A textiles atelier that advocates respect, love and the exploration of textile-making.

Creative direction by Formafantasma, expertise by Rubelli

 

Manifesto

Kieffer is a textiles atelier that advocates respect, love and the exploration of textile-making.
Kieffer develops from the Rubelli's expertise and contributes to the expansion of its offering and textile production research.
Kieffer deeply regards the knowledge that resides in the past, while equally embracing the potentiality of the present.
Kieffer joyfully navigates weft and warp with the confidence that detail makes the difference.
Kieffer sees textile as the preferred interface for the tactile exploration of the domestic environment: fabrics serve life to veil and highlight, to shelter and comfort, and ultimately to always celebrate the senses.

Kieffer weaves together the archetypical and the simple with the bold and the adventurous, as long as it serves and honours daily life.
Kieffer knows when to be quiet and when to be exuberant, when it is time to whisper while also recognising the innate intensity of raw materials.
Kieffer cares. Cares for quality, cares for durability, cares for nuances, cares for the integrity of production processes.
Kieffer produces in the proximity of Lake Como, at the Rubelli factory, but chooses to expand globally when it makes sense to include other expertise.

Formafantasma

 

Materials

Kieffer speaks the language of textiles and that should be sensed, not read, or contemplated.

This collection looks both at what is needed and what is desired, departing from the timeless beauty and functionality of natural fibres: wool, linen, hemp, jute, cotton and paper. Tactility is central and explored from the subtle to the excessive. The innate seductiveness of un-dyed fabrics and natural pigments is highlighted by pairing these with touches of synthesised lime, lilac and pink colours.

Kieffer is a celebration of simplicity and care for the wonderful imperfections of the loom, for the subtlety of tonal compositions of colours and the pleasure of touch. Untitled is uncomplicated, sensitive and a celebration of natural fibres.

Kieffer materials
 

Textiles

  • Linen and hemp

    Nachi by Kieffer

    100%LI

    20 colors

    Heavy use

    17300

    Width: 300cm

    Weight: 1500gr/mtl

    In double width, Nachi is a 100% linen fabric ideal for soft upholstery and heavy curtains. It is available in a wide palette of 20 colors: neutral colors as well as bright colors. Its name recalls Nachi Falls, the tallest waterfall in Japan.

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    Nachi - Avorio by KiefferNachi - Sabbia by KiefferNachi - Platano by KiefferNachi - Pietra by KiefferNachi - Mastice by KiefferNachi - Grigio by KiefferNachi - Olmo by KiefferNachi - Basalto by KiefferNachi - Pistacchio by KiefferNachi - Salvia by KiefferNachi - Lichene by KiefferNachi - Petrolio by KiefferNachi - Blu Notte by KiefferNachi - Palmaria by KiefferNachi - Ebano by KiefferNachi - Dilsea by KiefferNachi - Ruggine by KiefferNachi - Ocra by KiefferNachi - Mostarda by KiefferNachi - Citrino by Kieffer

    Ferric by Kieffer

    100%CA

    10 colors

    Normal use

    17301

    Width: 130cm

    Weight: 470gr/mtl

    Environmentally sustainable and very resistant, Ferric is a celebration of simplicity and the sophistication of natural colors. The 10 colors are achieved thanks to a 100% natural dyeing that uses the oxidizing process of iron components in earth. Ferric is an ode to hemp, one of the most responsible vegetal fibers.

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    Ferric - Olmo by KiefferFerric - Mastice by KiefferFerric - Avorio by KiefferFerric - Calce by KiefferFerric - Terra by KiefferFerric - Grigio by KiefferFerric - Basalto by KiefferFerric - Nocciola by KiefferFerric - Melanzana by KiefferFerric - Indaco by Kieffer

    Iguazu by Kieffer

    100%LI

    2 colors

    Heavy use

    17303

    Width: 135cm

    Weight: 1040gr/mtl

    Very strong, made in pure linen and available in two versions – natural and white. Heavy, yet soft and drapey. The iridescent linen weft brings movement to the surface. The passion for the essence of the fabric. Named after the famous waterfalls between Argentina and Brazil, the largest in the world. Suitable for upholstery (heavy use).

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    Iguazu - Bianco by KiefferIguazu - Ecru by Kieffer
  • Textures

    Grande Largeur by Kieffer

    93%CO 7%LI

    7 colors

    Heavy use

    17162

    Width: 280cm

    Weight: 2090gr/mtl

    A yarn-dyed double-width plain fabric in linen and cotton characterized by a raised effect. Ideal for upholstery, it is also suitable for decoration thanks to its softness.

