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hyper futuristic drinking.

hyper futuristic drinking.

24. Mai 2021

italian artist and designer cesare („joe“) colombo, born 1930, studied in milan, joined the expressionist artist group „movimento nucleare“ in 1951 and the „art concret“ group in 1955. In 1959, colombo had to take over the family company, which produced electric appliances, and started to experiment with new construction and production technologies. in 1962 colombo opened his own interior design …

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the experimentables/2.

the experimentables/2.

24. Mai 2021

what comes to your mind when asked about italian design? many people might first think of „elegance“, or „modernity“. but how about „bold“, „futuristic“ and „experimental“? from our point of view, italian designers in the 20th century have often been drivers of progress, with advanced technical ideas, or the bold use of industrial manufacturing methods. one of the most versatile …

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the experimentables/1.

the experimentables/1.

24. Mai 2021

what comes to your mind when asked about italian design? many people might first think of „elegance“, or „modernity“. but how about „bold“, „futuristic“ and „experimental“? from our point of view, italian designers in the 20th century have often been drivers of progress, with advanced technical ideas, or the bold use of industrial manufacturing methods. one of the most versatile …

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zapf in pink.

zapf in pink.

24. Mai 2021

This is a famous Zapf ‚Säulentisch‘ (column table), an early version with slanted edge (probably 1967, later the tables were manufactured with round edges). For antibeige gallery we customized the table and gave it a new life with a never produced colour: Dusky Pink. Less original, but very individual. Otto Zapf was recently honoured as a ‚pioneer of german design‘ …

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action in the home office.

action in the home office.

18. April 2021

„design is a response to social change“, george nelson once stated. in the sixties a lot of change happened in the office world: the whole society developed from an industrial economy to a knowledge-based society. and the office had to reflect that: much more space was needed. at herman miller furniture company, head of design george nelson and head of …

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life, reflected/3.

life, reflected/3.

11. April 2021

Burkhard Schittny holds up a mirror to the world – but it’s up to you to interpret what you see. His „Tubes“ series of objects seem to be superficially decorative, but they reflect the life and ego of their viewers – in the truest sense of the word. The wall hanging objects are made of mirror and colour foils from …

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fun is the future.

fun is the future.

11. April 2021

„oh, how cute!“ – if you’re a disney fan, these objects may make your heart beat faster. but they are more than just early disney licensed products: they are rare pieces of postmodern design history. designer pierre colleu, born in 1948, studied product design at the ‚ecole des arts appliqués à l’industrie‘ in paris. he founded his own studio (find …

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lights in white satin.

lights in white satin.

11. April 2021

antibeige goes art (again): we proudly present our next art installment (after antivirus@antibeige, featuring florian borkenhagen and burkhard schittny, autumn 2020). ‘lights in white satin’, a three city “trinissage” (mainz / frankfurt / wiesbaden, from 20.03.21). artist rainer schmelzeisen is – together with michael bleyenberg – the main representative of „luxart“ in germany. his light installations and illuminated objects shape …

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lounging in the desert.

lounging in the desert.

11. April 2021

new in stock: a very special lounge chair, newly upholstered and covered with a „sahara beige“ natural leather that feels very soft and super velvety. the seat in rio rosewood veneer shows a pronounced but still harmonious grain. there are many eames lounge chairs around – that doesn’t make the chair less beautiful, but it spurs us on to always …

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my home is my office.

my home is my office.

1. Februar 2021

In the past, our home was our castle. Then, at some point, we had to go out into the hostile world, to the factory or the office, and our work was synchronized and optimized. From time clocks to digital time recording, we were under suspicious observation at the workplace: Do we really accomplish anything or do we just stand around …

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life, reflected/2.

life, reflected/2.

30. Dezember 2020

Burkhard Schittny holds up a mirror to the world – but it’s up to you to interpret what you see. His „Tubes“ series of objects seem to be superficially decorative, but they reflect the life and ego of their viewers – in the truest sense of the word. The wall hanging objects are made of mirror and colour foils from …

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antivirus @antibeige.

antivirus @antibeige.

14. August 2020

we are pleased to be part of the frankfurt art experience: www.frankfurtexperience.art. for the 26th season opening of the frankfurt galleries on the first weekend of september we present two artists (vernissage by invitation only): ‚borkenhagen lies down‘. after participating in documenta 8 and X, florian borkenhagen has exhibited in new york, cologne, basel and hamburg over the last few years. his …

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antivirus @antibeige.

antivirus @antibeige.

14. August 2020

wir freuen uns, teil der frankfurt art experience zu sein: www.frankfurtexperience.art. zum 26. saisonstart der galerien frankfurt am ersten septemberwochenende präsentieren wir zwei künstler (vernissage by invitation only): ‚borkenhagen liegt‘. florian borkenhagen hat nach teilnahmen an documenta 8 und X in den letzten jahren in new york, köln, basel und hamburg ausgestellt. sein projekt „aufwachraum“ von 2019 wirkt wie ein vorgriff auf …

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the designed office (side desk).

the designed office (side desk).

5. August 2020

A collectors set designed by the „workshop of modernity“: BBPR’s ‚Spazio‘ desk and sidedesk. Banfi, Belgiojoso, Peressutti and Rogers (BBPR) were graduates of the Milan Polytechnic and are among the most important representatives of Italian rationalism of the 1930s. BBPR is considered one of the first architectural firms to operate fundamentally as a collective, placing joint creative achievement above the …

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the designed office (desk).

the designed office (desk).

