kati-meyer-brühl designs extremely flexible and ethical furniture for brühl

multi-award-winning designer kati meyer-brühl, the creative force behind furniture manufacturer brühl, is renowned for designs that are as poetic as their names, such as ‘airy’, ‘libellule princess’ or ‘belami high’. the beautiful sounding names hint at their unique characteristics: the designer’s closeness to nature, which is one of her constant sources of inspirations, or their typical lightness. above all, however, the furniture reflects her deep-rooted conviction that a well-designed piece must be able to adapt to the changing needs of people and that is must also be sustainable, long-lasting and eco-friendly.

place it in a row or as two separate pieces: belami high, open at one side
all images courtesy of brühl

her latest creation, ‘airy’, is a super flexible piece of seating furniture that intentionally removes the boundaries between different zones in a home to create one living space for relaxing, sleeping and socializing. it is ideal for people that value few possessions, which must therefore be highly functional. the basic element, a sofa of approximately the same dimensions as a bed, is equipped with four fully adjustable rest elements that can be changed from horizontal to angled and to almost vertical positions. its ergonomics ensure that the design promotes an overall more dynamic and healthier way of sitting. owners can also decide to add various additional elements to meet their respective needs.

rich minimalism with a lasting value: easy pieces metal

the design language of the high back chair ‘libellule princess’ is refreshingly multifaceted; it features decorative stitching details that run around the entire seat and recalls both nature as well as the 19th century empire style. it is an unusual highlight in any environment – and also goes perfectly with other pieces of furniture. in combination with soft cushions, the slender, wing-like backrest provides outstanding comfort. however, its lightweight design and compact basic dimensions ensures it is easy to move.

soft volume meets airiness: easy pieces metal

‘belami high’ is a perfect example of soft architecture and a versatile piece of seating furniture rolled into one. whether ‘belami’ is used on its own, together with a partner, to hold a meeting or for fine dining: the upholstered benches and armchairs divide spaces and can be used to create refuges as well as individually designed seating arrangements in combination with tables. the unusually high backrests and the clear, streamlined design make ‘belami’ extremely versatile and adaptable. the outstanding craftsmanship and quality of materials make this piece exceptionally durable too.

unique, poetic, versatile: floret glory

this usage flexibility also characterizes the multi-award-winning design ‘easy pieces’. in terms of its construction, the sofa consists merely of a frame and cushions. however, the contrast between the voluminous on the one hand and the lightness on the other gives the piece a subtle nonchalance as well as a strong presence, both of which make the design so unique. removing the cushions on the sides and back instantly creates a comfortable resting place.

style highlight, inspiring and comfortable: libellule highback chairs

like floating on calyxes: floret

cinderella would love it: libellule princess

ample space for whoever comes along: airy

unbounding the living space: airy. soft comfort for sitting, relaxing, and sleeping

ultra-flexible, soft comfort for sitting, relaxing, and sleeping: roro/20-soft

compact and highly versatile: two-seater roro/20-soft

designer:

kati meyer-brühl completed her design training internationally, studying in dessau, gothenburg and copenhagen before an MA in industrial design at the central saint martins college of arts and design in london and a master of fine arts degree at the parsons school for design in new york. she has gone on to win more than 100 national and international design awards for her creations. kati meyer-brühl lives in berlin and bad steben.

company:

the furniture manufacturer brühl, which has been based in bad steben since 1948, is internationally renowned for its high-quality, unique, lively and sustainable designs, as well as outstanding craftsmanship. the company decided to apply strict sustainability principles to the design of its products, as well as its production processes, around 30 years ago and is still exemplary today. in 2009, bruhl was the first german furniture manufacturer to be awarded the right to bear the ‘blue angel’ eco-label; brühl has also been a zero carbon company since 2017.