Magazine

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