a deep dialogue with wood

To become a Draumr furniture maker requires the structural ingenuity and material reverence exemplified by masters like Maarten Davidse and Chris Ruhe. The craft demands a deep dialogue with wood, where the maker must possess the technical "eye" to select timber that balances grain aesthetics
with long-term stability. This involves a mastery of traditional joinery—the "hidden architecture" of furniture—ensuring that every connection is precise enough to withstand generations of use while allowing the natural material to breathe and move.

furniture with a human warmth

The role further demands the artistic versatility seen in the work of Vanessa Horig, Annette Kohnen, and Kai Reichert, where the maker bridges the gap between sculptural form and functional utility. Whether refining a delicate curve or managing the robust presence of a solid slab, the maker must
possess the "intelligence of the tool" to achieve a finish that is both tactile and durable. This commitment to the "hand-planed" surface ensures that the furniture retains a human warmth that industrial production cannot replicate.
Ultimately, this is a vocation of stewardship and local heritage, mirrored in the community-focused ethos of Meubels van de Molen. To be a Draumr furniture maker is to act as a guardian of the forest's legacy, transforming raw, often locally sourced timber into permanent architectural anchors for the home. Each piece becomes a testament to "slow design,
" ensuring that the finished object is not just a utility, but a living narrative of patience, technical mastery, and sustainable elegance.

Meet our Furniture makers

  • Draumr Portret Kai Reichert, een van de makers

    Kai Reichert

    Kai’s work combines traditional making processes with contemporary approaches. She enjoys exploring new processes while simultaneously further developing my existing skills.

    Read Kai's story 

  • Chris Ruhe

    His works are perfectly made and each object seems to have its own character. Adding a tension somewhere in the object keeps it captivating without screaming.

    Read Chris' story 

  • Maarten Davidse

    Maarten makes tables in a traditional way and combines wood and steel. He welds refined steel bases and combines this with the warm appearance of a wooden top.

    Read Maartens story 
  • Draumr, portret van Vanessa Horig voor de portrait kast.

    Vanessa Horig

    Vanessa believes that design is a process, and being a designer-maker allows her to be in control of all the steps from sketch to final product.

    Read Vanessa's story 

  • Fingerprint Furniture

    Annette works mainly with native woods - she gives finding the right wood for each piece of furniture a lot of attention and all the time it needs.

    Read Annette's story 

  • Meubels van de Molen

    Meubels van de Molen translates the primal forces of a wood sawing windmill with traditional techniques into a contemporary furniture collection.

    Read their story 

  • Vivolli

    Celine’s work is characterised by bold use of colour, treating it as a statement. To her, colour is a choice.

    Read Vivolli's story 
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See our furniture collection

  • Dining Tables

    A table is often the heart of a home – where people eat, work, laugh, and live.

    Dining Tables 
  • Draumr Kast van Kai Reichert vanuit verschillende hoeken gefotografeerd.

    Efficient Cabinets

    At Draumr, we believe cabinets are more than just everyday objects

    Handmade Cabinets 

  • Comfortable Chairs

    Our seating combines traditional construction with modern designs.

    The comfortable chairs