Meissen porcelain was born in 1710 in the electorate of Saxony, at the castle ofAlbrechtsburg, the first workshops were set up in Meissen. This date marked a major breakthrough in European fire art, as Meissen became the first manufactory to master the hard porcelain using a process previously known only in China and Japan. The improvement of the paste, its whiteness and its resistance immediately set the factory as a benchmark. 

The first creations are part of a register baroque, then rococo, these were characterized by dynamic shapes, delicate reliefs and floral decorations. The workshops developed a wide variety of tableware, vases, bowls, teapots and sculpted pieces, in which painting played a central role. Motifs such as european flowers, the birds, the oriental decor or the landscapes become emblematic of Meissen in the 18th century. 

One of the Manufacture's most famous signatures is the production of porcelain figurines, they are often inspired by gallant scenes, commedia dell'arte characters, animals or social types. These works, modeled with great precision, reveal a sculptural expertise that sets Meissen apart from other factories. 

In the 19th century, the company adapted its repertoire to new trends, incorporating neoclassical, historicist and naturalistic elements. While renewing certain forms, it retained its historic models, whose success remained constant. Meissen porcelain also maintains a high standard of decorative painting, carried out by specialized artists in in-house workshops. 

In contemporary times, Meissen has continued to produce porcelain, combining its traditional motifs with more modern designs, while maintaining the quality of its paste and mastery of firing that have made it famous. Meissen remains one of the great names in European porcelain, and an essential witness to the history of taste since the 18th century.