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On June 24th, we hosted an intimate evening at the elegant Lanserring showroom in New York, in partnership with Michelin-starred Chef Eduard Frauneder, the Lanserring team and Phillip Mayerhofer from Smart Family Office — a celebration of craftsmanship, precision, and the natural beauty of materials.→ Continue reading

This year, we at Schotten & Hansen had the honour of showcasing our materials and craftsmanship in the atmospheric setting of St James’s Church – as part of an inspiring collaboration with British kitchen designers Pluck.→ Continue reading

Milan Design Week 2025 has come to an end – and we look back with great joy on a week full of creative highlights and inspiring encounters.→ Continue reading

We are excited to introduce Ridgeline, a flexible wooden surface, along with a curated selection of expertly crafted wooden surfaces, as part of two exclusive collaborations set to debut at Milan Design Week 2025→ Continue reading

We are marking our 40th anniversary with the launch of the Graincut Empire collection. This innovative flooring line brings together traditional craftsmanship and modern technology, setting new standards in design, sustainability, and durability.→ Continue reading

This anniversary served as an inspiration for a special celebration, during which we opened our doors to take guests on an exciting journey through the diverse and fascinating world of Schotten & Hansen. It was also a heartfelt homage to all the friends of the house who have accompanied us on many remarkable and memorable paths over the years.→ Continue reading

Last month, we were thrilled to be featured guests at the LAUFEN Space in Vienna for their COLOUR ARCHAEOLOGY event. → Continue reading

Schotten & Hansen, in collaboration with Kit Kemp Design Studio, are honored to receive the 2024 Homes & Gardens Design Award in the Best Furniture Collaboration category for the Pit-a-Pat Table.→ Continue reading

Schotten & Hansen and the Kit Kemp Design Studio launch the PIT-A-PAT Table, showcasing a pioneering magnetic product treatment for floors and tables, in celebration of Schotten & Hansen’s 40th anniversary in 2024.→ Continue reading

Clerkenwell Design Week features a diverse array of showroom events, where leading design brands unveil their latest collections and products.→ Continue reading

Kit Kemp Design Studio x Schotten & Hansen present the Mythical Forest Salon for Clerkenwell Design Week 2024→ Continue reading

Girls' Day is much more than just a day of action - it is a unique opportunity to promote diversity in the world of work and open up new perspectives for girls.→ Continue reading

Schotten & Hansen, the leading international authority on wood surfaces, celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2024 and is pleased to collaborate with Gaggenau and architect Hendrik Müller (1zu33 Architectural Brand Identity).→ Continue reading

Schotten & Hansen, manufacturer of high-quality, regenerable wooden floors and surfaces for some of the world's most beautiful spaces, is pleased to announce its 40th anniversary.→ Continue reading

The philosophy of perfection in wood finishing for wooden floors and veneers is close to the hearts of both managing directors.→ Continue reading

New opening of the Gaggenau showroom in sunny Miami - Schotten & Hansen is on board and supplies flooring and veneers for the presentation of high-quality kitchen appliances.→ Continue reading

For a private villa, Swiss interior designer Ina Rinderknecht found an architectural language in which a harmonious dialogue with nature was of the utmost importance. Torben Hansen understood this language and translated the design ideas into wood.→ Continue reading

Our service team answers the most frequently asked customer questions about wood care here.→ Continue reading

Schotten & Hansen floors can be found in around 30 Motel One hotels across Europe. A proof of their individuality and resilience.→ Continue reading

Get ready to dive into a world of creativity! Join us for an exciting series of CPD seminars and hands-on workshops designed exclusively for London-based studios. Unlock the secrets of wooden veneers and flooring as we delve into their use, explore the art of natural colouring, and master the techniques for keeping them pristine.→ Continue reading

Stefan Knopp and Bernhard Heinloth show live how wooden surfaces can be designed with extraordinary means.→ Continue reading

A treatment with Wood Soap Plus Exterior removes the grey tint caused by weathering and makes the wood look fresh again.→ Continue reading

A boutique hotel is opening in Lower Austria in a lovingly restored 17th-century building with matching historic-looking floors and tabletops made of panel parquet. → Continue reading

In memory of its founder, the Eva Mayr-Stihl Foundation installs a panel wall with her portrait in the middle of the Foundation building. → Continue reading

Architect Stephan Maria Lang talks about the relationship between architecture, nature, light and craftsmanship in an atmospheric documentary.→ Continue reading

Architect Francisco Cortina's conversion of a former hunter's cottage combines traditional Bavarian style with modern elements and integrates the residential house fluidly into the idyllic landscape of the foothills of the Alps.→ Continue reading

Schotten & Hansen launches Douglas fir and eucalyptus flooring as well as two new colour ranges for interior products.→ Continue reading

From 7 to 10 June, Schotten & Hansen will be presenting new products as well as its familiar portfolio at the leading American trade fair for architecture and design in San Francisco.→ Continue reading

Torben Hansen presents his newly developed, vibrant colour world for veneers from May 23th to 25th in London.→ Continue reading

Our special workshop highlight: Bernhard Heinloth and Stefan Knopp will be performing a live presentation of how wood surfaces can be designed using unusual tools. → Continue reading

In a limited anniversary edition, the original Eiermann 1 table frame appears in the colours oyster and linen.→ Continue reading

