Interior designer and author of fashionable prints Dutchman Edward van Vliet (Edward van Vliet, b. 1965) began his career as a textile designer. He knows everything about fabrics and wallpaper, and understands ornaments and patterns better than others.
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Выпускник Школы искусств в Утрехте и Академии дизайна Эйндховена ван Влит открыл свое собственное дело в 25, сосредоточившись на текстильном дизайне. Сегодня в сфере интересов его студии — частные и общественные пространства: отели, рестораны, клиники, офисы, конференц-центры. Среди клиентов такие бренды как Moooi, Bisazza, Moroso, Baccarat, Ligne Roset, Venini, Villeroy & Boch и многие другие. С конца 2016 года — Эдвард ван Влит — автор коллекций мебели и текстиля, креативный директор голландской компании Leolux. Бренды, с которыми сотрудничает ван Влит, ценят его способность мастерски комбинировать трехмерные объемы и безупречный геометрический рисунок.
Collection for Leolux. Diz. Edward van Vliet. 2017 “Good design is characterized by simplicity and inspiration.”
The starting point is traditional weaving techniques. From here the patterns reminding interlacing of threads and tactile surfaces. For example, the Amulet octagonal ottoman for Leolux resembles precious stones. The impression is reinforced by velvety textiles of complex shades, beautifully reflecting light, - material in the spirit of fashion trend. In Izem and Girisha carpets, van Vliet shows a recipe for balance: combines a restrained palette, a “vintage” look and a timeless geometric pattern. An interesting detail is the pile of different heights, due to which the pattern of Girisha carpets seems to be voluminous.
Puf Amulet, Leolux. Diz. Edward van Vlit. 2017. 
Puffs Amulet, Leolux. Diz. Edward van Vliet. 2017 
Carpet Girisha, Leolux. Diz. Edward van Vliet. 2017 
Carpet Girisha, Leolux. Diz. Edward van Vliet. 2017 
Stolik Prismo, Leolux. Diz. Edward van Vlit. 2017. 
Stoliki Prismo, Leolux. Diz. Edward van Vlit. 2017. 
Plaid Sashiko, Leolux. Diz. Edward van Vliet. 2017 
Pillow Topsy Turvy, Leolux. Diz. Edward van Vliet. 2017 
Decorative pillow Polaris, Leolux. Diz. Edward van Vliet. 2017 
Carpet Izem, Leolux. Diz. Edward van Vliet. 2017 
Carpet Izem, Leolux. Diz. Edward van Vliet. 2017 Prismo tables are made up of rectangles and circles. Thin lines create the effect of optical illusion. These are the only models in the collection in which textiles were not used: metal frame, ceramic worktop. Pillows and blankets are available as accessories. Thanks to the palette, including muted blue, sand, pink, red, gray shades, and "woven" patterns, they are perfectly combined with other objects.
Armchair from the collection of Sushi Red Edition, Moroso. 2017 
Wooden flooring Pirouette, Bisazza. 2017 
Ковер Celestial, Moooi Carpets. 2015. 
Lamps Galata, Venini. 2011 
Lamps Rontonton, Quasar. 2011 Edward van Vliet makes projects powerful and spectacular by applying contrasting materials and working with a wide variety of textile samples. At the end of 2017, he found a new place for his design studio, a stone’s throw from the Amsterdam Museum. Here everything is optimistic, colorful and without excesses. Like van Vliet himself. He is loved by decorators. Maybe because most of them are women.
