Subtle experiences of products, projects and exhibitions by Droog Design digitally preserved over the last 30 years.

2010

Cleanup

With a simple act of washing our hands, we can help cleanse the earth of landmines. Cleanup is soap formed in the shape of landmines and sold to raise funds for landmine removal, survivor assistance and promoting awareness of the […]

02.07.2010

Saved by Droog

During Salone del Mobile in Milan in 2010, Droog presented 5135 items saved from liquidation sales and other leftovers. Every month about 500 companies in the Netherlands go bankrupt. Where do their products go? In the past several months we […]

14.04.201027.10.2023

Safety Vests Beware of Software by Mieke Gerritzen and Geert Lovink

Mieke Gerritzen and Geert Lovink Safety Vests (Beware of Software), 2010 Lot: #2914 (50 safety vests) A batch of plain safety vests is transformed into a bold cultural commentary. Mieke Gerritzen, with text by Geert Lovink, turns these fluorescent garments […]

01.01.201010.10.2025

Moustache Guard by Maison Margiela

Maison Margiela Moustache Guard, 2010 Lot: 11 cups Maison Margiela transformed a set of forgotten cups with a wink to Victorian etiquette. Each cup is fitted with a sleek silver guard — a playful nod to the 19th-century invention that […]

01.01.201010.10.2025

Multi Vase by Tejo Remy & René Veenhuizen

Tejo Remy & René Veenhuizen Multi Vase, 2010 A striking fusion of form and function, the Multi Vase is crafted from reclaimed glassware: bottles, jars, and vases thoughtfully assembled into a single, candelabra-like composition. Each piece is one-of-a-kind, bonded rather than […]

01.01.201010.06.2025

The Blank Wall Clock by Martí Guixé

Martí Guixé The Blank Wall Clock, 2010 The 24h Sentence Maker Wall Clock has words instead of hours and the verb IS stays right in the centre: each hour you build a sentence instead of counting the time. A new […]

01.01.201002.12.2024

Twin Stopper by Sam Hecht

Sam Hecht Twin Stopper, 2010 Unlike ordinary stoppers, this one has asymmetrical ends, meaning it adjusts perfectly to any gap between the door and the floor. Just flip it around to find the perfect fit. With its elegant, minimalist design, […]

01.01.201018.02.2025

Dusk/dawn mirror by Minale-Maeda

Minale-Maeda Dusk/dawn Mirror, 2010 Designed by the Japanese studio Minale-Maeda in 2010, it is an innovative piece that transforms the traditional concept of a mirror. Its design is inspired by the reflection of the sky on a pool of water, […]

01.01.201007.04.2025

Rietveld LEGO Buffet by Minale-Maeda

Studio Minale-Maeda Rietveld LEGO Buffet, 2010 Meet Buffet — a grown-up piece of furniture that refuses to let go of its inner child. Dreamed up by Minale-Maeda, it’s a cheeky remix of Rietveld’s 20th-century buffet, except this time it’s built […]

01.01.201014.08.2025

Darwin chair by Stefan Sagmeister

Stefan Sagmeister Darwin Chair, 2010 The Darwin chair utilizes a free-swinging structure that includes about 200 sheets of attached prints. As the top sheet becomes worn, the user can easily rip it off, transforming the chair’s appearance while the remaining […]

01.01.201012.11.2024

100 Blue Containers

100 Blue Containers, 2010 Lot: #3294 (90 flower pots), #1593-90/97 (6 grey wooden trays), #PH09-378 (4 metal trays) Ceramic, metal or wood container + flock coating Droog rescued 100 plain blue plastic containers and gave them a luxurious twist with […]

01.01.201010.10.2025

Daily Handkerchief by Studio Makkink and Bey

Studio Makkink and Bey Daily Handkerchief, 2010 Lot: 2500 handkerchiefs across the show From a pile of forgotten handkerchiefs, Studio Makkink & Bey created a series embroidered with snippets of 30 days world news. Each cloth captures a single day’s […]

01.01.201010.10.2025

XX chair by Luc d’Hanis and Sofie Lachaert

Luc d’Hanis and Sofie Lachaert XX Chair, 2010 As part of the ‘Saved by Droog’ collection, Dutch designers Luc d’Hanis and Sofie Lachaert exploited the outward curve of a pair of café chairs’ legs. By positioning the legs side-by-side and […]

01.01.201012.11.2024

Manicured Chair by Marian Bantjes

Marian Bantjes Manicured Chair, 2010 Wooden folding chair, nail polish, varnish In a project ‘saved by droog ‘, 14 international designers were invited by droog to reconsider the 5135 items they collected as raw material for some creative intervention. Canadian […]

01.01.201007.11.2024

Read Before You Eat Table by Marian Bantjes

Marian Bantjes Read Before You Eat (Table), 2010 Lot: #1593-759 (1 dining table) Dining table + laser cut, varnish From a single auctioned dining table, Marian Bantjes crafted Read Before You Eat — a piece that serves both food and […]

01.01.201010.10.2025

Happy Wallet by Stefan Sagmeister

Stefan Sagmeister Happy Wallet, 2010 Lot: #283 (448 wallets) Wallet + gold imprint Each one of 448 wallets is stamped with the phrase “Money does not make me happy” — a wry reminder that true value isn’t always in your […]

01.01.201010.10.2025