From February 20 to March 1, an exhibition was held in MoscowGerman design Handmade in Germany 2015, where the best German manufactories presented their hand-made products. We are ready to tell you about the most interesting exhibits of the exhibition Handmade in Germany exhibition became a real pleasure for those who love and appreciate German design, and for those who were not interested in this topic before. All exhibits were created in the best manufactories of Germany, and many of the companies that presented the results of their work at the exhibition have a century-long history. Excellent design, the highest quality and uniqueness of hand production - we saw all this with our own eyes and are ready to share impressions and photos with you. Bonus: we asked famous architects and designers and found out their opinion about Handmade in Germany 2015. Information partner of the exhibition - etk-fashion.com.
For the kitchen
For those who are crazy about designer tableware,The Handmade in Germany exhibition must have seemed like a real treasure trove! For example, the exhibition featured the legendary unglazed porcelain from the Hering Berlin workshop. These products combine elegance and durability (the porcelain can be washed in dishwashers). Among the exhibits was also magnificent hand-made porcelain from the Nymphenburg manufactory, founded in 1747. Each plate, each cup is created by hand on a potter's wheel, and therefore all porcelain products are unique. Visitors to the exhibition were also delighted by ceramics from the Hedwig Bolhagen manufactory, noble porcelain from the Fürstenberg factory, and porcelain from the Berlin Royal Porcelain Manufactory.
Tableware was also presented at the exhibition.created by the masters of the famous porcelain factory "Rosenthal". This factory was founded in 1879 by the secret councilor Philipp Rosenthal, and today these products are rightfully considered part of the cultural heritage of Germany. The exquisite forms and high quality of Rosenthal porcelain have earned many prestigious awards.
Knives were among the exhibitsfrom one of the best kitchen knife manufacturers in the world — the Nesmuk company. Such sharp, durable, stylish knives are used by professional chefs on all continents! The guests of the exhibition were also surprised by vintage soda siphons restored in the Langlebig workshop. These products are a real hymn to the classic bar art. In addition, the Handmade in Germany exposition pleased with silverware from Koch & Bergfeld. Since 1829, true masterpieces of design have come from the hands of the jewelers of this workshop.
For children
Hand-made toys are already quite commonthing for Russian reality. Perhaps because people of all nationalities strive to give their children the best and highest quality… For example, amazing walkers, toy kitchens, doll houses made of environmentally friendly materials from toy maker Norbert Werneuer. Such toys are not only safe and pleasing to the eye, but also promote educational games. And, of course, each of them is unique! Also at the exhibition were hand-made figurines from Wendt & Kühn (170 professional wood carvers currently work in this workshop).
Decorative Fabric Dolls Stand byErna Meyer's manufactory attracted the attention of almost every visitor to the Handmade in Germany exhibition. These unique toys were invented by a preschool teacher and have been created since 1945. High quality and unquestionable educational value ensure that these dolls are popular to this day.
For the bathroom
For lovers of sophisticated and stylish thingsThe bathroom was pleased with the exposition of the company "Decor Walter". These mirrors, soap dishes, lamps, diffusers for liquid soap and other accessories are examples of true German quality and attention to detail. The same can be said about the accessories and mixers "Dornbracht", which have an impeccable design and high aesthetic value. The bathtub from Kaldewei presented at the exhibition deserves special attention. Since 1918, this company has been producing bathtubs, shower trays and whirlpool bathtubs from a unique material made by hand - Kaldewei steel enamel 3.5 mm thick. This thickness of the material, according to the manufacturer, is optimal and guarantees special strength and durability. In confirmation of this, the company provides a 30-year guarantee on all its bathtubs and trays. In addition, Kaldewei bathtubs are distinguished by a stylish design that has earned more than a hundred different awards.
Lighting
Agree, use a globe for lighting— is not the most trivial solution. Such a highlight to the interior is offered by the masters of the company "Columbus", who create ideal handmade globes. In addition to globes, visitors to Handmade in Germany were presented with unique lamps from "Holy Trinity", which allow you to shape your living space with the help of light, as well as rethought modern interpretations of crystal chandeliers from "Windfall" and multi-beam Christmas stars from "Hernhuter Sterne".
