courtesy of Heenrehuis ManufactuurDans le Hall 5A de Maison et Objet, là où Valérie Damidot, Nate Berkus et votre affreuse boutique déco de quartier vont faire leur shopping; figurent des anomalies, une poignée de marques un peu perdues que la société organisatrice à cru bon de mélanger avec la masse. Heerenhuis en est peut être le plus bel exemple. Cet atelier recèle quelques perles.
Ca c'est belge. Le responsable d'Heerenhuis était détendu, drôle et attentif à me présenter dans les moindres détails sa collection alors que ses concurrents : la plupart des commerciaux pantalons synthétiques, guettaient les passants à chaque stand comme si vous étiez un touriste quartier Saint Michel, Ici, les meubles (principalement de gigantesques tables) sont fabriqués par une poignée d'artisans belges. Like old times, mais avec un touche très contemporaine. Cela m'a immédiatement fait pensé à nos amis de Brooklyn, mais il semble que Heerenhuis joue dans une autre cour. Entre inspiration industrielle et matériaux naturels, bruts, où les noeuds du bois sont souvent mis en avant, Heerenhuis ne nous propose pas d'acheter simplement, mais d'investir dans une pièce d'une telle qualité d'exécution que vous ne voudriez probablement pas vous en séparer... Parfait en temps de crise.
Bisbal table & bench
In the Hall 5A of Maison et Objet people such as Valerie Damidot, Nate Berkus and your local run of the mill home design boutique will do their shopping. There are strange objects and a few lost items thrown in by the organisers mixed up with the rest. The workshop Heerenhuis is the best example of this where a few real pearls can be found.
The Heerenhuis representative was relaxed, funny and eager to present his collection in detail - thats Belgian! whereas his synthetic trouser sale competitors eyed the customers at each outlet just as if they were tourists in the Saint Michel district. Here the furniture (especially the huge tables) are made by a small group of belgian craftsmen, as in the olden times but with a touch of contemporary. It immediately reminded me of our friends in Brooklyn, but it seems that Heerenhuis play in another court. Between industrial inspiration and raw natural materials, with wood knots clearly visible, Heerenhuis doesn't just suggest a simple acquisition but rather an investment in a high quality piece which you would probably never want to part with.... Ideal in times of recession.
Bisbal table & benchThe Heerenhuis representative was relaxed, funny and eager to present his collection in detail - thats Belgian! whereas his synthetic trouser sale competitors eyed the customers at each outlet just as if they were tourists in the Saint Michel district. Here the furniture (especially the huge tables) are made by a small group of belgian craftsmen, as in the olden times but with a touch of contemporary. It immediately reminded me of our friends in Brooklyn, but it seems that Heerenhuis play in another court. Between industrial inspiration and raw natural materials, with wood knots clearly visible, Heerenhuis doesn't just suggest a simple acquisition but rather an investment in a high quality piece which you would probably never want to part with.... Ideal in times of recession.
