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The <strong>Magazine</strong><br />
for <strong>Be</strong>lgian Furniture<br />
#12 ― <strong>2016</strong><br />
•<br />
Brussels Furniture Fair<br />
6‒9 November <strong>2016</strong><br />
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COORDINATION & FINAL EDITING<br />
Veerle Tuytschaever<br />
EDITOR<br />
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DESIGN & LAY-OUT<br />
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TRANSLATIONS<br />
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English: Gregory Ball, Vicky Morrison<br />
French: Aline Gustot<br />
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PHOTO COVER<br />
VANDECASTEELE<br />
•<br />
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Brussels Furniture Fair<br />
Changing times •<br />
It is with considerable pride that we bring you the 12th<br />
edition of BE <strong>Magazine</strong>, THE yearbook of <strong>Be</strong>lgian manufacturers<br />
exhibiting at the forthcoming Brussels Furniture<br />
Fair. Indeed, this year we have every reason to be delighted.<br />
The tide is turning, and the consumer market is evolving<br />
fast.<br />
Our manufacturers are responding in detail to all the new<br />
developments. They are focusing on the changes we have<br />
seen in the housing market. On the consequences of<br />
increased levels of stress that stem from our ‘24/7 online’<br />
lifestyle – which largely takes place in a sitting position.<br />
And on the opportunities offered by new (industrial) technologies.<br />
This detailed response is creating a new dynamic<br />
that is surprising, realistic and above all, inspiring.<br />
The time is ripe for ‘space saving’ solutions: pieces of furniture<br />
that make small spaces seem more spacious. More<br />
and more designs have open bases, and mechanisms are<br />
increasingly hidden from view. Now is the time to develop<br />
new ‘reset’ functions: pieces of furniture that contribute<br />
to physical and mental recovery. This new generation of<br />
reclining comfort ranges from a power-napping concept<br />
to a zero gravity position. A new era of cherishing has<br />
dawned, featuring natural and cultural riches, new tactile<br />
textures, and colours designed to be restful or uplifting.<br />
So our message is: take your time and have a good look<br />
at it all. We invite you to browse through this BE <strong>Magazine</strong><br />
and to pause every now and then to take a closer look at<br />
one of the many interesting innovations. This will give you<br />
a taste of what our <strong>Be</strong>lgian exhibitors will be presenting<br />
at the Fair itself. We hope that you will be as enchanted<br />
by it as we are! And once you’ve whetted your appetite,<br />
we invite you to come and experience the products in<br />
real life at the Furniture Fair. You are uniquely placed to<br />
understand that a piece of furniture is something that you<br />
need to see, feel and try out for yourself. You can discover<br />
all this – and so much more – at your convenience at the<br />
Brussels Furniture Fair. We look forward to welcoming<br />
you!<br />
Our motto is still the same: there’s always time to do<br />
business enjoyably!<br />
LIEV<strong>EN</strong> VAN D<strong>EN</strong> HEEDE<br />
Brussels Furniture Fair, 6-9 November <strong>2016</strong><br />
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03 <strong>Be</strong>lgian Design<br />
04 Emmanuel Gardin<br />
06 PJ Mares<br />
08 Mathias de Ferm<br />
10 ― Frederik Delbart<br />
13 ― Trendstyles 2017<br />
We Care!<br />
14 ― About the Planet<br />
36 ― About the People<br />
58 ― About the Future<br />
76 ― Brussels by Night<br />
97 ― Address list<br />
•<br />
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In the spotlight:<br />
Four <strong>Be</strong>lgian Designers •<br />
Every year, we make a selection from<br />
the most promising and up-and-coming<br />
designers in <strong>Be</strong>lgium. And we’re spoilt for<br />
choice! On that front, <strong>Be</strong>lgium is creating<br />
a storm. Our designers are making a heavyweight<br />
contribution to the (industrial)<br />
design world.<br />
The four designers selected for BE <strong>2016</strong> are<br />
Emmanuel Gardin, Fredrik Delbart, Mathias<br />
De Ferm and the duo PJ Mares. What are<br />
their visions, ambitions and strengths?<br />
What lies behind statements such as ‘less –<br />
but better design’, ‘industrial naivety as a<br />
driving force’, ‘the social added value<br />
of design’ or ‘design as a symbiosis of<br />
extremes’? One thing that all these designers<br />
have in common is commitment:<br />
to the planet, its people and our future.<br />
EMMANUEL GARDIN<br />
PHOTO © JONATHAN BERGER<br />
PJ SCHERPEREEL & TOM MARES<br />
MATHIAS DE FERM<br />
FREDERIK DELBART<br />
PHOTO © PATRICIA GOOIJ<strong>EN</strong>S<br />
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Emmanuel Gardin<br />
Metamorphosis design •<br />
MEDUSA<br />
Krizalid is a phonetic way of writing ‘chrysalid’<br />
(‘chrysalis’ in English): it is a metaphor<br />
for the process of metamorphosis in the<br />
insect world. An example is the caterpillar<br />
in its cocoon that emerges as a splendid<br />
butterfly. As an industrial designer he<br />
is spellbound by metamorphoses: both in<br />
the production process and in the use of<br />
the product. He makes a clear distinction<br />
between industrial designers and other designers.<br />
‘Anyone can design something: by<br />
thinking up a shape and putting it down on<br />
paper. But for an industrial designer, the real<br />
challenge is to change this form into a tangible,<br />
affordable product for the general public.’<br />
He distances himself from exclusive design,<br />
‘because the prices mean the product<br />
is only affordable for a limited public. I don’t<br />
consider that design, but art. By contrast,<br />
Ikea is the very best of industrial design.’<br />
When it comes to product development, he<br />
does not aspire to invent high-tech articles.<br />
On the contrary, he goes for ‘low-tech’, and<br />
actually increases the simplicity of production.<br />
He looks for technical dodges that do<br />
SUNRISE<br />
Emmanuel Gardin (1980) set up<br />
Krizalid Studio in 2008: its name is<br />
both intriguing and symbolic. As<br />
well as being an industrial designer,<br />
he is also creative director of the<br />
<strong>Be</strong>lgian Lindadura label. He distances<br />
himself from exclusivity and<br />
consumerism. He aims for better<br />
design, but less of it. •<br />
ARUMI - GANDIA BLASCO<br />
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BELGIAN DESIGN ― BE <strong>2016</strong> ●<br />
Lower tech •<br />
KINO<br />
the atmospheric light changes into reading<br />
lamp. The user himself controls the metamorphosis<br />
of the light.<br />
MORTAR SET - ROYAL BOCH<br />
RECTOVERSO - LINADURA<br />
not require serious investment. He aims for<br />
a production process with the minimum of<br />
technical tools, resources and materials. ‘In<br />
this way, the economic base is broadened<br />
and sustainability optimised.’<br />
What is the ultimate showpiece for his design<br />
vision? The Recto Verso collection: a<br />
fold-it-yourself aluminium bookshelf, coffee<br />
table and desks. Each design is based<br />
on one single aluminium sheet, only 2mm<br />
thick, with perforated folding lines. Each<br />
product makes use of opposite corners:<br />
bent left or right – recto or verso – for its<br />
design and for stability (the bookshelf can<br />
carry up to 30 kg!), and for its practicality:<br />
the slots can be used for magazines and<br />
suchlike. The user himself carries out the<br />
metamorphosis from aluminium sheet to<br />
product and also determines its use.<br />
In short: Emmanuel Gardin’s design world<br />
revolves around metamorphoses: from<br />
idea right through to everyday use. •<br />
www.krizalidstudio.com<br />
One telling example is the Kino lamp: a flat<br />
sheet of beech plywood only 1.2 mm thick<br />
is manually transformed into a quasi-sculptural,<br />
3-dimensional volume. The tension in<br />
the bent material gives shape to the light.<br />
His purpose is to create better design: he<br />
seeks simple solutions for practical matters,<br />
for both the producer and the consumer.<br />
He is able to study an object endlessly, asking<br />
‘what could be done better?’ Only then<br />
does he take up the challenge. ‘That makes<br />
the design interesting and well-considered.’<br />
He distances himself from consumerism:<br />
the enormous urge to consume more and<br />
more. His motto is ‘better design, but less<br />
of it’.<br />
Take the Sunrise lamp (a prototype) as an<br />
example: by sliding the shade up or down,<br />
IKA<br />
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PJ Mares<br />
The best of two worlds •<br />
PJ Mares stands for Peter-Jan Scherpereel<br />
(1966) and Tom Mares (1983). Together they<br />
run an interior design studio – including a<br />
furniture workshop – in Brussels. They concentrate<br />
on handmade furniture and interiors.<br />
Their collaboration and designs are characterised<br />
by a symbiosis of extremes. •<br />
This two-man company dates from 2014.<br />
<strong>Be</strong>fore that time they worked independently<br />
of each other, Peter-Jan as an architect<br />
and interior designer, Tom as an<br />
interior and furniture designer. Following<br />
a collective commission, they spontaneously<br />
joined forces.<br />
They complement each other perfectly:<br />
like yin and yang. As an architect, Peter-<br />
Jan has a practical, spatial vision. How<br />
does a design function in the surrounding<br />
space? How is it used? As a furniture<br />
designer, Tom has more of an eye for details.<br />
How is the design to be made? They<br />
both share the view that design should be<br />
functional and may be extreme and full of<br />
contradictions. They look for the best of<br />
two worlds in everything they do. Natural<br />
materials combined with strident colours.<br />
Austere graphic areas with details<br />
reminiscent of an Airstream. A high-tech<br />
process with traditional craftsmanship.<br />
Designing and producing in their own<br />
workshop.<br />
A new design is grafted onto the past: not<br />
copy-paste, but an archetypical image,<br />
a concept from the collective memory.<br />
It seems familiar, but still… The image of<br />
DWS05<br />
PJ SCHERPEREEL & TOM MARES<br />
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BELGIAN DESIGN ― BE <strong>2016</strong> ●<br />
Functional and extreme •<br />
BUTTERFLY SHELVES<br />
NOMAX<br />
the small desks evokes associations with<br />
your schooldays: this is the context. Yet<br />
each desk is different: the materials reflect<br />
a classic design style, and refer to a particular<br />
period in time. Walnut gives the desk<br />
an American feel; ash represents the Scandinavian<br />
style. Teak and leather suggest refined<br />
Italian design. ‘The materials push the<br />
desks apart, but always within the context<br />
of this one design genre.’<br />
PJ Mares is highly graphically inclined. This<br />
can be seen in the non-conformist patchwork<br />
of materials and colours. It breaks<br />
with what one expects from natural materials<br />
and therefore natural tints: sulphur yellow,<br />
a sort of reddish orange, and a mint<br />
colour called ‘PJ Mares Green’! A green tint<br />
with a fair amount of blue: this makes it both<br />
fresh and warm, and that means it matches<br />
the warm wood. They show daring in taking<br />
the mixture of materials and colours to<br />
extremes.<br />
sofa, a bookcase, lighting and other items.<br />
Supernomax represents the evolution<br />
from custom work made piece by piece<br />
to custom work within a well-delineated<br />
structure.<br />
The ultimate principle that guides PJ Mares<br />
is the ability of the design to fit the lives of<br />
the occupants. A piece of furniture or an<br />
interior only comes to life when it is used:<br />
through the things you put in it and the<br />
traces you leave on it. •<br />
www.pjmares.com<br />
OONA RACK<br />
In the Nomax kitchen, a metal framework<br />
is filled with a colourful collection of natural<br />
materials. Drawers in solid walnut; here a<br />
front in marble, there one in brass; shelves<br />
in brushed aluminium or PJ Mares Green.<br />
Apart from this, Nomax is the product of<br />
ultra-high-tech and authentic handwork.<br />
The steel supporting structure was made<br />
by 3D folding, while the drawers are made<br />
with dovetail joints. This kitchen concept<br />
is extended into Supernomax: an all-round<br />
concept suited to supporting a table, a<br />
BATHROOM SINK<br />
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Mathias De Ferm<br />
Socially relevant design •<br />
FRAME WITH PIETER VANDERH<strong>EN</strong>ST<br />
His list of achievements includes international<br />
awards and designs for renowned<br />
manufacturers.<br />
From the very beginning, Mathias had a<br />
particular penchant for furniture: because<br />
they are craft objects. And also because of<br />
the materials used: wood and metal. In the<br />
meantime he has designed more than just<br />
furniture: chopping boards, urban barbecues,<br />
wooden outhouses, and interiors. He<br />
