Everything and the kitchen sink.

A Legacy of Innovation and Sustainability

The Transformative Power of Water

For over a century, Kohler has pioneered water-saving innovations, blending sustainability with design to redefine how we use and conserve this vital resource.

Kaspar Albrecht

With an academic approach and a “rural” art deco feel, artist Kaspar Albrecht carves a lasting impression around the Village of Kohler.

House in the Woods

Waelderhaus, completed in 1931, in the Village of Kohler is characteristic of the dwellings found in the Bregenzerwald province of Austria, birthplace of company founder John Michael Kohler.

Where Style Flows

Kohler faucets have been turning on the charm for over 100 years, follow our series on the evolution of faucets and finishes beginning in 1926 and moving through the decades.

The Archives

Step inside the archives

Using our history to authenticate and drive our bold ambition for the future, we collect, organize, preserve, and make accessible any record, physical or born-digital artifact of significant value to Kohler Co., to provide our businesses with authentic proof points and inspiration.

Timeline

Our History

Founded in 1873 with an entrepreneurial passion and vision, Kohler Co. has spent over 150 years shaping a legacy of design, craftsmanship, and sustainability. Discover more than a century and a half of Kohler Co. milestones.