Steiff Plush Collectible

Steiff is a globally recognized heritage brand famous for inventing the Teddy bear. Founded in 1880 by Margarete Steiff in Giengen an der Brenz, Germany, the company began with a small felt elephant pincushion that quickly became a popular children's toy. The brand is iconic for its 'Knopf im Ohr' (Button in Ear) trademark, introduced in 1904 to distinguish its high-quality products from cheap imitations.

Today, Steiff remains a premium manufacturer of limited-edition collectibles and luxury toys. While their high-end mohair and limited-edition items are still meticulously handcrafted in Germany, some of their standard children's plush lines are produced in specialized Steiff-owned facilities in Tunisia and Portugal to ensure consistent quality standards. The brand remains under the ultimate ownership of the Steiff family through their holding company, maintaining its legacy as an independent, family-led German enterprise.