Porsgrund - Norway House

N O R W E G I A N H E R I TA G E
Hadeland Glassverk was founded in 1762
and is Norways longest continously runnig
factory with its more than 250 year long and
proud history. Hadeland’s first production
consisted mainly of bottles, chemists’ jars,
medicine bottles and items of household
glass. In 1852 production was redefined
to consist of smaller crystal items and
included everything from wine glasses to
These small Santa Clauses
(Nisser) and Amanita Mushrooms (Fluesopp) have become
treasured best selling tabletop
decorations. They add color
and freshness to a set table
and are both traditional and
modern at the same time.
bowls, dishes and various types of vases.
During the 1800s Hadeland mostly copied
designs from other European Countries. In
the 1920s the company began to develop its
own unique designs and models. Hadeland
Glassverk has produced a large amount
of glassware to significant institutions like
The Norwegian Parliament, The Oslo City
Hall and the The Oslo Opera House.
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Farmer’s Rose (Bondemønster)
This design was first produced in 1932, and the set has expanded through the
years. Together with NISSE this is one of Norway’s most well known and cherished
porcelain series. Farmer’s Rose is based on the rosemaling (rose-paint) tradition
of the Telemark province. Made with feldspar porcelain with a 24 karat gold rim,
it suits both the beautiful formal or informal table.
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NISSE
This year’s collection of Christmas ornaments have traditional
Norwegian motives.
Thousands of Norwegian families serve
their traditional Christmas meals on the
NISSE china. This famous decor was
drawn by the 11 year old daughter of the
factory owner as far back as 1909. The
design is inspired by the naughty and
slightly rude - “nisser” - the gnomes and
elves of the norwegian folk tales - that
live in the barns and around the farms.
The design is now a part of the Norwegian cultural heritage, and every year the
little “nisser” come out to be part of our
christmas celebrations.
«Jul» means
Christmas
The Jul 2014 Porsgrund Christmas Plate is produced in the
traditional blue and white colors of Porsgrunds Porselænsfabrik.
This year’s design is called Holy City and gives associations
to Jerusalem and the Christmas story.
Bogstad strå
Bogstad Strå is Norway’s oldest china still in production.
The blue and white decor is known to be one of the eldest
porcelain patterns in the world, and many countries have
their own version of this. Ours is still produced and hand
painted by our highly skilled professionals at our factory in
Porsgrunn. Just like in 1887.
Our history
Porsgrunds Porselænsfabrik was established
in 1885. Throughout the years since, we
have been known for a strong focus on
design, craft, traditions and high quality.
The company’s proud history can be traced
back to two distinguished gentlemen: Johan
Jeremiassen was the man with the idea,
the faith and the will to invest his fortune
in the establishement of the factory. Carl
Maria Bauer was the competent technician
and porcelain expert, whom with all of his
knowledge led the construction of the factory
and planned the production through the
first determening years. The very first burn
was excecuted on Februrary 10th 1887.
The current team at Porsgrunds Porselænsfabrik is proud to be carriers of such a long
and consistent tradition and higly valued
cultural heritage. In our products you can
recognize almost 130 years of stilistic
history play out through the large variety
of well-known artists and designers whom
have been employed by the company.
Since 1885 we have been dedicated to
creating high quality products with strong
designs, from the finest porcelain. We are
happy to know know that today more and
more of our historic designs are becoming
valued collector’s items.
THE NISSE DECOR IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON A VARIETY OF
ITEMS SUCH AS CANDLE HOLDERS, CUTLERY, WINE GLASS,
LANTERNS AND OTHER GLASSWARE.