KURLAND NOIR
CLASSIC SHAPE, NEW DEPTHWith the KURLAND Noir collection, Jörg Woltmann Noir his 20th anniversary as owner of the Royal Porcelain Manufactory Berlin. This special reissue of the KURLAND classic encapsulates the guiding principle under which the KPM owner has led the manufactory since taking it over in 2006: to preserve a time-honored craft, gently guide it into the modern era, and strengthen it for the future.
The KURLAND collection, which has epitomized artisanal perfection and timeless elegance since 1790, remains one of the bestsellers at KPM Berlin to this day and is Jörg Woltmann’s personal favorite.
With the KURLAND collection Noir —comprising two to-go cups, two bowls, two dessert plates, and two large dinner plates—this classic design is now presented in a contemporary light. The classicist KURLAND relief, featuring egg-and-dart molding and drapery motifs, takes on a modern, multi-layered expressiveness in deep black.
THE GLAZE – PRECISION FROM THE KPM LABORATORY
The glaze was developed specifically in the laboratory of the German Porcelain Institute ( KPM Berlin ). It consists of 70 percent of the tried-and-true transparent glaze and 30 percent black pigments—this ensures that the exceptional durability of the classic white glaze is fully preserved, and KURLAND Noir is also scratch-resistant and dishwasher-safe.
Each piece is sprayed by hand on both sides, with the base and underside deliberately left white, before the porcelain is fired at 1,250 degrees Celsius. In this high-temperature firing process, pigments and glaze merge to create a deep, velvety matte surface with exceptional visual depth.
The manufactory’s traditional emblem—the royal scepter and orb—also appears in black, offering a subtle nod to the heritage and authenticity of each individual piece. The KURLAND Noir collection combines classical design elements with modern material aesthetics, making it synonymous with the innovative spirit of the Royal Porcelain Manufactory Berlin: tradition in perfect transformation.
The KURLAND collection Noir —a duo set consisting of two to-go cups, two bowls, two dessert plates, and two large dinner plates—is available at stores throughout Germany KPM Berlin stores as well as in the KPM Berlin online store .
