A stylish, classic porcelain mug from Germany decorated with a subtle bird motif - Tettau

Wonderful design and attention to the smallest details guarantee the highest quality of the Tettau brand. The “Royal Privileged Porcelain Factory Tettau” has been in operation for over 200 years, making it the oldest porcelain factory in Bavaria. The great Alexander v. Sam Humboldt fought for its establishment in 1794.

Almost 100 years later, over 200 employees work here, including turners, firing specialists, glaze technicians, painters of colors, and other artisans in the production halls.

In 1918, the management chose Max Wunderlich, who after World War II shifted production from affordable tableware to exquisite coffee and tea sets, which have since been sold worldwide as true, mostly handcrafted treasures. However, this does not satisfy the brand, which continues to pursue the goal of better meeting today’s demands. With the invention of a special hard porcelain, sold by the factory under the name Diamant, Königlich Tettau achieved a world novelty in the 2010/2011 season: a combination of the aesthetics of creamy and soft porcelain with the durability of hard porcelain. Since 1957, the company has been part of the Seltmann Weiden group.

Relocation of the Royal Privileged Porcelain Factory Tettau

To counteract the ongoing pressure from cheap imports from the Far East, the production, sales, and administration of Königlich priv. Tettau are integrated within the Seltmann Group locations in Rudolstadt / Volkstedt and Erbendorf. Thanks to these measures, the management of Seltmann Weiden and Königlich priv. Tettau has credibly ensured the continuation of production and sales of the “Königlich privilegierte Porzellan fabrik Tettau” brand products.

Founded in 1910, the company “Porzellanfabriken Christian Seltmann” evolved into a group of companies still managed as a family business, through the acquisition of “Königlich Privierte Porzellanfabrik Tettau,” which includes four specialized porcelain factories and an art department established in 1990. In five plants, approximately 1,000 employees produce exceptional porcelain for households, hotels, gastronomy, catering, and incentive programs. The next goal is to produce highly valuable sculptures by renowned artists and high-quality gifts.

Thanks to the acquisition of the Königlich Tettau porcelain factory and the manufactory group, Seltmann Group has over 250 years of experience in porcelain production. The group's porcelain meets the highest global standards in design, functionality, durability, and exclusivity. These properties are characteristic of products whose high quality standards can only be maintained in Germany. In line with this philosophy, Seltmann Group — as one of the few porcelain manufacturers — maintains all its production facilities in Germany. Seltmann has developed its own “Made in Germany” seal to credibly and sustainably emphasize the company's focus on quality and workplace safety. To maintain the extremely high quality of its products, Königlich Tettau porcelain is largely handcrafted. The excellent results in design, ergonomics, and functionality are visible in everyday life — and can always be “captured” ...