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furnishings
Scholten & Baijings
have designed three tables in thinned wood for the new brand ‘K
New Standard’ Japan. The tables vary in size, colour and pattern
and are the result of considerations based on the characteristics of thinned
wood as well as woodworking traditions. Small diameter wood is joined
to form a volume. The symbolic layers of a contemporary view on traditional
shapes and techniques are achieved by superimposing
different layers of colour shades and patterns. The texture of the wood
is overlayed with translucent colour, which in turn is overlayed with
a printed graphic pattern. The layers balance each other out and create
depth in the stained and printed oak.
Also on display in Rotterdam will be:
- The Scholten & Baijings collection of glassware produced by Royal
Leerdam Crystal, using the purest variety of crystal a pink transparent
layer is overlayed with a white opaque layer, with a line design cut using
a small diamond disk.
- Conversation pieces for the interior, items that constitute
a contemporary interpretation
of masterpieces from the Zuiderzee museum collection like the marken cabinet
and the pegged chair.
- New 'classic' lounge chair for Gelderland
- Suprisingly new 'Vegetables'
Scholten & Baijings
Stefan Scholten (1972) and Carole Baijings (1973) established
Scholten & Baijings, Studio for Design, in 2000. Scholten & Baijings
produce both independent and commissioned work that is presented in galleries
and museums, and sold worldwide. In addition to their own collection,
they work for companies and institutions such as National Historical Museum,
Zuiderzee Museum, Amsterdam Historical Museum, Royal Crystal Leerdam,
Thomas Eyck and many more. In their designs they make use of grids, light
effects, colour, transparency and
layered patterns. Scholten & Baijings’ work is characterized
by minimal design and a keen eye for detail. Their work is published in
magazines such as Wallpaper, Elle Deco, New York Times, Vogue, de Architect
and in The International Design Year Book.
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