The Good Old Values
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, 290 employees at Marburger Tapetenfabrik dedicate themselves to delivering the highest quality, innovative designs, and meticulous details in every roll of wallpaper. Passion, inventiveness, and uncompromising quality define our work.
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Tradition Meets Innovation
Since 1845, Marburger Tapetenfabrik has combined tradition with innovation. Spectacular designs by international designers are created in Kirchhain, Hesse. 100% “Made in Germany” is both our standard and promise.
1845
Founded by Johann Bertram Schaefer in Marburg
1879
Start of wallpaper production by Johann Konrad Schaefer
1945
Destroyed during World War II
1948
Relocation to Kirchhain
1965
Invention of textile wallpaper
1973
Introduction of embossed wallpaper
1979
Ullrich Eitel becomes Managing Director
1990
Patent Decor – paintable textured wallpaper
1993
Eco-friendly wallpaper (PVC-, chlorine-, and plasticizer-free)
1995
Wrinkle Look Wallpaper
1996
Development of EMF-Shielding Wallpaper
2012
Introduction of Karat Wallpaper
2015
resentation of the luminous wallpaper "Art Luminaire"
2024
becomes Managing Director
Marburger Tapetenfabrik Wins Prestigious Red Dot Award for ECLECTIC
The collection “ECLECTIC by Felix Diener” won the Red Dot Award for Product Design. The Moiré design impresses with refined details. Chief designer Felix Diener sees this award as motivation for future innovations.