Porzellanikon Selb

Making a Marvellous Chapter of Europe’s Porcelain History

Porzellanikon Selb is located in Selb, a German town well known for epitomizing Europe’s three-hundredyear old porcelain history.

It was established by renovating a factory built in 1866 by Rosenthal, a German porcelain brand.

Currently, the museum covers an area of 11,000 square meters.

•Porcelain as garden display

•Classic Artwork in Rosenthal

•Collections of Porzellanikon Selb

Porzellanikon Selb is the first porcelain museum in Germany and the largest porcelain museum in Europe as well.

Unlike ordinary museums, it not only shows the history of porcelain, but also demonstrates the present and future of porcelain, covering varied topics ranging from art, history, commerce, to advanced technologies.

<•Tour guide explaining porcelain molding process

•Painting tools used in old times

Giving a clear and complete picture of porcelain history, Porzellanikon Selb is now regarded as a treasure to the continent’s porcelain historical development and artistry.

•Old porcelain kiln in Porzellanikon Selb

Porzellanikon Selb occasionally invites world renowned porcelain designers and brands to give exhibitions to display the captivating charms of contemporary porcelain.

•The manufacturing tools used previously depicts porcelain history in 19th century

In May 2012, Franz was invited by the museum to hold a nine-month exhibition because of its perfect blend of traditional and modern porcelain design.