Design
rooted
in matter.
Furniture, objects and integrated systems — made with craftsmanship, shaped by engineering and systems thinking.
Projects with
structure and intent.
Every piece begins with a question — how can space, material and use come together more intelligently?
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Compact wood-fired sauna in Douglas and aspen — designed as a quiet space for heat and slowing down.
Handcrafted solid oak coffee table with rounded edges, tapered legs, and a lower shelf for everyday living.
Sideboard with rounded sides, open shelving and a spacious drawer with visible dovetail joinery. Crafted in oak with walnut accents.
An early-stage prototype exploring how daily technology (charging, lighting, alarm) can disappear into furniture without disturbing the atmosphere.
Craftsmanship
meets
engineering.
Studio Bartholomeus is the work of Bas Bartholomeus — designer, maker and engineer. He designs and builds furniture, objects and integrated systems for living, working and outdoor use.
Every project starts with systems thinking: what is the real question, which material serves it best, how does the system integrate into the space. The same approach he applies in his advisory work.
Conversation
Short conversation about the project, space and budget. No obligations.
Concept
First design with material proposal and indicative price.
Production
Build starts after concept approval. Transparency throughout the process.
Delivery
Delivered, installed and fully ready for use.
Notes on
making and thinking.
Why the choice of finish is just as decisive as the form and how material communicates the expected lifespan of an object.
A look at cable management, modularity and why visual quiet matters.
How the discipline of digital systems applies to physical space — and why that fundamentally changes furniture design.
Want something
made?
The studio takes a limited number of commissions each year. A short conversation is always without obligation.