Former CEO of design house Burberry has bought Burleigh. Christopher Bailey has bought the Burleigh brand along with a group of investors following the collapse of parent company Denby Pottery.
Bailey is quoted as saying: “I have always loved Burleigh pottery. This company has an extraordinary history, and what makes it so special today is the skill, care and creative spirit that continue to define the business.”
“I am deeply committed to protecting and showcasing the craftsmanship and character that makes Burleigh unique, while helping to shape its future as a distinctive and meaningful British design and ceramics house,” he added.
Burleigh was founded in 1851 and the acquisition secures the future of the brand’s Middleport Pottery site, which it has operated since 1889.
