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About the Majolika Manufactory Karlruhe

Glittering times during the Art nouveau period

The internationally recognized Majolika Ceramics Manufactory  Karlsruhe was founded in 1901 by Grand Duke Friedrich I. The artistic initiators were Hans Thoma, graphic artist and painter, and Wilhelm Süs (1861 Düsseldorf - 1933 Mannheim) who designed the centerpiece with putti in 1910. 

In its history, the "majolica" has had a very glittering time. Their distinctive products were in demand and appreciated worldwide soon after their founding. At the 1904 World Fair in St. Louis (USA), the majolica was awarded a gold medal for her work.

Hans Thoma's trademark, designed in 1901, had essentially remained unchanged. It shows the Baden coat of arms with the Grand Duke's crown and a double "M" for majolica manufacture. 

The only ceramics factory in Germany, which had survived all crises for more than 120 years, had to close in May 2024. With the closure of Majolika, a piece of Karlsruhe's cultural history comes to an end.

More information you find under: https://majolika-karlsruhe.de/geschichte/