We build on a strong legacy that inspires us to truly shape the future of work. It all started for Ahrend in 1896 with a typical Dutch entrepreneurial spirit. But what really defines our products, ambitions, and culture today, is the philosophy and way of working of one of the most modest, yet influential industrial designers: Friso Kramer.

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This philosophy of "form follows function" and "less is more" aims to remove all unnecessary detail until an object is in full harmony with the user and the environment and unobtrusively supports him in what he does best. Similarly, we work to make our designs logical, sustainable, and timeless.