In 1990, in between the immensity and pureness of the Bavarian Alps, the first German furniture manufacturer to focus on the combination of ecology and design was born: Zeitraum. With a rooted identity to their magnificent birthplace, their wooden furniture is an authentic proof of it. Inspired by the mountains that imperatively surrounds it, Zeitraum is an homage to the spirit of the local people, present in every piece of wood and in every product.
The German brand is the result of a minimalist design vocabulary and a sustainable approach: “For us, sustainability is not the latest trend but a fundamental corporate philosophy, the basis for all our thinking and actions from the very beginning”, states the brand. Whether it’s a chair or an office accessory, the respect for nature is inherently present in every product that makes up the more than 90 items in the collection. A respect for nature driven by the precise intention of preserving its diversity, not only as a source of inspiration, but also as the sustenance for future generations.
With sustainability at the core of the company’s commitment, Zeitraum conceives and achieves it through three different but sisterly processes. Economic sustainability is ensured through the local manufacturing of timeless designer furniture. The purity of the material is provided by the quality of solid wood sourced from trusted partners, almost all of whom are located within a radius of approximately 300 km from the brand’s headquarters. Providing a demonstrated durability and purity of the furniture is essential for climate protection and helps to conserve the natural resources. As the company puts it, “The longer the life of a piece of furniture, the more its environmental impact is reduced”.
The second choice that is intrinsically ingrained in Zeitraum’s commitment is ecological sustainability, guaranteed through the responsible use of natural resources and careful management of recycling processes. The third and final process is social sustainability, through which workers, personal relationships with customers and suppliers, and comprehensive transparency are curated daily. A sophisticated design that ages elegantly through the years; a pure material that preserves its alpine freshness; an homage to sustainability that becomes more evident as the years go by.
Furniture that can seem so banal, but that holds a message so clear and so determinant. And this message is transmitted and passed down through generations as the items become family heirlooms. Longevity that is guaranteed by the repairability of the products, also an attestation for sustainability and evidence of its modular designs. As the German manufacturer describes, “A basic element of our corporate strategy is to contribute to a world worth living in”. In fact, a piece of solid wood furniture means grounding, it means identity and it means functionality.
Zeitraum meets with its philosophy of contributing to the world also by creating interior designs for objects at home and abroad. From furnishing restaurants and bars to reception areas and hotel rooms, passing through upmarket conference and meeting facilities, the company conceives and materializes ideas that are shared all over the world with people with the same attitude of pieces that follow contemporary need, resource-saving use and a lasting value.