Werner Mummert

Werner Mummert is one of Germany's leading pipe makers. He has been producing pipes for over 40 years and his creations are considered technically perfect. He uses precision tools to make them and each pipe is a unique, handmade piece. His designs are often whimsical and original, recognisable for their harmonious and never banal lines. Mummert is an affable person and is used to thinking outside the box. When you see one of his pipes, you often wonder why no one else had thought of this idea before. Just think of his apple pipes with their large, sinuous stems and short, almost vertical mouthpieces, or his reverse calabash barrel pipes, which immediately bring a smile to your face. His technical skills have taken the sandblasting of his pipes to a higher level. Rather than designing the briar, he sculpts it, and his finishing is the most appreciated of all. His annual production is very limited, and we are proud to be able to offer his fantastic creations. A friend of mine, Nikolaj Nielsen, said of him:

"Werner can probably do anything - and he has. His pipes are true testimonies to his wide range of skills and his strong talent for design. He brings something new to the pipe and constantly challenges the perception of what a pipe should look like."