Hammer Objects: Handmade furniture

Designer furniture in bold colors, made from solid wood and combined with textile covers: Hammer Objects focuses on individuality, craftsmanship and sustainability. At Heim+Handwerk 2022 in Munich, we met designer and carpenter Christoph Hammer and talked about his handmade furniture.

Solid wood as the basis for design

A key feature of the furniture is the deliberate use of solid wood. The surfaces are stained so that the natural wood structure remains visible. The color does not cover the material, but highlights the grain and depth. This creates the characteristic impression that distinguishes the furniture from industrially manufactured pieces. One particular eye-catcher on the stand at Heim und Handwerk is a signal red chest of drawers. Despite the intense color, the wood remains recognizable, which gives the furniture a special tension between materiality and color.

• Solid wood with visible grain
• Staining technique instead of opaque paint
• Strong colors with a handcrafted character

Individual furniture instead of standard products

Christoph Hammer deliberately does not work with standardized series. The pieces of furniture can be adapted in many ways - from the dimensions to the choice of color to the number of drawers or elements. This results in pieces that are tailored to specific living situations. The target group is deliberately kept open. The colorful designs appeal to different age groups and set specific accents in living spaces without committing to a particular style.

• Customization of size, width and structure
• Free choice of color for wood and stain
• Individual configuration according to customer requirements

Seating furniture with a textile focus on sustainability

New at the trade fair are benches and chairs in which wood and textiles play together in equal measure. A velvet fabric made of 100 percent cotton, which is washable, was specifically chosen for the upholstery. The search for materials was complex, as sustainability and suitability for everyday use had to be equally fulfilled. Wood and fabric can be color-coordinated so that each piece of furniture forms a clear design unit. Christoph Hammer needs around two to two and a half days of pure working time to produce a bench.

• Velvet cover made from pure cotton
• Washable and durable materials
• Color-coordinated interplay of wood and textile

Handcrafted as a conscious alternative design

All pieces of furniture are individually handcrafted. The visible traces of work and the individual design are no coincidence, but part of the concept. Each piece is allowed to show its origins and is therefore slightly different from other works. This attitude also characterizes the further development of the collection. New ideas are constantly being developed, including for writing and dining tables as well as other chair models, which will be added to the range in the future.

• Handmade individual pieces instead of mass-produced goods
• Consciously visible craftsmanship
• Continuous further development of the designs