Bulthaup
Bulthaup is an independent family business founded in 1949 that designs and produces premium kitchen systems.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Bulthaup is an independent family business whose history begins in 1949, when Martin Bulthaup founded the "Martin Bulthaup Möbelfabrik". The company describes itself as synonymous with uncompromising quality, a passion for meticulous attention to detail, high ethical standards in working with premium materials, and values such as craftsmanship and design. Its product range includes kitchen systems such as bulthaup b3, bulthaup b2 and bulthaup b Solitaire, and the company invites customers to plan kitchens in collaboration with a bulthaup dealer.
History
Bulthaup's history begins in 1949, in the period following the Second World War, when Martin Bulthaup founded the "Martin Bulthaup Möbelfabrik". In 1951, Martin Bulthaup bought a sawmill in Bodenkirchen, not far from where the company's headquarters are based today, to pursue new, modern and efficient ways of working and designing furniture; the sawmill commenced operation on May 1, 1951, with a starting team of 7 men and women. At first Bulthaup produced kitchen sideboards made from superlative materials and exhibiting an exceptional level of craftsmanship, supplied to the vicinity on horsedrawn carriages; the company's good reputation enabled it to advance rapidly so that little by little it started to supply the whole of Germany. Even during the early stages of its history, bulthaup used market niches neglected by others to achieve spectacular sales successes far beyond Germany's borders, and the 1950s and 60s were characterized by continuous factory expansions and investment in new pro[ducts]. The company describes itself as an independent family business that has remained a company seeing itself as a place of constant questioning and insatiable curiosity.
Products and positioning
Premium kitchen brand emphasizing uncompromising quality, craftsmanship, design and premium materials.
bulthaup b3
A universal kitchen system offering a large variety of design options and complete freedom of configuration, from a minimalist kitchen island to the multi-function wall, from floating elements to floor-standing units.
bulthaup b2
A kitchen 'workshop' combining workbench (with preparation area, cooktop and water point), kitchen tool cabinet and household appliance cabinet.
bulthaup b Solitaire
Elements that can be integrated individually or in combination throughout the living space, offering a home for personal objects.
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