A collection of furniture or home accessories, just like a clothing collection, is designed and produced increasingly quickly. All to keep the consumer's attention. After all, thanks to the entire digital revolution, consumers are always ready to find an answer or buy a product, anytime, anywhere. How wonderful it is, then, to have a craft that is an act of slowing down. How wonderful it is to look at something and then completely unwind. Woodturning is such a craft.
Like weaving, woodturning is a craft that requires attention, experience, and respect for the material. For the makers at Draumr, woodturning represents not only the technique but also a way of looking at wood, its form, and interiors.
The woodturned home accessories in the Draumr collection are not anonymous products. They bear the marks of hands, choices, and time. And that is precisely what makes them so powerful and beautiful.
The wood determines the shape.
With woodturning, everything starts with the material. Every trunk, every grain, and every knot tells something about the tree's growth and life. The makers in the Draumr community, Otto and Rick, select the wood and view it not just as a raw material to be controlled, but as a partner in the design process.
During the turning process, they respond to the wood's manifestations, creating shapes based on how the grain flows and how the knot reacts. The imperfections thus become part of the products, something both Rick Blauw and Otto Koedijk appreciate. This way, they don't create a mass-produced product, but an object with its own character.
From utility object to art object
What distinguishes wood-turned accessories is the blurring of the lines between function and art. A bowl or accessory has a clear function, but also transcends that function. The imperfections, grain, and color of the wood increasingly transform the accessories into art objects. It's even gotten to the point where, for example, Otto's wooden spheres truly radiate power in their own right. They look beautiful on a pedestal or in a display case.
Moreover, wood-turned objects invite you to touch them. When you see them, you want to feel them, smell them, and touch them. Just imagine how many people run their fingers over them when you have an object in your home, and who can blame them? Their simplicity also creates a sense of tranquility, yet they remain interesting even if you don't decorate them. They are designed for everyday use, yet they enrich the interior in a subtle, almost silent way.
Craftsmanship as a marketing strategy
For the Draumr community, craftsmanship plays a central role. Certainly not as a trend, but rather as a foundation at Draumr. Woodturning is a discipline par excellence that makes this vision tangible. It's a highly visual process and, moreover, easy to share with interior design enthusiasts. Woodturning also contributes to the growing need for authenticity in this rapidly changing world. Moreover, it makes the value of craftsmanship understandable because you immediately see the results when Rick and Otto are at work. You see beautiful home accessories emerge from a block of wood with your own eyes.
By showcasing the maker's story, from raw wood to finished object, the Draumr community connects makers and interior design enthusiasts. Not just with a product, but with the idea behind it, and that is what Draumr stands for.
Small objects with great meaning
Not every wood-turned object needs to be a large piece. On the contrary, the smaller accessories in the Draumr collection make craftsmanship accessible. Think, for example, of Otto's rattles for the very youngest. They beautifully showcase the craftsmanship and artistry involved. All wood-turned items are made in small quantities because the wood is naturally different each time. Therefore, the items are often unique in shape and type. Nevertheless, they are certainly suitable as everyday objects, but also as works of art. These objects offer an accessible introduction to artisanal living and fit within the philosophy of "less, but better."
Timeless living starts with materials
Carefully turned wood ages beautifully. It develops a patina, softens in color, and enriches in appearance. This makes wood-turned accessories sustainable choices. This isn't because we claim to be, but because they are enduring. We believe that an interior should grow with its user. We strongly believe in the personality of every interior. Who you are, you express in your interior. Objects in your interior gain meaning. For that, you need true quality, and that, in turn, takes time to develop. The wood-turned home accessories in the Rick and Otto collection embody this belief.
An interior with soul
Those who choose wood-turned furniture and accessories don't choose perfection, but honesty. Shapes that aren't smoothed out, but shaped by nature and the hands of their creators. Objects that bring peace, precisely because they are human.
That is what Draumr stands for: living with care, materials with a story, and craftsmanship that remains tangible, every day.