Handmade since 1492
For over 500 years, Gmundner Keramik has built on its proud Austrian heritage and outstanding reputation for handcrafting beautiful and unique ceramic pieces. First mentioned in the annals in 1492, the manufactory situated in the town of Gmunden is now the largest in Central Europe. Today, Gmundner Keramik is synonymous with the finest quality Austrian tableware. Its commitment to traditional craftsmanship ensures that each piece is unique – made and painted by hand and as unique as the person who buys it. The signature Green Flamed pattern is instantly recognisable and much sought-after worldwide.
1614
First products
1675
The birth of a classic
1843
Moving into the Hafnerhaus
1853
Collaboration with artists
1909
Love of art
1913
Merger of Wiener and Gmundner Keramik and Gmundner Tonwarenfabrik Schleiß GmbH
1968
Number 1 in Austria
1975
Award of the National Coat of Arms of the Republic of Austria
2018
Markus Friesacher - new owner of Gmundner Keramik
2019
Store opens in Hallstatt
2021
Flaming of Pottery - UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
2021
National Coat of Arms Award
2021
Update of the company logo
2022
Academy of Ceramics Gmunden
The varied cooperation between Gmundner Keramik and artists since 1909 will be continued in an innovative way in cooperation with the OÖ Landes-Kultur GmbH. This lively format is about mutual inspiration between the Gmundner Keramik Manufaktur and contemporary artists of international stature.