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Jul 31, 2025
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The Inside Story of German Breakfast Boards

Ever wondered what those colorful, flat polymer boards in the FIFTYEIGHT collection are for? These traditional German breakfast boards serve as plate substitutes for "Brotzeit" (Bread Time). Join us as we uncover the fascinating cultural story behind these beloved German dining essentials and why they've become artistic canvases for our most playful designs.

Jul 21, 2025
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A Face for Every Morning: The Making of the Porcelain Coffee Mug Series by FIFTYEIGHT PRODUCTS

Get the inside scoop on the making of TASSEN porcelain mugs by FIFTYEIGHT PRODUCTS. Interview with designer and CEO Max Zimmermann on how our mugs went from 3D-animated characters to real-life products Made in Germany.

Backstory FIFYEIGHT Products Flower Vases Home Decor Product Design Vases

The collection of porcelain flower vases with expressive faces from FIFTYEIGHT Products

Jun 26, 2025
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Changing the Face of Home Decor: The Story of Designer Vases by FIFTYEIGHT Products

When FIFTYEIGHT Products decided to apply their unique design approach on flower vases, it marked a radical departure from the company's core offering of porcelain tableware. It also was the start of a growing line of home decor goods that now includes a handful of vases. In this story, we explore the creation of porcelain vases with CEO and Designer Max Zimmermann.

CEELINGS

Jan 25, 2022
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FIFTYEIGHT PRODUCTS Receives German Design Award for CEELINGS Collection

FIFTYEIGHT PRODUCTS receives German Design Award 2022 in the category ‘Excellent Product Design – Lighting’ for the CEELINGS line of canopy covers. Recognized as one of the highest honors in the international design, the German Design Award is voted upon by the German Design Council.

Oct 28, 2021
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Very Special Products: Movie Edition Porcelain with Colorful Details Coming to the US!

FIFTYEIGHT PRODUCTS creates rare beauties with colorful eyes and elaborate styling, fully dishwasher safe in limited quantities. Read the story of how this fun collector's line of products was designed and made reality. The ‘bowls with faces’ by FIFTYEIGHT PRODUCS have been...

Mar 31, 2021
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How FIFTYEIGHT PRODUCTS Created a Porcelain Serving Bowl with a Hole

The BARFING bowl by FIFTYEIGHT PRODUCTS is an instant classic. Quality porcelain and quirky design meets a unique feature: The 'bowl with a hole' is the guaranteed talk of every get-together. Read the story of how this fun serving bowl was designed and made reality.

Mar 30, 2021
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FIFTYEIGHT PRODUCTS Makes Donations to Covid-19 Relief from Proceeds of HOPEFUL Porcelain Bowl

The ‘Hopeful’ porcelain bowl by FIFTYEIGHT PRODUCTS is a symbol for shared values, taking responsibility for each other’s wellbeing and the unwavering belief that everything is going to be okay. The company donates 1 euro for each bowl sold to Covid-19 relief efforts. Read the story of how the donations have arrived across the world.

Mar 26, 2021
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The Story of the 'HOPEFUL' Bowl from FIFTYEIGHT PRODUCTS

Amid the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, FIFTYEIGHT PRODUCTS released an entirely new product encouraging people to wear a mask and stop the spread: The HOPEFUL bowl renders the company's classic TASSEN porcelain bowls with a PPE face mask as a symbol of hope and keeping one another safe. What's more, the company donates 1 EUR for every bowl sold to Covid-19 relief efforts and has so far benefited initiatives in New York, France, Spain, and Germany.

Feb 16, 2021
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Upgrade for Light Fixtures: The CEELINGS Collection from FIFTYEIGHT PRODUCTS

FIFTYEIGHT PRODUCTS released an entirely new product line in autumn 2020. Get the inside story behind CEELINGS, the instant style upgrade for ceiling lamps. Learn how these stylish products saw the light of day and became premium designer goods, Made in Germany according to social and environmental guidelines.

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