From childhood, Alexander von Dombois has been drawn to traditional craftsmanship in all its forms. Pottery, goldsmithing, fly tying – the South African-born designer explored these passions from an early age. After training as a graphic designer, he pursued sustainable design at ecosign/Akademie für Gestaltung in Cologne. In 2020, von Dombois established his own label, alexandervondombois, in Ehrenfeld. Sustainability remains central to every design he creates. His vision is simple yet ambitious: to craft objects built to last generations – timeless pieces worthy of being passed down from one generation to the next.

Among his creations are Tünn & Schäl: a chair and table pair with refined proportions, crafted from sturdy beech or oak. Lightweight and stackable, they transition seamlessly from kitchen to brewery, café, or home office. Then there's Tritt, a compact stepladder with clean, understated lines – equally at home in the kitchen or workshop. The Dig garden tool set rounds out the collection: a trowel for repotting, a cultivator fork for loosening soil, and a utility knife for cutting roots. Its compact design works perfectly in beds and containers. The three tools hook together for convenient storage and hang via a practical loop – always ready for your next garden project.

www.alexandervondombois.de

Photography:

Robertino Nikolic
www.robertinonikolic.com
Anna Helmke
type type hype
www.typetypehype.de
Montell Taraschewski
www.montell.de

(From CUBE Cologne Bonn 01|24)