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Standard designs or made-to-measure: you choose what suits you for your personalised design
We are known for precise customised designs: we create the carpets you want, to perfectly fit the look of your design. We can also create variations on standard designs to meet your requirements.
The Fischbacher 1819 team supports you with inspirational examples, colour samples and drafts of your designs. Our carpets are tufted by hand on a woven backing material and made to any size required.
Material: The collections Silk, Merino Wool, Linen and BENU Sea offer a rich range of materials to choose from.
Colours: The materials are available in a full range of colours. If your chosen colour is not part of our standard range, we can dye the product especially for you.
Carving: You can choose different heights of the pile and any combination of loop and cut pile. Depending on the material, it is also possible to carve out three-dimensional reliefs ranging from 7 mm to 14 mm in height.
Finishing: The colour of the backing felt, which is also available as a flame-retardant fabric, can also be chosen freely. Water-repellent treatment can be added.
Artwork: When placing an order, the customer receives a technical representation of their carpet in the chosen colours alongside the order confirmation in order to approve production.
Trial design: Upon request, Fischbacher 1819 can produce trial samples of the custom carpet design. The samples are available within two to four weeks.
Production: The delivery time for your carpet will be around six to ten weeks. Depending on the size and complexity of the product, this may vary slightly.
HARIMAU 81050
100 Patterns in 100 Days Capsule Collection by Rebecca Duckett-Wilkinson. Hand-Knotted
AFSUN 81020
The Contemporary Persia Capsule Collection by Hadi Teherani. Hand-tufted
JUBA 80970 - BENU® Sea Recycled
1. Adapt a standard design
© Zeke Ruelas
Design
The standard design can be customised in size, colour, quality and style. The specifications in the carpet folder also serve as an order form.
Approval
The quotation always includes a technical drawing with the detailed specifications.
© Stuttgart
CARPET - VIS À VIS 80570 custom-made
HearDis! Headquarters, Stuttgart, Germany
Architect: Christoph Seebald of Studio Seebald Contractor: apartment91
2. Customised designs
Individual ideas and designs
You supply the ready-made idea or the Fischbacher 1819 team assists you with the choice of qualities, possible techniques, colours and type of finish.
Approval
Before going into production, an artwork with the details and a quotation for the concrete realisation are prepared.
CARPET - custom-made Hotel Post, Switzerland
Production
The hand-tufted carpets take 6 - 10 weeks until delivery.
Release for production
Photo inspiration from a tartan track. Size and colour according to customer’s specifications.
CARPET - custom-made Motel One, Germany
2.1. Made to measure techniques
Loop
The loop of the carpet remains uncut: surface is less fluffy and more grainy.
Cut pile
The loop of the carpet is cut into a pile. Surface is fluffy.
Loop and pile
Non-cut loop combined with cut pile. Surface is partly fluffy, partly grainy.
Schlinge Flor
Trägernetz
Schlinge Flor
2.2. Customised carving
Depending on the quality, it is possible to carve three-dimensional reliefs between 7 and 14 mm high. This technique suits wool carpets best. With linen carpets, carving is only possible to a limited extent. Silk carpets cannot be carved.
Fine line possible
e.g FOLKLORE 80430
Raised
e.g.
e.g.
Raised line carved Minimum width 1 cm e.g. META 80440
Motif carved with bevelled surfaces
Prismatic, graphic, raised
MONO 80540
Motif carved
round shapes
STUCCO 80610
Carved recessed line
Motif carved in 2 heights For a two-dimensional effect e.g. RENDEZVOUS 80550
Surface and line recessed carved Minimum width 2 cm for surface
e.g. CALEIDO 80603
3. Logo | Backing | Shipping
Logo
As a standard, the carpets come with our textile label.
Backing
Almost all carpets can be backed with a felt backing. You can choose between dark grey and beige. The Fischbacher 1819 logo is printed onto the felt backing with an anti-slip finish.
Shipping
The finished product is rolled up and packed. Each carpet is shipped with its own custom-made protective cover.
