[4] By the late 1960s, the company was one of the top five German kitchen manufacturers with a revenue of 100 million Deutsche Marks.

It was Aicher’s belief that the kitchen should be an inviting place where meals are prepared together; where all the required tools and implements are clearly visible, and stored within easy reach.

In 1988, the Bulthaup Kitchen Workbench (KWB) followed, combining a stainless steel cooktop, sink and worktop.

The workbench brought design elements typical of professional kitchens into the private setting, and went on to win multiple awards.

[9] System 25’s broad range of fronts and surface materials allowed each part of the kitchen to be carefully planned according to its purpose.

Items that needed to be particularly hard-wearing could be produced using stainless steel, combined with glass, wood, or laminate surfaces.

[4] In 2004, the materials and adhesives that Bulthaup used to produce its kitchens were tested by the German consumer magazine Öko-Test (eco-test) – verifying that they were not harmful to health.

[14] Other Bulthaup brand products include tables, benches, extractors, faucets, lighting and other accessories designed for private kitchens.

Today, Bulthaup collaborates with around 250 retail partners worldwide, who all operate their showrooms as independent businesses.

Bulthaup also has subsidiaries in the UK, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Hong Kong, and the United States.

[4] 2014: German magazine WirtschaftsWoche ranks Bulthaup in fifth place of 30 luxury brands, making it once again the top furniture maker.

This accolade is given to companies that set a strong example in their collaboration with architects and demonstrate exceptional sales skills.

[21] 2013: The Bulthaup b3 system of interior elements receives the Wallpaper Design Award in the Best Storage category.

[22][23] 2007: German magazine WirtschaftsWoche rates Bulthaup as the No.1 furniture maker in its ranking of luxury brands.