Manufactum attempts to avoid what they call "the proliferation of paler imitations, produced by unimaginative competitors at the lowest possible price." Instead, their products are classic, exceptionally made, and designed for long use...
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Browsing through their website confirms this. Their products, although simple in nature (a vegetable peeler, washing brushes, or some note cards) all have the look and (virtual) feel of a substantive product — something made with only the best materials and with close attention to detail.
With this type of quality comes a higher price (everything is priced in Euros as well). But we think it probably all balances out in the end. Instead of spending less and having to replace it more often, you spend a little more upfront and you have it for life. It's a good philosophy to live by, and one that we try and keep in mind. In a sense, you get what you pay for.
All of their chosen products have been:
* manufactured with great skill according to traditional methods and are thus reliable and practical;
* are made of materials that were carefully chosen to suit the purpose
* are made from traditional materials, i.e. metal, glass, wood etc., that can be repaired and are, therefore, more environmentally friendly.
Check out more of their products at their website.
>>Updated from this post originally published 5.2.07 (13 Comments)
Manufactum
| Location: |
Hiberniastr.5
Waltrop
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Germany
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| Phone: |
+49 2309 939 054
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| Website: | www.manufactum.com |
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I've always loved their things and have been in their stores in Germany. Could have bought half the place, but alas, quality does have it's price. But I guess they make classical things so if you buy something it should last you a long time.
view Nina79's profile
where is that first item... the notebook with the belt closure?
view jeffnyc's profile
indeed. the catalogue is a joy, too, and everything i have seen from their products was high-quality.
and very expensive :-D
view maike's profile
Jeffnyc, the first picture is of the file belts.
view CambriaNYAT's profile
thanks Cambria!!!!!!
view jeffnyc's profile
They have absolute great products, and Im happy to have a Shop in my Town (Cologne). They also sell great food specialities in some of their shops, too. I adore theire cheese and bread.
view Tilda's profile
well, at least, one shop you envy us here in the country without antropologie, dwr, urban outfitter, sephora...
their stuff is often great, some designs are a little bit "rustic" (esp. their furniture), but if you look for something durable in the kitchen, Manufactum is a great choice. everytime I see my sister in munich, we head for Manufactum to shop and to have "Brotzeit" there. The bread and butter sankwiches are amazing, as the coffee there.
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