works on both a large and small scale, for<br />
serial production and one-off projects, for<br />
the masses and for a select target group.<br />
So he is simply a designer, with no label to<br />
force him into any specific category.<br />
His creativity is fuelled by his critical, analytical<br />
mind. He draws attention to points that<br />
could do with improvement. Most of the<br />
designs are ‘born out of a need’: fuelled by<br />
situations in his daily life. Others are created<br />
at the request of a proactive client. In any<br />
case, ‘designing means aiming for added<br />
value, from various points of view’.<br />
MATHIAS DE FERM<br />
Mathias De Ferm (1985)<br />
is a product and furniture<br />
designer with an additional<br />
specialisation in<br />
metal and woodwork. His<br />
mission is to create added<br />
value. This ranges from<br />
practical details to a social<br />
dimension. ‘Design<br />
embraces so much more<br />
than just a fine form.’ •<br />
The added value may lie in the production:<br />
the ‘Marguerite’ table is incredibly simple to<br />
assemble: using just one spanner. Or it may<br />
lie in possible new applications of a production<br />
process. A woodworking company<br />
which among other things makes façade<br />
LUMINE<br />
MARGUERITE - JOLI<br />
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A sense of togetherness •<br />
BELGIAN DESIGN ― BE <strong>2016</strong> ●<br />
BBQ<br />
cladding, patio decking, roof panelling and<br />
enclosures? That can tackle anything?<br />
Frame* is a tailor-made design concept for<br />
carports, pergolas, pool houses, garden<br />
storage and garden offices.<br />
POINTVIRGULE<br />
The added value may lie in user-friendliness.<br />
His 4cm-thick chopping board has<br />
bevelled edges that ensure the best possible<br />
grip when cutting and lifting. The added<br />
value may be in the accessibility, such as<br />
making outdoor living achievable for urban<br />
people. ‘Not everyone has a garden.’ His<br />
barbecue is made for balconies: it hangs,<br />
half-floating, over the balustrade. By contrast,<br />
the Butch* is a barbecue module for<br />
public spaces such as parks. A sound construction<br />
in the form of a trapezium, suitable<br />
for a whole range of settings. In one line,<br />
separate, in a circle.<br />
As Mathias emphasises, ‘When creating<br />
added value, the challenge often lies in the<br />
production or use. But the basic principle<br />
for every design is always maximum sustainability<br />
and social dynamic’.<br />
Sustainability here means more than ecologically<br />
sound production with recyclable<br />
materials. ‘Collecting and processing<br />
waste, separating the materials and so on:<br />
this whole process brings economic and<br />
ecological costs with it.’ He interprets sustainability<br />
as products having a long lifespan<br />
and usable life, ‘Thanks to timeless design,<br />
flawless quality, and, as time passes,<br />
more and more emotional value.’<br />
TRAVERSE - ROYAL BOTANIA<br />
He makes the social dimension his first<br />
priority: every design should bring people<br />
together in a convivial group. This feeling<br />
of belonging together provides moments of<br />
inestimable worth. How can a design make<br />
this experience more agreeable? In this respect,<br />
the Traverse table is suited to all situations.<br />
It is perfect for a cosy tête à tête, but<br />
also for a larger group of up to 6 people, but<br />
all in a small area. When folded out it only<br />
occupies 85 by 150 cm.<br />
Cooking, barbecuing, dining, sitting outdoors…<br />
These moments make life more<br />
pleasant! •<br />
www.mathiasdeferm.be<br />
* Frame and Butch were designed in association<br />
with Pieter Vanderhenst.<br />
CUTTING BOARD<br />
TAILLE POKER - SITINO<br />
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Frederik Delbart<br />
Intuitive ultimate design •<br />
IDEM<br />
He is fascinated by textures, structures and<br />
fine materials: how far can you go? How<br />
can you combine different materials and<br />
give them a coherent form? He seeks out<br />
the limits, then goes beyond them – sometimes<br />
slightly too far. ‘Then I have to take a<br />
step backwards.’ He says that his quest is<br />
purely intuitive, based on a positive ‘industrial<br />
naivety’.<br />
‘I don’t have a manufacturer’s expert knowledge<br />
as far as materials, production process<br />
and suchlike are concerned, but I do have<br />
a lot of respect for this expertise! I enter the<br />
design process with an open mind, have no<br />
obstructions, see more possibilities, question<br />
everything. The project grows out of the<br />
dialogue between the company and myself.<br />
Boundaries are explored – and shifted.’<br />
FREDERIK DELBART ― PHOTO © PATRICIA GOOIJ<strong>EN</strong>S<br />
Frederik Delbart (1988) graduated in Industrial<br />
Design from ‘La Cambre’ in Brussels in 2011.<br />
Since then several of his designs have been<br />
put into production: from furniture and lighting<br />
to an ‘aquabike’. Sounds promising! One<br />
of his qualities is ‘industrial naivety: this is not<br />
a shortcoming, but is in fact the strength of<br />
an industrial designer.’<br />
MIA<br />
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BELGIAN DESIGN ― BE <strong>2016</strong> ●<br />
The ultimate revelation was his traineeship<br />
with Bram Boo. ‘Thanks to him I discovered<br />
the impact of emotion in an object, and how<br />
personality can even influence functionality.<br />
How you develop your own identity and are<br />
able to translate it into a design.’ His time as<br />
a designer at Philips gave him professionalism<br />
and industrial knowhow.<br />
For the Sibling lamp – actually his graduation<br />
project – Frederik Delbart explored<br />
several frontiers: between high-tech and<br />
craft, wood and glass, and present and future.<br />
His starting point was to incorporate<br />
the latest OLED technique into a contemporary<br />
yet timeless design. At the time, this<br />
light source was no further than the prototype<br />
stage. In the meantime, the design has<br />
already won 4 prestigious awards.<br />
He does not let himself be held back by<br />
what is ‘impossible’. The Mia candleholder<br />
(sconce) is folded from a single piece of<br />
metal, without screws or welds. The Idem<br />
stool is a take-away construction comprising<br />
11 identical pieces of solid oak.<br />
Whatever the approach to a design is,<br />
the process ends with a seemingly simple<br />
product. The design and the materials<br />
make the object timeless. Time and use<br />
give it a personal character.<br />
Frederik can already see an evolution in his<br />
design work: his industrial expertise has<br />
grown, the simplicity of the objects is becoming<br />
more elegant.<br />
THE LOVERS - PER USE<br />
Due respect<br />
for<br />
expertise •<br />
SIBLINGS - PER USE<br />
BE ― 11
BELGIAN DESIGN ― BE <strong>2016</strong> ●<br />
SUNSET - VAN D<strong>EN</strong> WEGHE / DAMN° MAGAZINE - BELGIAN PAVILION, LONDON DESIGN BI<strong>EN</strong>NALE<br />
RECTOVERSO - VAN D<strong>EN</strong> WEGHE<br />
Corners and edges are rounded off, volumes<br />
reduced to a minimum. Challenges<br />
that lead to the ultimate design: in terms of<br />
form, materials, construction and industrial<br />
knowhow.<br />
VERTEBRAE - PER USE<br />
Take one of his latest designs, the RectoVerso<br />
table. Both the table top and the trestles<br />
are in marble. In fact this means a sandwich<br />
construction with a core in aluminium<br />
honeycomb sheeting. The trestle has three<br />
hinged legs. The table top uses marble of<br />
various origins and colours: the upper side<br />
and the underside are different. They merge<br />
almost seamlessly into each other. Anyone<br />
who sees the table spontaneously touches<br />
it and continues intuitively stroking and feeling<br />
it. ‘This is triggered by the unexpected<br />
contrast between the brushed texture and<br />
the smooth marble.’ And what’s more, this<br />
marble table is safe to transport yourself!<br />
The identity of each design is appositely expressed<br />
by the evocative names: The Siblings,<br />
The Lovers, Muse, Idem, Vertebrae<br />
etc. This too is part of the design process:<br />
the marketing. •<br />
www.frederikdelbart.com<br />
BIQUA © BEELDCOLLECTIEF<br />
BE ― 12
TR<strong>EN</strong>DSTYLES 2017 ― BE <strong>2016</strong> ●<br />
We Care!<br />
about the PLANET,<br />
its PEOPLE & our FUTURE<br />
In a world of terrorism, environmental<br />
pressure and economic crises we see a<br />
shift from a ME to a WE attitude. A sense<br />
of collective responsibility, since the big<br />
issues are everyone’s problem. We all<br />
want to take some minor action to transform<br />
the bigger picture.<br />
Social media bring like-minded individuals<br />
together to spread the message easily<br />
and quickly. Big data, gathered by all<br />
kinds of media, become very important<br />
in understanding the customer’s needs.<br />
These databases are now interpreted in<br />
a human way, and for designers this is<br />
the new inspiration platform. The new<br />
products will come alive through the<br />
customer’s experience and through<br />
social networks and review sites.<br />
Companies and brands that deliver accountability<br />
and are transparent will be<br />
successful, since the new generation of<br />
customers wants to know what they are<br />
buying and where it comes from. Sustainability<br />
is now a lifestyle and conscious<br />
living has become cool. The future<br />
belongs to activist entrepreneurs that<br />
don’t produce more, but do more.<br />
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We Care!<br />
About the Planet<br />
Climate change and the depletion of natural<br />
resources is no longer a theoretical problem.<br />
We are all concerned and want to do something<br />
about it, on a small or large scale.<br />
Designers, scientists and bioscience-engineers<br />
work together on new intelligent materials, repurposing<br />
natural resources to create products for<br />
modern use.<br />
Re-connecting with natural forces and resources,<br />
people are trying to live in harmony with nature.<br />
Designers are now reviewing and experimenting<br />
with the power of forgotten plants and minerals<br />
in order to create new design materials.<br />
Giving a new meaning and look to traditional<br />
crafts, using primitive processes. Knowledge<br />
and traditions inspire contemporary designers<br />
in new ways.<br />
People seek various forms of mental clarity,<br />
escapism and tranquillity. We like to manage our<br />
own well-being. Health has become part of social<br />
status, there is a real drive towards wellbeing and<br />
food is the new fashion; these health consumers<br />
have become a huge target group.<br />
PMS 4545 PMS 5425 PMS 7470 PMS 289 PMS 2745 PMS 4545 PMS 5425 PMS 7470 PMS 289 PMS 2745<br />
BE ― 14
TR<strong>EN</strong>DSTYLES 2017 ― BE <strong>2016</strong> ●<br />
Colours are coming from<br />
the earth with a human twist.<br />
Shapes and materials are<br />
organic, and are often rough<br />
and unfinished<br />
BE ― 15
Saving natural energy •<br />
We care about the planet. That’s why manufacturers<br />
come up with pieces of furniture<br />
that restore humans’ contact with the natural<br />
world. They draw people’s attention to the<br />
unique character of natural materials. They<br />
draw their attention to the natural power and<br />
beauty of precious (raw) materials. They draw<br />
their attention to the natural rhythms of life<br />
away from the city, in the countryside. And<br />
they surround them with the incomparable,<br />
pure colours of the natural world.<br />
Exclusive vintage<br />
At first glance, all eyes are on the upholstery:<br />
a sophisticated, uni-colour vintage<br />
velvet. This exclusive woven velvet has a<br />
short pile. The ‘vintage’ look invites closer<br />
inspection, which reveals a total absence of<br />
bare patches, but instead features delicate<br />
hints of ‘wear’. The viscose (76%) creates a<br />
subtle, silky gloss, with a stunning interplay<br />
of light and dark. The single colour actually<br />
enhances the vintage relief and the shading<br />
effect. This ‘soft-touch’ Hampton velvet is<br />
exclusive to Neostyle <strong>Be</strong>nelux.<br />
In terms of modelling, Percy fits firmly into<br />
the ‘comfortable and compact’ category.<br />
Neostyle has thereby further developed its<br />
well-known customising formula: in addition<br />
to all the sizes and functions on offer, the<br />
feet can be finished in any colour. There are<br />
10 standard colours included in the package,<br />
whilst for all other RAL colours there is<br />
a small surcharge.<br />
NEOSTYLE – PERCY<br />
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VIP AND FRI<strong>EN</strong>DS – COUCH<br />
Combinations<br />
of materials •<br />
King-size<br />
Clusters is a group of five round tables at<br />
five different heights. All tabletops are in<br />
either Carrara marble or yellow bronze veneer<br />
(comprised of 2-3 mm solid brass on<br />
wood), and these vary in diameter from 40<br />
to 80 cm. Clusters thus represents a step<br />
up from the petty-bourgeois ‘nest of tables’<br />
concept. These tables are fit for king-size<br />
