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Nymphenburg Porcelain Building and Garden Elements

Nymphenburg — one of Europe’s most venerable porcelain factories — was founded near Munich in 1747 by Maximilian III Joseph, the elector of Bavaria. It didn’t begin producing under the name we know today, however, until 1761, when it was moved to Nymphenburg Palace.

Porcelain was invented in East Asia around 2,000 years ago, and its formula, which requires a special clay called kaolin, became a closely guarded secret. It wasn’t until the early 1700s that chemists at Meissen, Germany, in the employ of Augustus II the Strong, the elector of Saxony, discovered a process for making true, as opposed to soft-paste, porcelain. Soon factories across Europe were producing fine porcelain services and sculpture for an elite clientele.

Nymphenburg was one of these factories, manufacturing elaborate services for dinner, dessert, coffee and tea, and sculptures for the Bavarian nobility. Round objects, such as Nymphenburg plates and vases, were turned on potter’s wheels, while more complex ones, like figures, were slip cast in molds. This technique ensured that the pieces’ dimensions were precise and consistent. Once shaped, they were fired and, after that, hand-decorated by experienced china painters, who finished each to exacting standards.

Among Nymphenburg’s most famous objects are its lively and charming Rococo-style figurines, most often depicting Commedia dell'Arte characters or exotic Chinese figures. Today, the company makes versions of its historic figurines with updated forms and decorations by such designers as Christian Lacroix and Vivienne Westwood.

It also still makes one of its earliest, and eternally popular, china patterns: the floral Cumberland, created in 1765 by Franz Anton Bustelli as the electoral court service. Cumberland is one of more than 20,000 patterns housed today in Nymphenburg’s archive, enabling owners of incomplete sets to find replacements. In addition, the company has engaged contemporary designers such as Ted Muehling and Hella Jongerius to create witty new designs that celebrate the firm’s history while giving it a fresh spin.

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Creator: Nymphenburg Porcelain
Judy Ledgerwood X Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg artist original garden bench
Judy Ledgerwood X Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg artist original garden bench

Judy Ledgerwood X Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg artist original garden bench

$5,268

Judy Ledgerwood X Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg artist original garden bench

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in München, Bavaria

Judy Ledgerwood – Artist Original Majolica Tile Bench Artist original bench featuring hand-painted majolica tiles by Judy Ledgerwood, conceived as a functi...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Steel

Majolica Garden Figure Figure of a boy with a fish as a figure or for a fountain
Majolica Garden Figure Figure of a boy with a fish as a figure or for a fountain

Majolica Garden Figure Figure of a boy with a fish as a figure or for a fountain

$7,315

Majolica Garden Figure Figure of a boy with a fish as a figure or for a fountain

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in München, Bavaria

This hand-crafted and hand painted majolica figure of a boy with a fish is made in the studios of the Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory in Munich, Germany. They create handmade figur...

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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Building and Garden Elements

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Majolica

Majolica Garden Figure Exotic Monkey Figure with fruit basket
Majolica Garden Figure Exotic Monkey Figure with fruit basket

Majolica Garden Figure Exotic Monkey Figure with fruit basket

$15,900 / set

Majolica Garden Figure Exotic Monkey Figure with fruit basket

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in München, Bavaria

This hand-crafted and hand painted majolica monkey figure is made in the studios of the Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory in Munich, Germany. They create handmade figures in majolica...

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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Building and Garden Elements

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Majolica

Majolica Nymphenburg handcrafted and hand painted planter with relief of cherubs
Majolica Nymphenburg handcrafted and hand painted planter with relief of cherubs

Majolica Nymphenburg handcrafted and hand painted planter with relief of cherubs

$4,727

Majolica Nymphenburg handcrafted and hand painted planter with relief of cherubs

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in München, Bavaria

This hand-crafted and hand painted majolica planter is made in the studios of the Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory in Munich, Germany. They create handmade planters in majolica tech...

