Design Darling
Where aesthetics, material expertise, and attitude come together: it’s not the loudest that lasts—it’s the authentic. Design is compelling when function, sensuality, and responsibility find a common language—and when sustainability means more than just a label.
Fantasy in porcelain, precisely staged: Swarovski X Rosenthal IDYLLIA
The second joint collection from Swarovski and Rosenthal brings the wonders of nature to the table: IDYLLIA transfers iconic Swarovski motifs onto the finest porcelain using a special printing technique and adds golden accents and the Swarovski octagon as a recurring design element. From tea sets to vases – each form is powerful on its own and makes a statement as part of an ensemble.
Special features
- Brand impact at the table: high recognition value thanks to color codes (yellow, pink, green) and crystal-set lid details.
- Mix & match: motifs (e.g., lily, lemon, cockatoo) can be combined creatively – ideal for signature presentations (afternoon tea, chef's table, pâtisserie service).
- Range: dinner service, espresso/tea sets, trays, tins, vases; harmonizes with SIGNUM for modular extensions
Sustainability & figures
- Rosenthal is driving forward the green transformation (corporate sustainability since 2022; focus on environmental/energy management, social responsibility)
- Approx. prices: 18 cm bread plate from $65, mug with lid from $165 (retail price)
- Availability: Only in stores and online at rosenthal.de in 2025 – available now!
Practical tip
For hotels with afternoon tea sales: curated themed étagères (e.g., “Citrus & Bloom”) achieve higher average receipts and social media impact – a photo corner with IDYLLIA as the brand anchor is worthwhile from a cost perspective.
The taste of home in sweet form Design you can taste: Berger Feinste Confiserie
When craftsmanship, origin, and aesthetics merge, the result is design that appeals to all the senses. The “Berglegenden” collection from Berger Feinste Confiserie shows that design also finds expression in enjoyment: Inspired by the Alps around Lofer, the handmade bars combine regional ingredients, fine organic chocolate, and a clear commitment to sustainable production. Flowers, herbs, and fruits from the Salzburg region are combined with delicate chocolate—poetic, sensual, and full of character. The result is a tribute to home that is not loud, but genuine.
Each variety tells a story: from wild alpine herbs to sweet and tart cranberry and Swiss stone pine, from pear brandy to elderflower. The bars are not only a treat for the palate, but also an expression of an attitude – regional, responsible, and unmistakable in style.
Special features
- Design meets origin The packaging design reflects the nature of the Salzburg region—purist, poetic, and with an eye for detail.
- Regional recipes: Ingredients such as meadow flowers, alpine herbs, and buttermilk come from the immediate vicinity and underline the character of the “mountain legends.”
- Craftsmanship & aesthetics: Each chocolate bar is handmade in Lofer – a statement for quality, deceleration, and conscious enjoyment.
- Sensual diversity: From cranberry-stone pine to buttermilk-elderberry – each composition surprises with texture, depth, and aromatic balance.
Sustainability & figures
- Production: In the family-run factory in Lofer, Salzburg – committed to quality and responsibility since 1994.
Ingredients: 100% organic quality, regional suppliers, resource-saving processing. - Distribution: Through nine stores in Austria, the online shop www.confiserie-berger.at, and selected partners in Austria and Germany
- Product range: Bars, pralines, and seasonal specialties – handmade, climate-conscious, and distinctive in design
Practical tip
Whether as an amenity in a hotel, a gourmet gift in a spa, or a stylish retail product, the Berglegenden collection perfectly combines regionality, sustainability, and design appeal. It is particularly effective when combined with regional storytelling and alpine product presentation—for example, in conjunction with tea, cheese, or wine offerings from the region.
Natural cosmetics from the Bregenzerwald, produced using solar energy: Valentina & Philippa (VP)
“Made by Nature” is the production principle here: handcrafted in Austria, free from parabens/silicones/microplastics/PEGs, dermatologically tested, cruelty-free. Packaging made from 100% PCR plastic or recycled amber glass. Production runs on solar energy – a clear statement towards CO2 reduction.
Portfolio highlights (selection)
- Body Oil “Vitalizing” (jojoba, almond, vitamin E, sage, thyme, rosemary): stimulates blood circulation, soothing for muscles and lymph nodes.
- Body Oil “Nature” (jojoba, almond, vitamin E): puristic, universal – ideal for treatments.
- Body Oil “Calming” (lavender, lemon balm): deep relaxation for spa rituals
- Body Oil “Rose” (rose & rosehip seed oil): antioxidant, regenerating – premium application
- Sea Salt Bath “Herbs & Flowers”: alkaline, detoxifying; as a hand/foot/full-body bath
- Aroma Massage Candle “Vetiver & Mandarin”: Candlelight – warm massage oil
Sustainability & figures
- Solar-powered production in the Bregenzerwald; reduce waste concept
- Container sizes 100/250/500 ml (oils) and 30/120 g (baths) enable spa calculations from treatment to retail
Practical tip
Develop a signature treatment (e.g., “Alpine Rose Ritual” with Body Oil Rose + Sea Salt Bath as a pre-soak). A retail upsell rate of >25% is realistic if the treatment harmonizes 1:1 with retail (same fragrance/effect line).
From Genusspunkt 3/2025
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