Stylish porcelain mug decorated with a subtle bird motif - Tettau

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

Almost 100 years later, over 200 employees work here, including turners, firing specialists, painters, colorists, 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 exclusive coffee and tea sets, which have since been sold worldwide as a true, mostly handcrafted treasure. 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 under the name Diamant, Königlich Tettau achieved a global innovation 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 have credibly ensured the continuation of the production and sale of products under the “Königlich privilegierte Porzellan fabrik Tettau” brand.

Founded in 1910, “Porzellanfabriken Christian Seltmann” transformed into a group of companies, which are still managed as a family business, through the acquisition of “Königlich Privierte Porzellanfabrik Tettau” with four specialized porcelain factories and an art department established in 1990. In five plants, around 1,000 employees produce prestigious porcelain for households, hotels, catering, institutional dining, and motivational programs. The next goal is to produce especially valuable sculptures by renowned artists and high-quality gifts.

Thanks to the acquisition of the Königlich Tettau porcelain factory and the manufactory group, the company 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, the Seltmann Group — as one of the few porcelain producers — maintains all its manufacturing facilities in Germany. Seltmann has developed its own “Made in Germany” seal to credibly and sustainably emphasize its focus on quality and workplace safety. To maintain the exceptionally high quality of the product, Königlich Tettau porcelain is largely handcrafted. The excellent results in design, ergonomics, and functionality are visible in everyday life — and can always be “captured”...