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DATUM tableware collection
Modular beauty for today and tomorrow
Fürstenberg, 2026: DATUM is the first porcelain tableware series designed by Foster + Partners Industrial Design in collaboration with Porzellanmanufaktur FÜRSTENBERG. The precise geometry in the porcelain, the modular system of the individual pieces and FÜRSTENBERG’s unparalleled expertise combine to make DATUM an outstanding and groundbreaking tableware collection. DATUM unites the highest level of international design and experienced craftsmanship Made in Germany.
Modular geometry The DATUM design follows a pure, strict geometry. The dimensions of all pieces are calibrated using a grid matrix, resulting in a versatile tableware that is stackable in five product groups. This formal geometry allows limitless combinations for individual uses. For example, a plate can also be used as the lid of a bowl to cover food and store it sustainably. DATUM received the Red Dot Product Design Award in 2023 for its high design quality.
Timeless white in two versions The DATUM porcelain series is available in two white versions: firstly, the classic gloss glaze on the inside and outside, as well as a further version featuring a matt satin glaze on the external faces and a gloss glaze on the inside. The interplay between glossy and matt white expresses the unique tactility, purity and reflectivity of the material.
The challenge of manufacturing Achieving pure geometry represents one of the most technically demanding challenges when handling porcelain. Straight geometries and right angles are hard to achieve in porcelain and DATUM was a tough challenge for the modellers at FÜRSTENBERG. Displaying a great passion for the art of porcelain, they succeeded in making the impossible happen. With considerable hand craftsmanship, expertise and maximum precision, the sophisticated design of Foster + Partners Industrial Design comes to life in peerless product quality at the Porzellanmanufaktur FÜRSTENBERG.
DATUM to-go thermo mug Made entirely of porcelain, the double-walled DATUM to-go thermo mug is the first of its kind from FÜRSTENBERG. With a body thickness of just two and a half millimetres, the cup is unexpectedly light. The double-walled design of the to-go thermo mug keeps coffee and tea hotter for longer, while the exterior remains cool enough to hold. The togo thermo mug is available in six variants: glossy white, satin white, stone grey or with a red, grey or blue dot pattern.
French press made from porcelain A further sophisticated highlight of the DATUM collection comes in the form of the porcelain French press coffee pot. Developing a porcelain cylinder with completely straight inner sides represented one of the major challenges for the porcelain manufacturer’s modellers. The celebrated French press coffee can only be achieved if the coffee filter can be pushed downwards in a straight line and flush on all edges. The elegant design of the French press blends harmoniously into the table setting.
Modular aesthetics for today and tomorrow The DATUM porcelain collection melds pioneering product design and a passion for hand craftsmanship to create an unparalleled whole. DATUM is an exclusive and functional porcelain series with a unique form – and has the potential to become a classic. The interplay between the mathematical logic of the design and the sensuality of porcelain is what gives DATUM its unmatched appeal.
