Ralph Krämer

A lumi­nary in contem­po­rary indus­trial design, Ralph Krämer has shaped iconic table­top objects for over four decades. He launched his own design studio in 1983 and quickly gained recog­ni­tion for his commit­ment to clarity, comfort, and refined simplicity.

In 1996, Krämer was commis­sioned by Hanspeter Pott to design Bonito, a scaled‑down version of the acclaimed Pott 41 flat­ware — warm yet tactile, and fully func­tional for chil­dren. Build­ing on this success, he expanded the collec­tion in 1999 with Pott 41, a gently curved, matte‑brushed stain­less steel set that balances ergonomic grace with visual restraint; it remains a perennial favorite.

Krämer’s work is defined by his ability to merge func­tional intel­li­gence with sculp­tural finesse. His collab­o­ra­tions include designs for Mono, Robbe & Berking, and BergHOFF — each inte­grat­ing soft, fluent shapes with precise propor­tions. His pieces are appre­ci­ated for their harmo­nious balance, elegant surfaces, and comfort­able pres­ence in hand.

With Pott Bonito and Pott 41, Krämer has left a lasting legacy: flat­ware that feels time­less, thought­fully designed, and deeply human — tools that elevate every­day rituals into moments of lasting beauty.