Ceramika Artystyczna and The Zanger Company

Through the years, The Zanger Company, under the nurturing guidance of Gloria Smith, has opened its doors to all lovers of this beautiful art form. Although our location has changed over the years, our customers are still treated to the widest and most diverse selection of Ceramika Artystyczna stoneware available. We offer our customers professional and courteous service. Besides our warehouse location in Suffield, CT, The Zanger Company provides Polish stoneware to over 100 independent retailers across the United States.

Our success depends upon fostering and strengthening very personal relationships with the cooperative members of Ceramika Artystyczna in Boleslawiec, Poland. Here the artists draw upon their love of nature, traditions and family as their inspirations for their award winning artistry. Interestingly, the majority of the cooperative’s members are women. It has become a community of family members with mothers and daughters working side by side at the factory. The cooperative’s commitment to exquisite craftsmanship and state of the art firing techniques is second to none. Each piece of stoneware is still painted with hand-cut sponges, as many as 14 per pattern decoration, harkening back to the original folk art tradition of potato stamping. By paying such careful attention to detail, the finished piece of stoneware is a unified reflection of the artist’s initial vision. Only after that, is it shipped here to the United States and offered by The Zanger Company. The beauty of the art truly transcends culture. It is timeless.

Besides visiting our warehouse location, our website offers the same professional service for your convenience. We can be found on-line at www.Polishstoneware.com. Also, many of you are acquainted with Gloria’s personal appearances on QVC, the nation’s largest television shopping channel, where she highlights select pieces of stoneware for the viewing audience. This foray has significantly broadened the awareness of Polish stoneware throughout the country. The stoneware is presented to the viewer in an informative manner by Gloria herself. Her personal commitment to the cooperative and the stoneware translates through her thoughtful presentations and displays.

Gloria Smith is still personally involved in every aspect of the day to day operations of The Zanger Company. Each piece of stoneware that leaves the building has been personally inspected by Gloria. She has a keen eye and personal love for art, architecture, gardening and beauty that she willingly shares with her friends in Poland and here in the United States. She is a tireless but quiet supporter of those things she holds most dear. It is this very personal commitment you see reflected in every aspect of her professionalism. Gloria and everyone at The Zanger Company feels her customers, the artists and their finished stoneware deserve nothing but the very best.

Welcome To The Zanger Company

Shipping Charges:

At the time of check out, you will be given an estimated shipping charge. Once your beautiful Polish stoneware is packed and weighed, this shipping charge may be lower than what was estimated. If that is the case, we will adjust the final amount due and charge only what is appropriate. Unless you have specified special shipping instructions, your final shipping charge will not be more than what was quoted and is generally less.

Please share your recipes!

We welcome recipes for appetizers, salads, main dishes, side dishes and desserts. Please email your recipes to info@polishstoneware.com or mail them to The Zanger Company, 21B Kenny Roberts Memorial Drive, Suffield, CT 06078.

A Little Bit of History

It is important to note all the factories have their own unique markings stamped onto the bottom of each piece they produce. Additionally, there are variations in pattern decorations, color palettes and shapes or forms. Together these factors distinguish each manufacturers' work from each respective factory. These factories work independently and are not associated with one another.

Andy
Ceramika Artystyczna
Cer-Maz
Cregor
Dana
Manufactura
Millenium
Ceramika Artystyczna VENA
Wiza
WR
Zaklady

Polish Stoneware Open House

Visit us for "...the finest, most sophisticated collection of beautiful functional art for your home" from Ceramika Artystyczna and The Zanger Company. Afternoon Tea, Coffee and Pastries will be served.