Already in 2019, Katrin Greiling inspired with the colourfully accentuated F51N for the 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus. Four years later, she is developing the theme further: Katrin Greiling is currently combining the high-gloss lacquer with tactile fabrics that create a strong statement in the hands and through their broad striped patterns. Stripes are a tradition – both at Gropius and at Tecta. For her fabrics, she has chosen a historic weaving mill in the north of Denmark: Kjellerup Væveri, which is deeply rooted in Nordic tradition with classic furniture textiles. Patterns and designs have been developed over the last 30 years by weaver and designer Hanne Vedel. Characteristic of the work of the now 88-year-old is that she develops products on the handloom and in close contact with her material.

Katrin Greiling came into contact with Hanne Vedel‘s designs early on: »When I saw the textiles for the first time 20 years ago, I was immediately impressed by the feel and the unusual colour combinations. I was practically waiting for the right project to be able to use them.« Greiling combines both the textiles from Kjellerup and the Danish manufacturer Kvadrat with high-gloss lacquers for the new F51N. »When I work with colour concepts, I always relate to the material as well and try to create a dissonance here. Cool colour nuances in contrast to warm materials create a deliberate tension.« This creates a subtle puzzle in which colour, form and fabric form a surprising alliance. »This has the twist that Gropius would never have done,« Katrin Greiling admits with a laugh. »I‘m a fan of slow consumption and thinking carefully about what you bring into the house. Furniture is made here that will give pleasure for the next 100 years.«