settings.<br />
VIP AND FRI<strong>EN</strong>DS – CLUSTERS<br />
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Energizing<br />
luxury •<br />
PASSEPARTOUT – ZICO<br />
A good all-rounder<br />
This handy little gem fits beneath any coffee<br />
table or alongside any sofa, and is suitable<br />
for every occasion. Pastille is always 37.5 cm<br />
high, but its diameter varies. The small<br />
model (ø 90 cm) is tautly upholstered, while<br />
the large version (ø 110 cm) features supersoft<br />
upholstery, and comes with an extra<br />
plush covering layer.<br />
PASSEPARTOUT – PASTILLE<br />
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Fenix mix<br />
Two deep lines cut through the sideboard.<br />
The horizontal line divides the drawers from<br />
the doors; whilst the vertical line divides a<br />
single door and drawer from the rest. Both<br />
lines run right across the cupboard and<br />
around the corners.The symmetrical divisions<br />
thus created are reminiscent of Mondrian’s<br />
abstract painting style.<br />
Altea has translated his painted lines into<br />
recessed strips, which are fashioned from<br />
Fenix ® . The black can also be muted to taupe<br />
or either dark or light anthracite. And the<br />
main coloured panels are finished in brushed<br />
oak – in either natural, white or smoke grey.<br />
This bi-colour material combination of oak<br />
and Fenix ® also has its practical advantages.<br />
Any minor damage can simply be repaired<br />
with an iron. That’s why Fenix is available for<br />
all tabletops, including the extension leaves.<br />
The display cabinets prove that asymmetry<br />
can sometimes work out symmetrically.<br />
These exist in 2 mirror-image variants, with<br />
the glass window set on either the right or<br />
the left-hand side. Thus when two of the<br />
cabinets are positioned side by side, they<br />
form a perfect, symmetrical whole.<br />
THEUNS – ALTEA<br />
Evolution<br />
Year after year, Leda is gradually evolving<br />
towards a more contemporary style. Yet it<br />
achieves this without undermining the timeless<br />
nature of the design and upholstery,<br />
and with respect for the company’s artisanal<br />
heritage. Its traditional, customised pieces<br />
are and will remain 100% <strong>Be</strong>lgium-made.<br />
LEDA – KARMA<br />
Karma is the latest development in this<br />
evolution. Although the model’s country<br />
roots are unambiguous, the styling is<br />
somewhat sleeker. The inside-out seam is<br />
truly contemporary, although this is only<br />
employed very discretely. Without this<br />
seam, the sofa becomes the Kosmo model.<br />
A matt black block foot or steel sled<br />
base underlines the contemporary look.<br />
The balance between contemporary and<br />
timeless is highly nuanced.<br />
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MICHELD<strong>EN</strong>OLF – CARRARA<br />
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Solid materials •<br />
Semi-artisanal<br />
As always, the focus is on minimal design in solid oak. In line with the current trend,<br />
brushed oak is used in combination with marble and wrought iron. It is no coincidence that<br />
all three materials have a rich artisanal history.<br />
The refined top (2 cm) is fashioned from solid marble: white Carrara from Italy or brown<br />
Emperador from Spain. Consequently the cupboards have a wrought iron support: the<br />
metal is semi-artisanally worked before being finished with a powder coating. The same<br />
applies to the profile handles on the fronts. Together these form a striking, yet subtle detail.<br />
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Double base<br />
The suffix ‘TU’ alludes to this table’s dual<br />
purpose. When used as a stand-alone model,<br />
it is a simple console table – 50 cm deep<br />
and 220, 260 or 300 cm long. However, part<br />
of the concept is to position two of these tables<br />
side by side. Thus configured, the two<br />
console tables form a versatile dining table<br />
that is a generous 1 metre wide and seemingly<br />
‘never ending’.<br />
This double base explains the simple design<br />
and the raw, unpolished finish. The oak is<br />
sanded, burnt and finished with matt wax.<br />
Table TU is the perfect complement to spontaneous<br />
lifestyles.<br />
VIPS AND FRI<strong>EN</strong>DS – TABLE TU<br />
From Bruges or Brussels<br />
Bruges and Brussels have one thing in common:<br />
their centuries-old lacemaking tradition.<br />
It was the fabric’s lightness and openwork<br />
motifs that provided the inspiration<br />
behind this chair. The metal back appears<br />
to be dotted with lace mats. These give the<br />
laser-cut metal a more romantic cachet,<br />
conjuring up anything from a flea market to<br />
flower power retro.<br />
UNIC DESIGN - LORE<br />
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Internationalisation<br />
LEE & LEWIS – GEMMA<br />
Gemma is a re-styling of the Margeritte<br />
collection. The key difference can be<br />
summed up very simply: more visible<br />
wood. With Margeritte, the pieces<br />
are finished from top to toe in handbrushed<br />
colour; whilst with Gemma the<br />
cornices, tops and tabletops are left in<br />
natural teak. However, the edges have<br />
been fully sandblasted. The bi-colour<br />
effect creates a broader, more international<br />
appeal.<br />
Wood on wood<br />
This is minimal design in 100% teak: part solid,<br />
part veneer. By definition, the drawers and<br />
doors have handleless fronts. A black framework<br />
in the display cabinet provides the only<br />
decorative touch. Contrary to expectations, it<br />
is not fashioned from metal, but from wood.<br />
This is a deliberate choice, as it means that the<br />
doors shut with a whisper. The sound of wood<br />
on wood is so much more pleasant.<br />
LEE& LEWIS – POLO<br />
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MEUBAR – ARUBA<br />
Country lifestyle<br />
Delhi conjures up a simple country lifestyle.<br />
The range features robust pieces with a<br />
lived-in feel, which are designed to withstand<br />
wear and tear. The solid acacia has<br />
been treated to create a weathered quayside<br />
look, which is enhanced by its grey-washed<br />
finish. To chime with this, the handles have<br />
a rusted look but are clean to the touch. The<br />
glass doors have an old-fashioned feel to<br />
them, with a black line delineating the facet<br />
cut glass.<br />
The bench at the dining table – rather unusual<br />
for Bauwens – is a stylish alternative to<br />
the standard chairs and fits perfectly with<br />
this style.<br />
BAUW<strong>EN</strong>S – DELHI<br />
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Stationary wall-away system<br />
Allure features an innovative mechanism that was developed in house: a dual motor wall-away system.<br />
This has led to a comprehensive upgrade: a technical enhancement whose advantages are both practical<br />
and visual. This dual motor innovation banishes the problems associated with the single motor wallaway<br />
system for good. The new system avoids the gaping hole beneath the arm with a view of an (ugly)<br />
metal rail frame on the floor. With the new system, the armrests/sides remain stationary on the ground<br />
and the mechanism stays out of sight. The reclining functions are set in motion in a highly focused way:<br />
only the seat and the back move, and these are completely independent of each other. A sofa with this<br />
dual motor mechanism can be positioned even closer to the wall. Just calculate how much space can<br />
be won. See how magnificent it is: both in terms of the way it works, and the way it looks.<br />
Increasingly similar<br />
The Abby couch is equipped with all that is<br />
needed for optimal reclining comfort, right<br />
down to a bar feature. Everything is operated<br />
mechanically. The real element of surprise<br />
is the upholstery: a superior quality PU<br />
leather with a ‘real leather’ feel. Here, feeling<br />
is believing. This reproduction leather is increasingly<br />
similar to the natural original.<br />
NEOSTYLE - ALLURE<br />
DEZ - ABBY<br />
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Energizing rural lifestyle •<br />
Expected<br />
KDB FURN – FINESSE<br />
KDB Furn is synonymous with custom-made<br />
country lifestyle furniture.<br />
However, there is more to this<br />
than meets the eye, because even<br />
this style is subject to trends. KDB<br />
is moving towards a modern restyling,<br />
and the resulting range is slightly<br />
sleeker and more tactile than was<br />
customary in the past. However, all<br />
this has been achieved without altering<br />
the traditional quality and customised<br />
approach. Only European oak -<br />
partly solid and partly veneer - is used<br />
for the pieces. Moreover, KDB Furn<br />
works with a wider palette of colours<br />
than is standard, with poetic names<br />
such as papyrus, oyster and shell.<br />
The Finesse programme is merely<br />
a careful step in the new direction,<br />
so the ultimate destination is full of<br />
promise.<br />
Evergreen<br />
A classic amongst classics, this model is suitable for both lifestyle interiors<br />
and other decorative styles. Its Chesterfield arm is gently angled to create<br />
a natural arm position. The many loose cushions conjure up a feeling of<br />
cosiness, and a flounce running around the base provides a stylish finishing<br />
touch.<br />
VARAM – VOLARE<br />
VARAM – VOLARE<br />
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LIGNA – AMALFI<br />
<strong>Be</strong>d-level comfort<br />
Pure enjoyment •<br />
With a few simple steps, you can give Amalfi<br />
either a country or a vintage look. It’s all a<br />
question of choice: between a cubist or a<br />
Chesterfield arm, two buttons or none in the<br />
loose back cushions, and a natural cotton/<br />
linen fabric or a robust corduroy. There is<br />
even a choice of seating comfort: a HR 35<br />
cold foam or an authentic box spring interior.<br />
Country lounging<br />
HIMA – BELIN<br />
<strong>Be</strong>lin is a lifestyle sofa in an imposing lounge<br />
format. The three-seater is a generous 260<br />
cm wide, and features fluffy seat and back<br />
cushions that are sumptuously padded with<br />
Dacron. A single button positioned at the<br />
heart of the back cushions is an allusion to<br />
deep tufting. Naturally, <strong>Be</strong>lin is presented in<br />
a cotton or linen fabric. The decorative cushions<br />
can be upholstered in velvet, in which<br />
case the button is used to provide a bi-colour<br />
accent.<br />
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Decorative waves<br />
The fronts in the Jonas range are decorated<br />
with elongated waves. These underline the<br />
subtle contrast between black and white,<br />
with anthracite-coloured waves and glass<br />
fronts set against the grey-white ‘Pesaro’<br />
oak. Fronts are framed and lit like paintings,<br />
most strikingly in the sideboard. Doors are<br />
recessed beneath the tops and between the<br />
sturdy, bevelled supports. Recessed into the<br />
tops is atmospheric LED lighting, which provides<br />
the perfect finishing touch.<br />
BAUW<strong>EN</strong>S - JONAS<br />
Country-style<br />
undulations •<br />
DEZ – HOUSTON<br />
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BATTON – DORIAN<br />
Pearl foot<br />
Perla’s most striking feature is its column<br />
foot, whose teardrop shape alludes to ‘the<br />
tear of the sea’ or the pearl. In this case, the<br />
pearl is set on a metal base. A more poetic<br />
interpretation might be to characterise the<br />
tear as being cradled in a goblet on a platter.<br />
But regardless of how you describe it, this<br />
column is a true pearl – both visually and in<br />
terms of its construction.<br />
The entire surroundings are reflected in the<br />
hemispherical metal base. Although the table<br />
appears to be perched at the pinnacle<br />
of a spinning top, on the slimmest of points,<br />
it is in fact highly stable, thanks to an ingenious<br />
construction concealed inside the foot.<br />
The uppermost, conical section is manufactured<br />
from high-end plastic by a company<br />
that usually supplies the automotive industry.<br />
The metal is available in either a nickel-coated<br />
or a lacquered (6 colours) finish, whilst<br />
the plastic is coloured to match the oval, extendable<br />
tabletop (2 sizes). As is customary,<br />
this can be delivered in a range of ceramic<br />
and glass finishes.<br />
DEKIMPE – PERLA, DESIGN ULRICH KÖSSL<br />
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Comfortable arms<br />
SOFABED – WINGS<br />
The Wings sofa bed derives its name from<br />
its handy armrests. Their slanted top works<br />
well as a headrest for full-length lounging on<br />
the sofa. However this slanted area is in fact<br />
a flap: the arm offers storage space for the<br />
pillow and other bedding.<br />
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Pluralistic<br />
EVAN – BOLZANO<br />
Here, uniformity gives way to diversity.<br />
Bolzano is the epitome of unequal volumes,<br />
surfaces and divisions. Chunky fronts are<br />
juxtaposed with slim panels and set alongside<br />
open areas to create a dynamic depth<br />
effect. The texture of the walnut set against<br />
