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Fürstenberg China

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Porcelain factory in Germany

The Fürstenberg China Factory (German: Porzellanmanufaktur Fürstenberg) was founded on 11 January 1747 in Fürstenberg, on the Weser river, by Johann Georg von Langen at the direction of Duke Charles I of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. It is the second-oldest porcelain manufacturer in Germany that still operates on its original site. From 1888, the operation was turned into a public limited company (Aktiengesellschaft).2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Jan 11, 1747Founded1
  • IndustryManufacture of ceramic household and ornamental articles1
  • HeadquartersFürstenberg1
  • Websitewww.fuerstenberg-porzellan.com
  • Legal formGesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung1

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The Fürstenberg China Factory (German: Porzellanmanufaktur Fürstenberg) was founded on 11 January 1747 in Fürstenberg, on the Weser river, by Johann Georg von Langen at the direction of Duke Charles I of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. It is the second-oldest porcelain manufacturer in Germany that still operates on its original site.2

The story

Founded by Charles I, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel and Johann Georg von Langen on Jan 11, 1747.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. Jan 11, 1747Founded Founded1

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