pols potten deluxe 2014
DESCRIPTION
ÂTRANSCRIPT
deluxeglobal-from-holland
modern nomadsWe proudly present you our second edition of ‘deluxe’!
This year’s theme perfectly relates to nowadays latest trend ‘nomadism’, best described as
wandering through the world free from space and time throughout our mobile devices.
Exploring our opportunities and seeking new excitement and unexpected encounters makes
us real ‘modern nomads’.
Our world is a large playground with many exotic corners in faraway places.
The famous ‘Zuiderzee Museum’ in Enkhuizen proved that we do not always need to travel far
to find inspiring spots. The museum provided us with the impeccable surroundings to emphasize
our Dutch roots. The perfect setting to bring out our newest treasures best features.
We always long for the perfect escape to relax, reflect and get re-energized. To help you getting
in the mood of exploring the world we have decorated many different types of rooms with our
finest designs. Because after all, being a modern nomad is all about interaction. No boundaries
is the key!
We love welcoming new designs from inspiring people into our collection. Read and learn more
about designers Siba Sahabi, Diederik Schneemann, Marette Buist, Bas van der Veer and their
talents.
Highlight of this edition of ‘deluxe’ is exotic Senegal. Many of the typical wooden stools that
made our brand famous are carved here. Last year we launched a range of recycled ‘flipflops’
stools and baskets designed by Diederik Schneemann. This memorable collection equally
provides the local craftsmen a new source of income. Together we hope to diminish the pollution
problem and contribute to consumer consciousness in our throwaway society. Celebrated
photographer Ernst Coppejans strikingly combined the beauty of product and men.
As always, delivered with a smile!
yours
pols potten
03
modern heritagepols potten, global from holland
04
The Zuiderzee Museum was founded in
1948 with the purpose of recording the
fishing culture around the former Zuiderzee.
When the Zuiderzee was cut off from the
North Sea in 1932, thus becoming an
inland sea, people were concerned that
the culture of the former Zuiderzee region
would also disappear completely.
For this reason, 130 historical buildings
were allocated a spot in the open-air
section of the Zuiderzee Museum.
We are linking our new collection to this
fascinating museum. It’s a great blend of
Dutch Heritage - meets - pols potten.
05
06
bench natural ashwood
07
bottles and vases oily
08
you-horn gold
09
stool center dot
10
wire vase xxl nude
11
stool cube natural teak
12
stool owl flower blue
Porcelain originated in ancient
China. During the Ming Dynasty
(1368 -1644), porcelain art
was being exported to Europe.
Some of the most well-known
Chinese porcelain art styles
arrived here during this era,
such as the coveted blue-and-
white wares.
The Ming Dynasty controlled much of the
porcelain trade, which was further expanded
to Asia, Africa and Europe through the Silk
Road. Later, Portuguese merchants began
direct trade over the sea route with the Ming
Dynasty in 1517 and were followed by Dutch
merchants in 1598.
The Dutch East India Company (VOC) imported
literally tens of millions of pieces of porcelain
during the two centuries of its existence (1602-
1799) and flooded the Netherlands with all
kinds of tableware made in China and Japan.
The quality was obvious: porcelain was thin,
light but nevertheless very
strong, easy to clean,
available in many varieties
and shapes and, at least in
the seventeenth century, it
imparted status to its owner.
In the 1640s when porcelain
became scarce due to political
upheavals in China, Delftware
became a real alternative.
Potters managed to make a thinner type of
faïence, which they had often decorated with
well-painted Oriental designs.
Interaction between Oriental porcelain and
Delftware is a fascinating subject that tells us
much about fashion and trade, about creativity,
craftsmanship and the appeal of the exotic.
It tells us how aspects of Chinese culture
were integrated into Europe.
The pols potten items decorated with Oriental
designs will be as well an essential part of this
engaging history.
delftware & oriental designs
13
14
martini table brass/white large
floor lamp square nickel
apple glass large
teak high cube table large
15
bowl jagged copper
16
17
pineapple white
18
wolf watering can gold
candle stand solo copper
19
bowl lace copper/orange
lamp modern & metal shade
20
vase layers smoke
21
candle holder etched neon orange
22
bufferlamp gold
23
lamp balls & metal shademykiss fish lamp
24
candle light diamond multi-colour
25
dot stool silver
26
block stool nude
stool curvy ceramic
stool pill copper
tam tam emerald green
table tray round copper
dot stool copper low
zig zag pink
wire diabola black
stool round pitcher
27
table diabola wire copper/orange tray
28
star mix high
29
animal candle stand nickel
30
moneybox cubic rabbit with gold
31
tabouret lambskin white
32 pp - meet the designerp
hoto
: ren
éé f
rikki
ng
siba sahabi 1979
Studied at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy Amsterdam 2006.
Siba is a poetic designer, drawing inspiration from her
German/Iranian roots. The work of Siba aims to show
how one culture can influence another, leading to renewal
and cultural richness. Her work has been exhibited locally
and internationally in museums and galleries such as
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes in Buenos Aires,
Design museum Gent and Saatchi Gallery in London.
The candlestands she designed are of a poetic beauty.
Siba’s work is dedicated to ‘Sherazade’, the most famous
Persian female character and storyteller of One Thousand
and One Nights (also known as The Arabian Nights).
Sherazade, a wise queen, escapes the death penalty by
telling stories to the sultan and giving birth to three sons
during a period of 1001 nights.
