"Every Smoke Chandelier by Moooi is a unique piece that possesses the unique surface structure of burned wood. Since these exceptional lamps consist of just that: burned wood which has been treated with epoxide resin and will therefore remain protected and durable. This is the reason why an effect emerges that is similar to amber-covered objects that can be admired for a long time. The charisma of the burned wood offers an unmistakable aura to the room with this special piece.The unfinished expression of the Smoke Chandelier offers the finishing touch to the whole image. Those that are in the same room as this design piece by Moooi, won’t ignore it."
Maarten Baas (b. 1978) made his first design,“Knuckle,”as a student at the Design Academy Eindhoven. This candle holder for candles of various sizes was taken into production by Pol’s Potten. He also sold the first unique piece of the now well known “Hey, Chair, Be A Bookshelf” furniture during this time. After some time studying at Milan Poly technic and graduating from the Design Academy, he designed the “Smoke” series of burned furniture, which was nominated for awards and dopted into the Moooi line, as well as the personal collection of Philippe Starck“Smoke”pieces would later be commissioned for every room of the Gramercy Park Hotel. Baas creates unique pieces that are each handmade, though produced in series, and explore the boundaries of design without merely just breaking the rules.
"Pieces of furniture are literally burned,after which they are preserved in a clear epoxy coating.The beauty and character of burned wood is now captured in a long lasting material,creating the strange sensation of sitting on burnt furniture.Maarten Baas is a Dutch designer who graduated from Design Academy Eindhoven in 1996.In 2000 he studied for several months at the Politecnico di Milano.In June 2002 he graduated at the Design Academy a series of burned furniture called ""Smoke"".Maarten is searching for the boundaries of design,without leaning on the regular ""do's and don'ts"".The Smoke series includes armchair,dining chair and chandelier.Each item from the Smoke series share the unfamiliar and untamed finish that is categorized by fire.Each piece is unique and may differ due to the process used for production.The smoke chair is upholstered in black leather and has a secret repair kit underneath the seat in case of emergencies."