Paris porcelain, also known as "soft-paste porcelain," refers to a type of ceramic material that was produced in Paris, France by a number of potteries starting in the mid-18th century. It was a response to the increasing demand for porcelain, which was previously imported from China, and later from Germany and England.
The first successful Paris porcelain factory was established by the chemist and entrepreneur Claude-Francois Thibault in 1745. He was able to create a type of porcelain that was softer and more malleable than the hard-paste porcelain imported from China. This new material allowed for greater artistic expression and decoration, and the Paris porcelain quickly gained popularity among the French nobility and aristocracy.
During the 18th century, many new porcelain factories were established in Paris, each with their own unique styles and techniques. Some of the most famous Paris porcelain factories include the Vincennes factory more...
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