Pigments & Paints

»Know this, that I take the most sublime colors that I have.« (Albrecht Dürer, 1508)*

Deffner & Johann has been supplying the finest pigments and paint systems to restoration and preservation experts, artists and craftsmen since 1880.

Whether natural earth colors or modern, synthetic pigments, our customers can rely on the uniform quality and durability of the products in our portfolio.

From azurite through zink white, we carry more than 500 pigments and binders - so you're sure to find the colour you want for your restoration, craft or artistic project. We also offer a top-quality range of ready-made oil, acrylic and aquarelle paint as well as lime and linseed oil paint for preservation and colour design.

*Albrecht Dürer to Jakob Heller, 24th August 1508 [Wißet, das ich nimb die allerschönesten farben, so ich haben mag.]