{"id":225366,"date":"2025-10-25T21:40:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T21:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/225366\/"},"modified":"2025-10-25T21:40:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T21:40:18","slug":"ariane-van-dievoet-explores-new-ways-to-work-offcuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/225366\/","title":{"rendered":"Ariane van Dievoet Explores New Ways to Work Offcuts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When working with raw materials like wood and natural stone, even the discarded fragments carry a quiet beauty. Instead of sending them to the landfill, Belgium-based designer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arianevandievoet.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Ariane van Dievoet<\/a> explores how these remnants can take center stage in her work. The result is a series of one-of-a-kind pieces that prove quality materials can shine, even in their second life.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=589185\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-589185 nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-589185\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ariane-van-dievoet-connections-collection-6-810x1215.jpg\" alt=\"A wooden stool with four legs and a light-colored, square seat is placed on a wooden floor against a plain gray wall\" width=\"810\" height=\"1215\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">CONNECTIONS side table \\\\\\ Photo: Oksana Tkachuk<\/p>\n<p>There are a couple of challenges that come with working in discarded or reclaimed materials. The first is reproducibility. Because fragments vary in size, shape, and color, the final design is nearly impossible to replicate. The second is quality. Many fragments, especially those sourced from demolition sites, come with flaws. Rather than see these issues as limitations, van Dievoet embraces them, allowing constraints to shape the work. \u201cCreating from materials that have already been used forces me to take into account their shape, thickness, and any breaks,\u201d she explains. \u201cThese constraints are a driving force and inspiration in my creative process.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=589179\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-589179 nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-589179\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ariane-van-dievoet-connections-collection-8-810x1215.jpg\" alt=\"A small wooden stool with a square marble seat and four legs, placed on a wooden floor against a plain background\" width=\"810\" height=\"1215\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">CONNECTIONS side table \\\\\\ Photo: Oksana Tkachuk<\/p>\n<p>Her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DPDte5BDJAM\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">CONNECTIONS<\/a> collection takes on the challenge of reproducibility head-on. Instead of striving for uniformity, van Dievoet builds continuity through the frame, crafted from oak sourced in Brussels\u2019 Sonian Forest, while reclaimed stone ensures every piece is one-of-a-kind. Using a precision water jet cutter, she carves cut-outs that allow the wooden structure to pass through the stone; the stone\u2019s weight locks everything into place. The result is a system that supports a cohesive product line while celebrating the uniqueness of each reclaimed piece.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=589184\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-589184 nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-589184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ariane-van-dievoet-connections-collection-5-810x648.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of a light-colored, rectangular marble tabletop with rounded corners and two semicircular wooden inlays near the edges\" width=\"810\" height=\"648\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">CONNECTIONS side table \\\\\\ Photo: Oksana Tkachuk<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=589180\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-589180 nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-589180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ariane-van-dievoet-connections-collection-1-810x1260.jpg\" alt=\"A wooden shelving unit with four upright supports and five rectangular shelves in various colors, standing on a wooden floor against a plain wall\" width=\"810\" height=\"1260\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Connections shelf \\\\\\ Photo: Oksana Tkachuk<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=589183\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-589183 nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-589183\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ariane-van-dievoet-connections-collection-4-810x540.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a wooden shelf supported by two vertical wooden poles, with a natural, reddish-brown surface and a textured edge\" width=\"810\" height=\"540\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">CONNECTIONS shelf \\\\\\ Photo: Oksana Tkachuk<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=589182\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-589182 nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-589182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ariane-van-dievoet-connections-collection-3-810x540.jpg\" alt=\"A round wooden plug is set into the surface of a reddish-brown wooden tabletop\" width=\"810\" height=\"540\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">CONNECTIONS shelf \\\\\\ Photo: Oksana Tkachuk<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=589181\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-589181 nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-589181\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ariane-van-dievoet-connections-collection-2-810x1207.jpg\" alt=\"A