“Nothing grows old faster than the new.”
Marcel Wanders
In a world that chases fleeting trends, we choose to slow down, to research, to create textiles designed to last—not just for their quality, but for their intrinsic value, their ability to cross epochs without losing meaning.
Ancient Memories is the evolution of this philosophy: a journey through materials and memory, exploring how textiles can tell timeless stories.
Scroll down to discover the story behind each piece, featured in Fischbacher 1819’s Milan showroom.
The Traveling Sofa
An Italian-made sofa with a lifetime of stories, this piece has traveled with Camilla and Michael Fischbacher from St. Gallen to L.A., Tokyo, and now Milan.
Originally white, it became a canvas for their children’s creativity, with green doodles and paint adding a charming layer to its well-loved history. Since then, it has been reupholstered several times, adapting to its many new homes.
Upholstered with ECO SAGA and SACRED BARK
The Danish Chair
Originally discovered in a flea market, this 1950s Danish chair has been continuously reupholstered, showcasing how enduring design is about preserving quality, not chasing trends.
Upholstered with SACRED BARK
The Hand-Carved Set
This one-of-a-kind card table and chair set was meticulously hand-carved in the 1960s by Christian Fischbacher IV, who had a deep passion for furniture-making. A truly unique piece, it has been reupholstered over time, preserving its artistry while adapting to new generations.
Table upholstered with PASTORAL WEAVE, chairs with ECO SAGA
Christian Fischbacher IV
The Kopp Chair
A family heirloom from the early 1900s, this chair once belonged to Michael’s great-aunt from his mother’s side of the family. The Kopp family were also a textile family in Switzerland. Reupholstered several times over the years, it has been featured in photoshoots, continuing its legacy as a well-loved and ever-evolving piece.
Upholstered with ECO SAGA
The Family Chair
Passed down through generations of the Fischbacher family, this late 1800s wooden chair embodies the philosophy of longevity: well-crafted, well-loved, and built to last.
Upholstered in INFINITE PATINA
The Shiraz Sofa
Inspired by Persian seating culture, the Shiraz sofa by e15 is a modular system that blends tradition with contemporary design. Having played a role in our Hadi Teherani collection, then reupholstered with BENU MOUNTAIN, it now transforms once again for Ancient Memories. Draped in our latest textiles, Shiraz becomes a vessel for stories—where past and present intertwine, and fabric breathes new life into form.
Upholstered with ECO SAGA and SACRED BARK
Rooted in natural fibres
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Hemp
A highly durable fiber that requires minimal water and no pesticides, hemp naturally enriches the soil and is one of the most sustainable textile crops.
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Jute
A fast-growing, rain-fed plant that requires little to no pesticides, jute absorbs CO₂ at high rates and is fully biodegradable.
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Wool
A renewable and biodegradable fiber, wool is naturally insulating, highly durable, and inherently flame-retardant.
THE DESIGNERS
Fischbacher 1819's Ancient Memories Collection is a collaborative project that brings together renowned designer Marcel Wanders, textile artist Caterina Roppo, Head of Design Claudia Kott, and Creative Director Camilla Douraghy Fischbacher.
The collection explores the intersection of history, memory, and nature, with a focus on sustainable craftsmanship and timeless design. Using materials like hemp and jute, the team creates textiles that not only endure the passage of time but also reflect a deep commitment to environmental sustainability. Ancient Memories celebrates authenticity, beauty, and the enduring value of craftsmanship, transforming spaces with fabrics that tell stories and connect past and present.