Faiencerie de Niderviller

Founded in 1735 by Mathias Lesprit, the Faiencerie de Niderviller did not begin to thrive until 1748 when the baron Jean-Louis de Beyerle, treasurer of the Monnaie Royale of Strasbourg, bought the domain of Niderviller. Enthusiatic and ambitious, Beyerle surrounded himself with renowned artists and expert chemists to create a luxurious faience intended for the aristocracy, the dignitaries of the church, and the rich bourgeoisie. It was thus, in 1758, that sumptuous dinner services of baroque extravagance were first produced establishing the reputation of the Manufacture.

In 1766, the Faiencerie was ceded to Adam Philippe de Custine. A man of taste, an entrepreneur and an innovator, Custine, aided by talented chemist Francois Lanfrey, would give a new spirit to the production through the diversification of materials, decorations and shapes. His creations, known for their refinement and originality, would contribute to the prestige of the factory. Custine was, unfortunately, guillotined during the French Revolution. It was Lanfrey who saved the factory when it was to be sold as national property. From then on, Lanfrey gave free reign to his creative genius, definitively marking his place in the art and history of faience in the Lorraine region.

Today, Faiencerie de Niderviller brings classical and traditional savoir faire to surprisingly contemporary creations.