Designer Pieter Adam and a group of his original handcrafted pieces. The Bronx Table Lamp features his signature interconnected link motif with casted Smoked Brass details and handmade Forest Linen shade. Collec(t)able sofa and hocker (ottoman) in navy saddle leather with forest brown straw marquetry detail and antique silver metal finish. The Volcano Candelabra’s rough, organic cast brass surface texture evokes lava, shown here in Dutch silver finish. Macaroon straw marquetry luxury box in worn silver straw marquetry. Strolling into the scene is the Karma Chameleon cast brass sculpture in natural brass.




Pieter Adam Bespoke Furniture Radiates Luxury




Pieter Adam Design is a bespoke European brand renowned for its high-quality lighting fixtures, furniture, and luxurious accessories emphasizing durability and fine craftsmanship. “Every design in the Pieter Adam collection is meticulously conceived, measured, and assembled to perfection, radiating luxury and a sense of stateliness,” says Adam, the founder and lead designer. Adam spoke to Incollect about his evolution as a designer, the dangers of “temporary, trendy mass production design,” and the enduring value and beauty of raw materials, craftsmanship, and expertise.




How would you define your design style?

I’d describe my style as contemporary but timeless. I want to create pieces that last and designs that still feel fresh and contemporary years from now.



What inspires you?

A lot of my inspiration comes from nature. Everything in nature can be so inspiring: the shapes, the light, the textures. There’s also a calm balance in natural forms that I always try to bring into my work. You can see this influence reflected in many of my lighting pieces, such as the Twiggy Series, Mysterious Bamboo, Soleil, and others. At the same time, I’m also drawn to brutalist art, architecture, and design of the 1970s — there’s something raw and authentic about that whole genre in design and art that somehow fits beautifully with my own tastes and sensibilities.




The Circum Collection of handcrafted furniture showcases fine materials and luxe details, such as quilted leather drawer linings and tables with additional pull-out leather-topped surfaces. Shown above, the Circum Lowboard in emerald green straw marquetry. Below, the Circum End Table in ebony with marquetry detail top, inset glass surface and leather-topped pull-out.



How does all of that translate into your forms?

I don’t really like sharp or edgy shapes and forms. I prefer clean, geometric lines that feel soft, elegant, and refined. I strive for forms that blend effortlessly into an interior space and become part of the atmosphere rather than shouting out for attention.



What else is important in a design?

At the end of the day, it’s all about creating designs that tell a story, with beautiful materials, exquisite craftsmanship, and a sense of harmony that lasts.




The Le Soleil Wall Lamp is designed with a closed inner circle and an outer circle scattering rays of light. Adaptable to wall or ceiling mount, and available in 4 sizes and 3 finishes.



What is your best-selling design?

Among the bestselling designs are the Soleil and Rosedale series. The Soleil wall lamps are remarkably adaptable. They integrate effortlessly into any interior while still making a powerful statement. They are available in various colours and sizes, and with their warm and inviting glow, embody a kind of contemporary elegance.



The Curva Culta Table Lamp in aluminum with casted brass and bamboo silk shade. 



When did you start your own line of exclusive design lighting?

I began developing this brand line around 2008. Pieter Adam has always been a part of VOF Lumiere—VOF Lumiere is the “mother company”, and Pieter Adam is one of the brands that it markets. Lumière is my wife’s family business and has been delivering classic and timeless lighting fixtures, furniture, and accessories for over 60 years. Together with my wife, I took over the company from my father-in-law and folded my own lighting series, called Pieter Adam, into that larger business.



The Twiggy Series lighting collection includes sconces, floor lamps, table lamps and 4 sizes of the spectacular Twiggy Hanging Lamp, shown here in the large size with casted brass in Dutch Silver finish.



What inspired you to start creating bespoke lighting designs?

The Pieter Adam Collection was intentionally and originally established as an alternative to the deluge of cheap, temporary, disposable, and largely trend-driven mass market lighting found everywhere in our 21st-century consumer society. My focus, opposed to that, was on quality and exclusivity, with long-term durability, craftsmanship, and design originality and expertise being among the highest priorities. Every detail and every piece is carefully considered in my lighting, leaving nothing to chance.



Tell us about your background and training. How did you get into design?

I have always had a passion for art and design. I studied design at the Academy of Art here in the Netherlands and worked as an antiques restorer before deciding to be a designer. I gained valuable design experience working as an apprentice with Jan des Bouvrie and Castelein and then decided to produce my own designs.



Top: Peter in his workshop. Bottom: Production sketch for the hand-crafted straw marquetry Circum dresser/sideboard.



What is distinctive about your designs?

A distinctive feature of my designs is the unusual combination of materials, such as pieces incorporating brass, wood, glass, and marble. The passion and challenge lie for me in creating objects that reveal the unexpected potential of these materials in relation to one another. Thanks to my background as an antiques restorer, I am able to better understand and highlight the inherent strength, beauty, and possibilities of the materials I am working with.




