Waechtersbach ceramics explained

Waechtersbach ceramics is a German ceramics manufacturer in Brachttal near Wächtersbach, 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 20th 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.

• In 2006, it became part of the Könitz Porzellan company.^[4]
• In 2011, it was closed.
• Since 2013, there is a show production for interested people.
• In Spielberg and Streitberg (both are villages in Brachttal) there are ceramic museums with ceramic art made by Waechtersbach ceramics.

External links

• Waechtersbach USA - Official Homepage
• Waechtersbach Germany - Official Homepage
• Ceramic Hob Cooktop Safety

Notes and References

1. Web site: Waechtersbach USA - Waechtersbach . September 12, 2012.
2. Web site: Waechtersbach - Germany . waechtersbach.com/de/ . September 12, 2012.
3. Web site: (807120) WAECHTERSBACH GERMANY . 2008-09-04.
4. Web site: At Könitz Everything Revolves Around Mugs! . 2008-09-04 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070316000617/http://www.mug-company.com/english/info_firma.htm . March 16, 2007 .