Frankfurt’s fitted kitchens turn 100; volunteers save parts from about 50

In 1926, designer Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky revolutionized domestic interior design by introducing the Frankfurt Kitchen, a concept specifically engineered to maximize cooking efficiency for urban residents. Approximately 10,000 of these iconic fitted kitchens were originally installed in Frankfurt residences.

One hundred years after their introduction, many of these historical kitchens have been lost to subsequent property renovations. In response, volunteers have successfully salvaged parts from about 50 of the remaining units to preserve their historical legacy.