Step inside the 5,400-square-foot home of Original in Berlin, a celebrated outpost of mid-century modern furniture in Germany, and in addition to floor-to-ceiling shelving filled with design classics, you’ll encounter three more of the owner’s particular passions — decorative Murano glassware, metalwork by Carl Auböck and ceramics by American artist Stan Bitters.
Original in Berlin founder Lars Triesch can trace his history as a collector to one life-changing moment. In 1998, at age 18, he became the proud owner of a 1956 Chevy Bel Air — a signature piece of American mid-century iconography. Years later, on a visit to California, he found himself charmed by the legacy of the important design movement — and a seed of inspiration was planted.
Flash forward to 2010, the year Triesch broke ground for his own gallery Original in Berlin in Alexanderplatz in Friedrichshain — which was once East Berlin. Stocking rare pieces by Gio Ponti and Charlotte Perriand, as well as American classics like Daniel Wenger’s 1970s Lotus lounge chair, Triesch prides himself on his extensive and diverse inventory. “I usually go with my taste,” he says, explaining his buying strategy, “and that’s always changing.”
Three hundred feet from his gallery, Triesch has opened a second showroom, in which he presents his New Originals collection: authorized reproductions that are handcrafted to order by highly skilled artisans. Currently, it features seating designed by Mira Nakashima and a sofa, credenza, tables and even a letter box by the late Californian architect Ray Kappe, who is best known for the dramatically cantilevered, open-plan Pacific Palisades home he constructed for himself in the mid-’60s.
With his holistic take on preserving a design era as multifaceted and innovative as mid-century modernism, Lars offers his clients an extensive network of craftsmen, architects and designers alike. These days, having made a name for himself, his comprehensive design expertise is internationally valued, not only by collectors but also by the top auction houses.
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Ray Kappe RK10 Coffee Table in Red Oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020
By Original in Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Ray Kappe RK10 coffee table in red oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020 California Modernism is synonymous with sophisticated minimal structures, feat...
Glass, Oak
Ray Kappe RK11 Coffee Table in Red Oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020
By Original in Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Ray Kappe RK11 coffee table in red oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020 California Modernism is synonymous with sophisticated minimal structures, feat...
Oak
Palafitte Coffee Table, in oak wood, by Debonademeo for Medulum
By Debonademeo
Located in Meolo, Venezia
The Palafitte collection, inspired by Venice, the floating city, takes its cue from the urban system of wooden poles submerged in water, supporting the city’s structures. This design...
Walnut, Wood
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today for your living space. A sleek table with high craftsmanship and flowing mosaic patterns. The ivory and green glass is embedded into carved out refined oak wood. Skillfully executed by Ercole's team of mosaic artists. Part of the Palazzo collection...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
Palafitte Coffee Table, in oak wood, by Debonademeo for Medulum
By Debonademeo
Located in Meolo, Venezia
The Palafitte collection, inspired by Venice, the floating city, takes its cue from the urban system of wooden poles submerged in water, supporting the city’s structures. This design...
Oak, Wood
$2,904
H 25.01 in W 25.01 in D 25.01 in
Coffee Table, in Oak and Ceramic by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Round oak coffee table with beautiful colored ceramic tiles in the top. The materials and forms of this table show the characteristics of the French designers Guillerme et Chambron. ...
Oak
$5,123 / item
H 14.97 in W 55.12 in D 34.26 in
Natural organic shape walnut & oak brass Arizona coffee table by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
In the remote location of Coyote Buttes lies one of Arizona’s treasures. The absolutely surreal undulating patterns of ‘The Wave’ inspired the creation of the Arizona coffee table...
Brass
Contemporary Coffee Table #1 by Bahraini Danish, in Aluminum
By Bahraini Danish
Located in Copenhagen, DK
‘Looking for a direction, we decided on the overall principles and dimensions and played a game of exquisite corpse. We made ourselves a shuffling dec...
Aluminum
$1,916
H 18.82 in Dm 38.98 in
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Chromed Metal Smoked Glass, Germany c 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
This presented coffee table or sofa table was designed and made circa 1970 in Germany. The three-legged chromed metal base features a curved shape and is fixed in the middle with chr...
Metal
$1,655
H 11.03 in W 39.38 in D 18.9 in
Coffee Table, Man by Norr11 Made With Aluminum Frame, Marble Top From 2000s
By Norr11
Located in Lejre, DK
Coffee table by Norr11, featuring an aluminum frame and a luxurious Danish design marble top, crafted in the 2000s. This contemporary piece seamlessly blends modern aesthetics with t...
Marble, Aluminum
$4,160Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 16 in W 65 in D 22 in
Contemporary Coffee Table "Ballast" in Walnut by Casey Lurie
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Ballast table, named for the two hefty uprights which form its structure, is a generously sized coffee table. Careful attention to proportion and the arr...
Wood
$6,738
H 16.54 in Dm 43.31 in
Modernist Aluminum Glass Vintage Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg, Germany, 1970
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern aluminum glass vintage coffee table designed by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt Germany 1970. A fantastic coffee table sofa table ...
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
$2,044Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.34 in W 34.06 in D 22.45 in
Coffee Table in Black and Red Chinese Lacquer 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Chinese hand painted coffee table in light wood from the 19th century, with an independent top hand painted tray with 37 layers of lacquer. The table is lacquered in black with a g...
Wood
Coffee Table Made In Rosewood Made By Trioh From 1960s
By Trioh Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
This rosewood coffee table from the 1960s exudes Danish design aesthetics at its finest. Made from rosewood, the table adds warmth and character to any room. With its simple and time...
Rosewood