Poggenpohl
culinary
indulgence
crafting the kitchens of tomorrow
By Zachary Scott
Poggenpohl has positioned itself as one of the premium
providers of kitchens around the globe, offering not only
design excellence, but also the engineering and technologi-
cal superiority required by the modern chef. The company
has remained the industry standard since it was founded in
1892, adopting new techniques and styles to improve the
kitchen experience. Through their personal interpretation
of the significance of the kitchen in social and familial situ-
ations, Poggenpohl has created kitchens that serve as the
focal point of the household. A kitchen from Poggenpohl
has the technology of your entertainment center coupled
Ted Chappell
with the style of your dining room, creating an atmosphere
President, Poggenpohl
that serves as a gathering place for friends and family and
as an open canvas to create.
At Poggenpohl there is a clear understanding that the
at Poggenpohl is to lead the way in innovation and style
kitchen is the most extraordinary room in the house. The
not follow in the footsteps of anyone else. In recent years
designers embrace the design challenges the kitchen pres-
Poggenpohl has teamed up with dining table manufacturer
ents, pushing innovations that make it easier for anyone to
Draenert, venerable automobile manufacturer Porsche De-
create a world-class meal in their own home. The role of a
sign and design magnet Jorge Pensi. The risk, and eventual
kitchen as solely a place to cook has been replaced in re-
reward, of these collaborations has branded Poggenpohl
cent years by its emergence as one of the most social rooms
with a cutting-edge aura, pushing the boundaries of what
in the house. Poggenpohl has consistently given people the
defines a kitchen.
option of how they want their kitchen to function, offer-
DTM spoke with Ted Chappell, president of the famed
ing a personalized kitchen experience that can fit any de-
kitchen design giant, to discuss the state of design at
sign philosophy. Poggenpohl will continue to redefine the
Poggenpohl and how the company adapts to the constantly
kitchen as new technologies and designs schemes develop.
shifting demands of the culinary culture.
In order to stay ahead of their competition, Poggenpohl Considering the lengthy history of Poggenpohl, how
has a long-standing tradition of collaborating with sourc- do you keep the designs fresh and new?
es outside of the kitchen industry in order to create new We look outside of the kitchen industry to gain new
rade
ideas. It is this pro-active attitude on design that has kept perspective on innovation. Our recent collaboration with
Poggenpohl in such high esteem among kitchen aficiona- dining table manufacturer Draenert on the Dining Desk, a
Design T
dos. At Poggenpohl the status quo is the enemy, as it is only multifunctional dining table available in natural stone or a
a reflection of what is currently available, whereas the goal variety of veneers, is a perfect example of this open-mind-
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