weltevree presents wheelbench, axechair, elementstair and tilestove

dutch product label weltevree was participating in the milan design week 09. on display new work from dick van hoff, floris schoonderbeek and rogier martens. weltevree was born out of the need to make these products accessible to all.

wheelbench designed by rogier martens

a mobile bench, made of ecologically preserved accoya wood with a built-in wheelbarrow wheel. the surprising combination of familiar elements strengthens the active ‘exterior feel’ of the bench. this is a bench you can easily manoeuvre into position. the eye-catching wheel is an invitation to find the best spot.

wheelbench designed by rogier martens image © designboom

axechair designed by floris schoonderbeek

(‘gabriel’ was the previous name and it was produced by the dutch company arco ) a chair made of wood and cast aluminium. a surprising use of existing axe handles by swedish company gränsfors. the unambiguous and powerful joints are directly derived from the way axes are made.

see floris schoonderbeek presents dutchtub in designboom’s report of milan design week 2003

elementstair by floris schoonderbeek

a spiral staircase manufactured from variable polyester elements. inspired by the structure and shape of a water slide. a functional form element in the home, office or workplace.

the Elementstair turns a spiral staircase into a new consumer product with its modular, flexible possibilities and heights

wood-burning stone stove designed by dick van hoff

weltevree’s first product is the stonestove by dick van hoff, a classic from 1999 that had never before been produced for the consumer market. authentic use of materials in a robust design. steel interior encased by concrete elements. with a visible wood fire in an industrial stove, the stonestove is a modern translation of a traditional heating concept: long-lasting and comfortable.

tile stoves designed by dick van hoff produced in collaboration with koninkelijke tichelaar makkum

tile stove by dick van hoff produced in collaboration with koninkelijke tichelaar makkum image © designboom detail image © designboom tile stove by dick van hoff produced in collaboration with koninkelijke tichelaar makkum image © designboom