When we first approached traditional porcelain manufacturers in 2007 with our 3D computer-designed bowls featuring expressive faces, the response was unanimous: "Absolutely impossible!" The intricate facial details and varying thicknesses required for our character-driven dinnerware designs went completely against established porcelain manufacturing rules.

Where traditional coffee cups and cereal bowls maintain consistent wall thickness, our unique tableware designs demanded complex indentations, raised features, and sculptural details that challenged every convention in the ceramic industry. The transition from digital animation to physical designer porcelain products proved far more complex than anticipated, requiring a complete rethinking of traditional manufacturing approaches.

Everything changed when we met BHS tabletop, one of Europe's leading porcelain manufacturers with over 40 million pieces produced annually. Their expert technicians, initially skeptical about the feasibility of our artisan bowl designs, eventually embraced the challenge of bringing our 3D computer models to life.

The collaboration required developing revolutionary production techniques specifically for our unique character-driven porcelain tableware. Through innovative manufacturing processes and state-of-the-art technology, including 70-meter-long firing ovens and precision burn control systems, they transformed what was once deemed impossible into award-winning reality.

The partnership represented a paradigm shift in luxury porcelain manufacturing, moving away from traditional consistent wall thickness to accommodate the complex sculptural details that give our collectible dinnerware their distinctive personalities.

Today, our computer-based design process seamlessly merges with traditional German porcelain craftsmanship to create premium tableware that brings personality to every meal. What started with a handful of expressive bowls in 2007 has expanded into a comprehensive collection including designer coffee mugs, espresso cups, novelty serveware, storage jars, flower vases, and whimsical home decorations.

Each piece undergoes the meticulous German manufacturing process using natural raw materials - kaolin, quartz, and feldspar - fired at high temperatures reaching 1,420°C to ensure durability, food safety, and dishwasher-safe performance. Our handcrafted porcelain is lead-free and meets all European safety standards for ceramic dinnerware.

Our manufacturing process combines four different production methods: hollow casting for our signature character bowls, high-pressure casting for intricate facial details, rotating techniques for larger serving pieces, and pressing methods for specific applications. The result is restaurant-quality porcelain that maintains the hand-crafted character of our original 3D designs while meeting the demands of serial production.

Every conversation-starter coffee cup, artisan cereal bowl, and decorative piece reflects our commitment to German engineering excellence and environmental responsibility.

Our commitment to innovation extends beyond traditional tableware into home décor with our CEELINGS line of designer lamp canopies. This collection won the prestigious German Design Award 2022 in the category 'Excellent Product Design – Lighting.'

Recognized as one of the highest honors in the international design community, the German Design Award is voted upon by the German Design Council - a collection of leading experts in branding and design. From ceiling fixtures to collectible coffee cups, every FIFTYEIGHT product combines functional excellence with character-driven design that makes perfect gift sets for any occasion.

From those first "impossible" porcelain bowl prototypes to beloved ceramic tableware and home décor in 60 countries worldwide, we continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible in premium German porcelain design. Our journey from digital animation studio to international porcelain brand proves that with the right partnership, innovation, and commitment to quality, even the most impossible dreams can become reality - one smiling bowl at a time.

In 2014, we expanded our reach across the Atlantic, establishing a distribution center in Miami to bring our Made in Germany designer porcelain directly to American consumers and retailers. The response has been absolutely amazing! US customers and retailers have embraced our character-driven tableware with incredible enthusiasm.

We've been warmly welcomed at major American tradeshows including NY NOW, Chicago Home Show, Las Vegas Market, and Atlanta Market, where our unique coffee mugs and expressive dinnerware consistently draw crowds of excited visitors.

"We are super glad that customers in the US love our Made in Germany products," said Max Zimmermann, co-founder. "Many tell us that they first saw our goods on a vacation to Europe and how much they love being able to purchase them in the US directly."

Stay tuned as we bring new products and special editions designed specifically for the US market to stores nationwide!