Lettively: designer letterboxes for modern house architecture

A letterbox is part of every house, but is often neglected in terms of design. At Heim+Handwerk in Munich, Lettively shows that even a functional everyday object can be consciously designed. We took a look at the designer letterboxes at the trade fair stand and asked what is behind the concept.

Brand idea between function and emotion

The name Lettively is made up of the English words Letter and Lovely. The idea behind it is to see mail not only as a purpose, but also as something personal. The designs take memories and shapes from everyday life and translate them into a modern design. One example of this is the letterbox with the look of a school bag. This shape evokes associations with earlier times, but is deliberately reduced and implemented in a contemporary way. This creates a tension between nostalgia and modern design.

• Brand name as a combination of post and design
• Shapes with an emotional reference
• Reduced, contemporary design

Letterbox in USB stick design

Another model on show at Heim und Handwerk is based on the shape of a USB stick. The letterbox has a clear, compact and technical design. The frame can be completely bricked into an exterior or garden wall. The design enables separate use: the letter carrier posts the mail from the outside, while it is collected from the inside of the property. This keeps the entrance area tidy and access to the post discreet.

• Compact design with a technical look
• Input from the outside, removal from the inside
• Integration into wall or garden wall possible

Flexible installation depending on the structural situation

Not every structural situation is suitable for a walled-in letterbox. If the letterbox is integrated directly into the house wall, this can be relevant in terms of building physics. For this reason, an alternative mounting method will also be presented at the trade fair. The letterbox can optionally be mounted on the house wall with four screws. This variant allows flexible positioning in the entrance area without interfering with the building structure.

• Optional installation in the wall
• Alternative wall mounting with screws
• Adaptation to different building situations

Design object with trade fair offer

At Heim+Handwerk, a trade fair price of 250 euros is quoted for the letterbox. The regular retail price is 500 euros. Lettively is thus deliberately positioning itself in the design segment, but is offering a clear incentive for interested parties at the trade fair. The letterbox is thus seen not just as a utility item, but as a designed object that characterizes the entrance area.

• Trade fair price with significant price advantage
• Regular sale in the design segment
• Focus on design standards