Nilufar presented the latest pieces from “The Leather Collection” by Maarten De Ceulaer

The Leather Collection was inspired by the designer’s great passion for travelling and exploring the world.

These pieces, though colourful and playful, evoke luxurious and sophisticated atmospheres, but at the same time they carry the dynamic vibe of modern nomads, that travel trough cities and continents without restrictions or boundaries.

The Chest Of Suitcases is a highly versatile piece, with all separate drawers, which can be stacked in countless different configurations, of which you see only a few options here.

Towers and asymmetric compositions are made of suitcases and briefcases in precious leathers created by Maarten De Ceulaer, in a close collaboration with one of the most renowned leather artisans in Belgium, Ralph Baggaley.

The craftsmanship and detailing is simply sublime and calls for instant admiration.

Nilufar Gallery,

Via Della Spiga 32

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About Maarten De Ceulaer

Maarten De Ceulaer (1983) was born in Belgium, and started his education in design at the Sint-Lukas Hogeschool in Brussels.

Attracted by conceptual and narrative design, he continued his studies at the Design Academy Eindhoven.

A strong passion for travelling inspired his graduation project ‘A Pile of Suitcases’, which was immediately picked up by the renowned Milanese gallery Nilufar, that asked him to design an entire collection on the concept.

Maarten caught international attention for the highly evocative, poetic and playful touch he gives his objects.

He uses his work to tell stories, to stir people’s emotions, to tickle their imagination or to make them wonder. A project can result from an observation of society, a reaction on something that crosses his path, but is mostly the expression of a very personal thought or feeling he wants to communicate. He continuously explores new materials and investigates in and plays with production techniques and crafts.

The emotional and narrative aspect of objects is equally important for him as the functional.

His works have been awarded and nominated (he was the Belgian Young Designer of the Year 2007, in 2009 The New York Times mentioned him as one of the 5 young designers to watch, Fendi selected him for the Design Performance at DesignMiami 2012, and in 2013 he received the prestigious Henry Van De Velde award for Young Talent),

Hr has featured in most international design magazines, publications and newspapers

He has been exhibited at galleries, museums, festivals and fairs worldwide, among which Nilufar (Milan), Moss (New York), Mint (London), Galerie BSL (Paris), Victor Hunt (Brussels), Stedelijk Museum ‘s Hertogenbosch (Netherlands), Lodz Design Festival (Poland), Design Miami/Basel and Design Days Dubai.