Welcome to the Meissen online shop - your exclusive access to over 300 years of craftsmanship and tradition in porcelain. The MEISSEN porcelain manufactory has been producing high-quality figurines, dinner services and vases by hand since 1710.
As the oldest porcelain manufactory in Europe, the Meissen manufactory occupies a special position among the porcelain manufactories around the world. Its figurines, large sculptures, table services and porcelain objects have shaped the course of porcelain history.
Meissen porcelain, German hard-paste, or true, porcelain produced at the Meissen factory, near Dresden in Saxony (now Germany), from 1710 until the present day. It was the first successfully produced true porcelain in Europe and dominated the style of European porcelain manufactured until about 1756.
Meissen is more than 1,000 years old and has become famous all over the world for its porcelain. Pop by and experience life in this pristine town.
Explore the historic town of Meissen on the Saxon Wine Route with its 300-year-old porcelain factory, Albrechtsburg Castle and mighty cathedral.
The production of porcelain in the royal factory at Meissen, near Dresden, started in 1710 and attracted artists and artisans to establish, arguably, the most famous porcelain manufacturer known throughout the world.
From Wedgwood’s royal creamware to Meissen’s museum-worthy pieces, vintage porcelain offers both beauty and history. These collectibles can elevate your table or become statement decor. Knowing how to ...
The year my late grandfather Henry H. Arnhold introduced me to The Great Bustard, the most prized object in his collection of Meissen porcelain, I started glassblowing. His mother had begun collecting ...
Q. Enclosed is a picture of a horse and rider in porcelain that is more than 50 years old. Can you tell me if it’s Meissen? –Dick Layton, Chicago A. Meissen porcelain long has been prized for its ...