Do you already know our BLACK OAK collection? No?! Then join me on a brief excursion into the history of traditional Japanese woodworking. A process with the sonorous name Yakisugi already existed there hundreds of years ago. This is traditionally a method of preserving wood. In order to make the wooden surface resistant to the effects of the weather, the Japanese wooden construction used to char the surface of the native sickle fir, also known as sugi. This carbonization ensures that the surface is particularly water-repellent and develops a high resistance to mould, insects and fungi.

In addition to the functional effects of charcoal, I was particularly impressed by the look and feel of the surface. With the BLACK OAK collection, I took up these aspects and interwoven them with my love for minimalist furniture design. Since charring wood has all the advantages as well as some disadvantages, I finally decided on a different process when finalizing my designs. In order to achieve explicit effects that enrich my concept, the surface is first brushed after dressing and grinding to create a subtle structure. The oak is then colored with stain before the surface is sealed to protect it from external influences.

As beautiful as the process of charring is, it inevitably releases stresses in the wood, leading to severe cracks and warping. So if I were to prefer a rustic and rough style, this is certainly a desirable effect. In my imagination, however, the BLACK OAK collection should have a static, calm and monumental face.

In my work as a designer, I have a particular passion for the approach of merging different materials in a creative way. I am particularly enthusiastic about projects in which I succeed in creating an interplay of two materials, which initially represent a clear contrast in themselves. The MELT collection was finally created on this basis. As the name suggests, this collection is all about fusion. The steel runners, which are handmade from 10mm solid flat steel, merge in a minimalist way with the tabletop made of 40mm solid wood.

I was particularly impressed by the simplicity of the steel runners embedded on the side of this design. It is this simple yet extremely important detail that makes the MELT collection a versatile and timeless design range. No matter whether in rustic or ultra-modern furnishing styles, the MELT furniture adapts to its surroundings and once again enters into a creative fusion.

Especially when viewed from a distance, the furniture in the MELT collection appears downright filigree. They radiate a pleasantly static calm and are therefore wonderfully suited to creating a friendly and inviting room atmosphere. But don't let the light look fool you! Not only does the solid wood top have a considerable weight, the steel runners can also play in the same weight class thanks to their solid construction.

The JANUFAKTUR ErgoWork is an electrically height-adjustable desk. An absolute MUST HAVE for every home office! We certainly don't need to tell you more about the countless advantages of height-adjustable desks. However, to break it down to the essentials:

Thanks to the steplessly adjustable height of the work surface, the desk adapts individually to your optimal sitting and standing height, thus enabling you to have a varied and ergonomic working day. This not only protects your knees and back, it is also much more fun. Your personal sitting and standing heights can be programmed quickly and easily with the four quick selection buttons. Of course, our frames are also equipped with anti-collision sensors. ErgoWork desks from a size of 160 x 80 cm are equipped with a load capacity of 120 kg, smaller versions are just as well equipped with a permissible load capacity of 80 kg.

In addition to my favorite material, solid wood, the world of materials offers us a few other materials that meet my requirements in terms of their ecological footprint. One of these materials is linoleum. In contrast to comparable materials such as PVC or HPL, which are made from plastics, linoleum is made from renewable raw materials. The most important component, linseed oil, has given the laminate its sonorous name. The British chemist Frederik Walton developed this versatile material together with cork or wood flour, some natural resins, organic dye and jute fabric for reinforcement. For a long time it was mainly used as a floor covering. The slight elasticity, high abrasion resistance and the resulting longevity have made linoleum an extremely hard-wearing floor covering.

For some years now, however, the properties of linoleum have not only been valued and used for floors. It is also playing an increasingly important role in furniture surfaces. Personally, I am particularly impressed by the unique feel of the surface. The homogeneous structure, velvety surface and the minimally noticeable elasticity convinced me that this is an optimal surface, especially for desks. Since the surface has properties similar to those of a leather pad, accessories such as mouse pads and writing pads are integrated into the desk's properties and additional purchases are no longer necessary.

The table tops of the JANULINO collection are made of multiplex coated on both sides with linoleum. The connection with the frames is the epitome of successful design in the JANULINO collection, which brings optics and functionality into harmony.

The design collection with real impact! Sustainability and careful use of resources is an essential part of planning our collections. Not only do we bind large amounts of carbon in our furniture by processing solid wood and support the preservation of our precious rainforests with the 2% for the Planet campaign, we also believe that the recycling of raw materials is the most important part of climate-positive production .

With the WASTELESS collection, I have succeeded in creating a design series that consists of almost 100% recycled materials. The tabletops in this collection are made from the gym floor of a former elementary school. Framed in oak scantlings and combined with a solid wood frame made from recycled oak, I have successfully taken recycling to the extreme.

In addition to the environmental friendliness, I was particularly impressed by the nostalgic value of the WASTELESS collection. The idea of how many people have already played sports on the recycled gym floor, what experiences are associated with this place, makes me downright awestruck. My own father told me that he played volleyball on this floor for many decades. If you have ever set foot in the gym of the former Paulienenschule in Detmold, you will almost certainly have stood on this material.

I deliberately designed the wooden frames of the WASTELESS collection in a trapezoidal shape in order to retain the theme of the gym and its flair. The look creates a creative reference to traditional springbok.

CROSS Dining - This elegant dining table is a real gem, especially for loft-style living rooms and impressive conference rooms. The 4cm thick solid wood panel is mounted on a one-piece steel frame made of 80x40mm square tubes. The asymmetrical frame is handcrafted by our metal workers and offers plenty of legroom thanks to its cross-shaped design. In the standard version, the frame is provided with a matt black powder coating. However, we can also coat it in any RAL color to match your interior. A glossy coating is also possible here! Simply tell us the color you want when selecting the frame color.

Are you looking for a timeless classic? Then put it together with just a few clicks to suit your needs.

With the JANUFAKTUR Classics, we would like to give you the opportunity to put together your personal classic from a selection of popular, traditional table designs without having to forego the usual JANUFAKTUR quality and optional features.

In just a few steps, you can configure the desired dimensions, type of wood, edge shape and surface treatment of the solid table top in our web shop or together with your furnishing consultant, as well as add desired features such as extension leaves, cable outlets and much more. Coupled with the timeless steel and wood frames, as well as our valued processing quality, this creates your dream table, which will accompany you and your loved ones for many decades.