Portao

Born in Germany in 1974, Christian Haas established his Studio in 2000. The Industrial Designer creates ever since products through multiple disciplines from furniture and lighting to porcelain and glassware. His design approach merges simplicity and elegance. His sense of aesthetics is driven by the harmony between sobriety, usefulness, emotionality, longevity and uniqueness. The Studio works for international brands such as Rosenthal, Karakter, Arita2016 and Tecta as well as for selected design galleries. Throughout the years, his work was honored with awards like the Red Dot Design Award and the Elle Decoration International Design Award. Notable works include the lighting edition ROPES, part of Vitra Design Museum’s permanent collection; the broad furniture range for Japanese producer Karimoku New Standard and some of the most successful tableware series of the past 10 years. Christian Haas lives and works in Porto, Portugal. 1974: Born in Erlangen, Germany 1999: Bachelor degree in Industrial Design 2000: Opens design studio in Munich 2002 - 2004: Creative direction for Nachtmann lead crystal 2007: Opens design studio in Paris 2011: Launches his own label 2015: Studio Christian Haas in Porto pical was created by the internationally renowned designer Christian Haas, whose subtle and durable furniture harmoniously combines clarity and elegance. His works have been awarded design awards such as the Red Dot Design Award and the Elle Decoration International Design Award. Christian Haas lives and works in Porto, Portugal.