KAUFMANN KERAMIK | CRUMPLED PAPER
KAUFMANN KERAMIK | CRUMPLED PAPER
KAUFMANN KERAMIK | CRUMPLED PAPER
KAUFMANN KERAMIK | CRUMPLED PAPER
KAUFMANN KERAMIK | CRUMPLED PAPER
KAUFMANN KERAMIK | CRUMPLED PAPER
KAUFMANN KERAMIK | CRUMPLED PAPER
KAUFMANN KERAMIK | CRUMPLED PAPER
KAUFMANN KERAMIK | CRUMPLED PAPER
KAUFMANN KERAMIK | CRUMPLED PAPER
KAUFMANN KERAMIK | CRUMPLED PAPER
KAUFMANN KERAMIK | CRUMPLED PAPER
KAUFMANN KERAMIK | CRUMPLED PAPER
KAUFMANN KERAMIK | CRUMPLED PAPER
KAUFMANN KERAMIK | CRUMPLED PAPER
KAUFMANN KERAMIK | CRUMPLED PAPER

KAUFMANN KERAMIK | CRUMPLED PAPER

Handmade unique pieces by renowned designers in thirty different glazes. An expressive statement in ceramic. Handmade in Germany.

THE ART OF UNFOLDING.
CRUMPLED PAPER BY KAI LINKE

How a crumpled sheet of paper can become a ceramic eyecatcher.
It shapes walls as if they were made of paper. Irregular in structure, with no direction or pattern. This is the surprising something that designer Kai Linke allowed to inspire the development of CRUMPLED PAPER paper ceramics. The interplay of the multidimensional surface and DIN A format astonishes and opens up walls and commercial projects to a completely new dimension.

The rediscovery of a discarded idea.

During the design process, you come up with countless ideas. Most of them never see the light of day and are carelessly tossed to one side or crumpled up. If you pick it up again, smooth out the crumpled paper – you try to follow up on these old thoughts. The metamorphosis of a sheet of paper into a wall tile is surprising at first. But folds, hills, valleys and grooves refer to the creative process and the nature of ceramics.
A tile for every construction situation.

CRUMPLED PAPER is one of the few ceramic tiles which can be constructed upon the DIN format. Just like a sheet of paper, the laying pattern can be implemented from DIN A6 to DIN A3. The formats build upon each other. It’s just as easy to cater to the conditions of a particular architecture by combining different sizes.
Across the whole surface, grouped together or as an accent.

Each CRUMPLED PAPER speaks for itself with its fascinating, hand-made surface. When grouped with several tiles, the free pattern vanishes and you can see a new overall appearance.

Choose your favorites from 30 high-quality faces glazes. Or give our CRUMPLED PAPER a unique look with a color design developed just for you.

“When developing this ceramic, its’ good to recognize how modern design and traditional craftwork continues to develop though experience, design and technology.”

- Kai Linke

Stocked Items

We hold a range of items in stock from our most loved brands and they are available to purchase on our website. These can normally be ready for dispatch within 1 - 2 days of receiving an order. Please enquire if the item/s you are wanting are sold out. We will do our best to assist. enquire@designcentralnz.co.nz.

Lead times | Indent Items

We endeavour to keep a selection of our best sellers from the international brands we work with in stock, but to keep this range fresh we have limited stock and often bring items in for individual projects.

If what you are looking for has sold out or is not shown on our website, please enquire as we can order for you. We frequently receive shipments from The Rug CompanySoho Home and our international tile suppliers. Enjoy viewing these international brands that are exclusive to us in New Zealand. Let us know what you would like us to include in our next shipment for you.

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Tile, Stone and Facade

We are a boutique supplier of porcelain tiles, slabs, mosaic natural stone and facade. We work with Architects, Designers, Developers and private clients across all types of projects from residential to large-scale commercial. At Design Central we offer a bespoke service and will source products for your project. Our curated collection includes handmade tiles from local and international artists and artisans.

Come and meet with our team at Design Central to discuss your project.

Our commercial division The Tile People have a team of experts that will tackle supply and installation for large commercial and residential projects. Our project team consists of quantity surveyors, engineers, project managers and tilers. We can provide turnkey approach for large projects.