Vincent Van Duysen KITCHENS

In addition to designing suavely minimalist residential and commercial projects, Antwerp-based architect Vincent Van Duysen has designed earthenware bowls for When Objects Work and cascading crystal chandeliers for Swarovski. We especially admire his kitchens; see more of his work at Vincent van Duysen.

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John Pawson for Demeyere

UK architect John Pawson’s rigorously streamlined pots and pans for Belgian company Demeyere (even the mission statement is minimalist: “The Man, The Work, The Pan”). According to Pawson, “A pan might seem like a very straightforward object to design, but the reality is that smallness of scale does not equate with lack of complexity. The union of form and function must be seamless. My goal has been something which looked different, but right, equally at home over a flame or on a table— modern but not modish.” The collection is available from Bloomingdales.

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Dark Kitchens

Above: An open kitchen by Belgian architects Eddy François and Caroline De Wolf.


Above: A kitchen in Ghent.


Above: A kitchen in Belgium by Steven de Paepe of ISO.


Above: A kitchen in an apartment in Ghent.


Above: A kitchen by Antwerp architect Vincent van Duysen.

Why are Belgian designers and architects so good at creating dark, moody spaces? Justin at Materialicious is a master at sourcing projects from European architects — both established and emerging. Here’s a roundup of kitchens we’ve collected from his site (and other sources).

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Royal Boch - Gifts & Tableware

How cool are these zen stackable mugs from Royal Boch!? Taut, distinctive stackable mugs for hot and cold drinks and meals. Also available in a luxury edition, in gift case, with acacia serving trays. Very well suited to serving, clearing away in large quantities and decorative purposes. Made in Belgium, they ship anywhere in the the world. These come in 10 - as a row, or 9 - as a square.

More at http://www.royalboch-online-store.com/en/united-states/gifts.htm