Furniture
There wasn't much furniture at the exhibition, howeverall of it was distinguished by its originality and, of course, demonstrated high craftsmanship. Visitors liked the stylish solutions for storing bicycles in an apartment, proposed by the design studio "Mikili". They were surprised by the unusual chairs made of wine barrels by Magnus Mewes, comfortable furniture by "Vilde & Spit" and a functional chest of drawers by the furniture workshop "Kettnacker". Special attention should be paid to the company "Line 58", which offers customers only one product - tabletop fixing systems. The product resembles a fancifully curved line and allows you to turn any tabletop into a table without nails and screws.
Decor and accessories
A lot of attention was paid to the decor at the exhibition.The legendary Nim weaving carpet was also on display, created with the participation of activist Marin Bensch, who in 1909 found a way to establish profitable carpet production in Germany. Visitors were delighted by stylish switches from the workshop of Albrecht Jung, stunning environmentally friendly carpets from Object Carpet, and illustrations by Martin Haacke, which have won numerous awards. In addition to tableware, porcelain and ceramic manufacturers offered many vases, figurines, and other decorative solutions for the home. Among the exhibits, one could also see ceramic vases by Lutz Koenecke, distinguished by their incredibly stylish and laconic design.
Finishing
There was quite a lot on offer at the exhibitioninteresting finishing solutions. The guests of Handmade in Germany were delighted by the incredible artistic handmade ceramic tiles from the Berlin workshop "Golem". They were amazed by the fashionable wall coverings created to order by the Ulrich Welter manufactory. Great interest was aroused by the innovative materials from the company "Hazenkopf", which have no analogues on the market. High-quality and durable handmade parquet from the company "Meissner" did not go unnoticed, which, by the way, is one of the best woodworking enterprises in Germany.
What do designers and architects think about the Handmade in Germany exhibition?
On the first day of the exhibition, there wasthe grand opening, which was attended by many architects, designers, decorators. We asked some of the brightest representatives of the design sphere to share their impressions of the Handmade in Germany 2015 exhibition. Ekaterina Savkina, designer, art director of the TV program "Fazenda": - Like any visual event, the exhibition for me began with a coat rack. Or rather, with a queue at the cloakroom, in which respectable visitors obediently stood. The museum simply turned out to be unprepared for such an influx of people interested in German applied manufacturing. And there was a lot to see: fantastic ceramics, toys, globe lamps, gold and silver jewelry, and a chandelier with crystal butterflies that immersed you in children's fantasies. designdirection.ru Anastasia Topoeva, architect: - The opening of the Handmade in Germany World Tour 2015 exhibition took place in the Museum of Decorative Arts, and I was lucky enough to be a guest. It was a wonderful chamber event, with music, a puppet show, delicious wine. The atmosphere of the reception contributed to the understanding of the art of everyday life surrounded by objects made with love. ptam2.ru Mito Melitonyan, architect: - I left pretty quickly. It is clear that handmade is not necessarily something done on the knee and in a handicraft way. Such an exhibition should not look like a craft fair, but I thought that I would see more applied things like incredibly interesting shoes or creative clothes, jewelry, something that unexpectedly captivates, with a special German flavor, but here everything is clean, bland, neat, pedantic and very ordinary. Maybe this is exactly what they wanted to show. I liked it, but I am not impressed. melitonyan.com Remo Rentgen, director of Nya Nordiska: - The Handmade in Germany exhibition shows the high culture of German design - from the idea to the execution and the smallest details of the product. I was pleasantly surprised by the choice of participants — there are no major manufacturers or “brands with a capital letter” like Porsche or Siemens at the exhibition. You will see previously unknown “diamonds”. The fact that in our time it is still possible to discover something new is inspiring… It is precisely because of this that the Handmade in Germany project allows you to truly deeply understand the highest culture of products from German manufacturers. For Russians, this should be comparable to ballet or opera seen and heard in Berlin, Paris or New York. nya.com Our opinion: — The Handmade in Germany 2015 exhibition clearly demonstrates the traditional German approach to the quality of hand-made products. It is interesting that in the age of high technology and mass production, the products of manufactories not only remain in demand, but are especially valued, since they allow you to bring unique items with their own history of creation into the interior. photo: Ekaterina Boglevskaya