Quality
The production of hand-tufted carpets is fundamentally different from all other methods of carpet manufacture. The carpet is neither woven nor knotted. Tufting works rather like a sewing machine: the needle goes through the fabric from the back of the carpet. The gripper holds the yarn tightly from the front. This results in loops on the woven backing that create a bouclé texture. If the loops are cut, the result is a velour finish. The cutter is usually attached to the gripper so that holding and cutting the yarn, known as the pile, can be done in one step. The length of the pile or loops determines the pile height which, together with the pile density, results in the material weight. In the next step, the pile threads are fixed: the back of the carpet is coated with latex and then clad with felt. Without this, the threads could be pulled out easily. A common design technique for tufted carpets is shearing. To do this, the pile is cut to different heights using a cutter or knife. Patterns also result from the contrast between loops and clipped pile.
Our carpets are distinguished by the following labels:
No Child labour
This certificate guarantees that no child labour was involved in the creation of our carpets. The production facilities are monitored by unannounced inspections.
MERINO WOOL
This symbol confirms that our carpets are made with 100% Merino wool from New Zealand, (where applicable). The fine, soft, and elastic fibres of the Merino sheep are a guarantee of the finest quality.
Green Label Plus
All our carpets are tested by the internationally accredited Carpet and Rug Institute CRI, and are certified with the Green Label Plus, meaning our carpets belong to those with the lowest VOC emissions on the market today.
BENU RECYCLED
MONSILK is a premium brand of recycled yarn which is produced from waste plastic bottles collected from the oceans around Thailand.
Merino Wool Collection
The carpets in the Merino Wool range are hand-tufted from premium New Zealand merino wool. Merino wool is a very high-quality type of wool that is characterised by its exceptional fineness, softness and elasticity. The natural protective layer of the merino wool provides heat insulation and absorbs noise. Thanks to the elasticity of merino wool, carpets made from this material are extremely hard-wearing and durable. Merino wool carpets are ideal for use in the home because the natural properties of the merino wool make them flame-retardant.
Shape Rectangular, round and free form
Backing Felt backing logo on request Colours 128 Colours
Light fastness > 5
Mothproof
META
EDEN 80740
METAMORPHOSE 80450
MIKADO 80840
NZ Wool One-Ply Collection
For public areas, e.g. hotel lobbies, entrance areas or other high-traffic areas, we recommend NZ Wool One-Ply, our non-twisted 100% New Zealand wool quality. Compared to the Merino Wool quality, this wool has a coarser yarn structure and therefore meets higher demands on wear.
Shape Rectangular, round and free form
Backing Felt backing logo on request
Colours 128 Colours
Light fastness > 5
Mothproof
Flame retardant according to:
- ASTM D2859
- ASTM E648
- BS 4790
- FAR 25.853
- IMO A.653(16) part 2
- IMO A.653(16) part 5
EN VOGUE ONE-PLY 81060
LOOPING ONE-PLY 81040
Linen Collection
The rugs in the Linen range are hand-tufted from premium linen. Linen is a stable natural fibre that is made from flax and is both hypoallergenic and temperature-regulating. The yarn has a natural shimmer that changes in different light, resulting in rugs with vibrant surfaces and a patina that becomes more intense with age and underlines the unique character of the rug.
Shape
Rectangular, round and free form Backing Felt backing logo on request Colours 64 Colours Light fastness > 4
NORDERLAND 80530
PERSICA 80510
HALEM 80500
MINIMAL 80720
Silk Collection
The silk carpets in the Silk range are designed to exceed the most discerning expectations. Renowned for their unparalleled sheen, smooth texture, and remarkable colour brilliance, silk carpets are synonymous with luxury. Silk is an exceptionally fine, but also very elastic fibre. Each carpet in the Silk collection is meticulously hand-tufted from twisted silk, employing the finest craftsmanship. This process ensures not only the highest quality but also imbues each piece with a unique character and durability.
