Eric Mertens
1965 Born in Nijmegen
Since 1992 Cabinetmaker and designer
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Eric Mertens

“The more you leave out, the more important is what remains,” is Eric Mertens’ credo. If an object does not have any superfluous embellishments, its constituent aspects are its form, proportions, material and design, he explains. This cabinetmaker from Amsterdam skillfully combines minimalist design ideas with his love of the passion and skill of traditional craftsmanship. Using various CAD programs during the design process, the building eventually comes down to skilled woodworking. Finely hand finished surfaces are characteristic of his work and this simplicity emphasizes the decorative grain of the wood.

Corner table. Oak. 60 × 60 × 90 cm.
Corner table. Oak. 60 × 60 × 90 cm.
Wall table <em>Zweibein</em>.
Wall table Zweibein.
Shelf with drawer. Zebrano. 60 × 40 × 12 cm.
Shelf with drawer. Zebrano. 60 × 40 × 12 cm.
Side table.
Side table.
Bed.
Bed.
Corner shelves.
Corner shelves.
Chair <em>Hinta</em>. Walnut and corian.
Chair Hinta. Walnut and corian.
Chair <em>Hinta</em>. Walnut and corian. Detail.
Chair Hinta. Walnut and corian. Detail.
Table and chairs <em>Hinta</em>. Walnut and corian.
Table and chairs Hinta. Walnut and corian.
Console with drawers.
Console with drawers.
Shelves.
Shelves.
Display case <em>breder</em>.
Display case breder.
Console with drawers <em>diagonal</em>.
Console with drawers diagonal.
Console with drawers <em>diagonal</em>. Detail.
Console with drawers diagonal. Detail.