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WITTMANN LIVING AND DINING

WITTMANN LIVING AND DINING
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WITTMANN LIVING AND DINING

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Introduction
Wittmann Living and Dining, established in 1896, is renowned for its Austrian craftsmanship and innovative approach to modern furniture design. The company emphasizes reinvention and openness to new ideas while maintaining its core values, leading to significant collaborations with renowned designers.
Design Philosophy and Collaborations
Wittmann collaborates with international designers like Jaime Hayon, Luca Nichetto, and Sebastian Herkner, each bringing unique perspectives to enrich the collections. The design process is dynamic, focusing on innovative material handling to subtly transform Wittmann's identity.
Craftsmanship and Tradition
Wittmann successfully merges traditional craftsmanship with modern design, creating furniture that reflects individuality and lifestyle. As a family-owned business, it remains committed to producing exclusively in Austria, showcasing the innovation and sustainability of handcrafted products.
Notable Collections and Designs
The document highlights collections such as:
  • Miles Ahead: Designed by Sebastian Herkner, featuring rounded forms and clear lines.
  • Merwyn Collection: Known for craftsmanship with finely stitched leather armrests.
  • Contessa: A revived design from the 1950s, showcasing timeless beauty.
Conclusion
Wittmann's dedication to craftsmanship and innovation results in aesthetically pleasing furniture that supports a unique lifestyle, ensuring its products remain relevant across generations.
Overview of Sebastian Herkner's Work
Herkner's design philosophy emphasizes sustainability and timelessness, viewing products as lifelong companions. His collaboration with Wittmann focuses on comfort and innovative use of materials, such as pocket springs.
Jaime Hayon and Friedrich Kiesler
Hayon's eclectic style combines Mediterranean-baroque influences with craftsmanship, while Kiesler's visionary designs blend Bauhaus and Surrealism, emphasizing multifunctionality and adaptability.
Designer Portrait: Paolo Piva
Paolo Piva is known for blending intellect with aesthetic appeal in his designs, working with prestigious manufacturers to set industry standards.
Paradise Bird Collection
Designed by Luca Nichetto, this collection balances freedom and security, featuring vibrant furniture with Italian and Scandinavian influences, and nods to Viennese Modernism.
Andes Collection
This collection reinterprets classic salon furniture with a delicate metal structure and handcrafted quality, offering versatility and timeless aesthetics.
Product Overview
The document details various furniture designs, focusing on sofas, lounge chairs, and dining furniture, highlighting design philosophies and customization options.
Materials and Customization
Many pieces offer a variety of materials and colors for personalization, exemplified by the 'Vuelta FD' with its distinctive quilting and material options.
Wittmann's Expertise
Wittmann is known for bespoke solutions in high-end architectural projects, combining imagination, innovation, and creativity in their furniture, featured in prestigious locations worldwide.
Bedroom Solutions
Wittmann emphasizes creating restful environments with handcrafted beds and mattresses designed for comfort and quality sleep.
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WITTMANN LIVING AND DINING. AUSTRIAN HANDCRAFT SINCE 1896. WITTMANN LIVING AND DINING.

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EDITORIAL Liebe Freunde von Wittmann, liebe Kunden, Dear friends and customers of Wittmann, Wittmann hat sich in den letzten 120 Jahren stets weiterentwickelt und ist zugleich jung geblieben. Das Geheimnis liegt in der Haltung: Sich immer wieder neu zu erfinden, achtsam zu sein für Neues und dennoch immer genau zu wissen, was richtig ist. Diese Haltung wird seit jeher gelebt und so entstanden in Zusammenarbeit mit Architekten und Designern einige bedeutende Meilensteine der modernen Sitzkultur. Designer wie der Spanier Jaime Hayon, der Italiener Luca Nichetto, die Schwedin Monica Förster, der...

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ORIGINAL WITTMANN HANDWERKSKUNST SEIT 1896. Handcraft since 1896. R E C R E AT I O N J O S E F H O F F M A N N Die Moderne vor der Moderne. Modernism before its time. P L AY T I M E Um die Ecke gedacht. A new angle. W I T T M A N N H AYO N W O R K S H O P Eine Prise Extravaganz. A dash of extravagance. CAMIN REVISITED Klare Linien, die vieles zulassen. Clean lines that open up options. RE-EDITION FRIEDRICH KIESLER Architektonische Elemente im Raum. Architectural elements in space. DESIGN STORIES MILES AHEAD Freiheit gestalten. Designing freedom. MORTON Ein Statement. A statement. PA R A D I S...