5. August 2020

A collectors set designed by the „workshop of modernity“: BBPR’s ‚Spazio‘ desk and sidedesk. Banfi, Belgiojoso, Peressutti and Rogers (BBPR) were graduates of the Milan Polytechnic and are among the most important representatives of Italian rationalism of the 1930s. BBPR is considered one of the first architectural firms to operate fundamentally as a collective, placing joint creative achievement above the …

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a rare rar in red.

a rare rar in red.

5. August 2020

one of the most sought-after eames‘ chairs: the rocking armchair rodbase (rar), in a not-so-often-found colour: crimson, a radiant red, perfect as a splash of colour in modern interiors. the fiberglass seat shells by ray & charles eames are a very common sight now, so when buying: try to get something a little bit special. (by the way: rocking makes …

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stylish fifties.

stylish fifties.

9. Juli 2020

You may know these easy chairs designed by Paul Geoffroy in the early 1950’s for Airborne, France. But you’ve never seen Hermès fabric on these chairs: We decided to go full luxury. With expertly reupholstered, new seat covers in the classic maritime ‚optique chaîne d’ancre‘ by Hermés, Paris. Fifties design with a modern twist. Launched in 1951 by Charles Bernard …

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a chair to take root.

a chair to take root.

7. Juli 2020

the „swag leg chair“ by george nelson dates back to 1958 – but would still be a perfect fit in any science fiction movie today. the innovative design resulted from nelson’s demands for the development of his swag leg group, which includes chairs, a secretary and various tables. the elegantly curved legs were to be made of steel and processed …

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tulip pedestal dining set.

tulip pedestal dining set.

6. Juli 2020

florence knoll said of eero saarinen that he was the best designer she had ever worked with. evidence of this is that many of his designs have been consistently produced or reissued since the 1950s. the american architect with finnish roots designed the ‚pedestal‘ collection in 1957, the furniture manufacturer knoll has had it in their product range since 1958. …

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antibeige: sabine & florian/hamburg/2020.

antibeige: sabine & florian/hamburg/2020.

2. Juli 2020

Is it art – or can you sit on it? Florian: Oh, you mean the blue trolley with the yellow wheels? That is actually a birthday present for Sabine, a mixture of stool, coffee table, magazine rack – a real functional and fun mobile. – Many of your works have that in common: they are obviously „mobile“. While for most …

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No hugs, just 💋💋💋!

No hugs, just 💋💋💋!

25. März 2020

Despite difficult circumstances we are here: Just in time we found a new gallery space in Frankfurt. We renovated, we worked in the background, we found new objects – and now we are „online only“ for the foreseeable future. Feel free to browse our website, keep your distance, but stay comfortable. All the best from antibeige – design gallery for …

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func. has left the building.

func. has left the building.

29. Januar 2020

The Hamburg showroom is closed now, the gallery will reopen in Frankfurt in early spring: New location, new pieces, new ideas. Over the next weeks we will travel France, Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands for research, buying and a proper holiday. Stay tuned on facebook & Instagram or join our mailing list to be informed firsthand. All the Best, Ulla.

Pretzel Chair.

Pretzel Chair.

1. Dezember 2019

1952 entwarf George Nelson einen anfangs einfach als „Laminated Chair“ bezeichneten Stuhl, produziert aus Formsperrholz. Den Spitznamen Pretzel Chair, der sich bis heute hält, hatte der Stuhl schnell weg aufgrund des ebenso eleganten wie gewagten Verlaufs der Rückenlehne in der Version mit Armlehnen. Die filigrane Erscheinung ist der sich verjüngenden Beine und Lehne geschuldet. Wir haben einen Stuhl aus der …

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antibeige: petra /schleswig-holstein/2019.

antibeige: petra /schleswig-holstein/2019.

17. November 2019

The idyll starts right behind Hamburg: In this case 15 km north in Henstedt-Ulzburg, Schleswig-Holstein. Originated from three medieval farming villages, but the area has probably been inhabited since the Palaeolithic. There is a very beautiful windmill, but only traces of the castle and palace are still visible. Here the Pinnau and the Alster spring up, which then transports a …

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#func.goesFRANK!

#func.goesFRANK!

10. November 2019

func. goes Frankfurt: We’ll move and close our showroom in Hamburg at the end of the year. Since we always travel with light luggage, we want to reduce our stock and will negotiate good prices (depending on object and charm attack). So, if you’ve got an eye on something „funky“, but never dared to ask: Now would be a good …

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From Waste to Vase.

From Waste to Vase.

2. September 2019

„func.“ originates from the word functionalism. functional furniture often comes from an industrial environment or production process, e.g. stools out of a workshop. not to throw away such pieces, but to give them a second, a new function in a home, was our initial idea and drives us to this day. And that’s exactly what we found in Jorge Penadés‘ …

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coming soon: management consultancy/zeche zollverein, essen.

coming soon: management consultancy/zeche zollverein, essen.

28. August 2019

antibeige is out now.

antibeige is out now.

25. August 2019

today it’s not about products, but about people. working very close with clients, in their homes and with their belongings, we establish a kind of relationship, a special connection, often over years and sometimes it develops into a friendship. and we realized, these people often have something in common: they are ‚antibeige‘. antibeige is not a color, but an attitude: for more pop, more …

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Holiday Home + private Art Museum/Eltville.

Holiday Home + private Art Museum/Eltville.

22. August 2019

„Ulla, can you please find a prison door for my tower?“ Yeah, sure, no problem. For more than 4 years we accompanied the restoration of the 14th century Sülzturm in Eltville. And over this time we learned to love the tower with its infinite number of steps. Today the tower houses a private museum for modern video and installation art …

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press/schöner wohnen.

press/schöner wohnen.

