withering vase

The vase originated during the design process of an armchair. The idea of a cut in a material has intrigued us for quite some time. However, each material reacts differently to such a cut.

For the ceramic vase, cuts of a few centimeters are made on its four corners before firing. The rectangular shape is then placed in the kiln without any further manipulation. Due to the heat, the surfaces unfold along the cuts, resembling the petals of a withering flower.

During the second firing process, when a transparent yellow glaze is applied, this unfolding process repeats itself. The vase opens up even more as a result. This process ensures that every vase has its own unique character.

We chose a transparent glaze. A transparent glaze adheres less effectively to the edges, highlighting them further. This accentuates the unfolded surfaces and gives the vase a distinctive appearance.

drape

Drape is a precision-cut, polished inox plate. Aptly named, it evokes the image of a cascading curtain, creating the illusion of a see-through wall. 

bench

The Bench embodies the same design principles as Vormen’s Stool, extending its concept into a larger seating surface, without compromising elegance or functionality. 

vide poche

A piece of black leather is folded and stitched into a loop. At one side the tube is closed, creating a shadow which conceals a small storage space.

schouw

schouw is the first object in a serie of lost ornaments. Honouring the decorative value of objects in a home that are no longer an obvious part of a house today.
 

candleholder

candleholder is a small inox plate where 2 differently manipulated inox rods are welded onto.
The sharpend rod should be heated to make it possible to stick a candle over it. The bend rod refers to the wick of a candle but also embraces your fingers when you carry the object.

sticks

sticks is made from leftover hardwood from our atelier and supports (hot) trays, pots and pans. After sawing, planing and sanding, the wood is burned and treated with linseed oil according to the Japanese Shou Sugi Ban method.

1 set contains 2 sticks.

pagedial

pagedial supports a book and holds the last opened page.
The porcelain is manufactured by atelier Husk.

gomito

A piece of belting leather, folded and seamed, is shaped into a curve. This curve will provide support for the back and arms. 

litho

A cylindrical stone encasing a spherical lightbulb. The lightbulb carves its way through the stone pedestal, rotating around the stone.

stool

A small stool is formed from a pressed metal plate to which the legs are welded. The concave in the plate provides a more ergonomic and stable support for seating and directs the corners in which the legs stand.

mirror

mirror is a brushed stainless steel plate polished in one circular motion until a mirror appears.
This ‘halo’ has a sharp reflexion as opposed to the rest of the steel plate, this generates a reflecting circle arising from a metal mist.

vase

vase houses water for a bouquet of flowers whilst providing a support for them to flourish from.
The porcelain is manufactured by atelier Husk.

platform

A chair joins a table. This connection creates a platform designed for lounging, working and reading. 

push pin table

A coaster table - for one, for two – punched in the ground, wherever desired. The push pin table is designed in collaboration with CRIT./Peter Swinnen.

flower table

A marble block that can be used as a low table but also provides a support and a waterreservoir for flowers to bloom from.

table.01

table.01 is a series of tables where the tabletops are defined by a variation of four geometrical shapes.

chair.01

chair.01 consists of a steel frame supporting a seat and back rest. Both back and seat are made either from an aluminum plate or from the combination of a piece of belting leather glued to a thin steel plate. 

fruitshells

These concrete half spheres can be arranged into landscapes that carry fruit and vegetables.
1 set contains 10 half spheres