The collaboration with the renowned and internationally respected design studio sieger design is a very special one. After decades of creating tableware and sanitaryware for global brands such as Duravit, Alape, Dornbracht and Fürstenberg, the Sieger brothers have now teamed up with LucyBalu. Intensive co-creation with a lot of fun has resulted in an extraordinary design piece: GARÇON s.v.p., the exceptional bowl stand for discerning cats and their owners.
Zum GARÇON, s'il vous plaitsieger design was founded in 1964 by Christian and Michael Siegers' father Dieter Sieger. Since 2003, the two brothers have been running the company of their father, the architect, shipbuilder and designer. Since then, the brothers have become one of the biggest names on the scene. With more than 40 years of experience and innovation in the fields of design and furnishings, the brothers and their team of over 35 people create holistic brand, architecture and product concepts for international companies.
Over the years, the brothers' work has not only characterised the tableware and sanitaryware sector. In addition to glasses for Ritzenhoff, cutlery for WMF, a sun protection collection for Hunter Douglas, table service series for Arzberg or a family of writing instruments for Lamy, a sophisticated garden shower for conmoto, the elegant hygiene stations for hygn.me or lighting families for Trilux, their best-known works also include the ‘Happy D’ washbasin (for Duravit), the “Metaphor” washbasin (for Alape), the ‘MY CHINA!’ crockery series (for SIEGER by FÜRSTENBERG) or the taps for Dornbracht. (for SIEGER by FÜRSTENBERG) or the fittings for Dornbracht . The handmade porcelain and hand-blown crystal glasses from the SIEGER brand world are present in upmarket flats, 5-star hotels, restaurants and luxury yachts all over the world.
The brothers have received over 200 design prizes and awards for their extraordinary, timeless and modern work, such as the IF Product Design Award in 2002 for ‘2nd Floor’ by Duravit, the Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany in 2004 and the Red Dot Award (for ‘Happy D’ by Duravit) in 2005.
After numerous collaborations and awards, the Sieger brothers have now - much to our delight - decided to work with us too. Thanks to Luna, Michael Sieger's cat, the designer has a very personal approach to our collaboration. He speaks lovingly about his Luna:
"As everyone knows, cats are very special animals: with a strong character and a mind of their own, but also very fond of being stroked. We have always had cats in our family and my wife also brought a dark brown male Carthusian called Schoko. Today Luna enriches our home and we really enjoy having her with us. She is certainly the most photographed subject in our home."
We had a lot of fun working together to develop the luxurious GARÇON s.v.p. dinner service. Michael himself perfectly describes why LucyBalu and sieger design are a perfect match for a co-operation:
"When LucyBalu asked us if we would be interested in designing food and water bowls for cats, we immediately loved the idea. Cats have lived with us since we were children, and we still have one today that we have grown very fond of. In our agency, we have been dealing with interior design and tableware day in, day out for many years - and now we are also working on crockery for cats. People who attach great importance to their interior and the ambience of their home also want to surround themselves with beautiful things for their pets. That's why we think it's great that there's a supplier that caters for exactly this with high-quality, modern furniture."
GARÇON s.v.p.? What does that actually mean? We chose the name ‘GARÇON s.v.p. (s'il vous plait)’ to match the restaurant feel of the dinner service. In French, this means something like ‘Waiter, please!’. Our discerning cats are finally getting the service they deserve (and let's be honest: have always received from us) - pure luxury! Because if they could speak, the more discerning of our felines would probably call us to the table with exactly these words. So why not do it in style? If we already prepare fresh food for our beloved four-legged friends several times a day, why not add a little luxury to the process? Feeding time becomes the highlight of your day with GARÇON s.v.p.!
What makes the feeding station so special?
Highest quality local craftsmanship.
The GARÇON s.v.p. dinner service combines the quality of handcrafted tableware with high functionality. The diameters and dimensions are harmonised so that all pieces can be combined in a variety of ways. The individual beautifully shaped products are traditionally handmade in a Franconian porcelain manufactory.
Easy cleaning for hygienic feeding.
To ensure that feeding is not only luxurious, but also hygienic and practical, we have combined dishwasher-safe porcelain bowls with easy-care, sturdy metal and a high-quality mineral cast plate. All materials are also scratch-resistant.
Stable for quiet and undisturbed dining.
Thanks to their weight and the recesses on the base plate, the luxurious porcelain bowls have a particularly firm and stable stand. This prevents annoying rattling and slipping of the bowls.
No more bending over.
The back is spared - the bowls can be picked up comfortably while standing and the food can then be served on the tray without having to bend down. This makes the serving process comfortable for humans too.
Combinable bowls and sets.
The extra-large capacity bowls are available with a handle, with a lid and as a slow feeder. There are two sets to choose from:
Le Café: Tablett mit Griff, 2x Porzellan-Napf
Le Bistro: Tablett mit Griff, 1x Porzellan-Napf, 1x Porzellan-Napf mit Griff, 1x Cloche
Le Café
Le Bistro
There is more to come!
But our collaboration does not end here: we are already working with sieger design and the entire team on another product: a cat litter tray. We've often heard you asking for it and now it's finally here! We are pursuing a completely new concept. As always, our core values are at the centre: design, functionality and cat-friendliness. Look forward to a litter tray that you no longer want to hide! We are focussing on unusual materials and a stylish design.
