Focus on Berlin-Based Ceramic Brand 'Kuhn Ceramics' | H.P.DECO

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Designer Bernhard Kuhn Visits Japan for the First Time

Focus on Berlin-Based Ceramic Brand Kühn Keramik

Kühn Keramik, a ceramic brand from Berlin, Germany, has a devoted following across genders and age groups, with its collections fusing seemingly contradictory elements like Baroque and punk rock, elegance and rebellious spirit. The interior shop H.P.DECO is now showcasing pieces by designer Bernhard Kuhn, including cups and plates featuring his beloved dog Carlos, incense holders, and new candle holders.

Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)

Enchanting Ceramics That Captivate at First Sight

H.P.DECO, an interior shop that champions an "artful lifestyle," features popular ceramic brand Kühn Keramik, known for its unique and surreal creations.

Born in Bavaria, Germany, in 1967, Kuhn developed a passion for working with clay from a young age, naturally leading him to train as a ceramicist. He later studied design at a fine arts university in Paris before beginning to create his own ceramic works in 1993.

Reflecting Kuhn's dedication to craftsmanship, Kühn Keramik's collections possess a distorted, whimsical quality, reminiscent of Lewis Carroll's mathematically twisted world in "Alice in Wonderland," offering a uniquely novel perspective.

Designs Inspired by Wealth and Glamour

Kühn Keramik's works, originating from Kuhn's Berlin studio, are characterized by satirical references to Baroque court life and the opulent "Golden Age." The collections, featuring tableware, lighting, and objets d'art in soft white, shimmering gold, and lustrous platinum, are crafted with high artisanal skill and exude a free-spirited style that merges the contrasting elements of "Baroque" and "punk."