the matte, beige lacquer only serves to<br />
strengthen this asymmetric look. Strategically<br />
placed LED spotlights further enhance<br />
the depth effect.<br />
Anti-stress & Comfort •<br />
Modern offshoot<br />
DEZ - ANTISTRESS<br />
Antistress – a new Avanti offshoot – is a<br />
collection of more modern recliners. These<br />
Scandinavian-inspired models are set on a<br />
swivel base. This can either take the form<br />
of a chrome-plated trumpet base, a star<br />
base or a wooden base plate. The reclining<br />
functions comprise an adjustable back and<br />
foldaway footrest.<br />
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D&D – TABU + KUBA<br />
Night-time gold<br />
Kuba comes under the Tabu label. Its bronze-coloured frames accentuate the artistic fronts,<br />
which feature a mysterious, dusky decor of gold and wood shades. Closer inspection reveals a<br />
riot of gold leaf on weathered wood. These panels hint at a glorious past, and bring a touch of<br />
glitter and glamour to the vintage look. An added advantage is that the MDF panels are laminated<br />
with a PET film, which is of a better quality than melamine foil. They are subsequently coated in a<br />
transparent, high-gloss lacquer. This means that as well as being truly splendid, Kuba is durably<br />
finished.<br />
Toppers<br />
Evita is a crystallised mix of leading<br />
models. What is comfortable to sit on?<br />
What looks good? All this has resulted<br />
in its generously stuffed cushions,<br />
low back with foldaway headrest, and<br />
pouffe-like end module. Evita falls firmly<br />
into the 1+1 = 3 category.<br />
UP2DATE – EVITA<br />
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Timeless<br />
Kristian links a traditional, classic style to a<br />
more contemporary look. A characteristic<br />
feature of these pieces is their brushed oak,<br />
which is part solid, part veneer. The range<br />
is available in three contemporary shades:<br />
sahara, dark grey and white.<br />
A more classic style is apparent in pieces<br />
such as the high sideboard with drawers.<br />
In terms of finish, however, these are firmly<br />
modern: the door and drawer panels are<br />
smooth and the table is super sleek. In contrast,<br />
the chairs feature tufted backs. Overall<br />
this creates a timeless combination.<br />
BAUW<strong>EN</strong>S - KRISTIAN<br />
Shutter bar<br />
The standout feature of this nostalgic, country<br />
style bedroom is the authentic shutter<br />
bars used on the wardrobes. Panel doors<br />
help to create the impression of solid wood.<br />
Moreover, the oak wood structure is stylishly<br />
combined with slate, which is used as<br />
a decorative trim on the headboard and foot<br />
end, and for the top of the chest of drawers,<br />
bedside tables and blanket chest. In this<br />
kind of interior, a mirror on the wardrobe is<br />
the perfect fit.<br />
MEUBAR – CALCUTTA<br />
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MOOME – VIC<br />
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We Care!<br />
About the People<br />
Big Data provide companies and designers with<br />
an insight into consumer attitudes and behaviour,<br />
giving targeted and intelligent recommendations.<br />
Designers use the human interpretation<br />
of these data as a new platform for inspiration,<br />
as a new design toolbox, and with this stream of<br />
content create a new visual language. This translates<br />
into 3D modelling graphics and wireframes;<br />
working with the impact of colour and an eclectic<br />
language of digital collage. Designers start<br />
using our or their own brain as a design tool.<br />
Science fiction ideas are no longer found only<br />
in laboratories, but also at home. Robots have<br />
made their entry into many households as useful<br />
social helpers. Decoding DNA becomes a useful<br />
tool for the development of a new level of personalisation.<br />
Co-working spaces are the new temporary network<br />
communities for solo-entrepreneurs who<br />
are mobile nomads. They connect and build new<br />
communities together to work, live and relax collectively<br />
for an uncertain period of time. Social<br />
marketplaces are well known in these communities;<br />
no money is involved, by liking stuff you can<br />
sell stuff. Consumer electronics need to simplify<br />
while retaining future-facing functionality.<br />
WHITE cool grey 4 BLACK PMS 211 PMS 359 PMS 192 PMS 263 PMS 292 PMS 267 PMS 021<br />
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This results in a vibrant,<br />
pop-inspired colour palette.<br />
Designers draw inspiration<br />
from geometric shapes and<br />
patterns, as well as grids<br />
and metric systems from<br />
the world of science.<br />
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<strong>Be</strong>ing smart •<br />
We care about the people. That’s why manufacturers come up with<br />
smart solutions that meet the needs and expectations of a new generation<br />
of consumers. In our stressful 24/7 society, people need time to<br />
recuperate both physically and mentally. They need a sense of space,<br />
even if they live in smaller homes. They need cheerful colours that<br />
brighten up their living spaces. On top of all this, they want maximum<br />
freedom to shape their micro living environments themselves. They<br />
are chasing the interior of their dreams.<br />
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Moome<br />
Smart constructions<br />
Frames is the apex of minimalistic (and) takeaway<br />
design. This shelving unit is a compilation<br />
of 10 steel frames. Although fashioned<br />
from a uniform square tube (15 x 15 mm),<br />
these elongated frames fluctuate in format.<br />
The dimensions of the component struts<br />
vary and follow a geometric series, with each<br />
frame connecting to the next in the series.<br />
MOOME – FRAMES / DESIGN GERARD DE HOOP<br />
Bottomless shelves<br />
This shapes the construction: the frames<br />
slide together both horizontally and vertically<br />
to create a 3-dimensional grid. The result is<br />
phenomenal: a fascinating puzzle of crisscrossing<br />
lines made up of a diverse range<br />
of interwoven volumes. The horizontally positioned<br />
frames serve as shelves: an empty<br />
frame with an open space in between? A<br />
gaping hole? It all works! The bottomless<br />
shelf determines where the book or object<br />
can sit. One option is to cover the open<br />
space with a glass sheet; another is to fill it<br />
with metal tubs (for plants or other bits and<br />
pieces).<br />
The geometric series is also prompted by<br />
efficiency. When lying flat, the 10 frames all<br />
fit into one another in size order, creating a<br />
single broad framework. This offers advantages<br />
for both logistics and production. A 39<br />
cm-deep shelving unit fits into a box that is<br />
a mere 3 cm high. The wall shelving unit can<br />
also be used as a room divider. When thus<br />
deployed, Frames is the epitome of spatial<br />
transparency. •<br />
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Smart<br />
and beautiful •<br />
Securely lashed<br />
In the spirit of Henry Van de Velde, the Henry<br />
dining room chair has been designed with<br />
the minimum of lines. It consists of a square<br />
tubular frame plus an unavoidable plank as<br />
a seat. The comfort lies in the back, which<br />
comprises a rather flat cushion, softly stuffed<br />
with Dacron on cold foam and reinforced internally<br />
with a rigid plank. Two leather belts<br />
(complete with buckles) are used to securely<br />
lash down the cushion, fixing it in exactly the<br />
right position.<br />
VIPS AND FRI<strong>EN</strong>DS – H<strong>EN</strong>RY<br />
The frame can be finished in either black or<br />
copper look, and the seat plank in oak or<br />
black. Cushions can be personalised in a<br />
choice of 7 fabrics and 4 imitation leathers;<br />
and the belts come in 2 universal models:<br />
cognac leather and dark brown suede.<br />
JOLI – MARGUERITE CUBE<br />
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JOLI – MARGUERITE CONSOLE<br />
All-Over<br />
Over the years, Joli has diversified its collection.<br />
The pace has been intensified from<br />
gradual to high speed. Indoor has been<br />
made outdoor-proof. Tables have been complemented<br />
by chairs and cupboards, and the<br />
dining room concept has been expanded to<br />
include (home) office applications.<br />
The final step is the transition into every room<br />
in the house. Dining tables have been lowered<br />
to create coffee and side tables. They<br />
have been narrowed to create console formats,<br />
thus making them suitable for the hall<br />
and bedroom. In this way, models have been<br />
expanded to create entire families, and a design<br />
is used as a common thread that runs<br />
through both the house and the garden.<br />
JOLI – FOREST OAK<br />
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Retro stability<br />
A table set on three feet is always perfectly stable.<br />
There are times when these disappear from<br />
furniture ranges, only to reappear with a vengeance.<br />
Now is another such time when this retro<br />
look is suddenly all the rage. The Tripod Triple is<br />
available as a 40 or 45 cm-high side table, with<br />
either a round (ø 50 cm) or a triangle-inspired<br />
tabletop. The shape of the latter resembles the<br />
percussion instrument: a triangle with rounded<br />
corners; but with the addition of three curved<br />
sides. The height difference makes it possible<br />
to use the tables in a ‘nest-like’ formation: they<br />
can be partially slid underneath one another. As<br />
a dining table, the Tripod Triple has a circular<br />
tabletop in 3 sizes (ø 70, 90 or 100 cm). The<br />
styling is simply a question of colouring in: there<br />
are 10 laminate shades and 16 epoxy lacquers,<br />
plus high-gloss or matt chrome.<br />
PERFECTA – TRIPOD TRIPLE<br />
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Smart constructions •<br />
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Customizing •<br />
More, more and still more<br />
The Adatto made-to-measure concept is<br />
continuously being fine-tuned to create<br />
more and more individualised interior solutions.<br />
There are more materials such as<br />
glass (matt and satined) and 2 new ceramic<br />
surfaces for the fronts. To be specific, these<br />
are the select white Calacatta and beige<br />
Terra marbles (in addition to the current ceramic<br />
collection). More veneer options such<br />
as walnut in addition to oak.<br />
More lacquer colours such as metallic bronze<br />
and Atlantic blue. More sizes, such as the 120<br />
cm width for the horizontal modules like drawers<br />
and upward-opening cupboards. And like<br />
the 40 cm recess height, a perfect size for folders/ring<br />
binders and books. With this, Adatto<br />
also has its eye on the professional market.<br />
There is certainly no end to customising in<br />
sight. Adatto is a concept in progress.<br />
NEOCOCOON – ADATTO<br />
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Skin-melamine •<br />
WE CARE ABOUT THE PEOPLE ― BE <strong>2016</strong> ●<br />
Fingerprint-proof<br />
MDR – COSMOPOLITAN<br />
Cosmopolitan’s combination of white elm and<br />
anthracite drawers already creates a trendy impression.<br />
But in addition to the usual sideboards,<br />
plus TV, bar and display cabinets, MDR has come<br />
up with a more fashionable, modular alternative.<br />
This consists of wall-mounted components that<br />
can be affixed either horizontally or vertically; and<br />
freestanding pieces that can be configured to<br />
create a multimedia unit. The anthracite element<br />
deserves a special mention: this uni-coloured,<br />
super-matt Skin melamine is fingerprint-proof. As<br />
the cupboards feature push-to-open fronts, this<br />
is a very compelling sales argument.<br />
Comfort-types<br />
The Viventis concept starts with personalised<br />
seating comfort in the back and the<br />
seat, which are totally separate from each<br />
other. For the back, there is a choice between<br />
two comfort types for the loose cushions.<br />
Type 1 is plushly filled with silicones<br />
and foam flakes, whilst type 2 is slightly<br />
firmer with cold foam in a sandwich configuration.<br />
The seat comes in 3 comfort types: a<br />
classic sprung interior, a box spring interior,<br />
or a pocket spring base. It is then time to<br />
choose between the various model and size<br />
options: 10 arms, 3 backs (2 heights), 4 feet<br />
(10 colours), etc. The desired outcome is a<br />
sofa that both looks good and is comfortable<br />
to sit on.<br />
MECAM - VIV<strong>EN</strong>TIS<br />
BE ― 45
PureLine •<br />
Shading effect<br />
A contemporary sofa is not only for sitting<br />
on, but also for (online) living. Evora is fitted<br />
with all modern conveniences. As well as<br />
function buttons, the PureLine control panel<br />
also has a USB port. Taking inspiration from<br />
classic sofas, the back heights have been<br />
increased to 102 cm, and the cushions are<br />
downy and generously stuffed. The nonchalant<br />
design of the seats is visually enhanced<br />
by the ‘shading effect’ leather. Namibo is<br />
a smooth, flat, semi-aniline leather (with a<br />
5-year guarantee). Any kind of rippling creates<br />
