sixties | design | in | germany
The German architecture of the early 60s is marked by the astonishing economic miracle which brought about new self-confidence to German society. The architectural style of these years adapts to the rational principles of functionalism and presents itself confident and strong. Following clear lines and patterns of rational architecture, furniture combines the puristic Bauhaus-modernism of pre-war years with the best ideas of contemporary international design.
It was during this time that the renowned architect of this years, Hanns Fritz Hoffmanns from Cologne met the family-run company BRUNE. Inspired by the spirit of awakening and confidence Hoffmanns saw his mission in creating functional and elegant products, that represent optimism and advancement. Hoffmanns followed his vision of a design which combines tradition with modern future and which ends with the ideal of the timeless present of the perfect shape.
Based on this ambition, a collection of seating furniture had been developed exclusively for BRUNE, which distinctively affected the furniture design in Germanys 60s. In retrospective view these products are formative for the DESIGN IN GERMANY and meet todays zeitgeist and social temper in a perfect way. BRUNE Classic is a homage to this inspiring era and its design, and an appreciation of the art of handicraft skills. The modern seating furniture of BRUNEClassic brings back the positive spirit and the formal elegance of the 60s.
The German architecture of the early 60s is marked by the astonishing economic miracle which brought about new self-confidence to German society. The architectural style of these years adapts to the rational principles of functionalism and presents itself confident and strong. Following clear lines and patterns of rational architecture, furniture combines the puristic Bauhaus-modernism of pre-war years with the best ideas of contemporary international design.
It was during this time that the renowned architect of this years, Hanns Fritz Hoffmanns from Cologne met the family-run company BRUNE. Inspired by the spirit of awakening and confidence Hoffmanns saw his mission in creating functional and elegant products, that represent optimism and advancement. Hoffmanns followed his vision of a design which combines tradition with modern future and which ends with the ideal of the timeless present of the perfect shape.
Based on this ambition, a collection of seating furniture had been developed exclusively for BRUNE, which distinctively affected the furniture design in Germanys 60s. In retrospective view these products are formative for the DESIGN IN GERMANY and meet todays zeitgeist and social temper in a perfect way. BRUNE Classic is a homage to this inspiring era and its design, and an appreciation of the art of handicraft skills. The modern seating furniture of BRUNEClassic brings back the positive spirit and the formal elegance of the 60s.