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Pfaltzgraff Dinnerware

Five generations of family ownership and management have led The Pfaltzgraff Company to become America's leading manufacturer and marketer of casual dinnerware and accessories for the home. As the oldest pottery maker in the United States, The Pfaltzgraff Company grew from a modest-size shop that once produced salt-glazed stoneware in the early 1800s to a large manufacturer that offers a full range of products and styles today.

The Pfaltzgraff family of German immigrant potters began their company as a neighborhood pottery in 1811 in York, Pennsylvania, which is still the company's headquarters.

When the Pfaltzgraffs arrived in the United States, they brought with them their skills as potters and craftsmen, along with a dedication to hard work. George Pfaltzgraff, handcrafted quality products that served his neighbors' needs, including crocks and jugs for storing the favorite foods of the York community. Today, Pfaltzgraff stands as the oldest continuously operating pottery in the United States and is proud to call itself "America's Potter."

The Pfaltzgraff Company has a long-standing tradition of excellence in craftsmanship, quality, and service. A commitment to being responsive to customer needs has enabled the company to prosper for nearly 200 years. When you choose Pfaltzgraff stoneware and casual china, you can be assured you have chosen quality. Pfaltzgraff patterns are designed to serve your family for many years, and will stand up to the rigors of everyday dining. Each piece is dishwasher and microwave safe — a must in today's busy world.

Pfaltzgraff Bicentennial Countdown Celebration — Pfaltzgraff will be celebrating its 200th birthday in 2011. To commemorate the occasion, in 2002 Pfaltzgraff started issuing a series of miniature replicas of actual Pfaltzgraff products manufactured through the course of its history.

The Current Pfaltzgraff Patterns

There are quite a number of current Pfaltzgraff patterns at any given time. We provide pictures so you can see what the pattern looks like if you're not sure what the name of a pattern is. Pictures slow down the loading of pages in your browser, so we have divided the current Pfaltzgraff patterns into two sections at this website. If you know the name of your pattern, click on it directly below. If you want to browse the pictures of the available patterns, click on the purple box above the list of pattern names to see previews before selecting the pattern.

Retired Pfaltzgraff Patterns

Has the Pfaltzgraff pattern you love been retired? Don't despair! Browse our Pfaltzgraff Discontinued Patterns section to find pieces in your favorite Pfaltzgraff pattern. We provide a comprehensive collection of links to available pieces of retired patterns available via the Internet!

20 oz. Pfaltzgraff Cleaner — Remove unsightly little gray marks on your stoneware with this specialty cleaner. Also great for glass cookware, tile or fiberglass surfaces. Also available in 20 oz. Set of Six or 10 oz. Cleaner.