Starting from a humble workshop founded by Friedemir Poggenpohl in 1892, Poggenpohl has undergone 130 years of development to become the oldest and most reputable kitchen brand in the world. Throughout that arduous journey, Poggenpohl has encountered numerous memorable milestones and market fluctuations, but one thing remains unchanged: the philosophy of placing humans at the center of every design.
For Poggenpohl, the combination of professional craftsmanship and modern production technology is the secret to creating distinctive products. Since 1928, Poggenpohl has introduced the concept of interconnected kitchen cabinets and multifunctional interiors, laying the foundation for future practical kitchens. In 0, Poggenpohl introduced the ten-layer hand-polished lacquer technique, ensuring that the kitchen surfaces remain glossy and durable for decades. In 1950, Poggenpohl unveiled the "Form 1000" kitchen series at the Cologne Furniture Fair, quickly distributing them to many other countries. Notably, in 2019, the company won the AD Great Kitchens Design award with the +VENOVO kitchen design.
Today, Poggenpohl takes pride in its presence in 70 countries, with over-exclusive showrooms serving customers worldwide. To achieve such remarkable achievements, stringent standards have been established to ensure that each product leaving the workshop meets the highest quality that few other brands on the market can emulate.
Premium Materials Selected
Poggenpohl brings diversity and quality in materials, creating a perfect and unique experience for every kitchen space. Most of the natural wood and veneers are sourced from sustainable forests in Germany, processed with delicate techniques to preserve their inherent beauty. Natural stone and metal are also chosen as materials for countertops. Surfaces with sparkling metallic finishes resembling gemstones are created using unique finishing techniques.
Silver and copper are often used on door surfaces, offering dirt-resistant and easy-to-clean properties. Poggenpohl provides countless material options, and regardless of the chosen material, the personalized production process will result in a distinctive design. Furthermore, the brand expands the color diversity with a rich color palette, allowing customers to express their individuality through an exciting play of colors.
Ingenious Design And Cutting-Edge Technology
At Poggenpohl, the harmonious combination of sustainable traditional techniques spanning 13 centuries and modern technology creates timeless products. As early as 1970, designer Luigi Colani conceived a unique vision for the year 2000: an eye-catching spherical blue kitchen. This creation became a powerful symbol of creative spirit, consistently inspiring Poggenpohl.
Within the company's manufacturing facility, state-of-the-art computer-controlled cutting and milling machines ensure absolute precision in a short timeframe. However, every Poggenpohl product is ultimately perfected the skilled hands of talented craftsmen. Rigorous testing and quality control processes are implemented to ensure each stage meets high standards. Kitchen appliances are meticulously assembled by hand and undergo multiple checks throughout the production process, guaranteeing both aesthetic appeal and durability for decades to come.
Utility And Spatial Organization
Over the decades, Poggenpohl has become a master in maximizing utility and organizing kitchen space with innovative storage solutions, ergonomic improvements in design, and intuitive layouts. Walter Ludewig's Form 1000 kitchen system from the 1950s pioneered the use of flexible wall-mounted upper and lower cabinets, effectively utilizing the available kitchen space. The side edges of the drawers in this system are only 8mm thick, a thickness unique to Poggenpohl in the market.
Humans remain the "key" in every creative plan, as Poggenp designers develop solutions that align with each customer's individual ideas, transforming what used to be just a cooking space into the heart of every home.
The Remarkable Level Of Refinement And Precision
The finishing touch plays an incredibly important role before the products are installed in customers' homes, and naturally, Poggenpohl carries out this final step with absolute dedication and perfectionism. Every detail, no matter how small, is meticulously attended to, and the components are integrated seamlessly and flawlessly. There is no room for any possible flaws in this process.
Poggenpohl has introduced a range of new materials and finishes for cabinets, including wood and laminate panels, well as matte fronts and ceramic cladding. In the ceramic-front product line, the company has unveiled eight new options, including Edora, Rem, Campagne, Trillium, Laurent, Mikron Craftizen, Kelya, and Sirius. These ceramic panels can have smooth surfaces or different textures, as well as a variety of colors and designs. Additionally, Pogpohl incorporates various decorative materials such as glass, porcelain, and quartz crystals. These materials are produced using special sintering technology, simulating the natural stone formation process over thousands of years.
Diversity And High Customization Capability
Poggenpohl focuses on high customization capability to provide personalized kitchen solutions that fully meet individual needs and preferences based on kitchen usage habits. It offers appropriate ergonomic solutions that harmoniously combine with the overall design space.
With a rich "treasury" of colors and materials accumulated over decades, Poggenpohl offers customers absolute creative freedom, allowing them to tailor Poggenpohl kitchens according to their specific needs, lifestyle, and aesthetic taste. Additionally, help customers envision an ideal kitchen space, Pogpohl provides a range of ready-made kitchen models favored by architectural enthusiasts, such as +M with innovative architecture, +SEGMENTO exuding timeless tranquility, +VENOVO representing youthful freshness... These product lines not only inspire endless possibilities in terms of style, finishes, and configurations but also demonstrate the brand's commitment to diversity and customization.
Outstanding Performance And Superior Features
When the kitchen is no longer just a place for cooking meals, homeowners demand higher experiential standards in the cooking and culinary research process. This is where Poggenpohl's high-performance kitchens showcase their superior capabilities through numerous outstanding features, such a ventilation system that keeps the kitchen space always fresh and convenient LED lights. Cooking appliances are also supplemented with energy-saving technology in line with the green living needs of modern homeowners. Moreover, Poggenpohl integrates fish tanks into the kitchen to bring a fresh breath of life to this familiar space.
Today, Poggenpohl continues to passionately tell a proud story of an exceptional heritage surpassing any other company in the same industry. The brand firmly believes in creating value for customers through superior quality services and enjoyable experiences with its products. Over 130 years, Poggenpohl's long-term vision still preserves its fundamental values while driving the company to constantly seek improvements all aspects to uphold its commitment to quality and win over even the most discerning customers.