SCHOTTEN & HANSEN redefines nature

Brand story by Atrium Magazin für Wohnkultur, Design und Architektur
Schlieren, Switzerland
06.04.23

The wood products from SCHOTTEN & HANSEN possess an incredible power that makes them precious companions for life.

For a healthy home: The wood products can breathe, absorb steam and release it again – thereby ensuring a balanced indoor climate

Every tree carries a secret within. And if you can discover what it is, you will learn its personal story. This is the almost magical quest to which Schotten & Hansen has dedicated itself. Wood is the element of the company co-founded by Torben Hansen in Peiting, Bavaria, in 1984. Schotten & Hansen refines the authentic character of the natural material into floors and surfaces for premium wall, ceiling and furniture design.

'Our quality guarantee starts with the selection of the wood and therefore also with the partner we source it from'

Their entire work process is determined by the desire to treat wood with respect: from its processing at the factory all the way to the development of value-preserving solutions for interiors. 'Our quality guarantee starts with the selection of the wood and therefore also with the partner we source it from. We know where virtually every tree trunk was grown,' says Bernhard Heinloth, one of the managing directors in charge of the company’s fortunes.

Individual and natural: Torben Hansen worked with designer Ina Rinderknecht to develop a shade of wood that’s a perfect fit with her project. Below, he introduces Felicitas Storck and Roland Merz of Atrium to the world of colour hues

In keeping with its motto, 'Nature refined', Schotten & Hansen stands for sophisticated craftsmanship made to customer requirements. Whether it’s a question of flooring, stairs or veneers, the focus is always on the visual and tactile experience provided by the material. Even in wet areas, pool areas or yacht interiors, Schotten & Hansen gives every surface its own special flair. The selection of suitable trunks isn’t the only aspect responsible for this individuality; the direction of the cut, which brings out the grain characteristics, also plays an important role, as does the laying pattern.

Using complex formulas, he adapts the original shade of the wood to the individual colour requirements of the customer

One speciality is the huge palette of colours that originate in nature. Through decades of research, Torben Hansen has found ways to transfer the colours of nature to wood. Using complex formulas, he adapts the original shade of the wood to the individual colour requirements of the customer.

Bespoke: A combination of expert craftsmanship and state-of-the-art technology makes every product unique

The colour is created by activating ingredients in the wood itself and working in the finest pigments, which are obtained from earths or rocks. These finely ground powders penetrate deep into the pores and create harmonious hues. 'We give our wood time,' says Torben Hansen. 'Our products possess an incredible power. They’re precious companions for life.'

Text: Roland Merz | Photos: SCHOTTEN & HANSEN

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