Magazine

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Image courtesy of the Paul McCobb Archive with Form Portfolios

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...

Photo by Ludger Paffrath

PRESS

Statement with Understatement

Lars Triesch about timelessness, longevity and values of original design classics on n-tv.de.

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 Ludger Paffrath

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.

Franz Polzhofer | Photo by Edwin Steinitz