a fluctuating effect of light and shadow<br />
flowing over into each another.<br />
RECOR - EVORA<br />
BE ― 46
WE CARE ABOUT THE PEOPLE ― BE <strong>2016</strong> ●<br />
MINTJ<strong>EN</strong>S – CASCADE<br />
Design oak<br />
Cascade is the translation of Italian design into a typically Mintjens style. The key starting point<br />
is oak veneer, which although brushed, does not feature the usual knots. This can also be<br />
described as design oak (six colours). Additional design materials are brushed steel and matt<br />
lacquered, acidified glass (three colours). Then simply let the mixing and matching begin - from<br />
compact to XXL walls. Cupboard modules can either be wall-mounted or freestanding, and can<br />
sit either on metal feet or a wooden plinth. Thanks to a ‘magic’ system, dining tables can be<br />
lengthened without having to move the feet. The secret lies in the rails. Regardless of whether<br />
the tabletop is 155, 180 or 220 cm long, an additional 1-metre leaf is always supplied.<br />
Twofold<br />
The Twice concept begins with a table and<br />
ends with an all-encompassing range. The<br />
styling process is twofold.<br />
For the tables, it is a case of choosing a finish<br />
for the metal support and the oak tabletop.<br />
There is a diverse range of possible<br />
shapes, sizes and finishes on offer. Coffee<br />
tables, side tables, cupboards and other accessories<br />
can be configured in a similar way.<br />
Pieces can be stand alone or styled as a coherent<br />
whole.<br />
JC UNIVERSAL – TWICE<br />
BE ― 47
Power nap<br />
When it comes to the development and reinterpretation<br />
of sleeping comfort, Kreamat is moving into<br />
new territory. Sleeping at night has already been<br />
extended to relaxing in the bedroom in the evening.<br />
But now comes power napping in the afternoon:<br />
outside the bedroom, at home and at work.<br />
The Sedes concept is designed to offer a place to<br />
rest in our 24-hour economy. A power nap is far<br />
from a superfluous luxury; it is vitally important. Its<br />
advantages are increasingly being acknowledged<br />
and lauded. Your energy levels, creativity, ability to<br />
concentrate and productivity are all boosted. (Time<br />
managers swear by them.)<br />
Visually, the Sedes concept is an ultra-thick mattress<br />
(32 cm) set on a platform (16 cm high). Everything<br />
to do with high-tech sleeping comfort has<br />
been camouflaged. There is neither a slatted base,<br />
nor a box spring. The mattress (7 comfort zones)<br />
is electrically adjustable in a fully autonomous way.<br />
The integrated mechanism runs down the whole<br />
length of the mattress. During adjustment, the mattress<br />
appears to be ‘taking flight’ from the platform.<br />
KREAMAT – SEDES<br />
The platform is fashioned from epoxy lacquered<br />
MDF that is a mere 1 mm thick! This too is a phenomenal<br />
piece of engineering. The slanting design<br />
in black underscores the sense of floating (away).<br />
The idea is to rest for a short time, so that afterwards<br />
you can resume work fully energised. That<br />
is the benefit of a power nap!<br />
Extended<br />
Mecam has successfully extended its market<br />
exclusivity in <strong>Be</strong>lgium for the slide-torelax<br />
system. Therefore this invisible and<br />
smoothly integrated footrest is being utilised<br />
to the full in the models. This year, the Wall<br />
Away system has also been perfected: the<br />
back can be positioned almost horizontally,<br />
meaning that it is almost as flat as a bed in a<br />
sleeping position. Even when in this position,<br />
the sofa can still stand comfortably close to<br />
the wall.<br />
MECAM - VINCE<br />
BE ― 48
WE CARE ABOUT THE PEOPLE ― BE <strong>2016</strong> ●<br />
ROM – SIGNATURE<br />
That deckchair feeling<br />
Rom is synonymous with the 20 cm custommade<br />
concept, and guarantees smart home<br />
comfort in the broadest sense of the word.<br />
The company is a pioneer in the application<br />
of state-of-the-art technologies from a variety<br />
of disciplines. The source of the latest innovation<br />
is the field of astronautics.<br />
In parallel to the well-known 20 cm custommade<br />
concept, Signature offers loose back<br />
cushions as an additional option. These add<br />
an extra dimension to the configuration, as<br />
you would expect from Rom. Signature is<br />
clearly designed to appeal to new target audiences.<br />
Specifically, the Signature collection has<br />
been fitted with an ‘extraterrestrial’ reclining<br />
position. This is a new intermediate position<br />
that comes about before the backrest<br />
and/or footrest start moving. Sitting<br />
in this position is like being in a deckchair.<br />
When you sit down in the unfolded lounger,<br />
you end up ‘with your derrière on the floor’.<br />
Your upper legs and upper body are tilted<br />
upwards, with your hips lying at the lowest<br />
point. This reclining position is good for<br />
you! It is similar to astronauts’ posture in<br />
space. To a certain extent, this deckchair<br />
feeling mimics a feeling of weightlessness.<br />
That is the new intermediate reclining position<br />
in action.<br />
Another renowned ‘NASA trump card’ is<br />
the visco-elastic foam. All Signature seats<br />
have a covering layer of 4 cm memory foam<br />
above a 10 cm-thick HR cold foam core.<br />
MEDAL – OHIA<br />
BE ― 49
Pure poetry •<br />
Outline<br />
Duke’s modelling draws on a number of different<br />
styles: from cubist, to country and<br />
retro. A narrow profile is used to frame its<br />
broad block arm, whilst its sharp lines are alternated<br />
with soft edges. Thanks to these interactions,<br />
Duke has a multipurpose appeal.<br />
VARAM – DUKE<br />
BE ― 50
Visually-appealing sizes<br />
BELFORM – ARTIGO<br />
The semi-loose cushions derive maximum benefit from the ergonomic softness and durable<br />
shape retention of Eucafeel foam. Artigo’s standout feature is its multiple elements. These are calculated<br />
so as to create ready-made solutions within certain boundaries. Every element is a compromise<br />
between dimensions and modelling: it is important that the sizes are visually appealing.<br />
Adjustable<br />
Chill is the flagship model in a new, contemporary comfort<br />
class, with a design that fully lives up to fashionable expectations.<br />
Its solid block cushions and arms sit on a visible<br />
wooden platform with chamfered edges, whilst a black metal<br />
sled base lends the piece a design allure.<br />
BELFORM - CHILL<br />
BE ― 51
Frame handle<br />
Frame is an abstract composition of rectangles with some positioned horizontally, some vertically. Its linear<br />
design is meticulously carried through into the finest details. The fronts are further delineated with an edging<br />
profile: a frame that also serves as a handle. Dividing lines between the cupboard carcass and the fronts, or<br />
between open and closed sections, are marked by a recessed frame. This dark brown shadow line creates a<br />
sharp contrast with the chalked pine.<br />
EVAN – FRAME<br />
Extra: active seat<br />
Fusion offers more custom-made solutions<br />
than Varam typically offers. The most versatile<br />
of these is the choice between a 59<br />
and 54 cm seat depth. These 5 cm make<br />
all the difference between lounging and active<br />
sitting, which makes Fusion appeal to a<br />
wider audience. After all, why should a more<br />
modern taste be linked to age? Moreover,<br />
the seat modules now come in a choice of 3<br />
seat widths: 55, 80 and 90 cm.<br />
It goes without saying that there is a huge<br />
selection of fabrics/leathers, feet and reclining<br />
functions, so the sofa can be configured<br />
exactly as the customer wants it.<br />
VARAM – FUSION<br />
BE ― 52
PASSEPARTOUT - AVELINO<br />
Elegantly<br />
voluminous •<br />
Raised blocks<br />
Avelino’s voluminous seat blocks are horizontally<br />
layered, and comprise a sleek base,<br />
a loose seat cushion and a relatively high,<br />
plump back cushion. The vertical building<br />
blocks such as the arm and the backrest<br />
are raised up slightly above the floor. This<br />
makes Avelino feel less heavy.<br />
BE ― 53
GERLIN - MAGNUM<br />
Play of colours •<br />
Dynamic colours<br />
Magnum is flying the flag for a new dynamic at Gerlin.<br />
Commercially successful shades such as grey and<br />
brown hues are being brightened up with fresh colours<br />
like red, yellow, blue and green. The new colour spectrum<br />
goes hand in hand with additional texture in the<br />
fabrics. This means that reclining features are profiled<br />
and perceived in a more modern way. For the consumer,<br />
colours are of paramount importance.<br />
Refined handwork<br />
B-SEATED BY BSM – 777<br />
The 777 concept - pronounced ‘triple seven’ – stands<br />
for a new discipline within the B-Seated division. The<br />
three figures stand for 7 models, 7 fabrics and 7 colours.<br />
This is the very first bespoke collection in which<br />
the chairs are authentically hand-upholstered, piece by<br />
piece. So, covers, straight modelling and fake tufting<br />
are firmly out. Both ergonomically and aesthetically,<br />
this is design at a higher level. The same applies to<br />
the materials: original Nosag springs, HR cold foam,<br />
A-class oak (5 colours), powder-coated metal (2 colours),<br />
and invisible welded seams – plus an exclusive<br />
fabric collection. Customers have complete freedom to<br />
decide how they would like the chair to be upholstered.<br />
In principle, every surface and seam can be in a different<br />
colour.<br />
BE ― 54
Sink right in! •<br />
MOOME – PLOUF, DESIGN INEKE HANS<br />
For all ages<br />
Plouf says it all: this is an armchair that you<br />
can fall into. The concept is ultimately based<br />
on a beanbag, but offers a much greater<br />
degree of comfort when sitting down and<br />
standing up. The fluffy cushions are filled<br />
with a mix of down and latex sticks, and the<br />
basic metal frame keeps everything under<br />
control. Secure webbing beneath the cushions<br />
creates an extremely comfortable seat.<br />
The result is a beanbag chair into which you<br />
can retreat – opening up that beanbag feeling<br />
to every generation.<br />
MOOME – DAISY, DESIGN KARLI<strong>EN</strong> IMMANTS<br />
BE ― 55
MOBITEC – MOODS<br />
Hybrid family<br />
Lindsay is a new offshoot of the Mobitec<br />
brand. It is a Scandinavian-style design<br />
with a large amount of visible wood - in this<br />
case, trendy light beech or oak. The striking<br />
thing about the construction is its diagonal<br />
perspective: the feet are angled, the apron<br />
slopes diagonally upwards, and the underside<br />
of the seat cushion is chamfered. Both<br />
seat and back are ergonomically styled and<br />
comfortably upholstered (Nosag).<br />
Lindsay was originally conceived for the<br />
project market, hence the generous gap between<br />
its seat and back, as well as its four<br />
different heights. However, upon closer inspection,<br />
the model is clearly universally applicable,<br />
so is also suitable for home use.<br />
BE ― 56<br />
MOBITEC – LINDSAY
WE CARE ABOUT THE PEOPLE ― BE <strong>2016</strong> ●<br />
MOBITEC – MOODS<br />
MOBITEC – MOODS<br />
In a class of its own<br />
Doma’s soft cubist modelling defies expectations. It does not fit<br />
in with the stereotypical image of recliners. Neatly hidden behind<br />
the back cushion is the headrest, which is invisibly and vertically<br />
integrated into the back. Moreover, the touch buttons are set in<br />
a unique position: on the same level as the seat. Doma is truly<br />
in a class of its own.<br />
MECAM - DOMA<br />
BE ― 57
We Care!<br />
About the Future<br />
Water is one of the main issues. We need to<br />
reduce the use of water in production processes<br />
(especially in the textile industry). Cleaning the<br />
oceans and using the plastics recovered from<br />
them as a raw material, as well as reducing the<br />
use of plastics and replacing them by other<br />
resources have inspired many designers. All<br />
shades of water blues and - greens will become<br />
the key colours of 2017.<br />
Anticipating the waste stream, upcycling redundant<br />
products into valuable, desirable materials<br />
and designs. Designers are looking for creative<br />
affordable ways to make sustainable products<br />
and find new raw materials in the dustbin to start<br />
from. The result is not looking recycled nor upcycled<br />
but sophisticated and precious.<br />
The new generation doesn’t want to live in a<br />
throwaway society anymore, and designers anticipate<br />
this by making products that either last<br />
for a long time or that are meant to be recycled<br />
soon after use. Designing for de-growth: going<br />
for longevity instead of the flashiness of the new.<br />
Today we prefer more classic to trendy design<br />
and go shopping for trans-seasonal clothing.<br />
PMS 282 PMS 488 PMS 186 PMS 7456 PMS 283 PMS 573 PMS 3275 PMS 461 PMS 5315 warm grey 8<br />
BE ― 58
TR<strong>EN</strong>DSTYLES 2017 ― BE <strong>2016</strong> ●<br />
A range of sophisticated,<br />
saturated pastel colours from<br />
the ocean. New upcycled and<br />
recyled materials resemble<br />
rocks or crystals. Shapes and<br />
patterns are inspired by the<br />
underwater world.<br />
BE ― 59
