Category Archives: dutch design

news from milan

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Danielle| 1 Comment

The Salone Internazionale del Mobile was held last week in Milan, Italy. Here are some images of the latest designs presented by Dutch designers. The photo above shows the work of Dutch label Goods.

Above and below are designs from Studio Job’s gospel collection.

Piet Hein Eek presented Table Soccer (below).”It began with the figure, folded like a clothespin, after which the feet, legs, torso, shoulder blades and head automatically followed. The rest of the game was then produced to match in the same rugged steel and functional style.”

(images from designws)

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hella jongerius at galerie kreo

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Danielle| 1 Comment

Until 30th May Hella Jongerius’ latest designs can be admired at Galerie Kreo in Paris, France. All of the vases in the image above are made of different materials: glass, blow glass, ceramic, plastic, leather and wood.

You might already know Hella’s unique vases, the Dutch designer now created the ‘missing link’ of her vases: flowers made from ceramic.

(images by galerie kreo)

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Posted in ceramics, dutch design, home accessories

a beautiful still life

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Danielle| 3 Comments

Isn’t this a beautiful still life? How gorgeous is that blue wall! The beautifully shaped vase is from Pols Potten and is availalbe from Le Souk (€18.95). I am always happy to see stylists using items that are also available at Le Souk!

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crocheted outdoor furniture

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Danielle| 8 Comments

These pouffes, designed by Ineke Visser, can be used outdoors as they are crocheted from polyester. The material used feels as soft as cotton does.

There are also plant containers available that are made from the same material. For more information you can click here.

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Posted in dutch design, furniture, outdoor

flocks

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Danielle| 4 Comments

I already wrote about Christien Meindertma’s label FLOCKS in 2006. FLOCKS is the result of her cooperation with a farmer in Wales. My favorite items from Christien’s collection is her beautiful poof, which is available in various colours.

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holiday ornaments from paloma’s nest

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Danielle| 1 Comment

These ornaments are inspired by the idea of the Ancient Romans that birds are the messengers of the Gods. Etsy seller Paloma’s Nest has put her own spin this tradition- giving these little doves the responsibility of carrying these meaningful words and names on their backs for the holidays. The hand cut ceramic dove, made of white clay, is adorned with a small wooden tag, which is hand stamped with the word or name of your choice. Isn’t this cute?!

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Posted in dutch design, food, kids

odds and ends, bits and pieces by jo meesters

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Danielle| 3 Comments

Dutch design Studio Jo Meesters creates concepts and products based on the key words of matter and traditional craftsmanship. The ongoing search for innovation in materials and techniques is the major drive of the design bureau, which is considered a laboratory for product concepts. The basic principle in Jo Meesters’ work is sustainability. By integrating various aspects of craftsmanship, sophistication, and detailing, Meesters aims to imbue his projects and products with an emotional value. In this way, he emphasizes his commitment to the creation and perception of a bond between object and user. Accentuating and highlighting this vision, Studio Jo Meesters created TESTLAB, an experimental ongoing project about rejuvenating and reusing discarded materials.

During the Dutch Design Week 2008, TESTLAB kicked off with the collection “Odds and Ends, Bits and Pieces”, consisting out of four furniture pieces. The collection which is entirely made out of 34 discarded wooden beams and 16 leftover blankets, is based on upholstering and weaving techniques creating soft variations of everyday objects.

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life style fair in amsterdam

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Danielle| 4 Comments

Unfortunately I could not visit the Woonbeurs in Amsterdam this year due to a very busy calendar. This lifestyle fair is held yearly and is always a great source of (interior) inspiration. Luckily I found some images of this year’s event at she.likes.cute.

All the major Dutch interior magazines were present with an entire decorated ‘inspiration house’ in which they showed the latest interior design trends. My favorite magazine VT Wonen decorated their house in neutral, light colors. Natural materials such as wood, wool and felt were used. This gave a warm and inviting feel to the house. The knitted rug in the image above is from Christien Meindertsma.

A colourful installation made from various objects.

The electronic fire place is designed by Piet Hein Eek.

I love this combination of bright white and wood.

Delft’s Blue inspired designs are big trend.

(images from she.likes.cute)

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Posted in amsterdam, dutch design, inspiration, interiors

droog design

Posted on October 15, 2008 by Danielle| 7 Comments

Last week I posted about this house that is decorated with furniture and accessories from Dutch label Droog Design. Here are some of the Droog items that can be found in this home. The image above shows the milk bottle lamp designed by Tejo Remy.

Clockwise, starting at the upper left corner: the Rag chair from Tejo Remy, the 85 Lamps is designed by Rody Graumans, the Chest of drawers is also from Tejo Remy, the Hare mat is designed by Ed Annink, Chris Kabel’s Shady Lace parasol, pottery Red revisited is from Bas Warmoeskerken,

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sustainable design by wemade

Posted on October 14, 2008 by Danielle| 3 Comments

WeMade is a project launched by Dutch designers Rixt Reitsma and Lidewij Spitshuis. Lidewij is a Design Academy graduate, Rixt studied at the Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam. Together they went to Java, Indonesia, to help local crafters developing a series of fashion and interior accessories. The goal of the project was to give financial support to people living in an area that was hit by an earthquake. The result is beautiful line of products, inspired by the local crafters, that are suitable for the Western market. The vases in the photo above are made of pressed bamboo and have a colour accent of rajut (a kind of Indonesian crochet). You can purchase these gorgeous vases here.

Soupper (above) is a soup set for four. The perforated pattern on the wooden plate continues smoothly in the ceramic bowls. However, there is a contrast in material.

Cocups (aove) is a series of six palmwood cups with a range of coloring: a gradient from white to blue.

Roster (above) is a series of pressed bamboo plates. The carved or batik pattern is inspired by ventilation stones which are seen a lot in Indonesian houses.

Constructors (above) is a series of ceramic vases. The little blue detail, made from coconut shell, refers to the colonial history of The Netherlands. Its shape is inspired by the Dutch tiles you still can find in the palace of the Sultan in Yogyakarta.