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