Anticipating waste •<br />
We care about the future. That’s why manufacturers<br />
come up with solutions that reduce waste. Throwing<br />
things away has been replaced by cherishing, respecting<br />
and re-evaluating. They cherish nostalgic designs<br />
that are etched into people’s memories. They cherish<br />
our rich industrial heritage. They cherish robust materials<br />
that are the ultimate in durable, primordial strength.<br />
They cherish the long-lost, uncomplicated lifestyle<br />
from the pre-hectic age. And they cherish life in and<br />
around the home, with family, friends and guests.<br />
PERFECTA – COLLEGE<br />
BE ― 60
PERFECTA – COLLEGE<br />
Perfecta.<br />
Back to school<br />
Will these chairs that hark back to the<br />
schools of yesteryear conjure up good (or<br />
bad?) memories? In any case, they have<br />
undergone a refreshing metamorphosis. The<br />
frame is available in chrome and 16 epoxy<br />
lacquers, from neutral white to green or baby<br />
blue; while the typical Formica seat and<br />
back can be supplied in 5 colours. So let<br />
the game of mix and match begin: uni or bicolour?<br />
One key advantage of these chairs<br />
is that they are ‘Made in <strong>Be</strong>lgium’.<br />
The standard school model on four feet has<br />
been expanded to include a sled base variant.<br />
Moreover, the College chair has been<br />
joined by the low stool Tab (from tabouret)<br />
and bar stool options designed for use both<br />
at home and in the hospitality industry.<br />
BE ― 61
Black beauty<br />
This model takes both its name and colour<br />
from the black Dahlia. The polypropylene<br />
seat draws its inspiration from the pumpkinshaped<br />
variety. It is deliciously roomy to sit<br />
on, without being disproportionately wide.<br />
The edges are elegantly folded in an imitation<br />
of the furled flower petals.<br />
For now, this Dahlia is only available in monochrome<br />
black. Just like the flower, it looks<br />
pretty exclusive.<br />
Graceful as<br />
flower petals •<br />
CHAIRZ – DAHLIA<br />
Narrow alongside wide<br />
This range is all about industrial<br />
style, and Kora conjures up the<br />
idea of planks set into metal scaffolding.<br />
The melamine foil suggests<br />
weathered planks – of various<br />
widths, in an alternating pattern<br />
of narrow, wide and extra wide.<br />
The natural wood texture and<br />
weathered colour differences are<br />
photographically precise. These<br />
nuances are further enhanced by<br />
the combination with slate on the<br />
cupboards and black metal frames<br />
on the sides. The obligatory LED<br />
lighting runs vertically, like a support<br />
beam. The allusion to scaffolding<br />
is abundantly clear!<br />
MEUBAR – KORA<br />
BE ― 62
WE CARE ABOUT THE FUTURE ― BE <strong>2016</strong> ●<br />
MINTJ<strong>EN</strong>S – SOHO<br />
Industrial oak<br />
Soho is designed to chime with the young urban industrial style.<br />
The image may be industrial vintage, but there is no compromise<br />
when it comes to quality standards. On the contrary: Soho is<br />
veneered with character oak, a delicate process that delivers an<br />
authentic, weathered look. Think of the beams that come from<br />
old factory buildings and other ruins, which are full of fissures<br />
and cracks. The character oak veneer is cut from the heart of the<br />
tree trunk, which is full of fissures. Until recently, it had seemed<br />
impossible to process this into veneer and use it in a piece of<br />
furniture. This is far from self-evident. The fissures in the veneer<br />
are strengthened and accentuated using a black background,<br />
and the result is stunning.<br />
Soho combines this character oak with seemingly untreated steel<br />
(coated with transparent lacquer). The steel is used for the visible<br />
hardware: suitcase handles and T handles. It is also used<br />
for the profiles in the cupboards, the table and the hanging constructions.<br />
This explains the ‘industrial style’. Which leaves the<br />
‘young urban’ appellation, and that is simple to explain. Soho is<br />
a furniture range designed to chime with this target group’s favoured<br />
mode of living and lifestyle. They are looking for compact,<br />
transparent and playful solutions - and Soho has these qualities<br />
in abundance.<br />
BE ― 63
We Care!<br />
About the Future<br />
Natural textures •<br />
VANDECASTEELE<br />
BE ― 64
WE CARE ABOUT THE FUTURE ― BE <strong>2016</strong> ●<br />
Concrete touch<br />
Roca outshines all the concrete look-alikes.<br />
Both the countertops and the boards are the<br />
thickness of two thumbs, i.e. 5 cm. You can<br />
see the characteristic colour nuances of cement.<br />
And you can touch the erratic texture<br />
of the concrete: in some places it is more or<br />
less flat, whilst in others it is quite raw and<br />
bumpy. This is quite simply exceptional. Instead<br />
of mimicking woodgrain, this 3-D melamine<br />
creates concrete textures that appeal<br />
to the senses.<br />
Dust-free split<br />
Cornwall features pilasters that are as thick<br />
as heavy beams, and fronts formed of separate<br />
planks with gaps in between them. But<br />
believe it or not, this is actually a melamine<br />
range! The 3 planks really are positioned<br />
separately, with a 1 cm space between each<br />
one that mimics the natural shrinkage that<br />
causes splits between solid wood planks.<br />
So will your cupboard get dusty? Of course<br />
not! The planks are screwed onto a panel,<br />
ensuring that the gaps are ‘boarded up’<br />
from the rear. On the front, the gaps remain<br />
open to a depth of 18 mm.<br />
This construction further adds to the solid<br />
wood look. The oak shade selected determines<br />
how roughly hewn the piece looks:<br />
the light natural colour says ‘lifestyle’ through<br />
and through, while the darker Tabacco tends<br />
towards a more rustic look. The same reasoning<br />
applies to the choice of either a<br />
sturdy plinth or an open base beneath the<br />
cupboards.<br />
D&D – ROCA<br />
RECOR - CORNWALL<br />
BE ― 65
Sturdy<br />
Horizontally, this solid cubist sofa forms a<br />
continuous, flat plane. The grooved line in<br />
the side panels links to the line in the back<br />
marking the foldaway headrests. Decorative<br />
seams add a sporty touch, and the seat is an<br />
overt allusion to quilted puffa jackets. Nore<br />
offers both sturdy support and soft comfort.<br />
HIMA – NORE<br />
Solid look •<br />
Multiple-choice package<br />
The Rachelle bedroom offers more options<br />
than is customary for MDR. For the sliding<br />
door cupboards, the dimensions have been<br />
expanded to include 2 possible heights (200 cm<br />
and 220 cm) and 5 possible widths. In addition<br />
to the conventional bed set, a modular<br />
concept has been introduced: a bed frame<br />
with 3 types of headboard.<br />
MDR – RACHELLE<br />
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WE CARE ABOUT THE FUTURE ― BE <strong>2016</strong> ●<br />
Shadow effect<br />
The Eden bedroom is all about minimalistic<br />
design, as evidenced by its handleless<br />
fronts and linear surfaces with their<br />
horizontal interplay of lines. As always with<br />
Mintjens, Eden’s foundations lie firmly in<br />
nature. This can be seen in the brushed<br />
oak veneer with its striking knots, and optional<br />
ecological Silk lacquer finish. Oak’s<br />
inherent sturdiness is emphasised separately:<br />
through the double-planked structure<br />
of the cupboard, drawer fronts, headboard<br />
and foot end. When viewed from the<br />
front, the planks are layered one on top<br />
of the other; whilst from the side you see<br />
three abutting planks, the middle of which<br />
is slightly recessed. This opens up fresh<br />
perspectives! By (optionally) colouring this<br />
more deep-set plank in black, you enhance<br />
the natural shadow effect. This black line is<br />
then carried through into the feet.<br />
Eden’s other notable features are of a practical<br />
nature. The slanted headboard acts as<br />
a back support, and the upright mirror conceals<br />
a coat rack; indeed it is this metal coat<br />
hanger that attaches the mirror to the wall.<br />
MINTJ<strong>EN</strong>S SLEEPLINE – ED<strong>EN</strong><br />
BE ― 67
Outdoor tree trunk<br />
These tree trunk tables for indoor use can<br />
also be taken outside. The difference lies<br />
in the wood: solid oak is used for indoors,<br />
whilst outdoor models are fashioned from<br />
teak with built-in gaps between the planks.<br />
For all models, the edges of the table follow<br />
the contours of the authentically sawn tree<br />
trunk planks. Indoors, the table can be set<br />
on metal feet, glass supports or a wooden<br />
frame. For outdoor models, a teak support<br />
is supplied as standard.<br />
Inside and outside •<br />
VANDECASTEELE – TRUNCK<br />
BE ― 68
WE CARE ABOUT THE FUTURE ― BE <strong>2016</strong> ●<br />
Webbing<br />
Natural materials are currently dominating<br />
interior trends. Ideally, these materials have<br />
also been artisanally worked. The Riet chair<br />
translates this trend into metal. A closer look<br />
at the back reveals a ‘webbing mat’. Its perforated<br />
design made up of circles and diamonds<br />
is a stylised version of a braided rattan<br />
pattern. Shades such as bronze, gold,<br />
copper, silverline and graphite help to give<br />
the metal a warmer feel.<br />
Marlboro-stijl<br />
Its Western leather upholstery transforms<br />
this cubist piece into a robust sofa for likeminded<br />
interiors. The Wesco model finished<br />
in Western leather is perfect for an uncomplicated<br />
lifestyle, evoking the freedom of the<br />
wild natural world. A metal support creates<br />
a more modern feel; whilst wooden feet can<br />
be used to fashion a more rugged, Marlboro-style<br />
look.<br />
UNIC DESIGN - RIET<br />
BELFORM – WESCO<br />
BE ― 69
We Care!<br />
About the Future<br />
SOFABED – HAMMOCK<br />
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WE CARE ABOUT THE FUTURE ― BE <strong>2016</strong> ●<br />
Lighter and airier<br />
There is nothing to suggest that Hammock<br />
and Mio are sofa beds. Their open bases<br />
make them perfectly at home in the living<br />
room. The 12 cm-high feet give them an<br />
open base, with all the attendant advantages.<br />
A nice additional detail is that the type of foot<br />
selected sets the tone for the room. The difference<br />
in effect created by Scandinavian<br />
wood or metal is dramatic.<br />
It goes without saying that it is impossible to<br />
fit a slatted base into these sofa bed models:<br />
instead they feature a lightweight wire mesh.<br />
SOFABED – MIO<br />
BE ― 71
Contemporary<br />
looks •<br />
Options galore<br />
Remco basically comprises a<br />
black or white polypropylene seat<br />
set on oak feet. Upholstery can<br />
be limited to the seat cushion, or<br />
can extend to the entire seat. The<br />
standard fabric is a uni-coloured<br />
black, but for a bespoke finish,<br />
Camira Fabrics’ entire collection<br />
is at your disposal.<br />
CHAIRZ – REMCO<br />
Universal category<br />
This style is designed for younger living – in a<br />
Scandinavian-tinted, light-filled environment.<br />
Hence the natural oak, the typical solid<br />
wood feet, the creamy white, and here and<br />
there a ribbed front panel.<br />
The Mila collection is designed to be universal,<br />
so is not tied to any particular age<br />
category or type of room. A cupboard would<br />
be equally at home in a child’s room or in<br />
an adult’s bedroom or living room. The piece<br />
evolves with its user.<br />
RECOR – MILA<br />
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PASSEPARTOUT – TITO<br />
Arm bookshelf<br />
An open bookshelf is offered as a handy<br />
armrest alternative. This all-in-one solution<br />
is practical, decorative and space-saving. It<br />
creates room for houseplants, accessories,<br />
reading material, a lamp and social media<br />
equipment. This arm bookshelf is available<br />
as an optional replacement for the left-hand<br />
armrest. The wood from which the bookshelf<br />
is fashioned reappears in the angled,<br />
conical feet.<br />
The cushions are beautifully delineated with<br />
faux-piping: tautly sewn, hollow piping in<br />
glossy nylon. This semi-classic detail attests<br />
to the upholsterer’s superior skill.<br />
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From hip to elegant<br />
Jana is a versatile model whose plump<br />
cushions and broad arms can be interpreted<br />
in a variety of different ways.<br />
As a 3-2-1-seat sofa in black leather, Jana<br />
is the epitome of chic. Decorative seams in<br />
the back serve to emphasise the voluminous<br />
arms. Here, Jana’s luxurious comfort<br />
is elegantly clothed. As a crisply upholstered<br />
sofa complete with lounge module,<br />
Jana immediately looks hipper. A large<br />
storage pocket in the side is all part of the<br />
look, and further adornments are unnecessary.<br />
This sofa simply needs to provide<br />
what it is designed to provide: a place to<br />
chill out and relax.<br />
UP2DATE – JANA<br />
Chill out and relax •<br />
Doubly hygienic<br />
Gent combines open base modelling<br />
with Aqua-Clean fabrics. This is<br />
doubly hygienic: it is easy to clean<br />
beneath the sofa, and the upholstery<br />
