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Founded in 1735 by Mathias Lesprit, the Faiencerie de Niderviller did not begin to thrive until 1748 when the baron Jean Louis de Beyerle treasurer of the Monnaie Royale of Strasbourg, bought the domain of Niderviller.
Enthusiastic and ambitious, he surrounded himself with renowned artists and expert chemists to create a luxurious faience intended for thearistocracy, the dignitaries of the church and the rich bourgeoisie. It was thus, in 1758, that sumptuous dinner services of baroque extravagance were first produced establishing the reputation of the Manufacture.
After the death of King Stanislas of Lorraine in 1766, the baron of Beyerle was forced to cede the Fa?encerie to Adam Philippe, Comte of Custine. A man of taste, an entrepreneur and an innovator, the Comte of Custine, aided by talented chemist Francois Lanfrey, would give a new spirit to the production through the diversification of materials, decorations and shapes. His creations, known for their refinement and originality, would contribute to the prestige of the factory.
The Comte was, unfortunately, guillotined during the French Revolution. It was Lanfrey who saved the factory when it was to be sold as national property. From then on, Langfrey gave a free rein to his creative genius, definitively mar king his place in the art and history of faience in the Lorraine region.
Heirs the spirit of its founders, the Faien ceries de Niderviller brings their own classical and traditional savoir faire to surprising contemporary creations.
Established in 1963, Marel was originally located at 173 Canal Street in downtown Manhattan. We relocated in 1984 to Great Neck, Long Island. Frank Lucido, the founder, and his daughter Karen lead the company in their quest to serve you. More about Marel's »
