WALTER KNOLL IN HAMBURG
Furniture for the international lifestyle
Founded in 1865 as a leather business, "Knoll Leather" soon became a trademark and the founder became the "Royal Court Purveyor" of the Württemberg ruling family. The success curve continued steeply upwards, the leather factory became a furniture factory that equipped the world's first wide-body aircraft and zeppelins, furnished various apartments for Mies van der Rohe and others in the Weisenhof settlement, and cooperated with the Bauhaus. One of the highlights of the company's history was certainly the furnishing of Berlin Tegel Airport, for which the "Berlin-Char" was specially developed. Walter Knoll invents, revolutionizes, designs - always with the highest standards of aesthetics, the best craftsmanship and the finest materials.
Today, Walter Knoll has a clear mission: to design living spaces in which people feel comfortable. For years, they searched for a system of comfort that works visually - and to achieve this, they held discussions with designers and craftsmen, artists and ethnologists. Finally, the aesthetics of nature and landscapes were translated into living spaces; their colors, shapes and textures create comfort. The result was called the philosophy of Natural Elegance.
In collaboration with renowned designers, the company creates modern lifestyle classics and icons of the avant-garde, thereby always shaping the spirit of the times. Walter Knoll continues to make memorable marks in design history to this day.
OUR FAVORITE BY WALTER KNOLL
Sofa and daybed
"Jaan Living"
The generously upholstered surfaces of the sofa and the chaise longue seem to float above the delicate frame. A harmonious balance between lightness and weight. Elegant and inviting at the same time: the casual look of the leather, supported by the soft feather filling of the upholstery. A softness that you want to sink into endlessly.
The back is also a highlight: shelves made of glass or leather offer additional comfort for short daydreams or long evenings of reading. The Sunday newspaper, wine glass or tablet are quickly at hand. Also ideal for arranging lamps, vases and cushions.
The desire for change and security has never been stronger than it is now. Deceleration and motivation seek their connection in an aesthetic that lasts.
A CLASSIC BY WALTER KNOLL
Sofa "Grand Suite"
A true luxury of life. Sustainable quality and beauty. A piece of furniture designed according to the true values of Walter Knoll for the culture of living. Through honest craftsmanship, from the finest materials, with precise lines and an unmistakable character. A statement in every room. Representative, personal, inviting.
With Grand Suite, the designers at EOOS have created another premium masterpiece. Its clear contours and soft shapes convey a calm feeling of space. The generous, comfortable cushions have a pleasantly casual appearance. Their horizontal line flows seamlessly into the armrest and shelf, both made of the best saddle leather with elaborately crafted seams. All of this shows how function and feeling are perfectly combined. The special design is like a recommendation to enjoy our valuable private time. With plenty of space for good books and a glass of wine within easy reach.
The Grand Suite is best displayed when it is freestanding in the room. Breathtakingly beautiful, unobtrusively classic. And so inviting that it is almost impossible to sit any more comfortably.
ACCESSORIES BY WALTER KNOLL
Stool and basket "Isanka"
Long live creativity. Walter Knoll has once again been awarded the highest prizes for furniture designs by the EOOS design studio. The Isanka spatial objects, an upholstered seat, a basket, a side table, received particularly great international recognition with the "Red Dot Design Award", the "Interior Innovation Award 2015 - Best of Best" and other awards.
The product quality lies on the one hand in the perfect craftsmanship of the fine saddle leather and the elegant fabrics, but on the other hand in the brilliant implementation of the idea of making the owner's life as beautiful as possible.
THE FAST ONE BY WALTER KNOLL
Shell chair "Kyo"
Everything revolves around them. The elegant shell chairs from Walter Knoll have been coveted for generations and have long since achieved cult status. Curved lines, gentle curves and striking seam patterns characterize the Kyo model as a typical piece of furniture from Walter Knoll. Designed by Pearson Lloyd, it won the Red Dot Design Award.
The Kyo shell chair envelops its owner in high-quality upholstery in a sweeping, elegant manner – like the seat of a sports car. The shell, which is either covered in plastic or completely in leather on the outside, is easy to rotate. With a classic four-legged base. Or in the new versions with a harmonious five-legged base and castors for freedom of movement all around.
CARPETS BY WALTER KNOLL
Chimbuka Carpet
There is a Swahili saying: “A good beginning promises a good ending.” Chimbuka means sunrise, and the design reflects the colors of the sky: intense reds and blues as they shine in the morning or evening light.
Walter Knoll's carpets, created in collaboration with textile designer Helmut Scheufele, were inspired by the landscapes and colors of Africa. They draw their strength from the rich creativity of the African continent and are translated into timeless, knotted works of art.
WHAT MAKES THE WALTER KNOLL BRAND UNMISTAKABLE
Masterfully designed products
> Special – down to the smallest detail. Only the best materials are processed with the highest standards of precision. The basic elements of the aesthetics have remained unchanged for more than a hundred years: leather, fabric and wood.
> Basics. The basis of Walter Knoll's formal language is provided by modernism, the school that, with its principle of "less is more," is the most sustainable teaching of all. Like the masters of modernism, Walter Knoll likes to combine this principle with archaic patterns, colors and features.
> A lifetime. Only the best materials are used, durable and environmentally friendly. Their use is reduced to what is necessary.
> Climate neutral. Walter Knoll has been producing in a certified climate-neutral manner for years. The building, the production and the processes meet the highest international sustainability standards.
> Tradition and future. Walter Knoll uses old craft techniques and continuously develops them to make them fit for the future.
> Think ecologically , act responsibly and sustainably. This applies to long-lasting design quality, durable aesthetics and conscious selection of materials - as well as short routes through cooperation with partner companies from the region.
> Award-winning. Walter Knoll has received many international awards.
In our Bornhold showroom we present various models from Walter Knoll and provide you with expert advice. We look forward to seeing you.