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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Majolica

Handcrafted and hand painted Majolica Wall fountain with basin and pedestal
Handcrafted and hand painted Majolica Wall fountain with basin and pedestal

Handcrafted and hand painted Majolica Wall fountain with basin and pedestal

$7,985

Handcrafted and hand painted Majolica Wall fountain with basin and pedestal

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in München, Bavaria

This is a handcrafted and hand painted wall fountain in Nymphenburg Majolica. The fountain consists of the pedestal, basin, decorative edging tiles and flat tiles as well as the spic...

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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Building and Garden Elements

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Majolica

Majolica garden fountain - pedestal with basin and figure of a boy
Majolica garden fountain - pedestal with basin and figure of a boy

Majolica garden fountain - pedestal with basin and figure of a boy

$31,953

Majolica garden fountain - pedestal with basin and figure of a boy

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in München, Bavaria

This fountain was designed by Josef Wackerle for Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg. It is hand crafted and hand painted by the artisians in Nymphenburg located at the palace in Munich, Germany. The material is fired to a high temperature to ensure that your fountain is weather and fade proof. It consists of the pedestal, basin and figure. The pump needed for water transfer is included. All other technical elements - water hose...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Building and Garden Elements

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Majolica

Majolica Garden Figure Figure of a boy with jug as a figure or for a fountain
Majolica Garden Figure Figure of a boy with jug as a figure or for a fountain

Majolica Garden Figure Figure of a boy with jug as a figure or for a fountain

$4,674

Majolica Garden Figure Figure of a boy with jug as a figure or for a fountain

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in München, Bavaria

This hand-crafted and hand painted majolica figure of a boy with a jug is made in the studios of the Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory in Munich, Germany. They create handmade figure...

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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Building and Garden Elements

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Majolica

Majolica parrot buste
Majolica parrot buste

Majolica parrot buste

$2,193

Majolica parrot buste

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in München, Bavaria

Head of a Parrot with Mask M65/II Hand-painted majolica Designed by Joseph Wackerle This expressive Head of a Parrot with Mask is a sculptural ceramic object designed by Joseph Wac...

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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Building and Garden Elements

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Majolica

Handcrafted Majolica Garden Figure - Monkey on a basket of fruit, handpainted
Handcrafted Majolica Garden Figure - Monkey on a basket of fruit, handpainted

Handcrafted Majolica Garden Figure - Monkey on a basket of fruit, handpainted

$6,738

Handcrafted Majolica Garden Figure - Monkey on a basket of fruit, handpainted

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in München, Bavaria

This figure of a monkey sitting on a basket of fruit is a wonderful example of Josef Wackerle´s sculpting skills. The character of the monkey, sitting and ready to throw the fruit, i...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Maiolica, Majolica

Garden figure by Josef Wackerle Nymphenburg majolica hand painted in Germany
Garden figure by Josef Wackerle Nymphenburg majolica hand painted in Germany

Garden figure by Josef Wackerle Nymphenburg majolica hand painted in Germany

$5,833

Garden figure by Josef Wackerle Nymphenburg majolica hand painted in Germany

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in München, Bavaria

This figure was designed by Josef Wackerle in 1913 for Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg and is still in production today. It is hand crafted and hand painted of Nymphenburg majolica ...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Majolica

Wall mural, Nymphenburg porcelain tiles with handpainted relief made in Germany
Wall mural, Nymphenburg porcelain tiles with handpainted relief made in Germany

Wall mural, Nymphenburg porcelain tiles with handpainted relief made in Germany

$10,796

Wall mural, Nymphenburg porcelain tiles with handpainted relief made in Germany

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in München, Bavaria

This fine handcrafted porcelain wall mural is handcrafted in Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg. It is made of the porcelain paste that is mixed according to a secret recipie in Nymphe...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Porcelain

Majolica Garden Figure Exotic Parrot Bird Figure
Majolica Garden Figure Exotic Parrot Bird Figure

Majolica Garden Figure Exotic Parrot Bird Figure

$17,405 / set

Majolica Garden Figure Exotic Parrot Bird Figure

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in München, Bavaria

This hand-crafted and hand painted majolica parrot is made in the studios of the Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory in Munich, Germany. They create handmade figures in majolica techni...

Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Garden Figure Exotic Parrot Bird Figure
Majolica Garden Figure Exotic Parrot Bird Figure

Majolica Garden Figure Exotic Parrot Bird Figure

$17,405 / set

Majolica Garden Figure Exotic Parrot Bird Figure

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in München, Bavaria

This hand-crafted and hand painted majolica parrot is made in the studios of the Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory in Munich, Germany. They create handmade figures in majolica techni...

Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Garden Figure Exotic Parrot Bird Figure
Majolica Garden Figure Exotic Parrot Bird Figure

Majolica Garden Figure Exotic Parrot Bird Figure

$17,664 / set

Majolica Garden Figure Exotic Parrot Bird Figure

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in München, Bavaria

This hand-crafted and hand-painted majolika parrot was designed by Josef Wackerle for the Porcelain Manufactory Nymphenburg in the early 20th century. It is one of the most loved fig...

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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Garden Figure Exotic Parrot Bird Figure
Majolica Garden Figure Exotic Parrot Bird Figure

Majolica Garden Figure Exotic Parrot Bird Figure

$17,405 / set

Majolica Garden Figure Exotic Parrot Bird Figure

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in München, Bavaria

This hand-crafted and hand painted majolica parrot is made in the studios of the Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory in Munich, Germany. They create handmade figures in majolica techni...

Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Garden Figure Exotic Parrot Bird Figure
Majolica Garden Figure Exotic Parrot Bird Figure

Majolica Garden Figure Exotic Parrot Bird Figure

$17,405 / set

Majolica Garden Figure Exotic Parrot Bird Figure

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in München, Bavaria

This hand-crafted and hand painted majolica parrot is made in the studios of the Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory in Munich, Germany. They create handmade figures in majolica techni...

Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Majolica

Handcrafted Majolica tiles smooth and with relief
Handcrafted Majolica tiles smooth and with relief

Handcrafted Majolica tiles smooth and with relief

$2,293

Handcrafted Majolica tiles smooth and with relief

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in München, Bavaria

Handcrafted and hand carved relief images on majolica tiles. Hand glazed. We are offering one square meter of tile with three relief tiles with the image of your choice or you can se...

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2010s German Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Maiolica

Majolica Nymphenburg handcrafted and hand painted planter with relief of cherubs
Majolica Nymphenburg handcrafted and hand painted planter with relief of cherubs

Majolica Nymphenburg handcrafted and hand painted planter with relief of cherubs

$5,439

Majolica Nymphenburg handcrafted and hand painted planter with relief of cherubs

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in München, Bavaria

This hand-crafted and hand painted majolica planter is made in the studios of the Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory in Munich, Germany. They create handmade planters in majolica tech...

Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Majolica

Porcelain wall mural in porcelain hand painted with pate sur pate octopus
Porcelain wall mural in porcelain hand painted with pate sur pate octopus

Porcelain wall mural in porcelain hand painted with pate sur pate octopus

$3,692

Porcelain wall mural in porcelain hand painted with pate sur pate octopus

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in München, Bavaria

This hand cast and hand painted porcelain wall tile murals is made of fine Nymphenburg porcelain. The pate - sur- pate technique enables the Nymphenbur...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Porcelain

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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date Nymphenburg porcelain, look for a maker's mark in an inconspicuous area. Since its commission in 1754, the porcelain factory has used a wide range of marks to identify its pieces. By comparing the mark on your porcelain ware to images shared on trusted online resources, you can approximate its age. For example, a coat of arms marking above the brand's wordmark and the number 1754 indicate a piece produced in 2008 or after. If you have difficulty determining the age of a particular piece, a knowledgeable appraiser or antique dealer can assist you. Find a diverse assortment of Nymphenburg porcelain ware on 1stDibs.

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