Name

Bordallo Pinheiro

Legal name

Bordallo Pinheiro USA Corporation

Website

https://bordallopinheiro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1884

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Caldas Da Rainha

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Others

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: Bordallo Pinheiro generates revenue through direct sales of handcrafted ceramic products including tableware, decorative pieces, and art sculptures through its e-commerce platform. Products are sold as one-time purchases with prices ranging from $30 for utilitarian pieces to $45,500 for limited edition art pieces.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The source data does not specify a core product or service offering for Bordallo Pinheiro. The only descriptive content identifies the entity as a Portuguese organization historically managed by Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro, with no further detail on products or services.

Product overview

Bordallo Pinheiro is a Portuguese artisanal ceramic factory founded in 1884, producing decorative and utilitarian faience (earthenware) products. The company offers a diverse portfolio organized into tableware (plates, bowls, cups, jugs, tureens), decorative collections (Cabbage, Pumpkin, Fish, Swallow, Carmen, Tomato, Fruits), Bordallo Art (large animal sculptures, tiles, decorative plates, animal heads), specialty collections (WWB artist collaborations), table linens (Brisa Linen), cutlery, and occasion-based gift items. The products combine traditional artisanal craftsmanship with contemporary design, featuring collaborations with notable artists and designers including Claudia Schiffer, Pedro Cabrita Reis, and others. The company operates primarily as an e-commerce platform selling directly to consumers worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WWB - WorldWide Bordallianos: Special collection featuring reinterpretations of Bordallo pieces by national and international artists, designers, and fashion creators.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Vista Alegre Atlantis, S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead entity in the ECP EcoCerâmica e Cristalaria de Portugal consortium under Agendas/Alianças Verdes para a Inovação Empresarial, focused on competitiveness and international positioning of Portuguese ceramics sector through sustainability, circular economy, digital transition and training initiatives.
• Claudia SchifferflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal fashion reference Claudia Schiffer collaborated with Bordallo Pinheiro to create collections combining her taste for English countryside and butterflies with Bordallo's ceramic identity, producing elegant and sensitive pieces including Large Vase ($1,500), Large Platter, and tea/coffee service items.
• Alexandre HerchcovitchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian fashion designer participating in WWB WorldWide Bordallianos project, creating limited edition piece 'The Perfect Soup' ($7,500) as part of the international artist reinterpretation series.
• Estudio CampanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenowned Brazilian design studio participating in WWB WorldWide Bordallianos, creating limited edition piece 'Dora' ($18,300) as part of the international artist collaboration series.
• Pedro Cabrita ReiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternationally recognized Portuguese artist (born 1956) crucial to sculpture from 1980s onwards, created 'A dish with fish' ($6,900, limited to 135 pieces) for WWB series. Has exhibited at Documenta, Venice Biennale, and major museums worldwide.
• Joana AstolficoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLisbon-based architect, artist and designer (born 1975) participating in WWB with piece 'Rodopio' ($6,900). Studio Astolfi is dedicated to architecture, design and artistic installation.
• Marcela CantuáriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian artist participating in WWB WorldWide Bordallianos with 'Asas à Cobra' ($7,800, limited to 140 pieces), part of the international reinterpretation of Bordallo designs.
• Melanie SmithcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnglish artist (born 1965) based in Mexico City and London, represented Mexico at Venice Biennale 2011, created 'Deep Coral Reef' ($5,800) for WWB series. Exhibited at MoMA, Tate, and major international institutions.
• Rosângela RennócoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian artist (born 1962, Belo Horizonte) with PhD in Arts, participated in WWB with 'Obtuse camera' ($4,100). Work represented in MoMA, Centre Pompidou, Guggenheim, Tate Modern, and other prestigious institutions.
• Angelo VenosacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian sculptor (born São Paulo) from 'Geração 80', participated in Venice Biennale 1993 and São Paulo Biennale 1987, created 'In the Deep Blue' ($5,200) for WWB series.
• Rita WainerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtist contributing to the Bordallo art program with 'Saudade' sardine piece ($65) in the Sardine collection.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Wedgwood: British heritage tableware and ceramics brand (founded 1759) producing fine bone china and decorative pieces with designer collaborations; comparable in luxury heritage tableware positioning, gifting category strength, and global retail distribution.
• Bernardaud: French heritage porcelain manufacturer (founded 1863) producing hand-painted tableware and contemporary artist collaborations; comparable in luxury European porcelain positioning, artist partnerships, and high-end decorative art tier.
• Royal Copenhagen: Danish heritage porcelain manufacturer (founded 1775) known for hand-painted blue fluted tableware and artist collaborations; comparable in iconic heritage designs, premium pricing, and Scandinavian-versus-Iberian decorative art positioning.
• Rosenthal: German premium porcelain and tableware manufacturer with extensive designer collaborations (Versace, Porsche Design, Bjørn Wiinblad); comparable in luxury porcelain positioning, designer collaboration strategy, and European department store distribution.
• Lladró: Spanish luxury porcelain figurine and decorative sculpture manufacturer based in Valencia, combining handcrafted artisan production with artist collaborations and high price points (collectible figurines in the hundreds to thousands of euros).
• Pip Studio: Dutch design brand producing patterned tableware, textiles, and home accessories with distinctive floral and whimsical aesthetics; comparable in design-forward, gift-oriented ceramic tableware positioning and lifestyle brand identity.
• Meissen: German heritage porcelain manufacturer (founded 1710) producing handcrafted luxury tableware, sculptures, and limited-edition art pieces; comparable in centuries-old craftsmanship tradition, premium positioning, and collectible art tier.
• Seletti: Italian design-led tableware and home decor brand known for playful, art-driven collections and designer collaborations; comparable in design-led, contemporary, Instagram-friendly aesthetic and crossover between functional tableware and decorative art.
• Vista Alegre: Portuguese heritage porcelain and earthenware manufacturer founded in 1824, producing tableware, decorative pieces, and art collaborations. Direct competitor in the same country and category, and co-lead partner with Bordallo Pinheiro in the ECP EcoCerâmica consortium.

Broad incumbents

• Villeroy & Boch: Large German/European tableware, bathroom, and tile manufacturer with broad mass-to-premium range; broader portfolio and significantly larger scale than Bordallo, but overlapping in ceramic tableware category with heritage positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bordallopt
• Facebookfacebook.com/bordallopinheirointernational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bordallo-pinheiro

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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