15. August 2019

many thanks to peter fehrentz, who has once again perfectly staged one of our ph plate-lamps for schöner wohnen. foto: peter fehrentz #poulhenningsen #louispoulsen #phplate #vintage #design#original #selectedobjects #available #hamburg #midcentury #interior #interieur #func. #schoenerwohnen

press/schöner wohnen.

press/schöner wohnen.

15. August 2019

many thanks to peter fehrentz, who has once again perfectly staged our concrete flamingo for schöner wohnen. foto: peter fehrentz #concrete #flamingo #vintage #design#original #selectedobjects #available #hamburg #midcentury #interior #interieur #func. #schoenerwohnen

We have always dreamed…

We have always dreamed…

11. Juli 2019

… of a large room in which, over time, everything we like to remember accumulates. And with which we would like to live. Now we have this room, and our wonderful photographer friend Stefan Trocha has captured part of the room. photo: @stefantrocha_photography

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

18. Juni 2019

Many thanks to Peter Fehrentz, who has once again perfectly staged one of our objects for Schöner Wohnen, this time on the subject of „Brazil“. Foto: Peter Fehrentz #janineabraham #dirkjanrol #bamboochair #vintage #design #original#selectedobjects #available #hamburg #midcentury #interior #interieur#func. #schoenerwohnen

Press/Monocle Magazine.

Press/Monocle Magazine.

15. März 2019

The London Monocle Magazine has published a City Guide for Hamburg and thinks we are worth a visit. We are super happy about that and feel honoured. Thank you!

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

18. Januar 2019

Many thanks to Peter Fehrentz and Schöner Wohnen, who again show one of our pieces in the current February issue. In this case one of our favourites and a real rarity: the MAA by George Nelson.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

1. Januar 2019

Many thanks to Peter Fehrentz and Schöner Wohnen, who again show some of our furniture in the current issue. We are particularly pleased to have been included in the „Inspiration Bauhaus“ dossier on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus. #peterfehrentz #schönerwohnen #bauhaus #100jahrebauhaus #midgard#midgardlamp #doppeltischarm #florenenceknoll #knoll #myknoll#model31 #se40 #egoneiermann #wildeundspieth #interior #interieur#design #modernclassic #func #hamburg photo: …

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Press/Schöner Wohnen.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

1. Januar 2019

Many thanks to Peter Fehrentz and Schöner Wohnen, who again show some of our furniture in the current issue. We are particularly pleased to have been included in the „Inspiration Bauhaus“ dossier on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus. #peterfehrentz #schönerwohnen #bauhaus #100jahrebauhaus #midgard#midgardlamp #doppeltischarm #florenenceknoll #knoll #myknoll#model31 #se40 #egoneiermann #wildeundspieth #interior #interieur#design #modernclassic #func #hamburg photo: …

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Press/Schöner Wohnen.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

1. Januar 2019

Many thanks to Peter Fehrentz and Schöner Wohnen, who again show some of our furniture in the current issue. We are particularly pleased to have been included in the „Inspiration Bauhaus“ dossier on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus. #peterfehrentz #schönerwohnen #bauhaus #100jahrebauhaus #midgard#midgardlamp #doppeltischarm #florenenceknoll #knoll #myknoll#model31 #se40 #egoneiermann #wildeundspieth #interior #interieur#design #modernclassic #func #hamburg photo: …

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func. is on winter holiday…

func. is on winter holiday…

22. Dezember 2018

func. is on winter holiday from december, 22nd until janurary, 2nd (2019). our showroom is closed during this time. however, you can continue shopping on our website, just browse and if you like something, send an e-mail to hello@funcfurniture.de. we wish a peaceful and radiant new year.

Die frohe Botschaft.

Die frohe Botschaft.

20. Dezember 2018

Dieses Jahr kommt unsere frohe Botschaft von Phillip Zaiser, vielen Dank, treffender hätten wir es nicht sagen können. Wir sind noch bis Freitag Abend im Showroom, wer Lust auf gute Möbel und schlaue Worte hat, klopft einfach an die Tür. #phillipzaiser #galeriekaierdmann #fickenisbesseralskrieg #func#hamburg #art #affordableart #interior #interieur

Residence/Hamburg.

Residence/Hamburg.

17. Oktober 2018

We designed and built a kitchen for a private house in Hamburg. The requirements were clearly formulated: modern, more work space and storage space than before and by no means black. The spatial conditions left little room for manoeuvre, the kitchen is around 9 square metres in size and 3 of the four walls are interrupted by doors. We …

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Hotel/Manchester, Berlin, Barcelona.

Hotel/Manchester, Berlin, Barcelona.

11. Oktober 2018

We’ve been working regularly for the Motel One Hotel Group for about 3 years, our objects can be found in Barcelona, Berlin or Manchester. In the Motel One Manchester-Royal Exchange you can find objects retrieved by us in nearly every room, but our most beautiful find decorates the breakfast room. In keeping with the theme of the textile industry, we …

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Press/Schöner Wohnen.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

1. Oktober 2018

For the current Schöner Wohnen Peter Fehrentz has again staged some of our furniture. This time a pair of dining height armchairs x-base from Ray and Charles Eames, produced by Vitra in the 1970ties. The warm dark brown fiberglas shell works perfect with the wall color. We like. Foto: Peter Fehrentz

+++ We’re on summer vacation. We will be back on September 17th, 2018. +++

+++ We’re on summer vacation. We will be back on September 17th, 2018. +++

1. September 2018

Coming soon: „… a new, emphatically casual way of sitting…“.

Coming soon: „… a new, emphatically casual way of sitting…“.

