Now in Singapore at Going Dutch – designs from Art of Living that bring a fresh spin to the ‘less is more’ principle.
February 13th, 2012
Art of Living, a brand under the Speravi Group in the Netherlands, began in 1994 as a ‘testing ground’ for young and promising, often unknown designers, though more experienced creatives were later brought in, ultimately resulting in an extremely well-rounded collection.
Leading the charge is chief designer Joop van Arnhem who, with a delicious dash of Dutch level-headedness, puts his own unique stamp on the familiar ‘less is more’ principle.
The designs under Art of Living are restrained, simple, well-crafted and refined, and are sustainably produced using materials such as solid wood, Kvadrat fabrics and stainless steel.
The brand is now available in Singapore at Going Dutch. Highlights include:
Sigma
The Sigma chair and table
Designed by Joop van Arnhem, Sigma’s frame comes in a wide choice of materials, from plexwood to bamboo and 5 different solid woods. The seat can be upholstered in fabric or leather.
The Palet table
The legs of Palet (top image) are made from the wood of the sustainably grown and decorative Acariquara tree. The wood is particularly strong and resistant to humidity and every piece has a unique shape – a feature that’s mirrored in Palet’s organically-shaped acrylic glass top.
Library Clear
Library Clear
Designed by Hans Daalder, Library Clear is available in solid oak and walnut, and boxes come in 2 sizes. The low cabinet also features different sizes and options
Milla
The Milla dining table
Milla is a recipient of the Good Industrial Design award in the Netherlands. Designed by Czech-born Pavel Rajman, the table is available in solid American walnut, cherry and European oak, and ranges in size.
Going Dutch
goingdutch-group.biz
A searchable and comprehensive guide for specifying leading products and their suppliers
Keep up to date with the latest and greatest from our industry BFF's!
Discover the manifestation of century-old techniques realised with modern technologies
Gaggenau’s new Essential Induction is set to transform how we design and use our kitchens. Here, the brand’s Head of Design lets us in on the creative process behind the groundbreaking innovation – and reaching the poetic intersection of form and function.
Elevate any space with statement lighting to illuminate and inspire.
With the exceptional 200 Series Fridge Freezer, Gaggenau once again transforms the simple, everyday act of food preservation into an extraordinary, creative and sensory experience, turning the kitchen space into an inspiring culinary atelier.
If JSB “is lighting”, as their brand suggests, then it’s safe to say that their fresh new showroom in Melbourne “is very JSB”
Hansgrohe’s new faucet line has the performance and aesthetics to elevate any wetroom.
What is ‘salon learning’ and how is design responding to this new educational format? Arts West, Melbourne Univeristy’s riotous new Arts Faculty by ARM Architecture and Architectus, reimagines on-campus learning via the philosophy of object-based learning.
The internet never sleeps! Here's the stuff you might have missed
JLL headquarters captures the essence of a city where heritage and future-focused design converge, offering a workspace that honours Melbourne’s past while charting a course for its future.
Seafarers’ intricate façade, designed by FK, is set to leave a lasting legacy on Melbourne’s urban fabric.