Lichtbild Manufaktur

Lichtbild Manufaktur (trading as Lichtbild) is a German family-run manufactory based in Stuttgart that designs and handcrafts custom 3D city models and topographic relief maps. The company is a registered German GmbH and describes itself as a family business founded by two brothers, Julian and Raphael Ambrozy, who began the venture in their parents' home before establishing their own workshop in Stuttgart. Every model is made in-house in Germany — designed, produced, inspected, and packed by the company's own team — with production, storage, and shipping all under one roof. The core offering is a configurator-driven, made-to-order product. Customers choose a place through an online configurator, adjust color, size, and frame, and view a live preview before ordering. Lichtbild then crafts the model in Germany, typically within 2–5 business days, and ships it by express delivery. The company offers two principal model types: city models for cities, villages, and neighborhoods at a scale of approximately 1:5,500, and landscape models for mountains, valleys, and islands at a scale of approximately 1:85,000. Signature details include contour lines and a distinctive material surface. Frames are made from solid wood sourced from the EU. Lichtbild emphasizes its German manufacturing and short supply chains, stating that it has never outsourced production. Its machines are in Stuttgart and its suppliers are in Germany and the EU, which the company says enables express production of smaller models within 24 hours. The company reports that more than 40,000 places have already been turned into models, and it cites a 4.7-star rating from 809 reviews across Google and Trustpilot, with 503 reviews on Google. It maintains an active social media presence, including an Instagram account with more than 37,000 followers, and has received press coverage, including a visit to its workshop by the Stuttgarter Zeitung. As a brand, Lichtbild positions itself at the intersection of personalized gifting, craftsmanship, and digital customization. Its products are marketed as unique, one-of-a-kind pieces made personally for each customer, suitable as gifts and decorative objects. The company operates primarily through its online store and configurator, serving customers in Germany and beyond.

Lichtbild Manufaktur is a German family business that began with two siblings and a single idea: to bring the places that matter to people into their hands as physical models. According to the company's own account, it started as two brothers — Julian and Raphael Ambrozy — working from their parents' home. Over time the venture grew into a registered German GmbH with its own workshop in Stuttgart, where production, storage, and office functions are housed under one roof. The company built its business around a made-to-order model: customers configure a place online, preview it, and then Lichtbild handcrafts the piece in Germany. The company states that it has never outsourced production; its machines are located in Stuttgart and its suppliers are in Germany and the EU. This short supply chain, the company says, allows express production of smaller models within 24 hours, while larger models also ship quickly despite each being a one-of-a-kind item made only after the customer orders. Lichtbild reports that more than 40,000 places have already been turned into models. It has accumulated customer reviews across Google and Trustpilot, citing a 4.7-star rating from 809 reviews, with 503 reviews on Google. The brand maintains a social media presence, including an Instagram account with more than 37,000 followers, and has drawn press attention, including a workshop visit by the Stuttgarter Zeitung, which described the production environment and the sound of numerous 3D printers. The company describes itself as a family-run manufactory in which the younger generation brings innovative ideas while the manufactory upholds established standards. It continues to make every model in its own Stuttgart workshop, with solid wood frames sourced from the EU, and states that it is always looking for new talent and creating jobs in the region.

• Founded by two brothers, Julian and Raphael Ambrozy, starting in their parents' home.

• Established own workshop in Stuttgart, Germany, housing production, storage, and office.

• Reached more than 40,000 places turned into models.

• Accumulated 4.7-star rating from 809 reviews across Google and Trustpilot (503 reviews on Google).

• Featured in the Stuttgarter Zeitung, which visited the workshop.

Handcrafted, made-to-order German manufactory producing personalized 3D city and landscape models; positioned around craftsmanship, customization, and 'Made in Germany' quality.

• City model

  For cities, villages, and neighborhoods; scale approximately 1:5,500.

• Landscape model

  For mountains, valleys, and islands; scale approximately 1:85,000.

• Solid wood frames

  Frames made from solid wood sourced from the EU.

1. 1Lichtbild | Buy 3D City Models & Relief Mapslichtbild.com
2. 2About Us | Lichtbild: Trusted Maker of Handcrafted 3D City Modelslichtbild.com
3. 3Lichtbild Manufaktur (Wikidata)wikidata.org