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Founder and President of The Franz Collection,
Mr. Francis Chen with Tami at the Atlanta Gift Mart.
 
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      321-632-5432
sorry, we do not yet have on-line ordering.  
We are a small retail store and we prefer to
talk with our friends and customers.  So
please, if you see something you would like
in your home or as a gift, call us!  We will
ship.
Franz collectors meet artist Jame Tsai at the
Pear Tree in Cocoa Village.  For more photos
of Franz artists click here

Francis Chen, founder and president of Franz Collection Inc., is recognized worldwide as a successful artist and
entrepreneur. Following his vision to revive the Chinese porcelain art, Chen - who majored in German Literature
while attending university and was given the German name "Franz" by his professor - adopted his college
nickname and created his own collection of fine porcelain tabletop and decorative accents. His products can
now be found in a variety of locations across United States, Canada, Asia, Europe, UK, Australia, and New
Zealand.

Since creating Franz in June 2002, Chen has made substantial investments in R&D and production facilities,
and his team of talented artists is now recognized in the global market. Chen's operations include sculpting and
design centers in China, Taiwan, Europe and the United States.

Franz's design studio and operation headquarters are located in Taiwan, helping the country establish a
reputation as a producer of fine porcelain. Chen has managed to maintain his competitive edge by focusing on
creating unique and functional home accessories and gifts. This marketing strategy has been strongly
supported by the Taiwan government, as it has brought recognition to the country and has helped support the
creative industries that the government has been promoting.

Chao Sun, legendary ceramic artist and Art Consultant for Franz Collection Inc., has devoted more than 30 years
to researching ancient glazing techniques.

Sun was a key influencer in the launch of Franz Porcelain, and played an important role in how Francis Chen,
founder and president of Franz Collection Inc., drove the direction of the company. Demonstrating an
understanding of the possibilities of porcelain, he conducted systematic research into the techniques of
ceramic glazes and firings applied throughout the Chinese dynasties, and then applied modern techniques
suitable for today's market.

While researching new glazes and techniques to improve the aesthetics of chinaware, Sun's expertise also has
influenced the artistic cultivation of the company's output both in form and context, and his sharp instincts have
guided the distinguished style of Franz porcelain.


With a decade-long tenure at the National Palace Museum in Taiwan, which houses ancient ceramics of the
Chinese emperors, Sun's own designs are highly acclaimed and have been purchased to supplement
collections in distinguished museums including London's British Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum.

His work has also gained attention in other prestigious museums all over the world, including the German
Staatliche Museen Kassel and Uebersee Museum Bremen, which held individual exhibitions of Sun's work. The
most famous ceramic museum in North America - Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse, New York - also collects
his works.
Artist and consultant Chao Sun
A few of our favorite collections of Franz
creations can be viewed by clicking on the
information tabs to your right.