Steiff is the premier manufacturer of collectibles for adults and soft toys ages 0+. For over 140 years, we have been the epitome of the highest quality, first-class materials, perfect design, and highest safety standards.
When our founder, Margarete Steiff, made the Elefäntle pincushion in 1880, she saw how the little felt elephant instantly won the affection of children and became their favorite cuddly toy. Designing and creating wonderful toys for children was the basis of her lifelong ideology and remains to this day.
Her guiding principle "Only the best is good enough for children" is still our company philosophy today, and shapes our work as well as each of our products that leave our production facilities.
In 1902, Margarete's nephew Richard invented the first jointed bear, which soon adopted its world-famous name "Teddy bear" inspired by Theodore Roosevelt, and brought our Steiff brand its international breakthrough. Today, Steiff delights and enchants children and adults alike, all over the world.
