Ichendorf Milano | Handmade Glass from Italy

About Ichendorf Milano

The Ichendorf Milano collection consists of beautiful handmade glass objects. The company has been based in Milan since 1990. In collaboration with international designers, various Glassware & Tableware collections are developed, which are sold worldwide. They are characterised by their poetic nature and have been created with respect for the material and the company's history and knowledge. Well-known are the glasses with various animals and objects at the bottom of the glass, such as the Tumbler Animal Farm with, for example, a squirrel, a rabbit or a hedgehog. Or the series of glasses with various dogs and cats.

History

Ichendorf Milano has a rich history dating back to the early 20th century in Quadrath-Ichendorf, a small town near Cologne. Master glassblowers used a mixture of materials to create objects that met the refined taste of the time. These were often precious ornaments, which played a major role in Ichendorf's collections until the 1950s. From the 1950s onwards, the taste and fashion for interiors changed: the preference shifted to sleek forms and pure materials.

Modern Design

Old forms and ornaments were no longer produced. There was a search for new, popular forms that were no longer exclusive. This led to the creation of modern design objects. In 1990, Ichendorf moved its creative centre to Milan to embark on a new direction that combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design.