Antique Tile from Mosa MMM Holland, 1937

Description

In 1930 the company had about 600 employees; in 1937 there were still 535, of which 181 were mostly unmarried … more In 1930 the company had about 600 employees; in 1937 there were still 535, of which 181 were mostly unmarried women. The area of ​​the industrial site was 35,900 m². Pottery production was started in 1932, as the demand for porcelain declined. The crisis period was well endured, but the Second World War again brought a shortage of raw materials, while many personnel were employed in Germany. The factory was also hit by a bombing just before the liberation, but in 1949 it was back to the level of 1939.

In 1947, the ceramic designer Edmond Bellefroid was recruited and they started designing and manufacturing designer tableware. Other industrial designers who worked for Mosa for a longer period of time were Jef Schijns and Pieter Stockmans. In addition, attention was also paid to the manufacture of floor tiles, for which purpose a new factory was opened in Limmel in 1957. less