As nice as life in this city is, it’s not compromise-free. If you live in a Berliner Altbau you’ll probably have a floor plan whose wonkiness can turn furniture arranging into a game of Tetris. If you want to bring order to your digs whilst making them look as pretty as possible, the furniture from Jäll & Tofta is definitely worth a look-in. From their Kreuzberg studio, Sina Gwosdzik and Jakob Dannenfeldt have developed a range of design objects and interior concepts that work perfectly in charm-filled but crooked old buildings. The pair’s seamlessly designed pieces are inspired by Bauhaus and Memphis, like the Miami side table whose lacquered wood frame and marble top resembles a Joan Miró painting but has a practical use as a sofa companion. Meanwhile, offering a nostalgic throwback to the 1980s is the 3L Shelf system, which stands ready and waiting for your next cocktail party. The collection includes pieces for all rooms and scenarios, from a bunk bed with integrated shelving that will thrill the little ones to island kitchens offering functionality in small rooms. With these high-impact concepts, Jäll & Tofta show how design can shine in even the most awkward of spaces.
Text: Hanna Komornitzyk / Photos: Anne Deppe
Jäll & Tofta, Arndtstr.39, 10965 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map
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