Dominique Imbert, the founder of Focus, was born in 1940 in Montpellier in the south of France and sculpted his first fireplace for his own personal use. From its humble beginnings 50 years ago, Focus now exports its fireplaces around the world.
Dominique Imbert, the founder of Focus, was born in 1940 in Montpellier in the south of France and sculpted his first fireplace for his own personal use. From its humble beginnings 50 years ago, Focus now exports its fireplaces around the world.
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Koor Design epitomizes harmonious spatial experiences where function, aesthetics, and nature converge. Inspired by alpine glaciers, their algorithm generates unique structures, showcasing the perfect balance between human design and natural...
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Koor Design epitomizes harmonious spatial experiences where function, aesthetics, and nature converge. Inspired by alpine glaciers, their algorithm generates unique structures, showcasing the perfect balance between human design and natural beauty.
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The HORL manual knife sharpener offers a satisfying and hands-on approach to keeping your blades sharp. With a rotating diamond grinding disc and magnetic angle support, it ensures even and...
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The HORL manual knife sharpener offers a satisfying and hands-on approach to keeping your blades sharp. With a rotating diamond grinding disc and magnetic angle support, it ensures even and reproducible sharpening results, making it a must-have for knife enthusiasts
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LĂĽrssen, a renowned yacht builder since 1875, achieved international acclaim when founder Friedrich LĂĽrĂźen crafted one of the earliest motorboats in 1886. With eight shipyards, LĂĽrssen maintains an exceptional reputation...
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LĂĽrssen, a renowned yacht builder since 1875, achieved international acclaim when founder Friedrich LĂĽrĂźen crafted one of the earliest motorboats in 1886. With eight shipyards, LĂĽrssen maintains an exceptional reputation among yacht owners and the industry.
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OHA, based in Munich, is a design studio founded by Sami Ayadi and Jan Heinzelmann. They bring over a decade of experience in various design fields, including industrial products, furniture,...
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OHA, based in Munich, is a design studio founded by Sami Ayadi and Jan Heinzelmann. They bring over a decade of experience in various design fields, including industrial products, furniture, exhibitions, interiors, and public installations.
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Since 1935, Brändli Confiserie has been delighting chocolate lovers with melt-in-the-mouth truffles, hand-scooped dark chocolate, and more. With over 90 praline and truffle creations, this Swiss house of chocolate combines...
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Since 1935, Brändli Confiserie has been delighting chocolate lovers with melt-in-the-mouth truffles, hand-scooped dark chocolate, and more. With over 90 praline and truffle creations, this Swiss house of chocolate combines tradition with modernity, producing two million pralines and one million
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First8 Kombucha in Munich offers small-batch, locally sourced kombucha infused with a variety of natural ingredients like ginger, lime, raspberry, basil, turmeric, and pear. This handcrafted probiotic drink goes beyond...
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First8 Kombucha in Munich offers small-batch, locally sourced kombucha infused with a variety of natural ingredients like ginger, lime, raspberry, basil, turmeric, and pear. This handcrafted probiotic drink goes beyond health food and embraces a functional lifestyle approach. The company’s
Doing something by hand can change a lot. Buying something handmade out of conviction can do the same. It changes – or has already changed – the way we think. Especially when it comes to our food. What do we buy? Who made it? What can we perhaps grow ourselves? How do our actions and decisions change, first ourselves, then our purchases, then the landscape?
It is often coincidences that give life the decisive turn. Ernst Gamperl actually wanted to become a carpenter and then came to woodturning rather by chance. But this marked the beginning of a lifelong love affair between him and that material he felt in love with: wood.
Munich “Handmade Quality” is our latest book out of the Makers Bible series. A compact city guide in pocket book format, which leads to handmade, genuine and passionate quality in Munich. The book is written in German.
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