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HANDWERKSKUNST SEIT 1896. Der hohe Wert des Besonderen. The importance of being unique. WITTMANN GELINGT ES es seit vielen Jahrzehnten, den Bogen zwischen traditionellem Handwerk und gestalterischer Neuordnung souverän zu spannen. Dabei sind Meilensteine der Möbelgeschichte entstanden — einen Stil gibt Wittmann dennoch nicht vor. Lifestyle braucht keine Anleitung, sondern entsteht durch Individualität. Möbelstücke und Wohnaccessoires mit Charakter spiegeln die Persönlichkeit ihrer Besitzer wider. Sie sind dazu gemacht, Ankerpunkte zu sein. Auf eine sehr kultivierte, nachdrückliche, niemals schreiende...

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8 WITTMANN HAS LONG SPANNED the divide between traditional craftsmanship and radical modern design. It has made furniture history — without ordaining any given style. A lifestyle needs no fashion guide — it springs from individuality. Furniture and home accessories with character reflect their owners’ personalities. Wittmann furniture is designed to anchor their identity — in a highly cultivated, emphatic but never intrusive manner that is always refreshing and upbeat. In its long and eventful history, the company has been a serial trendsetter, and has given impressive proof of how innovative...

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Sessel / lounge chair MERWYN LOUNGE in Eclipse day, Color cognac. Tisch / table MILES

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„ICH SEHE MEINE PRODUKTE ALS BEGLEITER. SIE SOLLEN MIT IHREN BESITZERN UMZIEHEN UND ALT WERDEN.“ SEBASTIAN HERKNER Sessel / lounge chair MERWYN LOUNGE in Arena slate, Nappa basalt. Sofa MERWYN LOUNGE in Arena slate. Tisch / table MILES in Color atlantik. Tisch / table MILES. BEI WITTMANN IST DIE ÜBERZEUGUNG LEBENDIG, nicht einfach schöne und bequeme Möbel zu fertigen, sondern zugleich einer immer größer werdenden Gruppe von Menschen einen ganz besonderen, individuellen Lebensstil zu ermöglichen. Miles Ahead erzwingt keinen ästhetischen Kanon, sondern öffnet neue Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten, befreit...

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Stuhl / chair MERWYN in Gent sky, Color forest. Stühle / chairs MERWYN mit und ohne Armteilschale / with and without armrest shell in Bormio earth grey, Bormio emerald, Gent sky, Color forest. Tisch / table MERWYN in Color mocca, Eiche massiv / solid oak. D ES I GN E R P ORTR AI T: S E BASTI AN H E R KN E R SEINE LIEBE ZUM HANDWERK HAT FÜR SEBASTIAN HERKNER nichts mit Nostalgie, sondern mit Respekt zu tun. Bereits während seines Studiums an der Hochschule für Gestaltung in Offenbach am Main strebte der Designer danach, neue Technologien mit traditionellem Handwerk zu verbinden. Sein Ziel ist...

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„I SEE MY PRODUCTS AS COMPANIONS. I WANT THEM TO MOVE HOMES AND GROW OLD ALONG WITH THEIR OWNERS.“ SEBASTIAN HERKNER WITTMANN IS COMMITTED NOT JUST TO PRODUCING ATTRACTIVE and comfortable furniture, but also to enabling a growing group of people to enjoy a very special, highly individual lifestyle. Miles Ahead does not impose an aesthetic cannon. Instead, it opens up new design possibilities, free from the dictates of the formal living room. Sebastian Herkner borrows the gesture of the embrace for his Miles Ahead range. Lightly rounded backrests and armrests gently envelop a rounded seat. In...

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IN TERVIEW : S EBASTIAN HERKN ER WAS BEDEUTET DER BEGRIFF „ZEITLOSES DESIGN“ FÜR SIE? KANN DESIGN ÜBERHAUPT ZEITLOS SEIN? Zeitlos ist für mich nicht Schwarz und Weiß. Ich denke, das Handwerk verleiht dem Entwurf eine sehr hohe Qualität, welche dem fertigen Produkt letztendlich Langlebigkeit gewährleistet. Ich möchte, dass meine Produkte Begleiter im Leben werden. Das ist für mich Nachhaltigkeit. WIE KAM IHNEN DIE IDEE FÜR DIE MILES AHEAD KOLLEKTION? Die Gestaltungsidee entstand nach einer Führung durch die Manufaktur von Wittmann und die einmalige Tatsache, dass Wittmann den hohen Sitzkomfort...

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der Wittmann Möbelwerkstätten ermöglicht es dem Designer, sehr intuitiv Formen auszuarbeiten und präzise Nahtbilder zu formulieren. Bei Morton sind Material, Verarbeitung und die Kombination von Leder und Stoff entscheidend. Hier kommt die hohe Handwerkskunst von Wittmann zum Tragen. IT IS IN WITTMANN’S CHAIRS THAT THE MANUFACTURER’S MASTERY OF UPHOLSTERY shines through with particular clarity. Even with minimal room to manoeuvre within the given framework, Wittmann succeeds in achieving maximum comfort and distinctive design. Sebastian Herkner’s new chair Morton shows that the form of the chair...

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