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

1997

Foam Bowl by Marcel Wanders

Marcel Wanders Foam Bowl, 1997 A part of the Droog Collection that was designed specifically for the German porcelain factory Rosenthal in 1997. Marcel Wanders developed a technique to produce porcelain objects without the use of plaster molds. A natural […]

01.01.199727.11.2024

Eggshell Vase by Marcel Wanders

Marcel Wanders Eggshell Vase, 1997 A part of the Droog Collection designed specifically for the German porcelain factory Rosenthal in 1997. To create the bulb-shaped vase, Wanders stuffed a latex condom with hard-boiled eggs and then cast the resulting shape […]

01.01.199727.11.2024

Sponge Vase by Marcel Wanders

Marcel Wanders Sponge Vase, 1997 A part of the Droog Collection designed specifically for the German porcelain factory Rosenthal in 1997. Inspired by the natural form of a sponge, Marcel Wanders developed a unique method for creating porcelain using moulds. […]

01.01.199727.11.2024

Extrusion Plates by Dick van Hoff

Dick van Hoff Extrusion Plates, 1997 A part of the Droog Collection designed specifically for the German porcelain factory Rosenthal in 1997. Unpredictable decorative effects are produced when two different colours of porcelain are mixed in the extrusion machine. Van […]

01.01.199729.11.2024

Cow chair by Niels van Eijk

Niels van Eijk Cow chair, 1997 Crafted from a single, untreated cowhide, the Cow Chair is shaped without frames, stitching, or added structure. The hide is soaked, stretched over a mold, and left to dry for a week — transforming […]

01.01.199715.04.2025

Bronto Chair by Richard Hutten

Richard Hutten Bronto Chair, 1997 Hutten aimed to make a piece of furniture which was not constructed. In his research, he ended up with rotation moulding, for which he then made his own rotation moulding machine. He first made the […]

01.01.199708.11.2024

Kokon Furniture by Konings & Bey

Jan Konings and Jurgen Bey Kokon Furniture, 1997 Old wooden chairs and tables are wrapped in PVC synthetic fibres that shrink to form a taut, elastic skin around the frames, transforming examples of “desolate furniture” into ghostly new forms. Smooth […]

01.01.199708.07.2025

Waterfall Shower by Jan Melis

Jan Melis Waterfall Shower, 1997 Step into the flow! Designed by Jan Melis for Droog, this terrazzo wall-basin turns your daily rinse into a mini waterfall moment. Hot and cold water join forces in one smooth stream, cascading down like […]

01.01.199714.05.2025

Wrapped Stool by Hella Jongerius

Hella Jongerius Wrapped Stool, 1997 Jongerius used high-tech fibre coiling, which is now a very common technique in product design. The experiment was made within the Dry Tech II Project, in collaboration with Droog Design and the Technical University Delft. […]

01.01.199709.07.2025

Lace Table by Marcel Wanders

Marcel Wanders Lace Table, 1997 Marcel Wanders’s Lace Table is a standout piece from Droog’s experimental Dry Tech II showcase in 1997. Crafted using unusual high-tech techniques, it brings the delicate aesthetic of lace into the realm of furniture design. The […]

01.01.199708.07.2025

1996

Dry Tech I by Droog Design

Dry Tech I Exhibition at Salone del Mobile, Milan, 1996 For the first Droog project, we partnered with the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology. The initiative was sparked by a curiosity about what could emerge from […]

18.04.199609.07.2025

Knotted Chair by Marcel Wanders

Marcel Wanders Knotted Chair, 1996 The Knotted Chair is a modern miracle of transparency and a highlight of the international design world. This design seamlessly blends handcrafted tactile elements with high-tech industrial processes. It begins with a braided cord wrapped […]

01.01.199612.11.2024

Pushed Washtub by Hella Jongerius

Hella Jongerius Pushed Washtub, 1996 Hella Jongerius was among the first designers to work on the limits of material that could be soft, thick and strong at the same time. In order to shape the washtub, the designer took a […]

01.01.199618.11.2024

1995

Softlamp by Arian Brekveld

Arian Brekveld Softlamp, 1995 The Softlamp became the first interior design product created using the technique of dipping a heated mold into liquid plastic. Its glossy exterior gives it a ceramic-like quality, while the soft, supple texture enhances its tactile […]

01.01.199515.11.2024

Knitted Lamp by Hella Jongerius

Hella Jongerius Knitted Lamp, 1995 As a part of the ‘Dry Tech’ project, initiated by Droog Design and the Technical University Delft, the Knitted Lamp became one of the remarkable designs. Hella Jongerius knitted a cloth of fibreglass threads, strengthening […]

01.01.199513.11.2024

Fruit Tray Sculpture by Richard Hutten

Richard Hutten Fruit Tray Sculpture, 1995 Crafted from thermo-formed PMMA plastic, Richard Hutten’s Fruit Tray Sculpture transforms a simple square into a striking landscape of flowing hills and valleys, reminding us of an abstract egg crate. Designed as both a […]

01.01.199504.06.2025