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© Martin Wilmes
© Martin Wilmes
© Martin Wilmes
© Martin Wilmes
© Martin Wilmes

Martin Wilmes

  • Cabinetmaker
  • Bremen, Germany
  • Master Artisan
Martin Wilmes Cabinetmaker
Contact
German
Hours:
By appointment only
Phone:
+49 42151700847
© Martin Wilmes

Sculptural furniture

  • • Martin creates complex furniture that belies its simple appearance
  • • He runs a creative space with two fellow artisans
  • • The Grassi Museum Leipzig recently awarded him a prize

Martin Wilmes has worked independently as a furniture maker for more than 20 years. Martin's furniture's clear aesthetics and high quality ensure their appeal, but their rich and varied ideas are revealed when they are in use. His storage furniture often surprises with its simple yet sophisticated mechanics. Martin is well rooted in the lively Bremen arts and crafts scene. Together with two other artisans, he runs the Bremer creative gallery, raum Handwerk & Design. His workshop rooms have been in the Künstlerhaus Bremen since 2017. Along with the wood workshop, there are studios of artists, designers and other creatives as well as a gallery. Apart from making furniture, Martin often aids with the processing of wood for the other artists. Along with his unique pieces, he also produces small series of home furnishings and accessories.

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Works

  • © Martin Wilmes
  • © Martin Wilmes
  • © Martin Wilmes
  • © Martin Wilmes
  • © Martin Wilmes
Photo: © Martin Wilmes
SoloUno combination

SoloUno is available as a stool, desk, nightstand, shelf or bench in different sizes. The picture shows a set of coffee tables and stools.

Length 100 cm
Width 40 cm
Height 47 cm
Length 90 cm
Width 35 cm
Height 31 cm
Length 55 cm
Width 35 cm
Height 39 cm
Length 50 cm
Width 30 cm
Height 39 cm

Photo: © Martin Wilmes
SoloUno

SoloUno is crafted from woods like oak, cherry, beech, maple or walnut, as well as from rare or exotic types of wood. Its design is the letter 'u' turned upside down. Both lightness and clarity is added by the milled edge.

Length 46 cm
Width 30 cm
Height 47 cm

Photo: © Martin Wilmes
Kabinettschrank

The Kabinettschrank is a slender cupboard with four levels and eight doors - closed it looks like a column, opened it is reminiscent of a trip-tych. It's made from solid ash, which intesifies the effect of the colours: red and pink.

Length 40 cm
Width 40 cm
Height 212 cm

Photo: © Martin Wilmes
Schubkastensäule

The Schubkastensäule has eight rotatable elements with perfectly fitting miter-cut drawers. Their front panels are painted with chalk colour. This very adaptable piece of furniture is crafted from solid oak.

Length 40 cm
Width 40 cm
Height 128 cm

Photo: © Martin Wilmes
Schubkastenvertiko

The Schubkastenvertiko is made from solid walnut and has six drawers that slide to both sides. The drawers are coloured on one side in pastel blues and greens, so you can turn them around to alternate the cupboard's appearance.

Length 50 cm
Width 32 cm
Height 106 cm

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