Waechtersbach ceramics

Waechtersbach egg cup from the 1930s

Waechtersbach ceramics is a German ceramics manufacturer, which was founded in 1832[1] by the Prince Adolf of Ysenburg and Büdingen[2] of Isenburg-Wächtersbach. It is a registered company since 4 July 2003.[3]

History

During the early 19th century, Waechtersbach introduced Art Nouveau style ceramics. It made works designed by Joseph Maria Olbrich, Peter Behrens, Hans Christiansen and also worked for the Darmstadt Artists' Colony. Since 2006, it is part of the Könitz Porzellan company.[4]

References

  1. "Waechtersbach USA - Waechtersbach". Retrieved September 12, 2012.
  2. "Waechtersbach - Germany http://www.waechtersbach.com/de/history.html". Retrieved September 12, 2012. External link in |title= (help)
  3. "(807120) WAECHTERSBACH GERMANY". Retrieved 2008-09-04.
  4. "At Könitz Everything Revolves Around Mugs!". Archived from the original on March 16, 2007. Retrieved 2008-09-04.
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