Furniture that ages gracefully with its owners: architects Sophie and Gunnar Brand design enduring, sustainable wooden furniture and accessories through their label "Moebel Compagnie." Established in Munich in 2012, the studio has been based in Cologne's Lindenthal district since 2023. Here, they create pieces that transcend trends through their thoughtful forms and authentic materiality. Every product seamlessly merges traditional craftsmanship, classic wood joinery, and contemporary design—all crafted from premium materials in Germany.

The Josef table exemplifies refined minimalism with masterful detail: its aprons pass through the table legs rather than ending at them, creating visual interplay as the grain rings contrast against the lengthwise wood. Delicate tapered legs deliver both visual lightness and structural elegance thanks to its silver fir frame. Choose from black or grey linoleum surfaces, or embrace the natural wood finish. The design earned acclaim in 2023 with an Iconic Award and German Design Award (Special Mention). The Sisman 45 bar stool pairs three steel legs with an oiled oak seat—equally at home beside a dining table or desk, and equally versatile as a bedside table or display surface. The Edge cutting board works beautifully as an individual serving piece for morning bread, or grouped together to artfully present party appetizers, its beveled edges framing each arrangement with understated sophistication.

www.moebel-compagnie.com

Photos:
Moebel Compagnie / Janne Reichert

(Published in CUBE Cologne Bonn 02|23)