Tableware International hosted its annual Awards of Excellence at Ambiente, announcing the 2023 winners at an awards ceremony held live at the global trade fair.

Hosted by Tableware International’s editor Mairead Wilmot and publisher Paul Yeomans, guests enjoyed a speech by Philipp Ferger, vice president of Consumer Goods Fair, followed by the announcement of the winners, who were chosen by an international panel of industry experts.

The winners are:

Fine Dinnerware – Sieger Design, MY CHINA! Paraiso

Casual Dinnerware – Bonna, Pott Bowl

Serveware – Mesa Ceramics, Kaze

Barware – Sieger Design, Sip of Gold – Beautiful Creatures

Innovation – Patra Porcelain, Honour Collection

Cutlery/ Flatware – Amefa, Lou Laguiole Vulcano

Fine Glassware – NUDE Glass, No. 3 Martini Glasses

Casual Glassware – LSA International, ARC

Decorative – Vista Alegre, Futurismo

Coffee/ Teaware – Polish Porcelain Factories Ćmielów i Chodziez SA, BAU Solo Tea Set

Metals – Alessi, Big Vasque

Hospitality Dinnerware – Narumi, Rydges

Hospitality Glassware – Riedel, Veloce

Designer of the Year 2023 – Beatriz Ball

Lifetime Achievement Award 2023 – Andrew Klimecki (Steelite International)