in conversation with: Linda Käckermann
Founder of AIN’T NO TRASH, specializing in sourcing and curating exceptional objects from the 1960s onward.
“I founded AIN’T NO TRASH over five years ago and have since been sourcing and curating unique vintage interiors and objects. This summer marked a shift for AIN’T NO TRASH. I’ve been reflecting on where we want to have influence as things keep shifting. Moving out of the studio opened space for new directions; our focus is now on project-based sourcing and collaborations that feel more connected and intentional.”
– Linda Käckermann
As a collector of STOFF Nagel – both relaunched and vintage pieces. What initially attracted you to the iconic candle holders?
I’ve always been drawn to modular design – objects that can evolve and adapt to different spaces, moods, and lives. That’s what fascinates me about STOFF Nagel. Its sculptural form, timeless materials, and the freedom to reconfigure make it so much more than a candle holder. I’ve come across these pieces for decades – at flea markets, auctions, and in the homes of friends and family. They carry a sense of familiarity and continuity, something quietly constant through time.
You have many sculptural candle holder arrangements throughout your home. How do you make these sculptural arrangements a part of your home décor?
It’s about balance, proportion, and the dialogue between form and space. I love how their shapes allow endless variations – how they can shift from something bold and architectural to something quiet and almost organic. Sometimes I build them up into larger constellations, other times I scatter single pieces, so they interact more subtly with what’s around them. It’s an intuitive process, and these arrangements are less about decoration and more about creating a sense of movement and calm within our home.
Your STOFF Nagel collection has grown into something quite expansive. How do you weave these pieces into your everyday living space, so they feel like part of your home, not just objects on display?
In our home, things naturally flow into one another, nothing really exists on its own. Every object feels connected, part of something whole and meaningful. It’s never about one piece standing out, but about how things relate to each other and quietly shape the feeling of the space. The compositions come together intuitively – they grow, shift, and sometimes dissolve again. It’s a living environment where objects carry memories, reflect moods, and naturally become part of our everyday life.
