Designer
Vincent Van Duysen
Vincent Van Duysen was born in Lokeren, Belgium, in 1962. He earned his degree at the Sint-Lucas School of Architecture in Ghent, then worked with Aldo Cibic in Milan and afterwards collaborated with Jean De Meulder in Antwerp. In 1989 he…
Biography
Background
Vincent Van Duysen was born in Lokeren, Belgium, in 1962. He earned his degree at the Sint-Lucas School of Architecture in Ghent, then worked with Aldo Cibic in Milan and afterwards collaborated with Jean De Meulder in Antwerp. In 1989 he established his own practice, Vincent Van Duysen Architects.
Signature Style
From the outset Van Duysen has treated architecture, interiors and product design as one continuous discipline, letting subtle transitions between them shape each project. His work is a constant search for essence: pure, tactile materials, deep respect for context and tradition, and clean, timeless spaces that put sensory experience, functionality, durability and comfort ahead of fleeting trends. He describes protection as something we all need, and something he wants to translate into his architecture and design.
Notable Works
Since 2016 he has been Creative Director of Molteni&C, for which he has designed a broad catalogue of upholstery, tables, storage, kitchens and accessories, including the Paul, Augusto, Julian, Cleo and Octave sofas, the Walter, Elain and Paula armchairs, the Mateo and Aria tables, the Hector and Logos living systems and the VVD kitchen.
Legacy
His distinctions include the Flemish Culture Prize for Design, Belgian Designer of the Year, the Henry van de Velde Lifetime Achievement Award and an EDIDA for Best Interior Designer of the Year, and he has appeared several times on Architectural Digest's AD100 and the Elle Decor A-List.
Collections
Products
Albert Sofa
Vincent Van Duysen's modular sofa of clean lines, double seams and quilted-blanket back cushions.
Aria
Van Duysen's writing desk of a folded steel sheet with an Eco Skin top and a small pull-out drawer.
Augusto
Vincent Van Duysen's sofa system with linear and rounded elements, chaise lounges and islands.
Augusto Armchair
Vincent Van Duysen's armchair with a classic silhouette, piping and aluminium feet.
Casper
Vincent Van Duysen's bedside tables and four-drawer chest, with wood or Eco Skin tops.
Cleo
Vincent Van Duysen's modular sofa system built around a curvilinear shell on slender steel feet.
Elain
Vincent Van Duysen's small rounded armchair of one seat and one backrest, on feet or a swivel base.
Gillis
Vincent Van Duysen's compact low armchair: a solid ash frame with leather straps, 2019.
Gliss Master Walk-in Closet
Vincent Van Duysen's modular wardrobe and walk-in closet system with a wide range of doors.
Linea
Vincent Van Duysen's swivel armchair on a trumpet base, with an open void in the backrest.
Gregor
Vincent Van Duysen's low modular sofa system with winged leather armrests on a linear steel base.
Julian
Vincent Van Duysen's 2026 modular sofa with deep seats, lumbar cushions and contrasting piping.