The shapes of the candleholders are directly inspired by
the silhouette of Istanbul. And the use of colours reflect
different shades of light on city facades at dusk and
dawn, therefore we named the candleholders Nox, after
the Greek and Roman primordial goddess of the night.
Its a dedication to the metropolis that connects Europe
and the Middle East.
33p
hoto
: maa
yan
ben
gal
24
perfect escapepols potten selection of nice places to stay
virgin
35
2636
reflective metal
27
sophisticatedsea blue
37
28
over the rainbowover the rainbow
over the ra inbow
38
2939
30
140
room 25
39
458
no8
31
room123
nr.6
74no8
get wild
42
seriously 43
s i m p l e
44
45
diederik schneemann 1983
Studied at the ArtEZ Academy of Arts.
Started his own Studio in 2010 and show-
cased several times his designs in Milan.
Driven by curiosity and searching elements
that makes something fascinating.
‘A good design is defined by its sustainability,
the (application of) material, a visually present
conceptual approach or a strong communica-
tive value.‘
For pols potten he created several objects
made from flip-flops (see page 52/53) and
the Star mix jars, which is a mix of a Bialetti
coffeemaker, Chanel nr.5 perfume bottle and
the Alessi bird.
pp - meet the designer
46
47
wine glass HE sky blue
marette buist 1962
Studied at the Grafisch Lyceum and
Fashion academy Charles Montaigne,
both in Amsterdam. After some years of
working as a stylist and graphic designer
she started her own design company, in
1990, Smoelwerk Vormgeving.
Her work is a mixture of graphic design,
concept and art-direction. She develops
interior products as well as fashion
accessories. Dutch folk costume and
vintage embroidery patterns often
inspire her work.
Marette created the gracious candle-
holder Bertha for us. Just put a tealight
under her dress and she will light up
your life.
pp - meet the designer
pho
to: t
om
fee
nstr
a
4749
50
diederik schneemannfor
stool lʼafriquewanna know the story?
pp deluxe - travel
41
diederik schneemannfor
stool lʼafriquewanna know the story?
51
future originals
Together with locals Diederik
Schneemann created a number of
objects for pols potten, telling his
‘flip-flop story’.
On the East coast of Africa alone
approx. 30.000 kg of flip-flops
wash ashore each year. It is the
story about the complexity of
modern society with products
moving across the globe and its
environmental consequences,
making an impact on all of us.
Our project is one small way to
diminish the pollution problem
and contribute to consumer
consciousness about our throw-
away society. At the same time
it provide the craftspeople with
a source of income.
pho
togr
aphy
; ern
st c
opp
ejan
s
52
53pp deluxe - travel
54
55pp deluxe - travel
56
57pp deluxe - travel
59
bas van der veer 1985
Is passionate about designing clever consumer
products. Combining fun & functionality is a key value.
Creating smart products that are enjoyable to use,
have an esthetic quality and bring a smile to people’s
faces. Studio Bas van der Veer works as an auto-
nomous design studio, but loves to join forces with
other companies to exchange knowledge and to
realise interesting and innovative projects together.
When Bas graduated from the Design Academy
Eindhoven in 2009, his graduation projects were
the winner of the René Smeets Award, the annual
academy award for the best and most professional
graduation project and were shortlisted for several
other design awards, among which the Melkwegprijs,
the award for the most original and authentic
graduation work.
For pols potten Bas designed the multiculti vase and
the mosaic candleholders. The candle holders can
be beautifully arranged in colorful mosaic patterns.
pho
to: c
laus
lehm
ann
pp - meet the designer
pp - remarkable
faux lion du Senegalwe push the limits ofdressing up our furniture
stool devil’s eye
The ‘faux-lion’, promoter of our wooden stools
hand carved in Senegal.
Don’t let this Senegalese hunter disguised as
a lion scare you. His plan of capturing a lion
backfired on him, but the lion let him live. The
legends say that the medicine men and witch
doctors have already performed their dances
and sang in attempt to rid him of the lion’s
curse which turned him wild and deranged.
Nowadays the ‘fake lion’ makes appearances
at performances in order to ‘trap’ those who
haven’t bought a ticket and to entertain crowds.
Harmless but most impressive.
61
bark coat-rack stool senofo
the making offall 2014 pp/deluxe
The museumphoto shoot was a historical day for the PP team.
Thanks to everyone who made this possible.
pp deluxe colophonart directionJan WolleswinkelphotographyJeroen Eversphoto stylingFrans Piek photo shoot assistantsCarolyn HoekMaarten Boomkerdesktop publishingMarette Buist
pols potten studiocall +31 (0) 297 329 222fax +31 (0) 297 343 314email [email protected]
visit (retailers only)pols potten headofficeHornweg 77a1432 GD Aalsmeerthe Netherlands
pols potten storeKnsm laan 391019 LA Amsterdamthe Netherlands
www.polspotten.nl
copy right @ pols pottenaugust 2014all rights reserved
www.facebook.com/polspotten
www.pinterest.com/polspotten
Memory of Holland
Thinking of Holland
I picture broad rivers
meandering through
unending lowland:
rows of incredibly
lanky poplars, huge
plumes that linger
at the edge of the world;
in the astounding
distance small-holdings
that recede into space
throughout the country;
clumps of trees, town-lands,
stumpy towers, churches
and elms that contribute
to the grand design;
a low sky, and the sun
smothering slowly in mists, pearl-gray,
mother-of-pearl;
and in every county
the water ‘s warning
of more catastrophes
heard and heeded.
Hendrik Marsman
(translated by Irish poet Michael Longley)