Wim Rietveld

Wim Rietveld

Dutch-born Wim Rietveld (1924-1985) was an industrial furniture designer. He studied Industrial Design at The Hague Academy in 1950, before becoming head of design at Gispen in 1953. In 1958, he started working at De Cirkel, a manufacturer of steel furniture that had merged with the Ahrend group in 1939. Here he met Friso Kramer, and together they developed a number of iconic design collaborations, including the Result Chair in 1958.

Muller Van Severen, Fien Muller and Hannes Van Severen

Muller Van Severen

Muller Van Severen was founded in 2011 by Belgian artist duo Fien Muller and Hannes Van Severen. The couple has always been on an inspired quest for sculpturally interesting furniture objects, and their work sits somewhere between design and art, drawing on their passion for architecture and materials. They have won countless awards and collaborated with prestigious museums worldwide (such as Vitra Museum, Centre Pompidou and Musée des Arts Décoratifs Paris) and international galleries (Galerie Kreo, Side Gallery, Valerie Traan Gallery).
 

Julien Renault, French designer Julien Renault

Julien Renault

French designer Julien Renault grew up near Paris before studying industrial design in ESAD Design & Art School in Reims, France, and ECAL in Switzerland. These two different educations have helped to form his approach to his work – a combination of objective and rational methods with artistic and personal freedom. Currently based from his studio in Brussels, Julien’s ability to find inspiration everywhere means he is not afraid to beautify the ordinary.

Daï Sugasawa

Japanese-born Daï Sugasawa draws his creativity from the power of different cultures.

Daï Sugasawa began his career as a designer for Christophe Pillet, before founding his own studio in Paris in 2010 and working on a freelance basis for Philippe Starck. Sugasawa feels a bond with nature and Asian culture in his work:

“My aim is to bring organic elements from nature into our living spaces and to connect us back to our original environment.

Tom Dixon

Established in 2002, Tom Dixon is a British luxury design brand which is represented in over 90 countries. Specialising in furniture, lighting and accessories, Tom Dixon has hubs in London, Milan, Hong Kong, New York, Tokyo, Hangzhou, Beijing and Shanghai. With an aesthetic that is inspired by the brand's British roots, the products are internationally recognised and appreciated for their pioneering use of materials and techniques.

Gubi Goes Al Fresco

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GUBI is breaking down the boundaries between inside and out, venturing into the open air with a refreshing, new, all-encompassing, contextual take on outdoor design. Adding new collections with a refined bohemian aesthetic and a celebratory vibe, stemming from archival and contemporary designers’ visions for ‘la dolce vita’.

Marcel Gascoin

French designer Marcel Gascoin (1907-1986) was one of the leading furniture designers of the post-war era. He is recognized for the vital role he played in the reconstruction of France after the Second World War, when his modular storage units and matching sets of wooden furniture, which focused on clean aesthetics and functionality, became a staple for French households.

Designcraft have an expanded range from MUUTO that is available to our collection now. With the brand name coming from the Finnish word, muutos, meaning new perspective, the creatives behind MUUTO's collection embrace the essence of Scandinavian design yet making a contemporary take on tradition, exploring a forward thinking approach to natural materials, comfort, craftsmanship and durability.

Muuto searches for designers who share this same mindset. Creatives with a contemporary take on tradition, who embrace the essence of Scandinavian design

INDIVIDUAL AUTHORSHIP AT VITRA When Vitra works with designers, it is a partnership between them and Vitra embarking on the common quest for an optimal solution. The designer’s personal imprint is reflected in every one of their products. They are the independent ‘authors’ of the final piece.

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