25. Juni 2018

52 years also leave their mark on a Coconut Chair. These two armchairs and a matching ottoman go to the upholsterer on Monday and get a complete overhaul. Only the rusty metal shell, which refers to the first production series, we leave like this. The Vitra Design Museum has written a wonderful text on their website, some parts of …

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Do you know our little bargain shop „the func.-family“?

Do you know our little bargain shop „the func.-family“?

6. Juni 2018

the func.family is the bargain boutique of func. Here you can regularly find special offers that run outside of our func. website. These can be surplus parts from larger interior jobs, „by-catch“ (that’s what we call pieces that we had to take with us to get something else) or simply special offers because we need space in our warehouse. …

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Stay in touch with func.

Stay in touch with func.

1. Mai 2018

If you would like to continue reading our newsletter in the future, please register again: 1. simply enter your e-mail address in the „Newsletter“ field in the top right corner. 2. You will then automatically receive a confirmation link by e-mail, which you have to confirm by clicking on it again. This is the so-called „Double-Opt-In“-procedure, which …

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Stay in touch with func.

Stay in touch with func.

1. Mai 2018

Wenn Sie unseren Newsletter auch in Zukunft lesen wollen, müssen Sie sich bitte erneut dazu anmelden: 1. Einfach oben rechts in der Ecke in das Feld „Newsletter“ Ihre eMail-Adresse eintragen. 2. Dann bekommen Sie automatisch einen Bestätigungs-Link per eMail zugesandt, diesen müssen Sie durch anklicken noch einmal bestätigen. Das ist das sogenannte „Double-Opt-In“-Verfahren, das ab dem 1.5.2018 Pflicht …

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Business is a Jungle. Management Consultancy/Hamburg.

Business is a Jungle. Management Consultancy/Hamburg.

15. April 2018

At the listed turn of the century „Afrikahaus“ in Hamburg we designed an office floor for a management consultancy. The newly installed floor-to-ceiling glass walls and doors create a transparent, open atmosphere through the whole area, yet there are areas of retreat that allow concentrated work. While high-tech and modern we recommended a „jungle touch“ as a reference to …

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Press/IDEAT, France.

Press/IDEAT, France.

1. April 2018

Press/Welt am Sonntag.

Press/Welt am Sonntag.

18. Februar 2018

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

13. Februar 2018

For the current Schöner Wohnen Peter Fehrentz has again staged some of our furniture. This time a set of 4 Cherner Chairs, whose organic form contrasts strongly with the graphic marble table. We like. Foto: Peter Fehrentz

func. macht winterferien…

func. macht winterferien…

22. Dezember 2017

func. macht winterferien. vom 23.12. – 2.1.2018 sind wir verreist, unser showroom ist während dieser zeit geschlossen. über unsere website kann aber hemmungslos weitergeshoppt werden. einfach stöbern und wenn etwas gefällt, eMail an hello@funcfurniture.de schicken. wir wünschen ein friedvolles und strahlendes 2018!

Press/IDEAT, Germany.

Press/IDEAT, Germany.

1. Dezember 2017

Keiner da….

Keiner da….

21. November 2017

+++ Wir sind ein letztes Mal für Weihnachten auf Einkaufstour. Deshalb ist unser Showroom in der Kaiser-Wilhelm-Straße 9 vom 22. – 26.11.2017 geschlossen. Online kann 24/7 hemmungslos weitergeshoppt werden, einfach durchklicken und wenn etwas gefällt, kurze eMail an hello@funcfurniture.de. Ab Montag, 27.11. sind wir wieder am Start und freuen uns über viel Kundschaft. +++

Press/Børsen, Denmark.

Press/Børsen, Denmark.

6. Oktober 2017

func.letter 08/2017

func.letter 08/2017

30. August 2017

Hier kommt der achte Newsletter von func., Möbelgalerie in Hamburg. Noch einmal in einer verkürzten Ferienausgabe, das heisst, weniger Text bei gleichbleibender Bilderdichte – und schon geht’s los: All you can Eames! Alles fing bei uns mit den Fiberglas-Stühlen von Eames an. Und bis heute sind die herausragenden Entwürfe von Ray & Charles Eames ein wesentlicher Bestandteil unserer Arbeit. Egal, ob wir neu …

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func.letter 07/2017

func.letter 07/2017

17. August 2017

Hier kommt der siebte Newsletter von func., Möbelgalerie in Hamburg. Diesmal in einer verkürzten Ferienausgabe, das heisst, weniger Text bei gleichbleibender Bilderdichte. Das Victoria & Albert Museum in London zeigt noch bis zum 12. November 2017 „Plywood: Material of the Modern World“ und ein wesentlicher Teil dieser Ausstellung sind aus Sperrholz gefertigte Möbel, von Marcel Breuer über Alvar Aalto bis hin zu Ray …

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Press/Schöner Wohnen.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

26. Juli 2017

Petal Dining Table, Richard Schultz für Knoll, von func. DAX, Ray & Charles Eames für Herman Miller, von func. Globe, Verner Panton für Louis Poulsen, von func. Foto: Peter Fehrentz.

Betr. G20.

Betr. G20.

30. Juni 2017

Liebe Kunden, vom 1. – 9.7. ist unser Showrom in der Kaiser-Wilhelm-Straße aus o. g. Anlass geschlossen. Eingeklemmt zwischen Messehallen und Erdogan-Hotel können wir uns für die nächsten Tage bessere Orte vorstellen. Wir sind in dieser Zeit in unserer Werkstatt zu erreichen oder mobil: 0171 19 20 737, per mail: hello@funcfurniture.de. Über unsere Website kann aber hemmungslos …

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Press/Schöner Wohnen.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

15. Juni 2017

Roll-Palette als Coffee Table von func. Foto: Peter Fehrentz.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

15. Juni 2017

Kreuzblech-Schrank von func. Foto: Peter Fehrentz.

func.letter 06/2017.

func.letter 06/2017.

