1901-Present
On the 4th of January 1901 the grand duke of Baden, Friedrich I, gave consent for the construction of a workshop building in the Hoffstrasse in Karlsruhe, the factory was founded Hans Thoma. Its full name is Majolika Manufaktur Karlsruhe
One of the main designers of items through the 1950s-70s was Friedegart Glatzle worked there for 30 years.
The company employed leading designers and artists to design their items. To this day the company provides artists with studio space and commissions works.
Gallery
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- Karlsruhr 7334
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- Karlsruhr 7619 – Bear produced by Dietmar Liedke for VW
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- Karlsruhe – Blue Elephant
Identification
Most items are marked with the Karlsruhe Majolika name and symbol. The symbol comprises the crown of Baden and below which is a double joined m standing for Majolika-Manufaktur. Items are made with an red/orange clay type and are not marked with a size measurement but include a form number.
