New Year's Resolution for 2021: "Quality Over Quantity"

We usually make resolutions around the turn of the year, but we believe that good resolutions can be made at any time. Most people focus on health, fitness, or nutrition—but why not make a resolution for your own home as well?

For us, "quality over quantity" is not about new purchases or decluttering per se. Instead, we want to spark a conversation about the longevity of furniture and why choosing high-quality pieces is a wise decision.

Because choosing quality over quantity is not only good for the environment and our conscience but also significantly enhances our well-being at home.

The minimalist trend—an alternative to consumerism—is based on a simple principle: possessions don’t bring happiness. In fact, studies have shown that people who own less tend to be more satisfied. There are many great books and guides on this topic if you’d like to explore it further.

Quality lasts—and in the long run, it’s actually more cost-effective. For example, IKEA furniture typically lasts 7–10 years, whereas solid wood furniture can last for generations. This clearly shows that investing in quality often pays off financially.

The more solid wood a piece of furniture contains, the more eco-friendly it is. As trees grow, they absorb CO₂ from the air and store carbon in the wood while releasing pure oxygen.

At Stammdesign, sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We constantly explore new ways to make our production even more environmentally friendly. Sustainability in home design isn’t a one-time decision—it’s a mindset.

We only pass down furniture and belongings that truly matter to us—pieces that hold sentimental value and stand the test of time.

Furniture should adapt to different life phases, maintain its beauty, and ideally be passed on to the next generation.

Fun fact: If you buy a Stammdesign dining table and later move to a new home where it no longer fits, you can return it to us. We will craft a new table tailored to your new space and take back the old one—because we believe furniture should bring joy, not stress.

Buying quality means supporting smaller workshops where products are often handcrafted with care—just like ours. Unlike mass production, here you can ask detailed questions about the materials, the production process, and the origins of the wood.

This creates a personal connection with the furniture before you even bring it home, making your space feel even more special.

For example, our Stammdesign tables come with an optional QR code that provides information about the origin of the tree, the production process, and other fascinating details—something only possible when quality is prioritized over quantity.

Have you already visited our new online showroom? As you may know, our solid wood tables are usually handcrafted individually for each customer.

For those who don’t want to wait, we now offer ready-made and immediately available solid wood tables.

Take a look and let us know if you’re interested in a specific piece!