Lladró - exceptional handcrafted figurines
Lladró - The Excellence of Porcelain Figurines
The porcelain icons from Spain. Lladró is one of the most important designers and manufacturers of porcelain figurines in the world. Each figurine is made entirely by hand from specially developed porcelain types, colours, and glazes in the brand's only workshops in Valencia. Bold, modern, immaculate – discover the unrivalled craftsmanship of the cutting-edge porcelain pioneer.
Porcelain Ambitions – The History of Lladró
In 1953 , the brothers Juan, José, and Vicente Lladró founded their own porcelain manufactory in the small town Almàssera near Valencia. In addition to plates and vases, they also started to craft ceramic figurines. Thanks to the brothers' artistry and unique techniques, their figurines found an enthusiastic audience within just a few years. A legend was born.
In the 1960s, the manufactory continued to develop its own style. Lladró's designs became increasingly delicate, complex, and dynamic. In order to realise their ambitions, the artisans developed revolutionary techniques for firing, glazing, and painting the plain porcelain. Their innovations are the cornerstone of the breathtaking richness of detail and vibrancy of today's Lladró collections.
Living Perfection – The Meticulous Craftsmanship of Lladró
Today, the production halls of Lladró are located in the Spanish porcelain town of Tavernes Blanques near Valencia. Here, every single Lladró figurine is created with the same precision and care as in the brand's early days. Free from technical limitations, the in-house sculptors create bold models with the highest artistic standards. Depending on the design, they spend days studying, capturing every detail and perfecting their compositions. After all, it takes time to create timeless works of art, and Lladró strives for excellence in every piece.
A team of specially trained engineers then transforms the sculptors' finished models into individual fragments that can be manufactured piece by piece and reassembled into the finished sculpture. Some designs are so complex that they require over 400 individual parts. It can take up to five years for the most complex sculptures to complete the entire process from the first draft to the finished sculpture.
Elegant, refined, and highly specialised. Lladró works with dozens of custom-made types of porcelain paste to realise every vision of its artists and designers. The manufactory also has a unique colour palette with over 4000 shades. To bring the figurines to life, experienced artisans paint each individual piece by hand. Finally, the figurines are given a top-secret gloss coating, which gives them the crystalline lustre that is characteristic of Lladró.
Brilliant Craftsmanship, Brilliant Design
Tradition is the driving force behind innovation. Lladró regularly collaborates with renowned designers and contemporary artists to create unprecedented collections. Together with big names such as Marcel Wanders, Nichetto Studio, and Naoto Fukasawa, Lladró explores the boundaries of porcelain craftsmanship. Take part in this pioneering journey of discovery at the interface of craftsmanship and design.
Are you looking for a specific Lladró figurine from recent collections or are you interested in other Lladró creations such as scented candles and lamps? Write us at service@artedona.com or call us at +49 (89) 45 69 20 66, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 6 pm CET. We will be happy to advise you.
