Pigments
&
Porcelain

Pigments & Porcelain is an investigation into the intermingling of colors in liquid porcelain, capturing the moment of creation in the final product. The pattern might be colorful or subtle, very smooth or strongly present; it always reveals the blending of the colored porcelain and the movements that have been made during the process.

The Pigments & Porcelain series consists of coffee and tea cups. The porcelain is glazed on the inside and unglazed on the outside. Because the color of the pigments is inside the clay itself (not in the glazing), the ceramics will maintain their color even after frequent use. All products are dishwasher safe.

Looking for larger quantities or to use this product in a project? Ask for a free quotation here. On our download page, you can find 3d models, high-res images, and other product information.

Variants:

Pigments & Porcelain is made in limited series. For each series, we choose a new color combination together with Alissa + Nienke. Previous editions are therefore unfortunately no longer available!

The current color series (2023) is ginger yellow and is available in 80-, 120-, and 300-ml cups.

Pink Color Series (2018)

Blue Color Series (2015)

Black Color Series (2015)

Mint Green Color Series (2015)

the Vij5
steps
of Pigments
& Porcelain

Transparency of the production chain comes naturally to us.

For us, that doesn't just mean giving information about where something has been produced. Our chain starts much earlier: with the designer of the product!

We'll tell you the whole story. Click on the buttons to discover the different steps:

The Pigments & Porcelain series was designed by by Alissa + Nienke, a materials research and design studio in Eindhoven founded by by Alissa van Asseldonk and Nienke Bongers. Alissa + Nienke came up with the idea of mixing different colours porcelain clays in a single mold to create unique porcelain pieces within a single production series.

Alissa + Nienke

“By using various porcelain colours together in the traditional pouring process, the moment of creation is captured in the final product. The pattern might be colorful or subtle, very smooth or strongly present; it always reveals the blending of the coloured porcelain and the movements that have been made during the process.”

Alissa + Nienke

Pigments & Porcelain has been part of the Vij5 collection since 2015. Alissa and Nienke started out with a small “factory” in their workshop in Eindhoven, and thanks to their efforts, the porcelain cups became popular items in their collection that laid the foundation for their studio.

When they asked us to help with sales and distribution, of course we couldn’t say no! As far as we’re concerned, Pigments & Porcelain is a perfect match for the Vij5 collection. Together, we’ve organized the colours into the series and added a new, larger tea mug.

"Pigments & Porcelain is, as far as we're concerned, a perfect match with the Vij5 collection."

Arjan & Anieke

Pigments & Porcelain is produced by hand, cup by cup, in small batches in Utrecht. During the casting process, different porcelain colors are blended by hand, resulting in the distinctive pattern of the Pigments & Porcelain series.

Because of this, the process is much more delicate and time-consuming compared to a traditional casting process. We think the beauty of this handmade, challenging process, lies in its imperfections. Therefore we choose to accept little flaws and unevenness in the porcelain.

However, you can be sure that this product is made with love and care and meets our high quality standards.

In the material passport you can find where and by whom the different parts of this product are made.

Would you like to see this product in real life?

Come visit our showroom in Eindhoven or stop by one of our ambassadors or other retail locations.

Larger quantities, custom colours , or Application for a project?

Please contact Arjan and request a quotation here.

Vij5 webshop

All Vij5 products can of course also be ordered directly from our own webshop:

Vij5
Showroom

At our studio in Den Bosch, near the home furnishings district and just two minutes from the A2, everything comes together: showroom, workshop, warehouse, and office. Most of the products from the Vij5 collection are on display here.

Our showroom is still under construction, but you’re, of course, more than welcome to visit. Please contact us in advance and let us know which products you’d like to see, and we’ll see what we can do.

You can easily make an appointment by email or phone.

"Pigments & Porcelain" at Benz, a restaurant in Eindhoven's Kazerne district,
(Photography by : Ruud Balk)

Ambassadors

A Vij5 Ambassador is, just like us, a great fan of the Vij5 collection. It is more than just a point of sale — it is a store that knows our products that little bit better. There is always someone available who can tell you all about the Vij5 collection.

Vij5 Ambassadors are specialists in, for example, our lighting, furniture and/or accessories, and are happy to advise you. A beautiful selection of products from our collection is available in their stores. If a particular item is not in stock, a Vij5 Ambassador can always order it for you.

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