Functional Art: how everyday objects become works of art
What is Functional Art? What is Functional Art? Thinking about a work of art makes us imagine a painting, a sculpture, or to some of us, it may remind us of contemporary composition, a poster, or an object. And again, admiring a work of art means observing it,...
Van Berkel Meat Slicers: How a Myth is Born
Historical notes on the birth of the most famous meat slicing machines in the world, a symbol of craftsmanship, style and quality. On February 5th, 1869, in Enschot (Netherlands), Willhelmus Adrianus Van Berkel was born. Growing up, the young and brilliant Van Berkel,...
6 key features to choose the ideal restored berkel slicer
The choice of a restored Berkel slicer is an exciting experience that embodies the passion for top quality gastronomy and for the historical background of these machines. In fact, Berkel slicers, designed by Van Berkel more than 100 years ago, are still recognized...
The flywheel: the “motor” of berkel original manual meat slicers
The flower flywheel as a valuable feature of the Original Berkel manual slicers The flywheel – the major element – custom designed for each model of slicer The flywheel in Berkel manual slicers: a sophisticated and functional gear system With Berkel flywheel slicers,...