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    Grande Largeur - Taupe by KiefferGrande Largeur - Perle by KiefferGrande Largeur - Sable by KiefferGrande Largeur - Blanc by KiefferGrande Largeur - Argile by KiefferGrande Largeur - Marine by KiefferGrande Largeur - Fer by Kieffer

    Tweed Couleurs by Kieffer

    50%CO 25%PC 25%PL

    18 colors

    Heavy use

    17224

    Width: 140cm

    Weight: 1000gr/mtl

    This soft yet full-bodied tweed - inspired by the typical Fifties style of Chanel - has unexpected shades of colours.This effect is achieved thanks to the special working of the yarn in multiple colours, while neutral tones belong to Tweed Décoloré. Suitable for heavy use.

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    Tweed Couleurs - Caraibi Sunset by KiefferTweed Couleurs - Laguna by KiefferTweed Couleurs - Sepiolite by KiefferTweed Couleurs - Vert Oltremare by KiefferTweed Couleurs - Scarlet Blu by KiefferTweed Couleurs - Océan Ardoise by KiefferTweed Couleurs - Avana Blue by KiefferTweed Couleurs - Tundra Arctic by KiefferTweed Couleurs - Point Du Jour by KiefferTweed Couleurs - Acier Sable by KiefferTweed Couleurs - Amethyst Fiordo by KiefferTweed Couleurs - Mystic Sky by KiefferTweed Couleurs - Chameau Amethyst by KiefferTweed Couleurs - Fiordo Cuivre by KiefferTweed Couleurs - Navy Orange by KiefferTweed Couleurs - Olive Chartreuse by KiefferTweed Couleurs - Navy Olive by KiefferTweed Couleurs - Steppa by Kieffer

    Tweed Décoloré by Kieffer

    50%CO 25%PC 25%PL

    12 colors

    Heavy use

    17270

    Width: 140cm

    Weight: 1000gr/mtl

    A soft yet full-bodied tweed inspired by the typical Fifties style of Chanel. Yarn dyed, it is available in a palette of only neutral and natural shades, while unexpected shades of colours belong to Tweed Couleurs. Suitable for heavy use.

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    Tweed Décoloré - Blanc by KiefferTweed Décoloré - Ivory by KiefferTweed Décoloré - Marbre by KiefferTweed Décoloré - Desert Snow by KiefferTweed Décoloré - Sable by KiefferTweed Décoloré - Taupe by KiefferTweed Décoloré - Moonscape by KiefferTweed Décoloré - Roche Métamorphique by KiefferTweed Décoloré - Bois by KiefferTweed Décoloré - Ciel D'hiver by KiefferTweed Décoloré - Sable Arctique by KiefferTweed Décoloré - Urban Forest by Kieffer

    Tekko by Kieffer

    57%CO rg 21%CO 14%JU 8%PL

    4 colors

    Normal use

    17311

    Width: 145cm

    Weight: 940gr/mtl

    A natural, eco-friendly fabric: over 50% of the cotton used is in fact recycled cotton. The grid structure harks back to traditional Japanese armoury with steel plates. Suitable for upholstery (average use), it is available in four colours.

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    Tekko - Naturale by KiefferTekko - Avorio by KiefferTekko - Pietra by KiefferTekko - Ecru by Kieffer
  • Wool

    Feral Stripe by Kieffer

    14%WM 14%WO 28%CO 36%PC 8%PA

    2 colors

    Heavy use

    17305

    Width: 155cm

    Weight: 1000gr/mtl

    Feral Stripe is soft, furry, sexy and fun. Once home, it is time to cocoon in the tenderness of mohair wool. The elegant strictness of a classic pinstripe is surprisingly softened and almost unperfected.

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    Feral Stripe - Avorio/pietra by KiefferFeral Stripe - Antracite/avorio by Kieffer

    Cria by Kieffer

    [100%WP] 60%WP 40%CO

    3 colors

    Heavy use

    17306

    Width: 130cm

    Weight: 790gr/mtl

    The generosity and the wild beauty of the fleece of Alpaca – one of the finest fibers - is magnified in Cria, an exceptionally fine and dense velvet. Its three variants are just the natural colors of the fleece, without any dyeing process.

