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APRIL 2019 NEWS | SALONE DEL MOBILE MILAN 2019 | VENTURA CENTRALE | CONTEMPORARY DURABLE GOODS | WELTEVREE.EU “Activating people and places.”
Flying Dishman
“The Flying
Dishman offers us
the ideal place to
take a break and
hide from our mad
world.”
Local Habitat
The Flying Dishman - design by Dutch
artist Joep van Lieshout.
The unique collaboration with Joep
van Lieshout has led to the creation of
Research dome - discover your local habitat a spherical lounge island with a base
Meet the creatures and species living in your surroundings, like tadpoles, insects made of recycled plastic. The name of
or wild flowers. Bring them to your Local Habitat, give them a temporary home, the lounge island refers to The Flying
observe & learn and set them free after getting to know them better. Dutchman, the myth of a ghost ship
doomed to sail the seven seas forever.
Designer and Weltevree art director Floris Schoonderbeek contributes to the col- This ongoing travel underlines the con-
lection as well with yet again a surprising design: the Local Habitat, which calls for tinuous circle of recycling; the current “Sculptor, visionary and
more attention to the (invisible) life in the nature in our surroundings. This design fate of the oceans and the plastic soup’s enfant terrible.”
takes the ‘bug jar’, used by kids to investigate insects, to a whole new level. It’s a contradiction between sustainability
glass bowl with large bubbles with magnifying properties. Inside the bowl, ecosys- and ecological disaster. The ‘dish’ invites At age sixteen, Joep van Lieshout got
tems can be imitated on a small scale or creatures that live in nature nearby can people to take the time to relax, take a accepted at the Rotterdam Acad-
be investigated closely. This interactive product with educational and explorative nap, or have sex on the comfortable hu- emy of the Arts. He quickly rose to
purpose will be launched in Milan. man nest. As befits a captain on his for- fame after graduation, with projects
“The more Meet your neighbours
ever sailing ship. ranging from easy-clean designs to
the non-functional area of art. Joep
Different materials have been tested to lives and works in Rotterdam, where
produce the Flying Dishman, but the he founded his own studio ‘Atelier
first products will be made from recy- van Lieshout’ in 1995. Together with
you know,
Together with your Local Habitat you will receive a booklet containing information cled waste containers. These containers a team he creates objects that push
about the creatures and species living in your surroundings. You will be amazed are collected at the recycling plant at boundaries and bring architecture,
at how much life teems in each pond and ditch. Bring your Local Habitat and the Van Werven, where they sort, clean and art and design together. Recurring
booklet with you on your expeditions, fill it with water, and discover your catch roughly grind the containers. In order to themes and motives in his work are
the more you
from all different angles. The research dome works best when it’s filled with water, be able to use the material for rotational those of systems, power, autarky, life,
but can also be used to observe small land creatures. Always take the needs of your moulding the material is micronized at sex and death.
catch into account and try to minimize your impact on the environment during the production facility to 400 microns.
your expeditions. This powder is perfect for the production
care.”
local habitat event @De Kleine Campus, Arnhem May 2018
of the Flying Dishman.
Due to the constant source of the ma-
terial and the consistency it’s possible
to achieve a high percentage of recy-
cled material in the Flying Dishman and
guarantee strength at the same time.
The Flying Dishman is strong enough
to support multiple people at once. The
“You go on an adventure in your own backyard, or create strength is further improved due to clev-
er engineering of the shape of the bowl
comfort in the middle of nowhere.” and making use of a PE foamed layer be-
hind the outer shell. This also means that
Floris Schoonderbeek studied product design at ArtEZ School of Arts in Arn-
the product can be made out of one ma-
hem. In an ever-changing world, not only do our surroundings change, our
terial which makes it very easy to recycle
needs evolve as well. Floris wants to cater to these new needs as a designer, en-
the product again at the end of its life.