24. April 2017

Hier kommt der sechste Newsletter von func., Möbelgalerie in Hamburg. Diesmal geht es um ein ganz modernes Thema: Arbeit – und die Work-Life-Balance… Hier gehts zum func.letter…

func.letter 05/2017

func.letter 05/2017

23. März 2017

Hier kommt der fünfte Newsletter von func., Möbelgalerie in Hamburg. Diesmal konzentrieren wir uns ganz auf eine Marke, die Anfang des 20. Jahrhunderts die Industrialisierung intensiv mitgestaltet hat: ROWAC. Einerseits, weil originale ROWAC-Möbel inzwischen bis hin nach Japan extrem begehrt sind. Und andererseits, weil uns diese Marke seit der Gründung von func. begleitet – ein alter ROWAC-Hocker war unser …

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+++ Am 23. & 24. März ist unser Showroom leider geschlossen, da wir auf Einkaufsreise sind. +++

+++ Am 23. & 24. März ist unser Showroom leider geschlossen, da wir auf Einkaufsreise sind. +++

22. März 2017

Ab Montag, 27. März sind wir wieder wie gewohnt am Start.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

15. März 2017

Lounge Chair 270f, Verner Panton für Thonet, von func. Foto: Peter Fehrentz.

Press/Schöner Wohnen Spezial, No. 2/2017

Press/Schöner Wohnen Spezial, No. 2/2017

1. Februar 2017

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

15. Januar 2017

Pedestal Table Desk, Florence Knoll für Knoll, von func. Stuhl-Set „Montreal“, Frei Otto für Karl Frischer & Co., von func. Foto: Peter Fehrentz.

+++ christmas closing +++

+++ christmas closing +++

22. Dezember 2016

es war ein arbeitsreiches & turbulentes jahr, jetzt machen wir eine kleine pause (denn das func.-„wir“ ist doch nur eine 1-woman-show). vom 23.12.16 bis 4.1.17 ist unser showroom komplett geschlossen, am 5. und 6. januar haben wir nur nach termin geöffnet (terminvereinbarung via eMail: hello@funcfurniture.de). wir wünschen ein strahlendes und friedvolles 2017, ulla jahn

re/funced II.

re/funced II.

9. November 2016

Wir haben wieder documenta-Künstler Florian Borkenhagen zu Gast, mit neuen Arbeiten aus seiner Reihe „Industrial Artology“ (mehr dazu siehe unten). Uns freut besonders, dass wir den Künstler zum zweiten Mal (nach „re/funced“ 2014) gewinnen konnten. Somit sind Arbeiten von Florian Borkenhagen zeitgleich bei func., im Salon art + design der Armory Show, New York (10.-14.11.2016) und der fünften Affordable Art Fair in Hamburg (10.-13.11.2016) zu sehen (und …

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Restaurant/Berlin.

Restaurant/Berlin.

9. November 2016

Unser Beitrag für das Oliv Eat in Berlin war eher klein, hat uns aber doch kurzzeitig ins Schwitzen gebracht. Die Aufgabe lautete: Könnt ihr uns 16 Eames Sidechairs, Fiberglas, forrest green besorgen. Grundsätzlich kein Problem, wären da nicht enges Budget und enges Timing. Aber: Wir haben’s geschafft. Eines freut uns besonders: Wir konnten den Kunden davon überzeugen, zu den moosgrünen Sitzschalen schwarze Vitra-Holzgestelle zu nehmen, statt der bekannten hellen …

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fading luxury.

fading luxury.

2. November 2016

don’t call poul henningsen’s ‚artichoke‘ a lamp – it’s an iconic piece of illumination. designed in 1958 for the copenhagen restaurant ‚langelinie pavillonen‘ – and still in use there – it has a permanent place at moma new york (and in nearly every other design museum in the world). the artichoke consists of 72 leaves, sitting in rows of 6 …

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func.letter 03/2016

func.letter 03/2016

17. Oktober 2016

Hier kommt der dritte func.letter. Diesmal dreht sich alles um die „Zweite Industrielle Revolution“ – wir starten mit einer Reise-Empfehlung, zeigen dazu passende Möbel aus unserer Galerie und geben ein paar Buchtipps (schließlich ist in den Supermärkten ja auch schon Weihnachten). Los geht’s hier: func.letter 03/2016

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

15. Oktober 2016

Sofa „Sapporo“, Mobil Girgi, von func. Foto: Peter Fehrentz.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

15. September 2016

Swag Leg Chair DAA, George Nelson für Herman Miller, von func. Organisch gegerbtes Schafsfell, von func. Foto: Peter Fehrentz.

+++ wir haben seit heute geänderte öffnungszeiten! +++

+++ wir haben seit heute geänderte öffnungszeiten! +++

4. August 2016

und die gehen so: montag – freitag: 12 bis 19 uhr samstags (und zu allen andren zeiten): sehr gern nach vereinbarung

func.letter 02/2016.

func.letter 02/2016.

28. Juli 2016

Um das Sommerloch etwas zu füllen, haben wir mal wieder einen Newsletter geschrieben. Wen es interessiert, aber nicht im Verteiler ist, clickt hier: func.letter 02/2016 Und wer in den Verteiler aufgenommen werden möchte, schickt uns geschwind eine eMail an hello@funcfurniture.de mit dem Betreff „func.letter“.