Left, the Rosedale Table Lamp and right, the Rosedale Hanging Lamp in oval and round versions contrast casted brass with blown glass, and are available in a choice of finishes.



Can you give me an example?

The Rosedale series was one of the very first lighting designs I created for Pieter Adam. It marks the beginning of the brand, which makes it an especially meaningful design for me. The elegance and the lightness of the blown glass contrast with the heavier metal form, giving the Rosedale pieces a distinctive and playful quality. The combination of the two materials also uniquely engages the light. Whether in a five-star hotel lobby or your residence, this design complements any interior.




TamTam Tables in straw marquetry with leather and casted brass details are available in 3 sizes and 3 colors: worn silver, chocolate brown and emerald green. Left: TamTam Table in emerald green. Right: TamTam Table in medium size, chocolate brown straw marquetry.



Do you work with renewable or recycled materials?

For the TamTam Collection, I wanted to combine brass with a material I hadn’t used before, and in my search for more eco-friendly material options, I discovered the incredible possibilities of straw marquetry for furniture. It’s a fascinating material, perfect for customization, as it can be dyed in a wide range of colors. I got really excited and, letting my creativity run free, I designed an entire furniture line around this beautiful material and craft. Straw marquetry, by the way, is a rare and meticulous technique. Every strand of straw is cut by hand, then soaked in hot and cold water, ironed flat, and finally it is coloured in a dye bath. The ironing process reveals a subtle natural gradient to the straw, giving each piece a one-of-a-kind depth and texture. It is refined, artistic, and full of character.




Intricately patterned Collec(T)able straw marquetry end table (left) and pair of nesting coffee tables (right).



Where is everything made?

We are based in a farmhouse complex in the rural countryside in the Netherlands, where a major part of our production also takes place. But we also collaborate with several European partners on specialised materials: mouth-blown glass is produced in the Czech Republic, and our silk cords are made in Italy. All assembly and quality checks are carried out in our factory in the Netherlands before being sent to clients.



You also hand-make your own lampshades for lighting, right?

Yes, that’s right. A lamp shade is what gives a lamp its allure. Without a shade, most lamps are just, well, lamps. Our company, founded in 1964, has a ton of experience in lighting and the handmade production of lamp shades, so we figured we would try to continue that tradition. Our highly skilled workers can create unique shades that embody quality and craftsmanship and make our lighting special and original. Since every interior is different, each setting calls for a different shade—whether it’s a distinct fabric type, a particular weight, or just colour, to achieve the perfect balance. That’s why, for us, it’s only natural to continue making our shades to order, allowing our customers to perfectly design and personalize their own lamps.



Left to right: The Sea Treasure Hanging Lamp, Sea Treasure Table Lamp with the Collec(T)able round table in straw marquetry and selenite, and the WornTorch sconce with matte faceted glass. 



The Pieter x Mieke oval lamp is gorgeous. What was the inspiration behind this piece?

Mieke is a client of ours, and she approached me with a request for a unique lighting piece created especially for her. After meeting with her and listening carefully to her wishes, I sat down at my drawing table to design something that would truly reflect her vision. The result is a customized lamp, for her, not a collection piece, and so it did not get a specific name — “Pieter X Mieke” stands for the cooperation between us.



What was the inspiration?

The craftsmanship of boatbuilding was my reference point. I was fascinated by the way boats are constructed, particularly by an intricate technique that is often used to fasten the upholstery. Translating this small detail into a lighting design allowed me to merge strength with elegance, tradition with modernity. The result was a light that reflects both the raw beauty of industrial materials and the refined precision of handcrafted work. The client had specified that the lamp was intended to be placed above an oval-shaped table, so naturally it had to take on an oval form itself.





The Baroctopus is a pretty cool piece — how did that come about?

While sketching a new collection, I was inspired by the mysterious world beneath the surface of the sea. I have always found the octopus to be one of the most beautiful and fascinating creatures on our planet. So I tried to make something that reflected that admiration. This piece is both art and furniture, combining a highly decorative exterior with functional purpose. The curly tentacles of the octopus reminded me of the curved lines of baroque furniture. The suckers on the underside of the tentacles are carried into the design and extended across the entire bottom of the piece.



What is new, and next for you?

I’m currently working on a large hospitality project that includes creating several bespoke lighting and furniture pieces, like the custom-made bar I’m designing and building right now. It’s a project full of creative freedom and craftsmanship, which makes it really exciting. I’m also exploring new materials, including many different types of wood. I would like to design pieces that truly celebrate the material itself.



In what way exactly?

The finish doesn’t have to be smooth or sleek; sometimes the beauty lies in the rawness. I love it when you can see and feel craftsmanship in design. The hand of the maker, natural imperfections, and the texture of the wood, all tell a compelling story.




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