trepreneur and concept developer. Practical solutions for a creative existence
in a more beautiful world are his motives. Experience, functionality and sustain-
ability are key in his vision. In his studio he creates his concepts, products and dimensions material
dimensions material 42x195x195 (hxwxd) cm Recycled plastics
22x21x26 (hxwxd) cm Mouth-blown soda-lime (art) works. Floris’ main goal: providing for a more independent and sustainable weight & Kvadrat textile
32x31x38 (hxwxd) cm glass existence. 35 kg | 77 lbs color dark mixed green
“By turning the rebated
coming soon
portrait by Floor Knaapen
cladding technique around,
you create functionality on
the inside.” “Celebrating the traditional “We strive to create en-
during designs which
dimensions
175x98x40 (hxwxd) cm
material
Larch wood, zinc plated
colour
Olive green
spade junction as a design detail are meaningful to people
and their environment.”
that should be highlighted not
95x98x40 hxwxd) cm and powder coated steel (RAL 1020)
Australian-born designer Tom Fere-
Rabat Shelving
day grew up in England where he
studied at the Wimbledon School of
hidden.” Art, before completing an honours
degree in Industrial Design at the
University of Technology Sydney. He
went on to found his sole practice in
2012, specializing in product and fur-
niture design. Important to his de-
sign vision is the principle of honest
After modern wooden shoes and cooking accessories, Lex design, which celebrates the mate-
Pott brings another design to the Weltevree collection: the “My designs are often based on the use rials and manufacturing processes
Rabat Shelving. The inspiration comes from the iconic profile
of overlapping wood of sheds and houses in Sweden. For the
of pure and natural materials. I strive to behind furniture and products.
Rabat Shelving this architectural technique has been turned create harmony in shape, function and
around, creating a shelf support in which wooden shelves are context.”
easily placed. By doing this, you create functionality on the
inside, while the exterior stays smooth. It makes for a great Lex Pott is a Dutch designer who works from his own de-
room divider, as well as a uniquely refined closet for storing sign studio based in Rotterdam. He studied at the Design
things outdoors. Academy in Eindhoven, The Netherlands and graduated
cum laude in 2009. In his work, Lex Pott returns to the
origin of the materials he uses. Lex: “My designs are of-
ten based on the use of pure and natural materials. I try
to bring them back to their essence: the material. In the
case of my designs for Weltevree that’s wood and natural
stone. I always strive to create a certain harmony in shape,
function and context.”
Spade set
The Spade Set by Australian designer of the spade as a junction between the future, with no permanent fixings and
Tom Fereday is a bistro set which con- stool legs and seat. The result is an ele- details.
sists of a round three-legged table andgant stool with an intricate pressed form
matching stools. The design celebrates which can be efficiently stacked when Tom: “We develop products based on
a detail that is usually hidden, but de-
not in use. the principle of honest design, convey-
serves to be highlighted: the traditional
The Spade Set was developed with an ing a design process which celebrates
spade junction. The legs are connect- established metal manufacturer draw- the materials and manufacturing pro-
ed in a similar way to a spade’s socketing from their expertise, whilst pushing cesses behind furniture and products, to
connection and the unique table top is the boundaries of metal forming and design from the inside out. By using the
formed out of a single piece of metal, tool making, to create the unique single materials and environment as a positive
pushing the boundaries of metal form- piece metal top joined to solid FSC rat- design constraint we guide intelligent
ing. Since the metal is zinc plated anded timber legs. The Spade Set is finished and thoughtful design outcomes which
powder coated, it is perfect for either in-
in a heavy textured powder coat finish, connect with people through natural
doors or outdoors. making them perfect for indoor or out- materials, tactile finishes and unique
door use and is available in different col- design. We strive to create enduring de-
The Spade Set was inspired by the man- ours. signs which are meaningful to people
ufacture of traditional forged spades and their environment.”
drawing from their classic and in- It’s celebrating the traditional spade
herently strong design in combining junction as a design detail that should be
formed metal with solid timber. The highlighted not hidden. Importantly, dimensions material
Spade Stool is a modular stool design this design also allows for an incredi- 75x70x70 (hxwxd) cm Zinc plated and
45x40x40 (hxwxd) cm powdercoated steel,
formed from one single stamped steel bly strong and long lasting design that Acacia wood
sheet created using the socket design may easily be recycled or repaired in the
“After all these years,
WELTEVREE
At Weltevree we believe in recon-
necting to our physical and social
surroundings and finding content-
ment close at hand. Our mission is
it’s still a convenient
and natural shoe for
gardening.”