can be carefully wiped with a damp<br />
cloth. To remove stains, a little water<br />
is all it takes.<br />
HIMA – G<strong>EN</strong>T<br />
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Back tot he 60s, 70s or 80s? •<br />
WE CARE ABOUT THE FUTURE ― BE <strong>2016</strong> ●<br />
Seventies revival<br />
This is a collection that screams out ‘seventies’. However its monobloc seating elements<br />
have the very modern addition of NOSAG springs and are upholstered on all sides.<br />
The <strong>Be</strong>veren range still features the old, familiar ingredients such as the seating element<br />
positioned in a corner (with an angled back). Contemporary additions are the lounge element<br />
plus the interconnected pouffe/seating module: a two-seater format with a one-person<br />
back. The retro seating area has been updated for convenience with 2 gadget elements: an<br />
armrest and a small table, both set on a chrome-plated frame. The U-profile simply slides<br />
under and rests against the seating block. This means that both the arm and the small tables<br />
are always ‘close at hand’.<br />
LIGNA – BEVER<strong>EN</strong><br />
Outdoor island<br />
Elano is a compact seating island concept.<br />
Whilst the stand-alone modules are fairly<br />
limited in terms of their dimensions and finishes,<br />
they do offer plenty of room for manoeuvre<br />
when it comes to configuration.<br />
The teak platform is partitioned using<br />
square block cushions. To create back<br />
cushions, these rest on aluminium brackets<br />
that are steplessly adjustable. There is<br />
complete flexibility as to the way the space<br />
on the platform is configured. The coffee table<br />
is the same height as the platform, so<br />
a cushion placed on top of it will allow for<br />
full-length lounging. Just like the teak, the<br />
cushions are available in a single colour. <strong>Be</strong>yond<br />
this, Elano is a question of adjustment.<br />
Everything fits together perfectly, meaning<br />
that almost anything is possible: from a conventional<br />
sofa to a corner formation.<br />
VANDECASTEELE – ELANO<br />
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VELDEMAN - FINESSE<br />
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We Care!<br />
Brussels by Night<br />
BRUSSELS BY NIGHT ― BE <strong>2016</strong> ●<br />
The world of sleeping comfort is a world apart:<br />
both in terms of consumers’ experience and<br />
in terms of retail and industrial practicalities<br />
– and this is borne out at the Furniture Fair. In<br />
the international world of sleeping comfort,<br />
our <strong>Be</strong>lgian manufacturers play a leading role.<br />
They are renowned for their innovative spirit.<br />
Brussels by Night <strong>2016</strong> will once again prove to<br />
be the epicentre of pioneering developments.<br />
And this is no overstatement. More than ever,<br />
the latest innovations offer practical solutions<br />
to burning questions.<br />
A key theme is that living spaces – and therefore<br />
also bedrooms – are getting smaller. This<br />
is a real challenge! <strong>Be</strong>lgian manufacturers are<br />
coming up with open base, almost transparent<br />
constructions, and even mechanisms. Visually,<br />
these create a generous feeling of space. Another<br />
key theme is that people are under stress<br />
for ever-longer periods: due to work, social<br />
media and other ‘24/7 online’ factors. A further<br />
challenge is that people are sitting still far too<br />
much and for far too long, with all the associated<br />
health risks that this implies. ‘Sitting is the<br />
new smoking’. Due to this continuous stress<br />
and sitting, it is now more important than ever<br />
for sleeping comfort to facilitate the necessary<br />
physical and mental recovery. And this is a major<br />
challenge for <strong>Be</strong>lgian manufacturers.<br />
Brussels by Night offers some surprising<br />
answers to these crucial questions.<br />
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Veldeman – Finesse<br />
Sophisticated design – smart technology •<br />
The Finesse heralds a new generation of wellness at home.<br />
This open base design includes invisibly mounted mechanisms<br />
and incredibly healthy features such as the antisnore<br />
and zero gravity positions. It also features some<br />
very handy tools for control and usage.<br />
The sprung box spring base has been minimised<br />
to a height of 8 cm, whilst still retaining<br />
its ergonomic superiority. Its core is made up<br />
of 500 mini pocket springs per m². The top is<br />
upholstered with a 3D fabric, whose ventilating<br />
properties have been optimised by positioning<br />
ventilation grilles in the base plate.<br />
These are strategically placed and are neatly<br />
finished with a plastic cover. This has resulted<br />
in the Finesse being awarded VIV label<br />
certification: Vertical Integrated Ventilation.<br />
VELDEMAN - FINESSE<br />
The slim, open base design is built around<br />
an extremely sturdy support structure. Literally<br />
everything is attached to the metal<br />
frame: the headboard, the (mobile) bedside<br />
tables and the LED floor lighting. The only<br />
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parts standing on the floor are the four feet.<br />
Even the linear motors and the transformers<br />
are invisibly – and firmly – anchored to the<br />
frame. (Thus the twin beds always form a<br />
uniform whole: there is no visual difference<br />
between adjustable and non-adjustable bed<br />
halves.) Instead of the usual hinges, there<br />
are robust profiles. A cable management<br />
system conceals all the cables. Plastic bearings<br />
muffle sound, ensuring that the Finesse<br />
merely whispers while in motion.<br />
Healthy positions<br />
In addition to the usual head and foot positions,<br />
plus massage functions, the Finesse 2<br />
offers a range of extremely healthy positions,<br />
designed to maximise oxygen supply and<br />
blood circulation. These encourage physical<br />
recovery day after day. The AS (anti-snore)<br />
function lightly raises both your head and<br />
your feet to an angle of 7-8°. On the one<br />
hand, this enables you to breathe freely in<br />
and out. Your larynx is not blocked and your<br />
airways can open fully. (In fact, snoring is<br />
actually ‘gasping for breath’.) On the other<br />
hand, your blood circulation improves. Your<br />
feet are no longer at the lowest level. Your<br />
heart is in balance with the rest of your body<br />
and therefore needs to pump less fast. The Z<br />
function (Zero Gravity) is designed to mimic<br />
a feeling of weightlessness in bed. Your upper<br />
body and knees lie at an upward angle of<br />
28°. Your pelvis lies at the deepest point of<br />
the bed. Your (stomach) muscles can relax<br />
to an optimal degree. You have less pressure<br />
on your chest and can breathe more easily.<br />
Your legs are less heavy. The blood circulation<br />
and oxygen supply rapidly return to the<br />
correct levels. As these two positions are especially<br />
healthy, the AS and Z functions are<br />
pre-programmed as standard.<br />
menu). Moreover, the Finesse App can be<br />
used with total anonymity. Both react to the<br />
function buttons with the speed and accuracy<br />
of GPS. This is particularly apparent with<br />
the synchronisation setting: the two bed<br />
halves follow each other in a fraction of a<br />
second. The remote control works via Bluetooth<br />
4.0.<br />
Purist or soft<br />
The final aspect is the styling. The metal feet<br />
and the bridging decorative frame can easily<br />
be upholstered with the help of ready-made<br />
Deco sets. These 3D, upholstered accessories<br />
with integrated magnets click seamlessly<br />
into the frame’s metal profiles. The Deco<br />
sets immediate create a different effect.<br />
Thus the Finesse can either remain in its distilled,<br />
purist form or be styled more softly. •<br />
Smartphone level<br />
The Finesse can be operated with a remote<br />
control and a smartphone, and in terms of<br />
user-friendliness, there is little or no difference<br />
between the two. The remote control<br />
is also equipped with a torch, the date, the<br />
time and an alarm clock (with an options<br />
VELDEMAN - FINESSE<br />
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Light and airy<br />
Artesia is putting the box spring into a<br />
more spacious perspective. The box has<br />
been slimmed down to just 22 cm high and<br />
stands on a metal bow arch frame. Glass<br />
night tables are supported by the oversized<br />
headboard. The whole construction is positioned<br />
a short distance away from the wall<br />
to allow room for the LED light. This indirect<br />
mood lighting serves to better enhance the<br />
airy dimensions of the box.<br />
UP2DATE – ARTESIA<br />
Floating illusion<br />
The Aria bed defies both the imagination and the laws governing<br />
the mechanics of materials. Its box spring rests upon<br />
an ultra-slim metal frame, which is the epitome of transparent<br />
minimalism. Partly solid and party hollow, the tubing is just 2.5<br />
cm in diameter. Moreover, the bed does not require the standard<br />
middle foot. The frame is well concealed beneath the box<br />
spring. This is a mere 11 cm thick, but its bevelled (tapered)<br />
edges make it seem even slimmer. All this creates the illusion<br />
that Aria is a feather-light, floating bed, and bedding only serves<br />
to augment this dreamy effect.<br />
NILLSPRING – ARIA<br />
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Fully automatic<br />
The CC system was already suitable for<br />
heavy, electrically adjustable beds with thick<br />
mattresses, thanks to an integrated, lightweight<br />
mechanism. Therefore the electrically<br />
adjustable folding mechanism is the logical<br />
next step. With a single touch of the remote<br />
control, the bed appears or disappears. At<br />
the same time, the living room functionality<br />
has been enhanced: a dresser unfolds to<br />
create a table that seats 6-8 people.<br />
Abracadabra<br />
bed •<br />
BOONE – CC 2.0<br />
Graceful<br />
The elegant headboard strikes a balance<br />
between romanticism and minimalism. Its<br />
undulating curves have been muted, and<br />
its volume has been reduced to thickness<br />
of 10 cm. On the side of the bed is a single<br />
decorative touch - a pattern comprising<br />
four rows of vertical piping.<br />
UP2DATE – STAVANGER<br />
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JARITEX - BOX DECO<br />
Generous<br />
box springs •<br />
JARITEX - BOX ROYALE<br />
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Up-styling<br />
The Urban collection actually dates back<br />
to 2010, when its predecessor, the Wow<br />
concept, was launched. Six years on, this<br />
is now out of date. The update of the Wow<br />
has become the Urban, which represents<br />
an upgrade in terms of both styling (sleeker)<br />
and customising (more options). There is a<br />
choice of 3 types of box springs, 3 headboards,<br />
2 toppers, 9 fabric colours and 2<br />
types of feet (stainless steel or wenge). Will<br />
it be the basic 20 or 30-cm high box spring,<br />
or the more luxurious, adjustable version?<br />
POLYPRE<strong>EN</strong> – URBAN<br />
POLYPRE<strong>EN</strong> – URBAN<br />
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Luxurious guest room<br />
Ami is aimed at family and friends. It immediately<br />
transforms a spare room into a super<br />
deluxe guest room. During the day, there<br />
is a haute couture divan: a secluded spot,<br />
screened by soft, high sides and equipped<br />
with all the decorative and roll cushions that<br />
anyone could need. At night this is transformed<br />
into a sleeping area for two. A trundle<br />
bed is concealed inside the box spring,<br />
and the bedding is stored in the upholstered<br />
blanket chest.<br />
Super deluxe sleepover •<br />
STYLDECOR – AMI<br />
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VAN LANDSCHOOT – H<strong>EN</strong>SON DESIGN 2.0<br />
New look<br />
Five years ago, Van Landschoot caused a<br />
furore with the Henson Design collection,<br />
and now it is high time for a restyling. The<br />
headboards, feet and fabric collection have<br />
been fine-tuned to bring them in line with<br />
contemporary interior trends. This metamorphosis<br />
has prompted the launch of<br />
Henson Design 2.0.<br />
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The Princess<br />
and the Pea •<br />
MAGNITUDE – HANS CHRISTIAN, DESIGN STUDIO| NEDDA<br />
Fairy-tale bed<br />
‘Hans Christian’ is a fairy-tale bed concept<br />
upholstered using special “3D effects”. The<br />
name alludes to its source of inspiration:<br />
H.C. Andersen. The design plays on his fairy<br />
tale ‘The Princess and the Pea’. Indeed,<br />
the bed frame appears to consist of a pile<br />
of mattresses that have been heaped up at<br />
random. To achieve this look, it is not upholstered<br />
as ‘one solid block’, but instead<br />
makes use of an ingenious technique.<br />
The pseudo-mattresses are all different, both<br />
in terms of height and of upholstery. They<br />
even appear to be loosely stacked. But nothing<br />
could be further from the truth. The pseudo-mattresses<br />
are delineated using horizontal<br />