BRUTALISM.

BRUTALISM.

26. Juli 2016

Ein Besuch im Londoner „Barbican“ hatte uns darauf gebracht: Wir mögen es brutal. Bevor Sie jetzt an Ballerspiele und Zombie-Filme denken: Es geht um Architektur. Moderne Architektur hat durchaus ihre Fans, aber auch viele Feinde – wenn man mal in diesen Kategorien denken will. Oft erscheint das 20 Jahrhundert wie ein radikaler Bruch mit den althergebrachten Traditionen in Baukunst und …

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Press/Hamburger Abendblatt.

Press/Hamburger Abendblatt.

23. Juli 2016

Press/RUM DESIGN, Sweden.

Press/RUM DESIGN, Sweden.

1. Juli 2016

Nachts im Bauhaus.

Nachts im Bauhaus.

5. Mai 2016

UNESCO Weltkulturerbe und ein Ursprung der Moderne: Das Bauhaus in Dessau und die Meisterhaussiedlung. Im Atelierhaus kann man sogar übernachten – näher kann man der Designgeschichte nicht kommen. Die ehemaligen „Studentenbuden“ von Josef Albers, Marcel Breuer oder Marianne Brandt sind heute einfache (und sehr günstige) Hotelzimmer mit einer unglaublichen Aura (wir empfehlen die Zimmer im 4. Stock zur Balkonseite). Wer …

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func.letter 01/2016

func.letter 01/2016

5. Mai 2016

Wir haben es endlich geschafft unseren ersten Newsletter zu schreiben. Wen es interessiert, aber nicht im Verteiler ist, clickt hier: func.letter 01/2016 Und wer in den Verteiler aufgenommen werden möchte, schickt uns geschwind eine eMail an hello@funcfurniture.de mit dem Betreff „func.letter“.

Press/Elegance, Netherlands.

Press/Elegance, Netherlands.

1. April 2016

Feel the func.!

Feel the func.!

19. Februar 2016

Großer Weekend-Sale bei func.: Wir räumen unser Lager auf – und geben bis zu 40% Rabatt auf Einzelstücke, Specials und Kellerkinder. Eine seltene Chance, bei func. ein Schnäppchen zu machen. Freitag, 26.2. von 12 bis 19 Uhr & Samstag, 27.2. von 12 -18 Uhr.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

15. Dezember 2015

Flower Lab von func. Foto: Peter Fehrentz.

make your own platners.

make your own platners.

1. November 2015

one of the most famous and recognizable sixties furniture designs is the platner chair. here we have a set of four in good vintage condition – and you could decide how to restore them: should it be another classic woolen fabric, maybe in green this time? how about a blue velvet by raf simmons? or shall we go really funky …

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the shelf sculpture.

the shelf sculpture.

1. November 2015

art as furniture: the wonderful, colourful and very impressive ‚liana‘ bookcase by ettore sottsass for meccani arredamenti, built in a (very) limited edition of ten pieces. it feels like ‚memphis‘ – but with a more luxurious twist. and it has an interesting story to tell: allround genius ettore sottsass is known for his large oeuvre including furniture, jewelry, glass, lighting …

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PK 91.

PK 91.

1. November 2015

a great company for the lounge chair pk 22 is the pk 91 folding stool, also by paul kjaerholm for e. kold christensen. it is said that kjaerholm got inspiration from an ancient egyptian folding stool from around 1500 bc. but especially the twisted steel frame makes this stool a true, very recognizable design icon. you decide whether you put …

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a black swan with wooden legs.

a black swan with wooden legs.

1. November 2015

„i suffocate on aesthetics.“ as arne jacobsen once – only half jokingly – said. aesthetes can be tiring: his coffee cups always had to be in strict order in the cupboard, and even when selecting and arranging pieces of cake he is said to have been fastidious about appearance. but on the other hand there’s genius: an extremely passionate precision …

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join the „jet set“.

join the „jet set“.

1. November 2015

A true piece of history: The ‚Braniff Chair‘ by Alexander Girard. In 1965 Girard was commissioned with a complete redesign for Braniff airlines, from chairs to settees, from wall hangings to blankets, from flight bags to whole planes (more about that below). Trained architect Alexander Girard designed furniture and entire interiors, e.g. the legendary restaurant ‚La Fonda del Sol‘ in …

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the rough luxe garden.

the rough luxe garden.

1. November 2015

Set of four midcentury concrete chairs, probably for private or public garden usage. The expressionistic design could point to the italian Sixties. Made of steel reinforced concrete they are heavy (40kg each), the material itself has a creme color, topped by a very beautiful multi-layered patina in various shades of blue, red and pink. Sitting is surprisingly comfortable, condition is …

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america’s best.

america’s best.

1. November 2015

In 1952, these ‚T-chairs‘ won the American Institute of Decorators award for the best furniture design in the United States. They were a cornerstone of the acclaimed Laverne International „New Furniture“ collection. And as futuristic as the Fifties could be, these chairs not only are really good, ingenious design, but also early ambassadors of the upcoming space age design. Designers …

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The Poney.

The Poney.

1. November 2015

The ‚Poney‘ swivel chair, designed by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova, radiates the prototypical charm of the Seventies: A small cocktail chair, but also suitable for the dining table. Elegant and comfortable, but also futuristic thanks to its stainless steel base. Originally available in six different versions these are the early 4-star-legs on castors. Moscatelli developed many impressive designs for Formanova, …

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the aperitivo table.

the aperitivo table.

