Embru

The EmbruEmbru AG is a Swiss furniture manufacturer based in Rüti in the canton of Zurich, Switzerland, with a company history spanning over a century. The company's focus has always been on quality, functionality, and timeless design. For design-oriented and quality-conscious design enthusiasts, Embru offers a wide range of furniture for both private and professional applications in the areas of schools, care facilities, offices, and homes – both indoors and outdoors. TAGWERC provides an overview of the design concepts, the design philosophy, and the Designer by Embru. At TAGWERC you will also find the original Embru design classics with a guarantee of authenticity.

A life long

Embru prides itself on creating furniture that lasts a lifetime and is both functional and visually appealing. The combination of Swiss craftsmanship, timeless design, and collaborations with renowned designers such as Marcel Breuer, Gustav Hassenpflug, Werner Max Moser, Huldreich Altorfer, and Alfred Roth makes Embru a popular choice for customers who value quality and timeless design and appreciate design classics not least for their enduring value.

Coveted design classics

Throughout its 120-year history, the traditional Swiss company Embru has collaborated with renowned designers and architects, producing its designs in Switzerland based on original drawings. The resulting furniture pieces have become internationally sought-after design classics. Here is an overview of some of the well-known designers who have created collections for Embru.

Werner Max Moser

The collaboration with the Swiss designer Werner Max Moser (1896–1970) began in the 1930s. Moser created designs for Embru during both the 1930s and 1940s. Together with Rudolf Steiger (1900–1982) and Max Ernst Haefeli, Moser formed the architectural firm HMS Haefeli Moser Steiger. His works are still part of the Embru collection today and are undoubtedly design classics.

Alfred Roth

Another outstanding architect and designer who collaborated with Embru was Alfred Roth (1903–1998). The bed he designed is both a furniture legend and a design classic, known as the Roth Bed 455. Roth-Bett It is called the Roth bed. Then as now, it is manufactured by Embru according to Roth's original design drawings. The Roth bed is now available not only as a single bed but also as a bed for two sleepers.

Max Ernst Haefeli

The Swiss architect Max Ernst Haefeli (1901–1976) is considered an important representative of the New Objectivity movement in Switzerland. His Werkbundsiedlung Neubühl and his so-called "Hochhaus zur Palme" (High-Rise at the Palm), one of Zurich's first high-rise buildings, are well-known. Haefeli designed furniture for the Weissenhof Estate in Stuttgart, developed by Mies van der Rohe, and also created designs for Embru. chairs and tables. Like his architecture, his furniture designs are design classics, characterized by clean lines and timeless design. Embru designates the Haefeli garden tables as models 1134, 1122, and 1104, and the chairs as Haefeli Chair 1020 and Haefeli Chair 1021.

Gustav Hassenpflug

The German architect Gustav Hassenpflug (1907–1977) came from Düsseldorf and studied at the Bauhaus in Dessau. He collaborated with Marcel Breuer. At Embru, he introduced a numerical system for identifying the furniture, which is still in use today. The Hassenpflug chair is a true Embru design classic.

Wilhelm Kienzle

As a trained carpenter, furniture designer, and metalworker, Wilhelm Kienzle (1886–1958) possessed the skills of a furniture designer. It is worth emphasizing that his designs did not bow to the dictates of fashion. Their exceptional lightness and distinctive character made his furniture and home accessories extremely durable, and they have since become design classics. The Kienzle Regal Model 2722, a collapsible bookcase, is considered a prime example of his design style.

Huldreich Altorfer Jr.

Huldreich Altorfer Junior (1911–1980) worked as a commercial employee at Embru from 1934 and became deputy director in 1942. At the end of 1944, he founded the metal furniture factory Altorfer AG. In 1971, Embru acquired the company and thus also the rights to the Altorfer designs. Altorfer deckchair model 1158, The Altorfer chair model 1140 and the Altorfer armchair model 1141. Popularly known as the 'Spaghetti Chair', the Altorfer designs are among the best-known and most popular Swiss design designs and adorn gardens and terraces on Lake Maggiore, Lake Lugano, Lake Geneva and Lake Zurich.

Functional design

The practical benefits of Embru furniture become apparent from the very first use. Each piece is carefully designed to meet the demands of everyday use. This principle is reflected in every Embru piece, whether it's a garden lounger, a school chair, an office desk, or a care chair – functionality is always paramount.

shape and appearance

But Embru furniture is not only functional, but also visually appealing. The company collaborates with renowned designers to create timeless classics that never tire of looking at and can be combined and rearranged again and again. From clean lines to harmoniously curved proportions – design is a key feature of the Embru design philosophy.

Swiss precision

We all know it from watches: Swiss precision. Embru applies the same principle to its furniture, made in Switzerland. For over 100 years, the furniture has been manufactured in its own factory in Switzerland. Swiss craftsmanship and precision are reflected in every detail and impress with their durability and superior quality.

Safety and Swiss quality

Especially in schools and healthcare settings, safety is of paramount importance. Embru develops furniture that meets the highest safety standards. From height-adjustable desks and care beds to loungers, armchairs, and tables – user safety is the top priority. Embru is ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certified and is proud to have collaborated with renowned designers for over 120 years to create innovations in furniture design. In this way, Embru furniture has become synonymous with Swiss quality and timeless design.