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Q & A
with Seth Gravette
Our Q&A section features well known artists and designers. In 21 short answers they share the small things that define their work as well as their personal life: How do they work? Who or what is their source of inspiration? What's the best piece of advise they've been given? And what's on top of their bucket list? This edition's guest is Seth Gravette.
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Q & A
with Kat Hutter & Roger Lee
Our Q&A section features well known artists and designers. In 21 short answers they share the small things that define their work as well as their personal life: How do they work? Who or what is their source of inspiration? What's the best piece of advise they've been given? And what's on top of their bucket list? This edition's guest are ceramic artists Kat & Roger
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ARTICLE
The timeless allure of Mid-Century Modern ceramic art
The Mid-Century Modern era is a testament to the innovative spirit that swept through art and design. In this dynamic period, ceramic art emerged as a medium for creative expression that blended form, function, and modern aesthetics.
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EXHIBITION AND EVENT
WIENER BLUT
Original in Berlin proudly presents "Wiener Blut". This exhibition features one of a kind ceramic vessels by Onka Allmayer-Beck and beautifully hand-crafted terrazzo coffee tables by Felix Muhrhofer. Click below to get an impression of the exhibition and its opening night.
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AUSSTELLUNG
WIENER BLUT: ONKA ALLMAYER BECK X FELIX MUHRHOFER
Wiener Blut zeigt Möbel und Objekte von Onka Allmayer-Beck und Felix Muhrhofer. Obwohl die zwei jungen KünstlerInnen aus Österreich in ihrer Formensprache kaum unterschiedlicher sein könnten, harmonieren sie durch ihren intuitiven Umgang mit den traditionellen Materialien Ton und Terrazzo – und erschaffen so völlig neue State-of-the-Art-Designs.
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Q & A
with Clemens Kois
Our Q&A section features well known artists and designers. In 21 short answers they share the small things that define their work as well as their personal life: How do they work? Who or what is their source of inspiration? What's the best piece of advise they've been given? And what's on top of their bucket list? This edition's guest is photographer Clemens Kois.
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DESIGNER IN FOCUS
Pierre Chapo
Influenced by both traditional craftsmanship and modernism, Pierre Chapo is known for his elegant handcrafted furniture while also highlighting the natural structure of the wood as a unique element of design. We present some of his most iconic pieces, now on sale at Original in Berlin.
Q & A
with Jürgen Nogai
Our Q&A section features well known artists and designers. In 21 short answers they share the small things that define their work as well as their personal life: How do they work? Who or what is their source of inspiration? What's the best piece of advise they've been given? And what's on top of their bucket list? This edition's guest is architectural photographer Jürgen Nogai.
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Q & A
with Alan Hess
Our Q&A section features well known artists and designers. In 21 short answers they share the small things that define their work as well as their personal life: How do they work? Who or what is their source of inspiration? What's the best piece of advise they've been given? And what's on top of their bucket list? This edition's guest is Alan Hess.
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EXHIBITION AND EVENT
CARL AUBÖCK: THE WORKSHOP
As part of both our New Originals segment as well as our Mid-Century Modern collection, we proudly present "Carl Auböck: The Workshop". This exhibition features new items as well as classics from the 1950s and 1960s, all designed and manufactured by the Auböck family in Austria. Click below to get an impression of the exhibition and its opening night.
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AUSSTELLUNG
CARL AUBÖCK: THE WORKSHOP
Mit der Ausstellung Carl Auböck: The Workshop vereinen Berlins größter Mid-Century-Furniture-Store Original in Berlin und der in New York lebende Auböck-Sammler und Fotograf Clemens Kois erstmals die Entwürfe aus vier Generationen und mehr als 100 Jahren Wiener Gürtlerfamilie.
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Q & A
with Judy Kameon
Our Q&A section features well known artists and designers. In 21 short answers they share the small things that define their work as well as their personal life. This edition's guest is L.A. based landscape designer Judy Kameon.
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DESIGNER IN FOCUS
George Nelson
Simplicity meets elegance: The work of American interior designer George Nelson marks a milestone in Mid-Century Modern's furniture design. Below Original in Berlin presents some of his most iconic pieces.
