Depot4Design GmbH was founded in 2019 by Hendrik and Julia Flötotto and is based in Rietberg, East Westphalia. The company stands for fresh, dynamic work and operates the brands Authentics , Depot4Design , and Lumibär .

By taking over the production and brand rights to the classics from Authentics – such as TIP , Lunar , Wardrope or 2STOP – Depot4Design continues to produce well-known design objects under new management.


🗝 Vision & Philosophy

Depot4Design develops functional, durable, and everyday products with a clear design focus. The focus is on:

- timeless design

- practical usability

- sustainable production

- intelligent product design

In close collaboration with international designers, we create products that enrich everyday life, travel, and work – reduced, well-thought-out, and high-quality.


🏆 Products & Brand World

- Authentics : Design classics such as TIP, Lunar, Wardrope – known for clear shapes, high functionality and multiple awards.

- Depot4Design own brand : Young line with a focus on modern spaces and simple solutions.

- Lumibär : Iconic LED lights with high light quality and distinctive design.

- Shelving system 355 : Modular furniture concept, easy to configure, flexible in use.


📌 History & Development

- 1929–1981 : Roots in woodworking and furniture design.

- 2001 : The Authentics brand is transferred to the family holding company.

- 2019 : Founding of Depot4Design and acquisition of the production rights to Authentics.

- 2022 : Official acquisition of Authentics trademark rights by Depot4Design.

- Since 2024 : Expansion of the property business for projects in the hotel, office and catering sectors.


🎨 Designer & design standards

Depot4Design works with renowned creatives such as Konstantin Grcic , Barber Osgerby , Veronika Wildgruber , Susa Stofer , and Jehs & Laub . All products represent the principle: design should complement, not dominate .


👥 Who we work for

Depot4Design supplies:

- Design stores in stationary retail

- high-quality online shops

- Project clients from the hotel, catering, office & property planning industries

The claim: aesthetic, practical and reliable .


✅ Why Depot4Design?

- Preservation of design classics : The most famous Authentics products live on.

- Design with focus : Every product follows the principle “form follows function”.

- Suitability for everyday use : High functionality in a clear form – for every area of life.

- Sustainable approach : durability in design, materials and manufacturing.


📋 Company data

- Company name : Depot4Design GmbH

- Founded : 2019

- Location : Rietberg, North Rhine-Westphalia

- Brands : Authentics, Depot4Design, Lumibär

- Focus : Design accessories, modular furniture, lifestyle products

- Target groups : private customers & B2B customers (property business)

- Special features : Production in Germany, close designer cooperation, modular concepts