With the KURLAND “ Noir ” edition, Jörg Woltmann celebrates 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, the epitome of artisanal perfection and timeless elegance since 1790, remains one of the bestsellers at the Berlin Royal Porcelain Manufactory ( KPM Berlin ) to this day and is Jörg Woltmann’s personal favorite. With the KURLAND Edition Noir —consisting of two to-go cups, two bowls, two dessert plates, and two large dinner plates—this classic now appears 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 was specially developed in the laboratory of the “ KPM Berlin .” It consists of 70 percent of the tried-and-true transparent glaze and 30 percent black color pigments—thus fully preserving the outstanding durability of the classic white glaze, and KURLAND Noir is also scratch-resistant and dishwasher-safe.
Each piece is hand-sprayed on both sides; the foot and underside are intentionally left white before the porcelain is fired at 1,250 degrees Celsius. During this high-temperature firing, the pigments and glaze fuse to create a deep, velvety-matte surface with extraordinary visual depth.
The manufactory’s traditional trademark—the royal scepter and orb—also appears in black, offering a subtle nod to the origin and authenticity of each individual piece. The KURLAND Noir edition combines classical design language with modern material aesthetics, making it synonymous with the innovative spirit of the Royal Porcelain Manufactory Berlin: tradition in perfect transformation.
Dessert plate: Diameter 195 mm; Large dinner plate: Diameter 260 mm; Bowl: Diameter 150 mm, Height 80 mm, Volume 700 ml; To-go cup: Diameter 90 mm, Height 130 mm, Volume 350 ml