Sheppard
to contribute to a more conscious,
social and content life by providing Lex Pott: “The wooden shoe is an icon-
products that activate and enrich ic wooden product, but its design has
the use of your environment. been untouched for years. A good rea-
son to redefine this icon.” Lex used the
Our products ask for an active ap- material – poplar wood - as a starting
proach and come to life through point, but the history was central to the
usage and engagement. Although redesign as well: “After all these years,
we have a love for beautiful things it’s still a convenient and natural shoe
that are well made, we strongly be- for gardening. By giving it a new silhou-
lieve life is about what you experi- ette and a more refined look, I wanted
ence, not what you own.
Woodstock to gear up the wooden shoe for the fu-
ture. Redefining such an icon for mod-
ern life is a dream come true.”
Each Weltevree product is made to
support these experiences all year “The neutral look of the
round. Our products are made with
durability in mind and are made of Woodstock draws all the
honest materials that last a lifetime.
A transparent production process
and experienced partners are a cru-
attention to the beauty of Serpentine
cial part in order to accomplish this. the firewood.” “I don’t like too much
We make well-considered choices
and keep challenging ourselves to When enjoying a fire, having a supply of
surprise you with great ideas and in-
spiring products.
firewood within reach is important, but
where do you store it? With this ques-
blah-blah.”
tion in mind, Dirk Wynants designed the
Carrier
- Floris Schoonderbeek, founder & Woodstock. Dirk: “I take great pleasure in On a warm day designer Tom de Vrieze
art-director creating reliable products that make life longed for a way to cool off in his own
easier and look good.” garden. This is when Tom came up with
the design for the Serpentine: a stain- Sheppard, designed by Floris Schoonderbeek, consists
of 12 dots, elastic bands and steel screws that can be at-
“The Woodstock Frame is a storage rack less steel garden shower with a practical
tached to a wall, allowing you to fill your wall with natural
in which you can neatly stack a supply of design.
sheep skins or blankets. You pick your own lay-out so you
firewood and keep it near the fireplace.
Tom: “I don’t like too much blah-blah. I can create a soft textured wall in every room of the house.
The neutral look of the Woodstock draws
all the attention to the beauty of the fire- prefer simple designs like the Serpen-
wood. If you need to restock – or need
to transport heavy objects - you can use
tine. The shape is reduced to a mini-
mum, a certain logic: form follows func-
“Feel at home & comfortable,
the Trolley.” tion. This resulted in an art-deco-look.”.
surrounded by a flock.”
The Serpentine is lightweight, takes little
space and can easily be moved around.
All it needs is a garden hose to connect
Stringlight Poplars it to and the shower is ready for use.
The Poplars are a design by Lex Pott.
“The Stringlight turns These shoes are unmistakably inspired
by the cultural legacy of the designer:
any location into a the Dutch wooden shoe. Lex decided to
redefine this iconic footwear after he vis-
special spot.” ited an exhibition about resin and wood.
“It is a space-saving piece of furniture
The mouth-blown glass lampshades of
the Stringlight make for cheerful light- that’s ideal for smaller spaces.”
ing. This design is by Floris Schoonder-
beek. The Carrier is a design by Thor ter Kulve. This Dutch design-
er currently resides in London, where he pursues a more
Floris: “The Stringlight turns any loca- self-sufficient and minimal lifestyle. His life on a boat – with a
tion into a special spot. The open space wood-burning stove as his main source of heat – inspired him
around your tent will become your gar- to create the Carrier.
den, a place underneath the trees is
transformed into a living room and an Thor: “Chop your wood, light a fire and sit down: it’s a daily
industrial hall becomes a restaurant. ritual for me. The only improvement it needed was the right
toolbox. The Carrier makes transporting firewood or other be-
The glass lampshades turn a standard longings much easier. At the same time, it is a functional seat
flat cable into a charming lamp cord for that provides extra storage underneath it. It is a space-saving
indoor and outdoor use.” piece of furniture that’s ideal for smaller spaces.”
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