Fürstenberg

Furstenberg stands for diverse designs and precise craftsmanship in the porcelain production. Creative porcelain objects from the creative power of Furstenberg are created with love for detail and passion for craftsmanship. The history of the manufactory Furstenberg is characterized by tradition and modernity based on the perfection and the long-term experience of renowned designers, models, and porcelain painters. Excellent designs and the highest craftsmanship are combined in every object in a unique way for over 265 years.

The history of the manufactory Furstenberg dates back to the 18th century. Duke Carl: I founded this legendary porcelain manufactory in 1747 in Furstenberg. In the German-speaking world, it was the second manufactory, which still successfully produces fine porcelain objects. The porcelain manufacture Furstenberg was the first to burn precious porcelain from the components quartz, feldspar and kaolin in several series. The distinctive feature is the blue "F", which has been commissioned by the Duke since 1753, still adorns the precious porcelain of Furstenberg. Elegant and playful designs of the handles form the characteristics of the first and unique form "AI.T Furstenberg" in the rococo style, which appeared on the market and is still manufactured according to tradition by Furstenberg. The manufactory has always been highly esteemed and was rewarded with the fascinating design ideas of porcelain lovers.

The fabulous designs of Furstenberg also include the "Herzog Ferdinand" vases with their typical cylindrical-oval shape and square handles in the classical style. The table culture objects developed by Jouis Victor Gerverot in the form of "Empire" are a complete contrast. Classic-antique, flowing and curved forms are created like a fairy-tale poetry of human hand in perfect craftsmanship. At the end of the 18th century, Furstenberg was the only manufacturer to offer products for sale in Berlin alongside KPM. The diverse collection objects from porcelain from Furstenberg fascinated the people's minds that time, and in 1888 the manufactory was transformed into a stock company. With each new series of valued articles, the demand for the artful Furstenberg porcelain rose. As a result, an own external painting was opened in Dresden at the beginning of the 20th century. The collections of Furstenberg are always timely, they have undergone extreme upheavals design and actual functionality. This is one of the reasons for the big success of the manufactory. In the 1950s Furstenberg benefited from a very high demand. This has strengthened traditional craftsmanship, which has proved itself again and again for two centuries. In the year 2000, Furstenberg won the invitation to the official EXPO.

Since 2005, Furstenberg has been working closely with the all the winners. The common lifestyle brand "My China!" is characterized above all by the very thin shards and the diverse combination possibilities of other porcelain collections. Furstenberg is once again bringing the crystal glaze onto the market with exquisite unique elements, coated with the special glass application technology of the porcelain. 

Furstenberg porcelain items are elegant, luxurious and exclusive. Numerous awards honor the production of the Furstenberg porcelain factory, such as the "product design award 2012", "red dot design award 2012" and "red dot award honorable mention 2014". Furstenberg was also awarded the "Brand of the Century". With each new collection, Furstenberg places the world in jam, which can be made of high-quality porcelain. Furstenberg is the premium brand, which sets standards in porcelain production, upscale design items and a table culture with the highest quality characteristics.