Meet us from 17 to 21 April from 10 am to 6 pm in our Munich showroom at Ludwigpalais.→ Continue reading

Under heavy use, such as in the Motel One at Munich's Olympic Park, the wooden surfaces are badly affected. With the right care and expert handling, however, a homogeneous and high-quality patina develops over the years.→ Continue reading

Are you looking for effective and healthy cleaning and care products for your wooden surfaces? Under the label Wood Wellness you will find our range for indoor and outdoor use.→ Continue reading

In the Kitzcorner this winter season, visitors will also find Schotten & Hansen flooring and veneer solutions to inspire their own four walls.→ Continue reading

If you visit one of the Occhio showrooms in Munich, Hamburg or Berlin, you will not only experience a world of light, but also floors and veneers by Schotten & Hansen. → Continue reading

At the beginning of October, the Vienna Hofburg was transformed for the fifth time into a world of experience for high-quality home design and lifestyle. We were there as exhibitors.→ Continue reading

Wood is increasingly finding its way into private bathrooms and publicly accessible spa areas. And rightly so, because it provides a feel-good climate and a cosy atmosphere all round. With the right care, you can enjoy the natural aesthetics for a long time. → Continue reading

A summery journey took the invited guests from the Ludwigpalais into the forest, to the treasures of nature and our manufactory.→ Continue reading

Ulrich Hansen is the managing director of our British subsidiary. In this interview, he introduces himself, his team and their joint activities.→ Continue reading

In the latest Special Issue, Slanted Publishers show what Bavaria has to offer in terms of design, art and craft. We are part of it!→ Continue reading

Gaggenau opens a new showroom in Brussels' Gare Maritime. Here, Schotten & Hansen floors and veneers form a stable basis for the presentation of the high-quality kitchen appliances.→ Continue reading

An independent jury of experts votes for our five colour families in the Collection & Combination category.→ Continue reading

Vote for our oak Edition 21 in this year's public voting of the material library raumprobe.→ Continue reading

In a private home with a view of Baden-Baden, high-quality finished wood surfaces are used in a variety of ways: from floors to doors, steps to furniture.→ Continue reading

Our subsidiary in Switzerland has been active for a good year. It supports us and our partners in planning, advising and implementing a wide range of projects. CEO Stefan Keller explains his tasks in an interview.→ Continue reading

Our newly developed Wood Soap Wax cleans deeply and makes your wooden surfaces shine more intensively.→ Continue reading

The entire Schotten & Hansen team wishes you and your family a peaceful Christmas, a relaxing turn of the year and an energetic start to 2022!→ Continue reading

In the Corporate category, our sample packaging for Oak Edition 21 made it to the final round.→ Continue reading

We will be showing our products and services for yacht interiors at the world's largest trade fair for marine equipment and accessories from 16 to 18 November 2021.→ Continue reading

With wild stripes that run at right angles to the annual rings, wood almost looks like a tiger skin. For one of our new collections, we specifically choose oak wood with this special characteristic. But where do these stripes come from? → Continue reading

In the supplement Kitchens & Bathrooms, the House & Garden magazine reports about the advantages of real wood in these living areas.→ Continue reading

Have you ever wondered why wooden furniture or flooring sometimes has stripes and sometimes waves? → Continue reading

We are expanding our flooring portfolio with five new collections: Engeli, Oak 1900, Rough Cut, Fine Line and Tiger Grain. We focus on certain characteristics of oak and apply new processing techniques. The surfaces of our new floor products each create a special spatial effect: from nostalgic to exotic, from distinctive to filigree.→ Continue reading

Pebble Stone, Oyster, Linen, Smoke and Mocha are the names of the five colour families of Schotten & Hansen Oak Edition 21 for flooring and interior design. Company founder and managing director, Torben Hansen, has thus succeeded in building up his colour system according to a new logic and has simplified the colour selection process for all our customers.→ Continue reading

The current issue House & Garden features Schotten & Hansen with a double page spread: "Natural choice - The timber selected by specialist Schotten & Hansen for its exquisite flooring and stylish interiors will bring the simple beauty of nature into your home.“→ Continue reading

Our long-term partners, Ewa and Chris from Holz Selections, will present high-end wooden products for interior design to the visitors of Build 4 Asia (11 - 13 November at Hong Kong Conventions & Exhibition Centre). The products combine traditional German craftsmanship with innovation and the strive to perfection. → Continue reading

A staircase connects two floors. Well planned and implemented, however, it also becomes a connecting element in the design concept. The Schotten & Hansen manufactory produces wooden steps with a high-quality surface structure.→ Continue reading

When Schotten & Hansen first laid a wooden floor in a hotel lobby more than 15 years ago, the concerns for laying wooden floors in highly used areas were high. Now, after numerous successfully implemented projects in the hospitality sector, one sees that these concerns have been overcome. → Continue reading

The use of soap is one of the most effective methods to get rid of, not only dirt, but also bacteria and viruses such as the corona virus. For this reason we recommend regular cleaning and care of all wooden surfaces such as floors, furniture, tables and doors with the Schotten & Hansen Wood Soap. The use of household cleaners and disinfectants may lead to undesirable color changes.→ Continue reading

The flooring of this new building in Augsburg is the basis for a bright and modern interior concept, which is comfortable, but nevertheless fulfills daily loads and requirements of a young family. The owners have decided to choose floor boards from the manufactory Schotten & Hansen.→ Continue reading