Handpicked originals
Many good things come from a personal need and a lot of love. This is also the story of Ethnicraft. Philippe Delaisse fell in love with furniture and home accessories during a trip to Indonesia and not only wanted to beautify his own home, but also share this love with others. So he took a few pieces home to Antwerp, where the selected pieces generated so much enthusiasm that he soon had to bring more with his friend Benoit Loos.
A year later, customers were already queuing up at the dock in Antwerp with a numbered ticket in their hand to buy the one special piece they wanted. The Herzblut makers quickly decided to design and produce their own furniture and set up their first production facility in Indonesia.
Today, excellent craftsmanship is at the heart of the label and the simple, beautiful pieces are a great addition to a sustainably beautiful interior.
At this year's Antwerp Design Week, the furniture and accessories from the makers and their now large team also attracted a great deal of interest. It was great to see how the exceptional talents behind the brand and their now large team manage to inspire interior enthusiasts with their love for handcrafted, high-quality furniture with that certain something. And their love of solid wood, of course.
> We create beautiful furniture and decorative objects,
that form the basis of your home and inspire the stories of your life.
( Benoit Loos and Philippe Delaisse )
The whole interior world is talking about it: furniture made from new woods. The focus here is on oak. I was also able to observe this trend at the 3 Days of Design. Wherever you look, you'll find furniture made of handcrafted oak - in different variations. The fine wood is particularly beautiful in its natural state, but dark soaped or oiled versions are also a great eye-catcher in your home. And they also look wonderful when combined with each other. And the best thing about it: oak is particularly robust and very resistant to external influences.
Trend: O A K - Eichenholz
Davon spricht die ganze Interior-Welt: Möbel aus neuen Hölzern. Der Fokus liegt hier auf Eichenholz. Diesen Trend konnt ich auch an den 3 Days of Design beobachten. Wo man hinschaut finden sich Möbel in handwerklicher Perfektion aus Eiche – in verschiedenen Varianten. Ganz besonder schön kommt das edle Holz ja natur daher, aber auch dunkel geseifte oder geölte Varianten sind ein toller Hingucker in deinem Zuhause. Und wirken auch miteinander kombiniert ganz wunderbar. Und das Allerbeste daran: Eiche ist besonders robust und sehr resistent gegenüber äusseren Einflüssen.
At the moment, I'm particularly taken with furniture that is more than just a utilitarian object. With their new, organic shapes, they bring a sculptural elegance to my home that only a painting or other work of art can. The Belgian label Ethnicraft is an expert in working with renowned designers to reinvent their furniture and design it in such a way that it radiates a gentle, timeless calm - and at the same time** looks like a modern work of art**. The inspiration for this is usually found in nature. Furniture has a very special meaning for the founders.
> Your home should consist of more than just objects. It should be filled with objects that have meaning, so that your home feels like home and is all yours
Trend: Skulpturale Eleganz
Ganz besonders angetan haben es mir zur Zeit Möbel, die mehr sind als blosse Gebrauchsgegenstände. Mit ihren neuen, organischen Formen bringen sie nämlich eine skulpturale Eleganz in mein Zuhause, wie das sonst nur ein Bild oder ein anderes Kunstwerk mit bringt. Das belgische Label Ethnicraft ist Experte darin, gemeinsam mit namhaften Designern ihre Möbel neu zu erfinden und so zu gestalten, dass sie eine sanfte, zeitlose Ruhe ausstrahlen – und gleichermassen wie ein modernes Kunstwerk wirken. Die Inspiration dazu findet sich zumeist in der Natur.
My tip on how best to use the great furniture made of solid wood, oak and teak? The M I X makes the music! I like it best when an interior or living space is not kept strictly in one type of wood, but when these are cleverly combined and accentuated. And when dark teak or natural-colored oak meets light concrete. Does that take courage? Yes, but it's worth it and simply looks really new and modern.
Trend: Der Mix macht die Musik
Mein Tipp wie du die tollen Möbel aus Massivholz, Eiche und Teak am besten einsetzt? Der M I X macht die Musik! Mir gefällt es am allerbesten, wenn eine Einrichtung oder ein Wohnraum nicht stringent in einer Holzart gehalten gehalten wird, sondern diese geschickt miteinander kombiniert, gemixt und ihre Gegensätze akzentuiert werden. Und wenn dunkles Teak oder naturfarbene Eiche auf hellen Beton trifft – ob als Tisch, Wand oder Boden, das Essentielle ist der Mix und Kontrast der Materialitäten und Schattierungen. Das erfordert Mut? Ja, aber lohnt sich und wirkt einfach richtig wohnlich, neu und modern.
New elegance for outdoors
The era of plastic chairs for the balcony or the terrace of a trendy restaurant is definitely over. The trend is clearly moving towards comfortable outdoor furniture and Ethnicraft has recognized this. The solid and very robust and weather-resistant wooden outdoor furniture looks as elegant as if it had just been borrowed from the living room for a short time, only to find its place there again later. And the best thing about it? That's also possible! My personal favorite is the Bok chair in certified teak in natural or black lacquered, which is simply magnificently elegant and ennobles my terrace just as much as my living room.
The trend at work is clearly moving towards mobility, ergonomics and comfort. Mobile, compact and homely furniture with style - and without office clutter. Tables that can be adjusted in height, meeting desks that make a statement, chairs with charm and generally a new mix of materials and high-quality woods.
Trend: Neues Arbeiten
Der Trend beim Arbeiten geht ganz klar in Richtung Mobilität, Ergonomie und Wohnlichkeit. Bewegliche, kompakte und wohnliche Möbel mit Stil – und ohne Büromief. Tische, die sich in der Höhe verstellen lassen, Meeting-Desks mit Statement, Stühle mit Charme und allgemein ein neuer Materialmix und hochwertige Hölzer.
The fact is, with all its furniture creations and accessories, the Ethnicraft label brings a whole lot of craftsmanship, style and novelty into our home, office or a great project. But my absolute highlight of the Belgians are the chairs that simply inspire me with their artisanal allure, their craftsmanship and their presence with good comfort.
Take a seat and be inspired,
your Mooris.
