Lehni
Founded in 1922 near the Kunsthaus Zürich as a metal workshop, Lehni developed from a small artisanal practice into one of Switzerland’s most culturally significant design manufacturers. Deeply intertwined with the country’s post-war modernism, Lehni became a key figure in the dialogue between industrial production and contemporary art. The company’s long-standing collaboration with Andreas Christen defined much of its visual language, while partnerships with artists such as Donald Judd and Sol LeWitt established Lehni as a rare intersection of functional design and conceptual rigor. Known for its precise aluminium constructions, Lehni’s work reflects a design philosophy shaped by architecture, reduction, and a commitment to enduring form. Still produced in Switzerland, these pieces are not only part of design history—they are part of its authorship.
