Veermakers

Profile:

Key points:

• Founded in 2021 by Louise Liljencrantz and KFK Cabinet Makersa renowned woodworking company.

• Specializes in timeless, high-end furniture and accessories

• Focus on craftsmanship, sustainability, and honest materials

• Pieces crafted in their own workshop in Stockholm and with select manufacturers

Nationality: Swedish designers

Style: Minimalist

Minimalist, timeless, and crafted with luxurious materials. A blend of Scandinavian heritage with modern influences.

Overview:

Studio Background: Founded in 2021

Veermakers was founded in 2021 by interior designer Louise Liljencrantz and KFK Cabinet Makers. The brand emerged from their previous success with LKFK Edition, launched in 2017. Veermakers offers a collection of timeless furniture and accessories, crafted with a deep respect for materials and artisanal techniques. Their workshop in Stockholm ensures high-quality production, while select materials, such as Italian travertine stone, are sourced from specialized manufacturers.

Founders: Louise Liljencrantz and KFK Cabinet Makers

Approach, design philosophy: Slow design

Veermakers follows a “slow design” philosophy, focusing on quality over quantity. Louise Liljencrantz believes in creating furniture that will last for generations:

“All the pieces are timeless, they are made to last.”

The studio prioritizes:

• Timelessness: Avoiding trends in favor of enduring aesthetics.

• Craftsmanship: Handcrafted by skilled artisans, ensuring precision and durability.

• Sustainability: Sourcing responsible materials and minimizing waste.

• Material integrity: Using solid wood, natural stone, and metal in their rawest, most honest forms.

Style: Minimalism and warmth

A refined balance between minimalism and warmth, with a strong emphasis on natural materials and sculptural shapes. Veermakers blends mid-century modern influences with contemporary Scandinavian aesthetics.

Main inspirations: Swedish design

• Swedish design heritage, including designers like Gunnar Asplund and Jonas Bohlin.

• Architecture and natural landscapes.

• Travel and cultural influences.

• A deep appreciation for materials like wood, stone, and metals.

Identity and aesthetics: Craftmanship and timeless design

The identity of Veermakers is shaped by an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and timeless design. Their furniture pieces are not just functional objects but also artistic expressions, each carrying a sense of authenticity and material integrity.

Values: Sustainability, craftmanship and durability

Veermakers values sustainability, craftsmanship, and durability. The studio believes in ethical production, avoiding mass manufacturing in favor of carefully crafted, limited-edition pieces. They partner with responsible suppliers and contribute to environmental efforts, such as reforestation programs.

Creative process: Material exploration

Veermakers’ creative process is rooted in material exploration and meticulous craftsmanship. Each piece is carefully designed, prototyped, and refined through a collaborative process between designers and artisans. The goal is to enhance the natural beauty of materials while ensuring structural integrity.

Production and materials: Wood, stone, steel

Veermakers primarily works with:

• Solid wood (walnut, oak, birch veneer)

• Natural stone (travertine, marble)

• Steel (burned in linseed oil for a unique patina)

• Handwoven silk shades (crafted in Stockholm for their lighting pieces)

“With Veermakers, craftsmanship is in the spotlight and products are the complete opposite to mass production and rapid consumerism.”

Production methods

All wooden furniture is handcrafted in Veermakers’ Stockholm and Fiskars workshops. The brand ensures full control over production, from raw material selection to finishing touches. Specialized manufacturers handle select materials, such as travertine stone, to maintain the highest quality.

Main categories

• Furniture (coffee tables, sideboards, stools, dining tables)

• Lighting (table lamps, sculptural lighting pieces)

• Accessories (candle holders, coasters, decorative objects)

Notable collections

• Cloud Coffee Table (walnut or oak)

• Eight Table (steel, burned in linseed oil)

• Frank and Arrow Lamps (travertine stone and silk shades)

Major projects

• Collaboration with The Invisible Collection: Exclusive furniture line

• Limited edition jewelry boxes for Repossi

• Exclusive table collection "Pear" with Monde Singulier

Recognition

Veermakers has been recognized for its exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design. The brand has been featured in leading design publications and embraced by luxury interior designers worldwide.

Press/media quotes

• “New Swedish design brand Veermakers offers a slow approach to furniture”, https://www.wallpaper.com/design/design-brand-veermakers-louise-liljencrantz

• “Louise Liljencrantz Unveils New Design Brand Veermakers” https://design-milk.com/louise-liljencrantz-unveils-new-design-brand-veermakers/

• “Louise Liljencrantz’s Debut Furniture Line Finds Harmony in Contrast” https://interiordesign.net/projects/louise-liljencrantz-s-debut-furniture-line-finds-harmony-in-contrast/

Exhibitions

• Stockholm Design Week 2021: Debut collection showcased at Grand Relations Atelier.

Headquarters and website

• Veermakers, Brahegatan 26, 114 37 Stockholm, Sweden

• https://veermakers.com/