Designer
Jean Claude Dresse
Jean Claude Dresse (1946-) is a Belgian artist and designer, and his background as a visual artist is clearly visible in the furniture he makes.
The maker
Biography
Dresse graduated from the art academy in Charleroi. Together with his father Marcel he was a prominent figure in the furniture business of the 1980s, and belonged to the artistic Walloon School with its focus on glamorous aesthetics.
Models & collaborations
Models and collaborations
Artistic techniques such as mosaic and etching carry over directly into the furniture, and the oeuvre is built around precious metals such as brass and copper. A large part of the work was designed on commission, which means that much of it is custom-made.
Available works