Description

This steel coffee table by Piet Hein Eek followed in the footsteps of his “waste scrapwood” collection made from demolition wood. The juxtaposed metal boxes made of leftover steel parts create a more subtle patchwork effect than the colourful wooden version. The surface is protected by a transparent lacquer finish. Rust has formed various natural patterns in the steel. These were sealed by re-coating the surface.

The coffee table is currently on loan from Eco Design Home in Piet Hein Eek’s exhibition in Eindhoven/Holland.

This coffee table is currently no longer in production. You can therefore purchase a last piece here.

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Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek (1967) graduated from the Design Academy in Eindhoven/Holland in 1990. While still a student, he received considerable attention for his “Scrap Wood” cabinets made from demolition wood, which celebrated the contrasting textures and colours of the wood scraps he used to assemble them.

Piet Hein Eek finds his inspiration in the beauty of the discarded materials he uses: In addition to waste wood, old metal plates, factory scrap, discarded beams and pipes and much more. Based on the found working material, he decides on the concept and the processing methods and finally expresses the natural qualities of the reused material. The result is unique pieces with a unique character and unmistakable appearance. Each piece is carefully handcrafted in Piet Hein Eek’s own workshop in Eindhoven with great effort. In addition to various workplaces and workshops, his huge premises also house a showroom, a shop, a restaurant and a hotel.

The name Piet Hein Eek stands for originality and exclusivity, because his creations clearly stand out from those of other designers and are often only available in small quantities. His product range is extremely broad and extends from chairs, tables, sideboards and beds to lamps and garden houses. His works can be purchased from selected dealers worldwide and have also been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.