216 - Dries Kreijkamp

Dries Kreijkamp Spring Sculptural stool Metal and wood Numbered No. 6 and signed Date of creation: 2014 H70 L35 cm An innovative Dutch artist, designer, and architect, renowned for his radical approach to housing and form. Kreijkamp is famous for his Bolwoningen (Spherical Houses, 1984) in 's-Hertogenbosch—experimental prefabricated houses that challenge conventional architecture with their self-supporting spherical design. His work blends art, industrial design, and sustainable housing, leaving a lasting legacy in the history of Dutch architecture. This playful and sculptural Spring stool perfectly illustrates his innovative approach to form and design, making it a highly sought-after collector’s item in contemporary Dutch design. Dutch artist, designer, and architect Dries Kreijkamp is famous for his Bolwoningen—prefabricated spherical houses built in 1984 in 's-Hertogenbosch—which challenge conventional forms of housing. His work blends art, industrial design, and experimental architecture. The Spring stool embodies this spirit in an object: a playful and sculptural seat, where the metal frame and wood combine to create a form that is both functional and ironic. Signed and numbered, it rounds out the body of work by an unconventional designer on the Dutch scene.