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    Cria - Avorio by KiefferCria - Terra by KiefferCria - Ebano by Kieffer

    Kemps by Kieffer

    100%WV

    2 colors

    Normal use

    17307

    Width: 145cm

    Weight: 740gr/mtl

    A tribute to the south Tirol textile tradition of felting. Durable and elegant, Kemps is an unmissable staple in the history of textiles. A timeless classic.

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    Kemps - Avorio by KiefferKemps - Wenge' by Kieffer

    Feral by Kieffer

    14%WM 14%WO 28%CO 36%PC 8%PA

    11 colors

    Heavy use

    17308

    Width: 155cm

    Weight: 1000gr/mtl

    Feral is soft, furry, sexy and fun. Once home, it is time to cocoon in the tenderness of mohair wool. Feral extensive palette of colors ranges from the sober to the playful, from burgundy, camel and gray to joyous sorbet tints. Very resistant, it is ideal for upholstery.

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    Feral - Avorio by KiefferFeral - Mastice by KiefferFeral - Pietra by KiefferFeral - Terra by KiefferFeral - Antracite by KiefferFeral - Nero by KiefferFeral - Cipria by KiefferFeral - Palmaria by KiefferFeral - Glicine by KiefferFeral - Limone by KiefferFeral - Grigio by Kieffer
  • Sheers

    Rideaux D'abeille by Kieffer

    100%LI

    3 colors

    Drapery

    17287

    Width: 260cm

    Weight: 680gr/mtl

    Double width curtain in pure linen. The cellular structure is the manifestation of an elaborate complexity, only apparently simple. A perfect 3D structure, like the cells of the hive in nature, a work of total geometric precision.

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    Rideaux D'abeille - Blanc by KiefferRideaux D'abeille - Beige by KiefferRideaux D'abeille - Gris by Kieffer

    Leveche by Kieffer

    100%LI

    3 colors

    Drapery

    17313

    Width: 310cm

    Weight: 620gr/mtl

    A yarn-dyed pure linen curtain featuring a narrow stripe. Double width, it can be used both horizontally and vertically. It bears the name of a hot, dry wind that reaches Spain’s southern coastline. Available in three colours.

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    Leveche - Sabbia by KiefferLeveche - Mastice by KiefferLeveche - Basalto by Kieffer

    Aloft by Kieffer

    50%LI 45%WO 5%PA

    1 colors

    Drapery

    17319

    Width: 315cm

    Weight: 500gr/mtl

    Double width linen and wool bouclé curtain in a single version. The ultra-fine bouclé wool makes it soft and drapey. The pleasure of touch. As its name says, a curtain ready to fly aloft.

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    Aloft - Ecru by Kieffer

    Solano by Kieffer

    100%LI

    8 colors

    Drapery

    17320

    Width: 320cm

    Weight: 280gr/mtl

    Double width curtain in piece-dyed pure linen. Minimalist and sophisticated, it shows the care of the subtlety of tonal composition of colours: all of them soft, barely hinted at. While in southern Spain the Solano blows hot and dry.

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    Solano - Sabbia by KiefferSolano - Cipria by KiefferSolano - Platano by KiefferSolano - Paglia by KiefferSolano - Pistacchio by KiefferSolano - Calce by KiefferSolano - Cielo by KiefferSolano - Bianco by Kieffer

    Etesian by Kieffer

    100%LI

    5 colors

    Drapery

    17321

    Width: 320cm

    Weight: 300gr/mtl

    Double width curtain in pure yarn-dyed linen, featuring a mélange weft. Simply the timeless beauty of natural fibres. In five versions. The name evokes the wind that blows over the Aegean from May to September.

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    Etesian - Basalto by KiefferEtesian - Grigio by KiefferEtesian - Avorio by KiefferEtesian - Pietra by KiefferEtesian - Wenge' by Kieffer

    Oishi by Kieffer

    56%LI 44%PI

    1 colors

    Drapery

    17322

    Width: 315cm

    Weight: 370gr/mtl

    Oishi is a large-width textile that unusually combines a linen warp with a weft made of hand-made Japanese paper called KAMI ITO. This yarn is produced according to a traditional long and laborious process that uses paper folded in several layers and cut into extremely thin strips.

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    Oishi - Avorio by Kieffer
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Catalogue

Design

Kieffer is edited and produced by Rubelli under the creative direction of Formafantasma.

Formafantasma is a research-based design studio investigating the ecological, historical, political and social forces shaping the discipline of design today. Whether designing for a client or developing self – initiated projects, the studio applies the same rigorous attention to context, processes and details. Formafantasma’s analytical nature translates in meticulous visual outcomes, products and strategies.

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