Design Berlin

Explore our range of exquisite Design Berlin pipes.

In 1948, shortly after the Second World War, Hubert Hartmann applied for and was granted permission from the Allies to open a pipe factory. Soon after, Pfeifenstudio Hartmann opened its doors as the first pipe factory to open in post-war Germany. 

Initially, the factory concentrated on cheaper, nylon-stemmed pipes and slowly built up the experienced staff needed to move into higher quality market. It all changed in 1954 when Lothar Schirwitz joined the company, who brought a love for more modern Danish and Italian styles. By the 1960s Lothar had become the factory head and took over the designing of what would become Design Berlin’s pipes in 1975.

To this day, Design Berlin is one of Germany’s most prestigious pipe makers, with each pipe inheriting the factory’s distinct look and feel. 

At GQ Tobaccos we have an extensive range of tobacco pipes, rolling tobacco, pipe tobacco and smoking accessories.