1683, Ludwig Wilhelm von Baden, one of the
most powerful aristocrats in Europe at the time,
creates a hammer and nail forge in the Black
Forest near the hamlet of Gaggenau.
Every hammer blow from that original foundry
guides our metalwork today. Our heritage
enables the continual creation of the exceptional,
in every single appliance we craft and experience
we provide.
16 generations
of heritage
1683
1880
1931
1956
1972
1976
1982
First nail
emerges from
the Black Forest
The success of
our enamel signs
leads to ovens
Launch of our
electric ovens
First built-in
eye-level oven,
separate
cooktop &
extractor
Introduction
of the Vario
modular system
First downdraft
ventilation
First flat
kitchen hood
