Royal-Polish And Electoral-Saxon Porcelain Manufactory

Place: Meissen

Born: 1710

Biography:

The Royal-Polish And Electoral-Saxon Porcelain Manufactory is a renowned German manufacturer of high-quality porcelain, with a rich history dating back to 1710. The company's origins can be traced to the experiments of Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus, who worked on developing a hard-paste porcelain in the early 18th century.

Early Years and Development

After von Tschirnhaus's death, Johann Friedrich Böttger continued his work and brought this type of porcelain to the market. The production of porcelain in the royal factory at Meissen, near Dresden, started in 1710 and attracted artists and artisans to establish what is arguably the most famous porcelain manufacturer known throughout the world. The company's signature logo, the crossed swords, was introduced in 1720 to protect its production. This mark is reportedly one of the oldest trademarks in existence. The Royal-Polish And Electoral-Saxon Porcelain Manufactory remained the dominant European porcelain factory, and the leader of stylistic innovation, until somewhat overtaken by the new styles introduced by the French Sèvres factory in the 1760s.

Artistic Innovations and Legacy

Among the developments pioneered by Meissen are the porcelain figurines, and the introduction of European decorative styles to replace the imitation of Asian decoration of its earliest wares. The company's artists have created numerous masterpieces, including Coffee and Tea Service, which is a masterpiece of European porcelain art. The Royal-Polish And Electoral-Saxon Porcelain Manufactory has been operating as the Staatliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Meissen GmbH since 1991, with its owner being the Free State of Saxony. The company is one of the world's leading porcelain manufacturers and one of the oldest and most internationally known German luxury brands.

• The Coffee and Tea Service created by the Royal-Polish And Electoral-Saxon Porcelain Manufactory in 1744 is a notable example of their work.
• The company's artists have also created other notable pieces, such as Coffeepot with Flowers and Coffee Set with Flowers.
• For more information on the Royal-Polish And Electoral-Saxon Porcelain Manufactory, visit Wikioo.org's page on the company.
• According to Wikipedia, Meissen porcelain was the first European hard-paste porcelain, with a history dating back to the early 18th century.

milestones in the company's history include the introduction of its signature logo and the development of new artistic styles. The Royal-Polish And Electoral-Saxon Porcelain Manufactory continues to be a leading manufacturer of high-quality porcelain, with a legacy that spans over three centuries. For more information on the company's history and artistic innovations, visit Wikioo.org's page on the Royal-Polish And Electoral-Saxon Porcelain Manufactory.