FEINEDINGE – Contemporary Handmade Porcelain Manufactory, Vienna
Made right here
Manufactory
Feinedinge is a small porcelain manufactory in Vienna’s 4th district. All pieces are handmade on site using traditional techniques and great attention to detail.
Sustainability guides our work: we recycle porcelain remnants, use recycled packaging and produce in small batches. Each object reflects our commitment to quality, mindful design and local, artisanal production.
In our manufactory, skilled craftsmanship and thoughtful design come together to create porcelain pieces that are durable, timeless and made to be used for many years.
1. Slipcasting
Liquid porcelain slip is poured into plaster moulds. The mould absorbs moisture, allowing a porcelain wall to form inside. The longer the slip remains, the thicker the wall becomes. Once the desired thickness is reached, the excess slip is poured out. Any remaining edges are trimmed, collected, and recycled into new porcelain material. After resting in the mould, the pieces are released and left to dry.
2. Retouching
Once dry, each piece enters the most time-consuming and important step: retouching. Using warm water and sponges, rims are refined, surfaces smoothed, and edges gently rounded. This careful hand-finishing gives each object its final form and character. The pieces are then fired for the first time in the bisque firing.
3. Glazing & Glaze Firing
After the bisque firing, the porcelain is glazed and placed into the kiln for the second firing — the glaze firing. This process takes approximately three days.
4. Final Touches
Once fired, the unglazed, matte areas are polished by hand until they feel velvety smooth. Only then are the pieces ready to leave our manufactory and find a new home.
Shop
Our shop is located next to the production space, offering an open view into how our porcelain is made. You can discover the full range of feinedinge porcelain. All pieces are handmade in-house, with love and dedication.
Visitors are invited to experience the working atmosphere of the studio and see where and how each piece is created. A place where thoughtful design, skilled craftsmanship and local production come together.
Team & Artists
Sandra Haischberger born in Lower Austria, studied product design in Vienna (Masterclass with Matteo Thun) and interior design in London. In 2005, she founded the porcelain label feinedinge in vienna. She oversees management, designs all collections, and develops prototypes and special editions.
Her latest passion is feinedinge ATELIER – where hand-built and slip-cast elements come together to create unique, sculptural works of art.
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SIRI, is responsible for the daily operation of the feinedinge shop. She manages customer service, coordinates shipping and supports B2B and B2C clients. With her passion for porcelain and studio experience, she offers thoughtful advice and helps people find the piece that speaks to them. Previously, she led the RAW series production, working with reclaimed materials and sustainable methods.
ESTHER, born in 1984 in Sopron, Hungary, studied at J. E. Purkyně University (CZ), the Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art and Design in Wroclaw (PL), and the University of West Hungary, Faculty of Wood Sciences, Institute of Applied Arts and Design. She also trained at the International Ceramic Studio in Kecskemét, focusing on porcelain, ceramics, and glass. Eszter has been part of feinedinge* since 2019, working in production, casting, retouching, and perforating. Her magic moment: when a piece flows through every production stage and emerges as a perfect object.
HANNA, has been part of feinedinge since 2025. She manages the shop on Fridays and Saturdays, offering expert and heartfelt customer service. With great care, she organizes the store, handles online orders, and occasionally helps out in the workshop. Energetic and hands-on, Hanna brings a contagious enthusiasm to everything she does, making her an indispensable part of the team.