SELECTED BY
Chris Glass
In our newly founded section "Selected by" sought-after artists and designers tell us about their favorite items among our assortment of Mid-Century furnishings. Our first guest is interior designer and Soho House Membership Manager Chris Glass.
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Q & A
with Dominic Bradbury
Our Q&A section features well known artists and designers. In 21 short answers they share the small things that define their work as well as their personal life. This edition's guest is journalist and writer Dominic Bradbury.
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DESIGNER IN FOCUS
Dan Wenger
The Zeitgeist of the late 1960s can be found in Dan Wenger’s simple yet iconic leather and steel designs. Between 1969 to 1979 Wenger designed more than 300 different pieces of furniture, including the Lotus Chair and other well-known items, such as the Love Seat, the U-Chair and the MU Chair. A selection of a few, very iconic designs have stood the test of time and are now, more than forty years later, available on order at Original in Berlin.
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Q & A
with Mira Nakashima
Our Q&A section features well known artists and designers. In 21 short answers they share with us the little things that define their work as well as their personal life. This edition's guest is Mira Nakashima.
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DESIGNER IN FOCUS
Stan Bitters
In 2014 the New York Times proclaimed him "one of the art world's best-kept secrets": Stan Bitters' career in ceramics has spanned six decades, but only recently has the artist been rediscovered for his exceptional work. Bringing back a legend, an assortment of his work is available at Original in Berlin.
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Q & A
with Hubert Zandberg
Our Q&A section features well known artists and designers. In 21 short answers they share the small things that define their work as well as their personal life. This edition's guest is London based interior designer Hubert Zandberg.
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Image courtesy of the Paul McCobb Archive with Form Portfolios
DESIGNER IN FOCUS
Paul McCobb
Simple, modern yet elegant: The designs of American designer Paul McCobb can be considered quintessential for the Mid-Century era. Original in Berlin presents a carefully chosen collection of his work.
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blog
Ray Kappe in Kleinmachnow
Please follow the adventure of the Triesch Residence by Ray Kappe in Kleinmachnow.
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Photo by Ludger Paffrath
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Ray Kappe Furniture Line by Original in Berlin
California Modernism is synonymous with sophisticated minimal structures, featuring open plan design and indoor-outdoor living, inspired by traditional Japanese architecture. One of the movement’s most influential architects was Ray Kappe. A specialist in creating multipurpose buildings, Kappe was considered a master of constructing houses that were both modern yet warm. Level by level, his buildings take you on a journey of discovery as each space opens up. Known foremost as an excellent architect, he later also devoted himself to one-of-a-kind furniture. And this is where the Original in Berlin x Ray Kappe story begins...
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Photo by Jácint Halász
ANNOUNCEMENT
New Showroom for our New Originals
We are pleased to announce that we will shortly be opening an additional showroom especially for our "New Originals", which is only a few meters away from our existing showroom for vintage design.
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PRESS
Statement with Understatement
Lars Triesch about timelessness, longevity and values of original design classics on n-tv.de.
read the German article on n-tv.de
Photo by Ludger Paffrath
EXHIBITION
Original in Berlin X Bocci
Original in Berlin X Bocci is a unique collaboration between one of Germany’s largest Mid-Century Modern furniture stores, Original in Berlin, and the contemporary lighting manufacturer, Bocci.
The exhibition explores the synergy between space, materials, craft and architecture - blurring the lines between commodity and art. BOCCI‘s Berlin showroom, BOCCI 79, a former courthouse, serves as the exhibition’s location.
Photo by Jochen Arndt
EXHIBITION COOPERATION
Umoja @ aptm
Celebrating the spirit of Africa in an installation by Chris Glass at aptm, featuring some pieces from our collection.
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Franz Polzhofer | Photo by Edwin Steinitz
EXHIBITION
IMPULSE
Sie wurden gesehen und nicht mehr vergessen, sie sorgten für ungeahnte Überraschungen und prägen das Möbeldesign bis heute – die revolutionären Entwürfe des Mid-Century, einer Designepoche, in der IMPULSE gesetzt wurden wie in keiner anderen.
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Photo by Anne-Catherine Scoffoni
PRESS
Wie wohnt eigentlich Lars Triesch?
AD Deutschland fragte Lars Triesch, wie es bei ihm zu Hause aussieht.
read the German article at ad-magazine.de