Shape
Rectangular, round and free form
Backing Felt backing logo on request
Colours 36 Colours
Light fastness 5
LEGENDA 80750
ANIMADO 80760
SAGA 80810
ENSEMBLE 80770
Mix Collection: mixed materials
The successful Mix carpet range was born from our passion for innovative techniques and materials. The combination of exclusive materials such as merino wool, silk or linen with beautiful designs creates exciting visual and textural contrasts. For example, velvety merino wool is combined with dry linen, or clipped shimmering silk with matt wool. Techniques such as carving, bouclé and clipped pile are just a few of the countless possibilities that can be used to create Mix designs.
Shape
Rectangular, round and free form
Backing Felt backing logo on request Colours
128 Colours merino wool
64 Colours linen
36 Colours silk
Light fastness
> 5 merino wool
> 4 linen
5 silk
CARPET - BOTANICA 80590 custom-made as runner
Private Residence, Los Angeles, USA
Architect: John McClain Design
TROPIC 80800
PIAZZO 80780
RITMO 80790
BENU® SEA Recycled collection
At Fischbacher 1819, sustainability and social responsibility are not trends but fundamental values ingrained in our ethos. We have integrated textiles made from recycled raw materials into our portfolio for many years. In 2009, we were among the first textile producers to introduce decorative and upholstery fabrics using recycled PET and fabric remnants from the fashion industry through our BENU® Recycled collection. Since then, we have consistently driven material innovation, actively seeking sustainable solutions to reuse raw materials effectively and reduce CO2 emissions.
With the BENU® SEA carpets collection, we extend this endeavour to carpets and make a contribution to the clean-up of our planet’s irreplaceable oceans.
BENU® SEA carpets are tufted with Monsilk yarn, which is made from upcycled plastic waste from the sea and has the characteristics of a high-quality polyester yarn: it is supple, has high colour brilliance, gives the carpets a silky sheen and is easy to care for.
Shape Rectangular, round and free form
Backing Felt backing logo on request
Colours 36 Colours
Light fastness 6
JUBA
ELGON 80950
ISHILANGU 80940
KIBO 80960
Fischbacher 1819 is a globally successful Swiss purveyor of furnishing fabrics, carpets, and wallcoverings for both private and public spaces. Our collections are meticulously crafted with care, passion, and creativity.
With a legacy spanning over two centuries since our foundation in 1819, our company remains family-owned. Today, Michael Fischbacher and Camilla Douraghy Fischbacher lead the company into its 6th generation with the same dedication and passion as their predecessors. Michael serves as CEO, while Camilla holds the role of Creative Director, overseeing the creative development of our collections.
Headquartered in St. Gallen, Switzerland, a historic textile center since the 13th century, we draw inspiration from our surroundings and heritage to innovate and deliver exceptional products.
For more information about our products visit our website at www.fischbacher1819.com or come see us at one of our showrooms:
Amsterdam, Pedro de Medinalaan 11, +31 20 647 22 66, info.nl@fischbacher1819.com Como, Alzate Brianza, Via Roggia Lubiana, 141, +39 031 557801, info.it@fischbacher1819.com London, DCCH, Unit 108-110, +44 20 7351 9332, london@fischbacher1819.com Milan, via del Carmine 9, +39 02 50041664, milano@fischbacher1819.com Moscow*, Gusyatnikov Per., 11 of. 508, +7 985 7680841, moscow@fischbacher1819.com Munich, Gabelsbergerstraße 9, +49 89 51503693, muenchen@fischbacher1819.com Paris, Rue du Mail 20, +33 1 42 36 97 00, paris@fischbacher1819.com Tokyo, 1F, 2-7-28 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, +81 3 5775 0607, info@fisba.co.jp St. Gallen, Mövenstrasse 18, +41 71 314 66 66, info.ch@fischbacher1819.com Wuppertal, Simonshöfchen 27, +49 202 739090, info.de@fischbacher1819.com Zurich*, TMC Room 657, Thurgauerstr. 117, +41 71 314 66 66, zuerich@fischbacher1819.com
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