Our “Cocoon Collectables” vintage design treasures quickly adapt to their new surroundings. This stunning Brutalist sideboard in natural oak by Gerhard Bartels, Belgium, 1970s, blends seamlessly in a brutalist environment. Above it hangs a prominent wall painting by Leo Gestel, completed in 1941, adding to the harmony of the space.
In June, Cocoon House will not only open the doors to its new showroom in Hilversum but will also host a vibrant summer salon showcasing a diverse selection of design and art. This exhibition will feature the works of renowned designers interacting with the distinctive vintage furniture from the Cocoon House collection.
Stylists Sander van Eyck and curator Wisse Trooster have collaboratively created an engaging dialogue, where each design piece, artwork and piece of furniture tells its own unique story.
Participants include: Dirk Duif, Fransje Gimbrere, Inge Simonis, Karel Bodegom, Kiki van Eijk, Marcio Pontes, Mariekke Jansen, Nienke Sikkema, Sandra Keja Planken, studio mo man tai, Studio Range, Sven Jansse and The Novel Grey. The works are available for purchase at Cocoon House.
Address: Kerkbrink 16, 1211 BX Hilversum. Opening hours for the exhibition: Friday / Saturday from 12:00 to 17:00.
After seven wonderful years in our current Amsterdam location, we’re excited to announce that we’ll be relocating to a former 1930s post office in Hilversum by the end of the first quarter in 2024.
This space not only gives us room to grow our passions for 20th-century antiques, interior design, and art but also provides a fantastic backdrop for new collaborations, events and inspiring shoots. Thanks for the wonderful partnerships this past year, and here’s to an amazing 2024!
Landschaps- en tuinarchitect Jan David Zocher kreeg in 1827 van de gemeente Utrecht de opdracht om aan de stadsbuitengracht een plan te ontwikkelen. Als resultaat hiervan een vijfhonderd meter lange rij van historische stadspanden, waaronder dit herenhuis uit 1840 langs de van Asch van Wijckskade.
Na bijna twee eeuwen kwam het in creatieve handen van interior designer en Cocoon Living founder Sander van Eyck, die er nu inmiddels al enkele jaren woont.
Continue reading Sander’s “Palazzo” @TALKIES MANWe are very pleased to present you a beautiful series of Brutalist 1970s (Bar) Cabinets. Have a look!
