It must be the color, I thought, when I first stumbled across the furniture by Berlin-based Bannach. It’s the clear, rich, deep surfaces that aesthetically captivate me. Or is it the combination of colors, those unusual mixtures of pink, orange, forest green and burgundy? But the longer I looked, the more certain I was: No! It’s the shape, of course! The simplicity of the designs, lines and waves that combine with complex and harmonious results. It’s so peculiar that I struggle to find comparisons: it’s a bit like if minimalist artist Donald Judd designed a Memphis Edition for Ikea in 1993. But that doesn’t quite fit either, and maybe it’s best to leave the analogies behind. It’s simply Bannach.
Founded in 2018 by the eponymous landscape architect Moritz Bannach, the label blends design, art and architecture. It designs contemporary furniture and home accessories and in doing so achieves what few brands can: a clear design language, always making references but remaining unique. Bannach emphasizes resource-saving production and innovation while at the same time preserving traditional craft techniques. The designs are manufactured in Germany and Italy and you really notice – this furniture really is perfectly polished.
Text: Hilka Dirks / Photos: Ragnar Schmuck, Marcus Wend & Faruk Pinto
Bannach furniture is available by request online.
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