kiki&joost
with Ceramiche
Francesco De Maio
Intanto is a collection of benches and tiles designed by Dutch design duo Kiki&Joost. Partners in business and life Kiki van Eijk and Joost van Bleiswijk work between their peaceful farmhouse and a massive workshop in Eindhoven, a space entirely dedicated to the process of making unique pieces designed to standout over trends and time. Jointly they designed the bench “Intanto” where north European know-how ties with Neapolitan craftsmanship.
The tiles are hand glazed by Ceramiche Francesco De Maio and designed
by Kiki&Joost as acts of randomness.
The colors are free to expand organically on the surface creating patterns of soft layers of colors. The bench is made from wood – designed as a grid where different materials come together – but it’s primarily a communal object. INTANTO (in english “Meanwhile”) is an invitation to pause, a suggestion to find a place in between.
SIT, INTERACT, REST, THINK, EAT, WRITE, SPEAK, DREAM, REBOOT.
Regardless of the scale, the handmade and human touch remains at the heart of their practice and reinforces an intuitive and emotional approach to contemporary design. Can you stop the vicious running of your mind and be present in the moment? Meanwhile, please sit.
INTANTO
Designer:
Kiki&Joost
Manufacturer:
Ceramiche
Francesco De Maio
Year of Production:
2021
Country of Manufacture:
Italy
Materials:
ceramic
Color:
pink, green
Dimensions:
20 x 20 cm
Designer:
Kiki&Joost
Manufacturer:
Ceramiche
Francesco De Maio
Year of Production:
2021
Country of Manufacture:
Italy
Materials:
ceramic
Color:
rose
Dimensions:
20 x 20 cm
Designer:
Kiki&Joost
Manufacturer:
Ceramiche
Francesco De Maio
Year of Production:
2021
Country of Manufacture:
Italy
Materials:
ceramic
Color:
pink, green, rose
Dimensions:
20 x 20 cm
Designer:
Kiki&Joost
Manufacturer:
Ceramiche
Francesco De Maio
Year of Production:
2021
Country of Manufacture:
Italy
Materials:
ceramic, wood
Color:
brown,pink, green, rose
Dimensions:
width 180 cm
depth 48 cm
height 46 cm
