Mathes Magazine: Stories from the World of Interior Design

The world of interior design is full of stories. We want to share the most inspiring stories about trends, product news, classics and events with you right here in our magazine.

Fresh coat of paint for classics

As part of its latest collaboration, Vitra is reissuing four designs by Jean Prouvé: Abat-Jour Conique, a conical lampshade that Prouvé developed in 1947 for the Potence wall lamp, the two stools Tabouret N° 307 and Tabouret Métallique, and the Rayonnage Mural wall shelf. In addition, the color palette gets a makeover to include some of Prouvé’s original colors. The previous options of Deep Black, Japanese Red and Blanc Colombe are joined by Gris Vermeer, Bleu Dynastie, Blé Vert and Bleu Marcoule, as well as the Métal Brut variant in unlacquered steel.

Inspiration

Wishbone Chair CH24 Soft Edition by Ilse Crawford

Carl Hansen celebrates more than 70 years of collaboration with Hans J. Wegner with a new Ilse Crawford limited edition color palette. 9 colors in 9 months – until December 2022 a new color will be released at the beginning of the month.

Behind the Scenes

Lighting Design: Find inspiration in the Mathes lighting department

Light shapes spaces, sets accents and creates ambiance. Light also directly influences the way we feel. That is why the right lighting in the right place is so important.

Inspiration

Outdoor lights for your outdoor area

The design of garden, terrace and balcony is increasingly oriented to the interior. It should be cozy, comfortable and practical. And it should also meet the highest aesthetic standards.

Inspiration

Mathes Outdoor Store

The time finally came at the beginning of April, we opened our new Mathes Outdoor Store. After months of planning and preparation it is done. In the north of Aachen, Mathes Einrichtungshaus revives the old industrial hall North 3 and shows the variety of outdoor brands on more than 2000 m2 and two levels.

Home story

Home Stories for Spring 2022

While enjoying the first warm days of the year, open up your windows and doors, and make the balcony, terrace or garden an extension of your home again. Create your own outdoor stories and inspire comfort by pairing the new Soft Seat cushions with the Panton, Belleville, Landi or Tip Ton – or whatever chair you choose. Welcome back spring!

Event

Vitra Sessions – Dynamic Sessions

Flexible work environments bring people, spaces and technology together and adapt to changes in the nature, place and time of work. While technology is the employees’ software, the workplace is their hardware: a dynamic space that can be easily reconfigured by its users encourages different ways of working and activities. With little effort, workstations become workshop areas or a meeting room becomes a waiting zone.

Home story

Home Stories for Winter 2021/22

This winter Vitra be visiting three residences again: the loft of stylist Chris Glass, a house built by Walter Gropius that Barbara Happe and Martin Fischer have lovingly restored and the modern, ecological house of the Jüttner family. Each of these homes has a character of its own as well as a unique history unique – all underscored by the products from Vitra.