“Wood has always been an intriguing material for me personally, but I especially love the art of woodturning. In this technical process, that I came across during my studies at Art School, I discovered the beauty of this material,” says Vos. For LINTELOO he designed a collection of 3 round oak side tables in different sizes and heights. The collection is called KIGI, which refers to ‘a family of trees’, and is strongly influenced by a Japanese style characterized by its minimalistic forms, clean lines and simple shapes.
The KIGI series consist of 3 archetypical shapes, but because each piece of oak wood is different in substance, the final result of the products is never identical. “The shape flows effortlessly from the inside to the outside. That's the beauty of handcrafted woodwork made on a woodturning lathe. The KIGI tables evoke a sense of wonder for the beauty of wood,” explains Vos. “KIGI fits my personal philosophy: Only accept things in your home that you think are useful and believe to be beautiful.“
