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n                            <a class=\"slide-gallery-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_3.jpg\" title=\"Villeroy & Boch_Afina_3\"  data-caption=\"Villeroy &amp; Boch Afina\"  data-description=\"\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_3.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_3.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_3-696x464.jpg 696w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" alt=\"Villeroy &amp; Boch_Afina\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1500\/1000;\">\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                            <figcaption class = \"td-slide-caption td-gallery-slide-content\"><div class = \"td-gallery-slide-copywrite\">Villeroy & Boch Afina<\/div><\/figcaption>\r\n                        <\/figure>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        <div class = \"td-doubleSlider-2\">\r\n                            <div class = \"td-slider\">\r\n                                \r\n                    <div class = \"td-button td-item1\">\r\n                        <div class = \"td-border\"><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-button td-item2\">\r\n                        <div class = \"td-border\"><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-button td-item3\">\r\n                        <div class = \"td-border\"><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-button td-item4\">\r\n                        <div class = \"td-border\"><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Study in Lightness: The Floating Form<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At its core, <strong>Afina<\/strong> is a refined reinterpretation of the classic coup\u00e9 shape, a form beloved for its clean, uninterrupted surfaces. Haas, a designer renowned for his ability to infuse minimalist forms<strong> <\/strong>with warmth and character, has stripped the silhouette down to its essential elegance. Crafted from Villeroy &amp; Boch\u2019s brilliant white <strong>Premium Porcelain<\/strong>, each piece communicates a sense of serene lightness. This is not the severe, cold minimalism of modernism, but rather a soft, organic interpretation that feels both <a href=\"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/en\/aperitivo-villeroy-boch-petite-boule-miami\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contemporary and timeless<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The collection&#8217;s most appealing feature is its subtle yet smart structural design. A slightly raised rim and a concealed base create a delicate <strong>play of shadows<\/strong> beneath each item, giving the illusion that the pieces are floating, suspended just above the table. This ethereal quality is the collection\u2019s signature, a quiet visual poetry that transforms a simple place setting into a curated landscape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further enhancing the effect is a sophisticated relief decoration of concentric rays, subtly etched into the porcelain. The resulting <strong>tactile detail<\/strong> not only catches the light in mesmerizing ways but also invites touch, creating a deeper, sensory connection between the user and the object. It is a design that engages multiple senses, a hallmark of Haas\u2019s thoughtful approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Mind Behind the Form: A Designer&#8217;s Vision<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Christian Haas is no stranger to the Villeroy &amp; Boch universe. His portfolio for the historic German brand includes several highly successful and iconic collections, such as the modular and award-winning La <strong>Boule <\/strong>and the elegant <strong>Antao<\/strong> series, inspired by nature. His work is consistently characterized by a search for the perfect balance between functionality, emotion, and formal purity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Afina, he continues this exploration, proving that practical objects can also be carriers of beauty and meaning. &#8220;My aim is to create objects that are not only useful but also establish an emotional bond with their users,&#8221; <strong>Haas<\/strong> has often stated about his work. Afina achieves this by being both impeccably functional and aesthetically calming, a tool for living that also nourishes the spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n                <style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n                    \r\n                    #tdi_2  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item1 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_7.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #tdi_2  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item2 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_5.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #tdi_2  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item3 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_4.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #tdi_2  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item4 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_8.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                <\/style>\r\n\r\n                <div id=\"tdi_2\" class=\"td-gallery td-slide-on-2-columns\">\r\n                    <div class=\"post_td_gallery\">\r\n                        <div class=\"td-gallery-slide-top\">\r\n                           <div class=\"td-gallery-title\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                            <div class=\"td-gallery-controls-wrapper\">\r\n                                <div class=\"td-gallery-slide-count\"><span class=\"td-gallery-slide-item-focus\">1<\/span> of 4<\/div>\r\n                                <div class=\"td-gallery-slide-prev-next-but\">\r\n                                    <i class = \"td-icon-left doubleSliderPrevButton\"><\/i>\r\n                                    <i class = \"td-icon-right doubleSliderNextButton\"><\/i>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        <div class = \"td-doubleSlider-1 \">\r\n                            <div class = \"td-slider\">\r\n                                \r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item1\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n                            <a class=\"slide-gallery-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_7.jpg\" title=\"Villeroy & Boch_Afina_7\"  data-caption=\"Villeroy &amp; 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Boch Afina\"  data-description=\"\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_8.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_8.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Villeroy-Boch_Afina_8-696x464.jpg 696w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" alt=\"Villeroy &amp; Boch_Afina\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1500\/1000;\">\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                            <figcaption class = \"td-slide-caption td-gallery-slide-content\"><div class = \"td-gallery-slide-copywrite\">Villeroy & Boch Afina<\/div><\/figcaption>\r\n                        <\/figure>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        <div class = \"td-doubleSlider-2\">\r\n                            <div class = \"td-slider\">\r\n                                \r\n                    <div class = \"td-button td-item1\">\r\n                        <div class = \"td-border\"><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-button td-item2\">\r\n                        <div class = \"td-border\"><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-button td-item3\">\r\n                        <div class = \"td-border\"><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-button td-item4\">\r\n                        <div class = \"td-border\"><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Intelligent by Design: Where Material Meets Function<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This philosophy of intelligent design is woven into the very fabric of the Afina set. Recognizing the constraints of modern living spaces, Haas has integrated <strong>clever solutions<\/strong> that optimize both space and utility. The set, which includes a graceful teapot with a matching strainer, a milk jug, and a lidded sugar bowl, is designed for <strong>elegant efficiency<\/strong>. The milk jug and sugar bowl, as well as the coffee cup and a small bowl, are thoughtfully designed to share the same saucer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Far from being a mere space-saving gimmick, this is a considered design choice that streamlines the mise en place, reducing clutter and allowing the <strong>purity of the forms<\/strong> to take center stage. Completing the collection is a new oval platter, a versatile and elegant piece perfect for serving pastries, cakes, or desserts, making Afina suitable for any occasion, from a solitary morning coffee to an elegant afternoon tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Legacy of Innovation, A Future Classic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In creating Afina, Villeroy &amp; Boch continues its centuries-old tradition of marrying heritage craftsmanship with forward-thinking design. For over <strong>275 years<\/strong>, the brand has been a benchmark for quality and innovation in ceramics, and its Premium Porcelain is a testament to this legacy. It boasts <strong>superior edge strength, a brilliant finish, and the durability <\/strong>required for everyday use, ensuring that Afina\u2019s delicate beauty is matched by robust performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Afina collection prioritizes quiet elegance over ostentation, and mindful experience over fleeting trends. Christian Haas and Villeroy &amp; Boch have created a collection that doesn&#8217;t shout for attention but rather whispers an invitation: to slow down, to appreciate the <strong>beauty in simplicity<\/strong>, and to find a moment of grace in the everyday. It is a timeless addition to the modern home, destined to become a cherished classic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villeroy-boch.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Villeroy Boch<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A masterclass in minimalist design, where form, function, and light converge to elevate the everyday ritual. In the relentless rhythm of modern life, the simple act of pausing for a cup of tea or coffee has become a cherished ritual\u2014a moment of quiet respite. 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