Antoine Vandewoude

Antoine Vandewoude is a self-taught, multidisciplinary designer with a strong hands-on mentality. Initially, he worked as a theatre technician for the Flanders Opera, using his free time in between productions to restore old furniture. This led to the establishment of his own workshop in 1993. Soon his bespoke furniture found its way into the homes of prestigious clients in the fashion and art world, such as fashion designer Dries Van Noten. After a successful career in joinery, Vandewoude ventured into ceramics in 2014. The result is a love story between his hands and the clay. Whether rough and organic or understated with sleek lines, his creations are always strikingly pure, guided by intuition rather than perfection.

This philosophy is also evident in Pique-Fleurs, his collection for Serax, which includes pique fleurs (vases) and a candlestick. Each piece celebrates chance and imperfection, with organic, whimsical shapes in a vibrant deep red glaze. Known as sang de boeuf, this hue was prized in ancient China for its rich color and complex production process.