For the fifth anniversary of Valerie Objects, Muller Van Severen is surprising the world with a creation we thought would never leave their workshop: the Wooden Tables collection of wooden furniture. It's no secret that the two Dutch designers have always put wood to one side, giving pride of place to other, less familiar materials such as polyethylene, enamel and lacquer. The new Wooden Tables are a nod to the refectory tables of the 90s, still visible in schools. The frame and legs of each Wooden Table are made from rounded steel tubing, and the top from oak wood. Three different shapes are available: a simple round with two templates, a rectangular refectory and a straight version with rounded corners.
Valerie Objects is a high-end Belgian design brand founded by Axel Van Den Bossche, CEO of the renowned design company Serax, and Veerle Wenes, owner of the iconic Valerie Traan design and art gallery. The mission of Valerie Objects is to enable extraordinary designers and artists to translate their signature style into tangible objects, aiming to reintroduce aesthetic value into the tools and items we use daily—essentially, restoring beauty to everyday objects. The design duo Muller Van Severen was the first to collaborate with Valerie Objects, and they are regarded as one of the most influential European designers today.