1800 – 1904

The origins

Once upon a time, a very long time ago, somewhere in the upper Aabach valley (North Rhine-Westphalia). There, far away from the hustle and bustle of the world, the Dutchman A.W. Kapmeier ran a small forest glassworks. A century passed before the glassworks moved to Marsberg in 1904 - the foundation stone for the creation of Ritzenhoff.

1935

Entry of the Ritzenhoff family

The year was 1935, the year in which Heinrich Ritzenhoff became Managing Director. As a glass wholesaler, Heinrich was not only a businessman, but also had a passion for special glasses. Together, father and son shaped the future of Ritzenhoff.

1936 - 1991

Growth & transformation

Years passed and with the Ritzenhoff family came the upswing. A finishing plant for lighting glass, a branch for brewery glassware and a fully automated glass production line for drinking glasses were established. In 1974, Grafik Ritzenhoff was founded - a print shop that produced decals for glass.

1992

The idea of the century

Ritzenhoff became one of the most important drinking glass manufacturers in Europe. What came next? The idea of the century in 1992: the milk glass. Milk was used by international artists as a canvas for decorations. The result: the breakthrough on the design market. It wasn't long before other types of glass were also being artistically decorated. To this day, our collections inspire design lovers all over the world.

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Hatch × Ritzenhoff

120 years of Ritzenhoff: A work of art like no other! This artwork blends artful sophistication and playful creativity to showcase the highlights of our 120-year history. From the humble glassblower to the Ritzenhoff showroom, every detail hides a milestone in our unique journey. Immerse yourself in the world of Ritzenhoff and discover other motifs that have shaped our history!