This chair designed by Jessica Nebel rocks! The Rocking Cube represents more than an ordinary rocking chair. The seat area originates from the formal gesture of pushing the material through the body of the object. The wooden veneer at the inner side of the chair creates warmth and coziness. Foam is used to create […]

This is better that the basic wine cooler! With the Nice Ice cooler you can build you own bottle chiller. Fill the mold with water, freeze for 24 hours, then remove to create a gorgeous wine cooler made of ice. For a stunning effect, you can throw in some fruit, food colouring and more before […]

Originally from Minsk, Vika Mitrichenka arrived in The Netherlands alone, on a tourist visa. Her choice to go to Amsterdam was not a random one. While still at school, Vika was fascinated by Holland’s Golden Age, particularly the realistic paintings of artists such as Johannes Vermeer and Pieter Hoogh. Having exhibited her work at Amsterdam’s […]

This folding table, designed by Dror, is perfect for people living in small houses. Through a simple unfolding motion a beautiful clean surface table is transformed into a functional workspace within seconds.

New York based Studio Dror, is an extension of designer Dror Benshetrit’s work. Educated at the Eindhoven Design Academy, Dror developed a unique style […]

Floyd Paxton is the designer of this clever lamp. Zoom can be transformed from a small compact table lamp to a spectacular chandelier. The mechanism works like an accordion, ranging between 20 and 130 cm. The result of this is not only various design possibilities, but also a wide variety of lighting effects. If the […]

Designer Susan Bijl is the winner of this year’s Deshima Award. This award is meant to recognize extraordinary achievement of Dutch companies with regard to the Japanese market.

The Dutch designer, who was also present at 100% DESIGN Tokyo, is well known for her New Shopping Bag. This reusable bag, made from heavy duty kite-grade nylon, […]

After graduating from the Design Academy, Dutch designer Karin van Lieshout started up her Eindhoven based design studio in 2001. Karin’s design philosophy is that as much focus should be on the meaning of things and their cultural and emotional value as on the technological process. Inspired by handcraft, combined with new materials her goal […]

First row, from left to right:
• Polli Gold Succulent pendant necklace (€30/$37, at Polli)
• O-Living Zwiebel vase (€25/$36, at Relish)
• Thomas Paul Pavillion silk pillow (€30/$42, at Greenergrassdesign)
• Mirror that tells you how beautiful you are (€49/$60, at POAA)
• Susan Bijl shopping bag (€18/$22, at Susan Bijl)

Second row, from left to right:
• Marcel Wanders birdhouse (€50/$60, at POAA)
• Izola shower curtain (€39/$48, […]

Almost every blog has it’s own gift guide and of course The Style Files can not stay behind. Today I will post some Gift Ideas for Friends (€ 0 - 50). If you would like to spend more on gifts, check out the Gift Ideas for GOOD Friends (€ 50 - 100) which will be […]

July Throw, designed by Marcel Wanders, is part of the moooi collection. It is a saviour of old couches and a possibility to create new and warm visual quality in your house within the range of small budgets. Throw is the “no-go” in the design industry and an exciting pleasure therefore to present anyhow. […]

It is the time of year again to light up some candles in your house! This gorgeous collection of candles holders are designed by Roderick Vos for Dutch design label mooi.
The Bold series were developed from Vos’ fascination with laser cutting technology. With the use of a laser, a form or pattern can be […]

Check out these cool bags from Vlieger & Van Dam, a young design label based in The Netherlands. The Guardian Angel bag, their first in a series of striking bags, has recently be included in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York. The Dutch designers noticed that people’s perceptions and the fear […]

Tord Boontje designed this gorgeous rug for Nanimarquina. This Spanish company, created in 1987, is well known for their colourful hand tufted, loomed and knotted rugs. They work with various well known designers, such a Boontje. His rug, Little Fields of Flowers, is available in shades of purple, red and green. This rugs shows, like […]

I love this chair! It reminds me of the Bubble Chair by Aarnio Eero, which is on my list of things I would like to have but cannot afford. The Kata chair, designed by Enzo Berti for Ferlea, is made from solid, steam bent rattan. The spherical cocoon-like seat is suspended from the ceiling by […]

I would like to wish all US readers a happy thanksgiving! I hope you have a wonderful day with your family and friends.

Marcel Wanders needs little introduction. But did you know that this Dutch designer has created a stunning collection of consumer home appliances? The six multimedia products, created by Wanders for Dutch electronics brand HE, are all designed with an eye for detail, material, colour and atmosphere.

Theatre is a wooden side table in which a home […]

Established in 1913 in The Netherlands, design company Pastoe is a company richly endowed with history. Their key role in the development of Dutch design has always been characterised by sober minimalism. They recently launched their latest product, the Leather Lounge Chair’04 designed by Maarten van Severen

The Leather Lounge Chair is refined, essential and down […]

Check out these beautiful home textiles designed by Mrs.Me! Based in The Netherlands, Mrs.Me is a design company with a focus on home textiles and interior fashion. In her own way Mrs.Me translates the latest trends in fashion in a sparkling range of products which can be found in home stores specialized in contemporary interior […]

When heart meets skills, something beautiful appears, says Frederik Van Heereveld. This designer and product developer is enthusiastic and passionate. His talent and love for design resulted in his own design initiative FEEK. It is steeped in modern design with functional, comfortable but most importantly contemporary furniture.

One of his latest design is the Q-Couch, a […]