German porcelain house known for its classic tableware, decorative figurines, and treasured annual Christmas collections.
ORIGIN
Germany
PRICE TIER
premium
SPECIALIZATION
WOMEN
Founded in 1814 by Carolus Magnus Hutschenreuther in Hohenberg, Bavaria, Hutschenreuther is one of Germany’s most significant heritage porcelain brands. Stemming from a family of porcelain makers, Hutschenreuther established his own manufactory, which quickly became known for its high-quality dinnerware, ornate cups, and dessert plates. The brand, recognizable by its lion insignia, pioneered making fine porcelain accessible beyond royal courts. Its reputation grew through classic designs like the cobalt blue and white “Zwiebelmuster” (Blue Onion) and the elegant, scalloped “Maria Theresia” service, which remain core to its identity.

This article provides a detailed history of the brand's founding by Carolus Magnus Hutschenreuther in 1814. It covers his discovery of raw materials, the establishment of the factory in Hohenberg, and the brand's rise to become a premier German porcelain maker.
This official brand page details the history and design ethos of the iconic 'Blue Onion' (Zwiebelmuster) pattern, one of Hutschenreuther's most famous and enduring collections. It explains the East Asian philosophical symbolism behind the pattern's motifs, which actually depict pomegranates and peaches, not onions.