The Freiherr von Poschinger Glasmanufaktur zu Frauenau is a business owned by the family of the Baron von Poschinger. The family is one of the oldest families in Bavaria, and has been mentioned in official documents since the 12th century in connection with magistracies and estates of nobility. In 1547, the family was given a coat of arms by Duke Albrecht V, which is still in use today.

In 1568, the family acquired the Zadlershütte Glass Factory (Zwieselau) near Frauenau. Thus began the history of Poschingers as glassmakers and land owners in the Bavarian Forest, which continues still today. The current site of the factory was acquired in 1605. Over the centuries, the family has run glassworks throughout the Bavarian Forest in Spiegelhütte, Buchenau, Oberzwieslau, and Theresienthal, all names well-known in the history of glass manufacture.

Poschinger Factory at Frauenau

Glass from the Bavarian Forest flourished and became famous with Classicism and later with Art Nouveau production. Many artists and designers have worked with von Poschinger to create world class glass of the highest quality. Poschinger glasses have adorned the tables and residences of many kings' and princes' homes. Several courts of Bavarian and French kings had glassware supplied by the Poschinger factories. The Czars' court in St. Petersburg in addition to the courts of King Ludwig III of Bavaria and King Friedrich August III of Saxony enjoyed Poschinger drinking glasses. For their entertaining, sets of finest crystal glasses were designed and custom made at the Poschinger factory.

S. M. King Ludwig III of Bavaria, visiting Frauenau

Several international awards and prizes have been conferred upon von Poschinger glass which has greatly contributed to the reputation of their glass. At the International Exposition in Paris in 1900, von Poschinger Art Nouveau glass won the gold medal. The 1893 Columbian Exposition (Worlds Fair) in Chicago conferred the award for Hollow Ware and Cathedral Glass. Other awards include the gold medal from Nürnberg in 1906, and Munich in 1896. The most recent award received was the Design Plus Award - 2005 which was received at the international trade fair "Ambiente 2005" in Frankfurt for the design of the Peter Behrens 1898 series.

Award from Columbian Exposition of 1893

 Along with Tiffany, Loetz and Gallé, Poschinger still has the best reputation for Art Nouveau glass in the world. Glassware from von Poschinger can easily be found in many museums, private collections, and in international art auctions.

Poschinger Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) Vases