indentations. These grooves gently flow over<br />
into deeper slots, which create an illusion of<br />
space between the ‘mattresses’. Contrary<br />
to expectations, this ‘pile’ is in fact integrally<br />
upholstered (not layer by layer), despite the<br />
fact that each pseudo-mattress has a distinct<br />
look and feel. There are 9 fixed colour combinations,<br />
ranging from uni to bright.<br />
The 48 cm-high bed frame is set on 8 cmhigh<br />
concealed feet: this creates the illusion<br />
that the bed is floating, as well as being more<br />
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Both luxurious<br />
and minimalistic •<br />
Tightly rounded<br />
Versailles strikes a fine balance between<br />
minimal design and luxurious<br />
comfort. The headboard is precisely<br />
delineated with piping, whilst its front is<br />
subtly rounded. The corners of the box<br />
spring are stylised in a correspondingly<br />
soft way.<br />
STYLDECOR – VERSAILLES<br />
hygienic. The bedside table consists of a<br />
walnut ladder with upholstered rungs which<br />
are clearly not intended for standing on. This<br />
reinforces the illusion of sleeping on a ‘tall<br />
mountain’ of mattresses. The real mattress is<br />
actually set both within and on top of a slatted<br />
base, and is surrounded on both sides and<br />
at the foot end by a 12 cm-wide bed frame .<br />
The Hans Christian bed is a clever feat of<br />
high-end craftsmanship with a strong eye for<br />
detail. Even the pea has not been forgotten!<br />
It introduces a musical note, playing a nostalgic<br />
lullaby. •<br />
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Recor <strong>Be</strong>dding – i-<strong>Be</strong>d<br />
One Size Fits All & Always •<br />
Recor <strong>Be</strong>dding is introducing a unique, self-regulating sleeping system!<br />
At its core is a universal, low-tech slatted base, without any kind<br />
of high-tech measuring system. And yet the base is designed to suit<br />
everyone and to always be ergonomically sound. Simplicity is the key<br />
to the i-<strong>Be</strong>d base: everyone can understand it and see how it works.<br />
And with this, Recor <strong>Be</strong>dding is rowing against the stream.<br />
Always good<br />
The i-<strong>Be</strong>d base operates according to the laws<br />
of mechanics. Picture a seesaw. If you push<br />
down on one side, then the other side rises up<br />
of its own accord. With the i-<strong>Be</strong>d base, when<br />
one slat is pushed down, another automatically<br />
rises up. This creates a natural balance.<br />
All this is entirely down to the construction:<br />
all the slats are connected in a zigzag pattern<br />
and react to one another’s movements.<br />
They rest upon black zigzag profiles that are<br />
set into red V-shaped profiles (see photo).<br />
The pivotable dual hoods ‘balance’ on the<br />
top of the ‘zigzag’. At the foot, the profiles<br />
are linked to one another via a flexible hinge<br />
(like in a pair of scissors). Zigzag works like<br />
a seesaw, creating a balanced interaction<br />
between the slats. Downward pressure in<br />
one place (for example by the hips) is compensated<br />
by upward pressure elsewhere (for<br />
example at the waist). There is therefore no<br />
need for the slatted base to be individually<br />
adjusted per body zone: it is self-regulating.<br />
The spinal column always lies in a straight<br />
line: regardless of (fluctuating) body weight,<br />
build and the changes in sleeping position<br />
during the night!<br />
Mirror, mirror…<br />
RECOR BEDDING: I-BED<br />
The i-<strong>Be</strong>d base is deliberately distancing<br />
itself from high-tech measuring systems.<br />
The consumer does not need to provide<br />
any (sensitive) personal information such<br />
as weight and age. The salesperson has<br />
no need of computer software, and is not<br />
obliged to present scientifically grounded<br />
sales arguments. What’s more, the obligatory<br />
lie-down test ‘to mimic the situation at<br />
home’ is no longer a requirement.<br />
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SMARTSLEEVE – BOUNCE<br />
RECOR BEDDING: I-BED<br />
Bouncy comfort<br />
thick air pad offers the ultimate ‘sleeping on<br />
air’ experience, in which ergonomic comfort<br />
and refreshing ventilation go hand in hand.<br />
Elastic Lycra on the side ensures that the<br />
air pad fits snugly around any mattress. The<br />
SmartSleeve Bounce has been developed in<br />
collaboration with CSIRO (Commonwealth<br />
Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation)<br />
from Melbourne.<br />
The i-<strong>Be</strong>d base speaks for itself. Convincing<br />
proof of its effectiveness can be delivered by<br />
placing two mirrors beside the test bed. An<br />
upright mirror on the floor shows the interactive<br />
way in which the self-regulating flexibility<br />
works, whilst a sloping mirror against<br />
the wall shows the position of the back. It<br />
really can be that simple. The consumer immediately<br />
feels, sees and understands how<br />
the slatted base works – and that it works<br />
effectively. This enables sleep specialists to<br />
limit both the duration of the sales talk, and<br />
the investment required.<br />
Complete<br />
The i-<strong>Be</strong>d base underpins the i-<strong>Be</strong>d sleeping<br />
system. It can be used in 3 different<br />
ways: either freestanding, built into the i-<strong>Be</strong>d<br />
framework or integrated into the i-<strong>Be</strong>d Box<br />
(box spring). The i-<strong>Be</strong>d mattress is a new<br />
Visco Gel quality: a gel foam top layer and a<br />
visco middle layer on HRC foam – encased<br />
in Aegis® ticking. The unique combination<br />
of this mattress and the i-<strong>Be</strong>d base guarantees<br />
a perfect lying position and support.<br />
The i-<strong>Be</strong>d is available with all the headboards<br />
and options that are offered with the existing<br />
Carte Blanche and Queens concepts.. •<br />
Cable construction<br />
Forget heavy motors, arms, rods and the<br />
associated motor-driven mechanisms. This<br />
slatted base runs on an ultra flat motor that<br />
is a mere 4 cm high, and which sets the base<br />
in motion using ultra-slim steel wires. Nevertheless,<br />
it has a load carrying capacity of<br />
150 kilos. This cable construction represents<br />
a breakthrough in the world of flatter motors.<br />
The entire system fits snugly between the<br />
ELSACH – VISION<br />
The follow-up to the SmartSleeve mattress<br />
protectors is the SmartSleeve Bounce - a<br />
mattress air pad that offers an improved, refreshing<br />
night’s sleep. The air pad comprises<br />
2 layers of Cairfull, SmartSleeve’s renowned<br />
high-tech 3D fabric. Sandwiched between<br />
these layers is a core of reticulated foam, or<br />
quick dry foam. This unique combination results<br />
in 400 x more air circulation inside the<br />
fabric (CSIRO tested). Thus this slim, 2cmframe<br />
and the slats. It sits on two transverse<br />
support profiles in the frame, with no heavy<br />
mounting points. When the slatted base is<br />
in motion, the mechanism on the underside<br />
remains perfectly level. This means that even<br />
when viewed from a distance, nothing can<br />
be seen protruding below the frame. So regardless<br />
of the position, the space beneath<br />
the base always stays free.<br />
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Brussels by Night<br />
POLYPRE<strong>EN</strong> – MOOD<br />
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An explosion<br />
of colours •<br />
WOLMAT – TR<strong>EN</strong>TO<br />
REVOR – CAPRI SOHO<br />
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Pillow top<br />
Which trend is likely to follow the Scandinavian<br />
box spring with topper? The expectation<br />
is that it will be the hotel box spring with<br />
pillow top. Here the topper is fixed to the<br />
mattress. It is generously stuffed and sumptuously<br />
layered to create a deliciously soft<br />
feeling of superior luxury. The Hotel Line offers<br />
the option of either a single or a double<br />
pillow top on the mattress. To conform with<br />
hotel regulations, the ticking is made from<br />
flame retardant, anti-allergic damask.<br />
Moreover, the Hotel Line collection also offers<br />
all the standard options in terms of bed<br />
comfort, styling and accessories.<br />
REVOR – HOTEL LINE<br />
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Urgently needed<br />
This straightforward child’s bedroom is supplemented<br />
by a similarly straightforward<br />
desk range. Frodo is confined to those<br />
items that are most urgently needed: a desk<br />
(4 sizes), an add-on table, a drawer unit and<br />
2 tall filing cabinets. This is already quite a<br />
professional look for young people, hence<br />
the combination of graphite with brushed<br />
metal.<br />
Made-to-measure •<br />
MDR – FRODO<br />
MATHY BY BOLS – MADAKET DESK<br />
Sliding and turning<br />
This modular desk is designed to fit around a child and his or<br />
her bedroom. It is supported by a side panel-cum-bookshelf and<br />
a cupboard unit (1 drawer, with or without a door). There are 2<br />
possible formats for the made-to-measure desktop: either rectangular,<br />
or with a bend in the middle. Creating the perfect desk<br />
is a matter of sliding and turning.<br />
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Safe and efficient<br />
The <strong>EN</strong> safety requirements for (semi) high<br />
sleeper beds stipulate that the ladder must<br />
be secured to the front. This rule limits the efficient<br />
use of the space beneath the bed, but<br />
Mathy by Bols has come up with a compromise<br />
solution: the split ladder. This enables<br />
every single cubic cm beneath the high sleeper<br />
to be used. There is a pull-out desktop that<br />
runs across the entire length and width of the<br />
bed, plus 5 generous storage drawers that<br />
can be fully extended. The lower half of the<br />
ladder is attached to the desk, whilst the top<br />
half is affixed to the safety rail. This combination<br />
fits beneath the Dominique (127 cm) and<br />
New Classic (129 cm) high sleeper beds.<br />
MATHY BY BOLS - DOMINIQUE<br />
Racing in Pink<br />
VIPACK – GIRLS RACER<br />
In the car bed category, this is a special design<br />
for cool, speed-loving girls. It’s a race<br />
car in pretty pink, right down to the wheel<br />
rims. The racing driver is perfectly placed to<br />
play it cool: all she has to do is relax behind<br />
the wheel.<br />
Re-designing the train<br />
Mathy by Bols is continuing with its nostalgic<br />
holiday journey. Following on from the Caravan<br />
and Tent single beds comes the Wagon<br />
bunk bed. The inspiration for its stylish design<br />
has been drawn from an old-fashioned<br />
train carriage. You will recognise the archetypical<br />
lines of the rounded roof, the couchette<br />
windows, the door in the middle, and<br />
the train wheels that serve as handles on<br />
the 2 pull-out drawers. At the front of the<br />
carriage, there is the option to ‘couple’ on<br />
a desk and a bookcase. The Wagon can be<br />
painted in a choice of 26 colours: with a single<br />
colour as standard, and bi-colour as an<br />
option (5% surcharge).<br />
MATHY BY BOLS – WAGON<br />
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NEYT - FINN<br />
Modern dimensions<br />
Finn is a child’s bedroom in a timeless<br />
white wood texture. It is the dimensions<br />
that make it truly modern.<br />
The headboard is 97 cm high: a subtle<br />
nod to the monumental rear wall panels<br />
found in far more luxurious bedrooms.<br />
The 200 cm-high semi-open<br />
bookcase is the same height as the<br />
wardrobe. Its 52 cm width is virtually<br />
the same as the wardrobe’s depth.<br />
This paves the way for the highly contemporary<br />
option of positioning the<br />
bookcase at right angles to the wardrobe.<br />
A touch of luxury<br />
NEYT - NOOR<br />
The Noor baby and child’s bedroom delivers the allure of top-notch design on a budget.<br />
White fronts are playfully juxtaposed with weathered oak cupboards. The rather wide bars on<br />
the cot exude a quality feel, while the feet on the various pieces (wardrobe included) create a<br />
lighter, airier interior. The metal look handles provide the finishing touch.<br />
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VIPACK – D<strong>EN</strong>VER<br />
Compact and smart •<br />
A student’s room<br />
Denver is the ideal solution for those cramped<br />
student rooms. The cabin bed becomes a<br />
generous 200 x 59 cm desk – complete with<br />
feet and a rear wall panel. This opens up a<br />
wealth of options: the board can be used<br />
for sticking, planning, pinning, magnets and<br />
writing. When the bed is tipped over, everything<br />
on the desk can stay where it is, thanks<br />
to the generous distance between the bed<br />
and the desk. The changeover is lightweight<br />
to manage and can ‘be done with one<br />
hand’. The tipping mechanism is based on<br />
a high quality gas spring: the bed or desk<br />
can remain stationary in any position. For<br />
added security, blocking systems have been<br />
built in: a pin for the desk and a clamp for<br />
the bed.<br />
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