1. November 2015

when in milano, do as the milanese do: have a blue hour drink. we’ve understood these tables were produced by cassina in the fifties for a cafe bar in milan. they are heavy and solid with their cast-iron legs and the central turned wooden column – but also elegant with the rather thin floating tabletop, covered with formica laminate in …

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the architecture of light.

the architecture of light.

1. November 2015

even in louis h. sullivan’s famous saying „form follows function“ you’ll find the word „fun“ lurking around. gian nicola gigante was a trained architect, like sullivan, and maybe you need to be serious to put a bit of fun in a piece of office illumination. he designed this floor lamp in 1980/81 for ‚zerbetto illuminazione‘, a company founded in 1947, …

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piece of earth.

piece of earth.

1. November 2015

furniture made of stone is always fascinating – be it a midcentury travertin coffee table, a granite sculpture or a marble console by angelo mangiarotti. even more impressive are pieces made of „onyx marble“. while real onyx is a black and white semi-precious stone only used for jewellery, the material used for tabletops scientifically is called „aragonite-sinter“, veined and colourful, …

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Life, reflected.

Life, reflected.

1. November 2015

Burkhard Schittny holds up a mirror to the world – but it’s up to you to interpret what you see. His „Tubes“ series of objects seem to be superficially decorative, but they reflect the life and ego of their viewers – in the truest sense of the word. The wall hanging objects are made of mirror and colour foils from …

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zapf in pink.

zapf in pink.

1. November 2015

This is a famous Zapf ‚Säulentisch‘ (column table), an early version with slanted edge (probably 1967, later the tables were manufactured with round edges). For antibeige gallery we customized the table and gave it a new life with a never produced colour: Dusky Pink. Less original, but very individual. Otto Zapf was recently honoured as a ‚pioneer of german design‘ …

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periscopes of light.

periscopes of light.

1. November 2015

futuristic, chic and unmistakably sixties: these large white floor lamps are a modern eye catcher in every room from bachelor pad to literary salon. famous french interior designer alain richard was born 1926 and finished the ecole nationale supérieur des arts décoratifs in paris in 1949. after working with his famous teacher rené gabriel he founded his own workshop in …

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l’histoire de la séance moderne.

l’histoire de la séance moderne.

1. November 2015

today „fiberglass“ (gfrp: glass-fibre reinforced plastic) is a well known material, from furniture to boatbuilding – and even racecars. but in the fifties it was still very experimental to work with. of course, first things that come to mind are the early 50’s versions of the fiberglass chairs by charles & ray eames. in france you may have seen fabulous …

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sitting on broadway.

sitting on broadway.

1. November 2015

how to turn a new idea for a chair’s suspension into a pop art piece: gaetano pesce’s „broadway chair“, designed in 1993. pesce, a visionary designer, artist and architect, always searched for an „anti-rationalism“ way of design. through his innovative and playful use of unusual materials and manufacturing processes he tries to add a human touch to industrial objects: „it’s …

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a pair EA 117 or the way how we would do a home office.

a pair EA 117 or the way how we would do a home office.

1. November 2015

if we had to furnish a home office, we would combine the two moss-green EA 117 with the dusty pink painted column table by Otto Zapf. the elegant chairs of the eames aluminum group have been popular design pieces since their introduction in 1958. no wonder – their graceful silhouettes can be used well in both living and working …

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a most famous restaurant chair.

a most famous restaurant chair.

1. November 2015

new york, 1960. a new restaurant opened its doors in the lobby of the time life building. it was named „la fonda del sol“ and described as „… a dream village full of sparkling suns and lovely puppets, where even the salt shakers smiled.“ (olga gueft, editor, ‚interiors‘ magazine) the restaurant was completely designed by alexander girard with a latin-american …

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Bright Eighties.

Bright Eighties.

1. November 2015

LEUCOS was founded 1962 in Venice, Italy. The company excels in a wide range of excellently crafted luminaires, based on their own research and experiments and developed in close cooperation with well-known architects and designers. They became famous for their lampshades made of Venetian Murano glass, for example the chandelier series „Serenissima“ with differently coloured glass arms. Here we’ve got …

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simply significant.

simply significant.

1. November 2015

instantly recognizable memphis: here comes the ‚kristall‘ side table by michele de lucchi. designed in 1981 for the inaugural first collection of famous ‚memphis milano‘, this object combines all the ingredients: flashy colours and vibrant pattern, low-end materials, simple construction – and an impressive novel shape for a side table. the double-decker design allows for a book or magazin on …

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iconic and ironic.

iconic and ironic.

1. November 2015

the world famous loved and beloved gufram ‚cactus‘, designed 1972 by guido drocco and franco mello. it’s a very impressive coat stand – but beware that your chosen outfit matches this major design piece (try casually throwing a versace jacket over it). ‚cactus‘ comes as an ironic totem, and embodies the grit, the imagination and the humour of the design …

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Press/A&W Architektur & Wohnen.

Press/A&W Architektur & Wohnen.

1. Oktober 2015

Press, Living etc., UK.

Press, Living etc., UK.

1. September 2015

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

15. August 2015

Boat shaped pedestal table, Florence Knoll für Knoll, von func.

Press/Schöner Wohnen

Press/Schöner Wohnen

15. Juli 2015

Revolt Chair gelb und Industrie-Scherenleuchte von func. Foto: Peter Fehrentz.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

15. Juli 2015

Wingback Chair, Gianfranco Frattini von func. Foto: Peter Fehrentz.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

25. Juni 2015

Strafor Klappenschrank von func. Foto: Peter Fehrentz.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

15. Juni 2015

Singer Hocker und KaiserIdell Gelenkarmleuchte von func. Foto: Peter Fehrentz.

