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)