A kaleidoscope of colors awaits us inside Gerstaecker Dresden GmbH & Co. KG. It is not just a shop. It is a portal to unleashing your inner artist.
Gerstaecker in Dresden stands as one of the city’s most esteemed art supply stores. Since its humble beginning, Gerstaecker has been a haven for artists. Amateurs and professionals find everything here.
Let’s step back in time. The Gerstaecker success story began in the 1950s. Johannes Gerstaecker specialized in educational art sets. These were mainly for primary school children. The idea quickly gained popularity. A mail-order distribution structure was established.
By 1953, the company GERSTAECKER was officially founded. The early catalogs from the 1960s featured items still vital to the assortment. Think artist colors, art prints, glazes, and soapstone. The initial warehouse already stocked over 4,000 products. The customer base expanded to therapists, professional and hobby artists. Creative minds of all kinds flocked to Gerstaecker. New warehouse space soon became necessary. A second warehouse was set up near the Eitorf/Sieg freight depot. This small town is conveniently located in the Cologne/Bonn area. It remains the company’s headquarters today.
In 1982, the catalog took on its current form. Professional and hobby artists could browse materials at their leisure. They enjoyed home delivery. The Gerstaecker catalog became a major player in mail order. It featured around 1,500 pages.
Success led to further expansion. In 1991, Michael and Christian Gerstaecker opened a new company headquarters. It was located in Eitorf’s industrial area. The facility covered 5,000 square meters. 3,500 square meters were dedicated to warehouse space. The assortment had grown to 10,000 items. Office space for order processing occupied 700 square meters.
By 2001, the warehouse held 25,000 items on 7,200 square meters. Six packing lines processed over 150,000 packages annually. Further capacity expansion was essential. Demand grew in the German market. The product range expanded each year. The company experienced international growth. In 1999, the French branch “Le Géant des Beaux-Arts” opened in Saverne. It now serves 200,000 customers. Its catalog boasts 1600 pages in French. In early 2002, the English subsidiary “GreatArt” was established in Alton. It lies an hour southwest of London.
Throughout 2001, a new logistics center was built in Eitorf. Its design anticipates future needs. In late 2002, the Eitorf art supply store opened. Self-collectors found over 17,000 GERSTAECKER items. It includes a well-stocked soapstone warehouse and a framing workshop.
Inside Gerstaecker Dresden, expect a vast selection. Find paints and brushes to canvases. The store caters to every artistic need. The staff is known for good service. They are quick and efficient. Many praise the fair prices and great product selection. Whether you are a professional or hobbyist, Gerstaecker has something for you.
Gerstaecker is committed to offering the best for your art. They want to do this at reasonable prices. Quality remains high. They hope to capture the hearts of artists throughout Europe.
As you explore Dresden, remember Gerstaecker. It is a place where creativity knows no bounds.