„Willkommen, Bienvenue, Welcome!“ (Liza Minelli, 1972)

„Willkommen, Bienvenue, Welcome!“ (Liza Minelli, 1972)

23. April 2015

Hier sind Sie richtig, wenn Sie sich für Vintage Industrial und Midcentury Möbel interessieren. Diese Website ist ein Neubau – also bitte lassen Sie die Schuhe an und übersehen Sie freundlicherweise den Baustaub in den Ecken. Da wir gerade erst eingezogen sind, sind auch noch nicht alle Möbel ausgepackt. In den nächsten Tagen wird alles schön eingerichtet, versprochen! You hit …

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Press/how to spend it, UK.

Press/how to spend it, UK.

15. April 2015

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

15. Januar 2015

Boulangerie-Schriftzug und Jeep Klapp-Bank von func. Foto: Peter Fehrentz.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

15. Januar 2015

Sidchair kellygreen/La Fonda-Base, Ray & Charles Eames für Herman Miller, von func. Klappenschrank von func. Singer Hocker von func. Foto: Peter Fehrentz.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

15. Dezember 2014

ROWAC Werkzeugschrank. Foto: Peter Fehrentz.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

15. Dezember 2014

Sessel „Schwan“, Arne Jacobsen von func. Foto: Peter Fehrentz.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

15. November 2014

unseen eames.

unseen eames.

1. November 2014

Eames‘ plasticchairs are omnipresent nowadays: practical, good-looking and loved by everyone. But when you’re not „everyone“ and would like to insert something special into your interior, here we’ve got a striking discovery: A pair of drafting chairs. Bright-red fibreglass sidechair shells on height-adjustable, swivelling drafting frames. Often the designs by Ray and Charles Eames took part at historical events. Chess …

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The last Eames product.

The last Eames product.

1. November 2014

Famous look, rare sight: This is the last furniture product designed in the Eames‘ office: The ‚Soft Pad Sofa‘. The design process started in the mid-1960s, was put on hold and took up again until it was finally introduced 1984, six years after Charles‘ death*. It was designed as a part of the ‚Aluminium Group‘ to accompany furniture like the …

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rust-red-brown-with-a-dash-of-orange.

rust-red-brown-with-a-dash-of-orange.

1. November 2014

There are many Eames Lounge Chairs around, that doesn’t make the chair less beautiful, but it spurs us on to always find more extraordinary models. It worked again this time, we think. We start with a „once-in-a-lifetime-found“, produced by Vitra in the early 70s. Rio Rosewood that stands out due to its pronounced grain which tends to orange. It …

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The egg came first.

The egg came first.

1. November 2014

At least this Egg Chair. It comes from the first small production series, produced in 1958 – and it came without a seat cushion at that time. Arne Jacobsen designed the Egg for the lobby and reception areas of the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. The commission to design every element of the hotel building, including the furniture, was the …

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Schittny-Tubes.

Schittny-Tubes.

1. November 2014

Also in 2019 we use our walls again to show some art. We start with the Hamburg-based artist Burkhard Schittny and his Schittny-Tubes. Whether in galleries, museums or at home on the wall: people like a close inspection of works of art. If you do this with „Tubes“ by Burkhard Schittny, then you might have a self-experience that expands …

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Seating with respect.

Seating with respect.

1. November 2014

Poul Kjaerholm (Denmark, 1929-80) is one of the most important furniture designers of the midcentury era. Vintage originals are immensely sought after and sold at design auctions to collectors worldwide. As a trained carpenter Kjaerholm developed a particular interest in different construction materials, especially steel, which he considered a natural material with the same artistic fineness as other natural materials. And, …

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Press/Die Stilisten, Hamburger Abendblatt.

Press/Die Stilisten, Hamburger Abendblatt.

2. September 2014

Vielen Dank an die Redaktion von „Die Stilisten“ für den schönen Beitrag…

Press/Elle City Guide Hamburg.

Press/Elle City Guide Hamburg.

1. September 2014

Vielen Dank für den kleinen Beitrag im Elle City Guide Hamburg…

Press/The Heritage Post Woman.

Press/The Heritage Post Woman.

1. Juli 2014

Vielen Dank an The Heritage Post Woman für das schöne Interview…

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

15. Mai 2014

Casalino, Alexander Begge für Casala, von func. Foto: Peter Fehrentz.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

15. Mai 2014

Revolt Chair „brick red“, Friso Kramer von Ahrend de Cirkel, von func. Vermessungsstange, von func. Foto: Peter Fehrentz.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

Press/Schöner Wohnen.

15. Januar 2014

Cherner Chair, Norman Cherner für Plycraft, von func. Midgard-Scherenleuchte, von func. Foto: Peter Fehrentz.

Press/Szene Hamburg.

Press/Szene Hamburg.

1. Januar 2014

Vielen Dank an die Szene Hamburg für den schönen Bericht über uns…

Press/Hamburger Morgenpost.

Press/Hamburger Morgenpost.

23. Dezember 2013

Vielen Dank an die Mopo über den schönen Beitrag…

Press/Seemagazin.

Press/Seemagazin.

15. September 2013

Vielen Dank an das Seemagazin für den schönen Bericht….

Press/Süddeutsche Zeitung.

Press/Süddeutsche Zeitung.

14. September 2012

Vielen Dank an die Süddeutsche Zeitung für den schönen Bericht über uns…

Florence Knoll’s boat shaped table.

Florence Knoll’s boat shaped table.

1. Januar 2011

Ursprünglich als Konferenz-Tisch entworfen. Unsere Version hat eine Tischplatte aus Teakholz.