wooden shelf with stone surfaces holds three upright books and two large rock pieces placed behind them, all against a plain, light-colored background\" width=\"810\" height=\"1207\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">CONNECTIONS shelf, Collected Matter bookends \\\\\\ Photo: Oksana Tkachuk<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=589172\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-589172 nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-589172\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ariane-van-dievoet-collected-matter-1-810x593.jpg\" alt=\"A shelf with three books standing upright between two stone bookends, framed by vertical wooden supports\" width=\"810\" height=\"593\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Collected Matter bookends \\\\\\ Photo: Oksana Tkachuk<\/p>\n<p>The Collected Matter and Reflected Matter collections address the issue of flaws. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHdI0t3tzZx\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Collected Matter<\/a>, materials gathered from production or demolition sites are given a second life as functional objects in their raw state. Each piece \u2013 whether a bookend, box, or trinket tray \u2013 becomes a stage for its new owner\u2019s own collection of objects.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=589173\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-589173 nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-589173 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ariane-van-dievoet-collected-matter-2-e1760731105627-810x992.jpg\" alt=\"A geometric sculpture composed of two stone-like slabs on either side of a vertically ribbed, rectangular central piece, set against a plain white background\" width=\"810\" height=\"992\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Collected Matter bookends \\\\\\ Photo: Oksana Tkachuk<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=589166\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-589166 nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-589166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ariane-van-dievoet-reflected-matter-collection-6-810x1215.jpg\" alt=\"A large stone slab and a round glass pane are vertically positioned together, supported by two wooden stands, on a neutral background\" width=\"810\" height=\"1215\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Echo Mirror \\\\\\ Photo: Oksana Tkachuk<\/p>\n<p>Rather than concealing imperfections, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DPGK-MNjDOb\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Reflected Matter<\/a> series celebrates them through mirrors. Here, natural stone fragments hold mirrors upright, the reflective surface drawing attention to every edge, crack, and contour of the supporting stone. The result is a dialogue between fragment and reflection, flaw and finish.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=589165\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-589165 nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-589165\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ariane-van-dievoet-reflected-matter-collection-5-810x540.jpg\" alt=\"A rough, triangular stone is positioned in front of a circular mirror on a wooden stand, casting a partial reflection against a neutral background\" width=\"810\" height=\"540\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Echo Mirror \\\\\\ Photo: Oksana Tkachuk<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=589167\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-589167 nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-589167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ariane-van-dievoet-reflected-matter-collection-1-810x1215.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of the jagged edge of a piece of brownish rock with a visible crack running along its surface\" width=\"810\" height=\"1215\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Echo Mirror \\\\\\ Photo: Oksana Tkachuk<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=589163\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-589163 nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-589163\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ariane-van-dievoet-reflected-matter-collection-3-810x1215.jpg\" alt=\"A tall, arched mirror with a sculpted stone base stands against a dark brown wall on a light-colored floor\" width=\"810\" height=\"1215\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tethys Mirror \\\\\\ Photo: Oksana Tkachuk<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=589162\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-589162 nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-589162\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ariane-van-dievoet-reflected-matter-collection-2-810x1205.jpg\" alt=\"A tall, arched mirror with a stone base and an irregular, jagged lower edge stands against a dark wall, reflecting a concrete pillar and ceiling\" width=\"810\" height=\"1205\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tethys Mirror \\\\\\ Photo: Oksana Tkachuk<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=589164\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-589164 nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-589164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ariane-van-dievoet-reflected-matter-collection-4-810x1215.jpg\" alt=\"A broken mirror rests against a concrete pillar in a modern building with geometric ceiling patterns and a curved staircase\" width=\"810\" height=\"1215\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tethys Mirror \\\\\\ Photo: Oksana Tkachuk<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=589170\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-589170 nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-589170\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ariane-van-dievoet-rift-coffee-table-3-810x1078.jpg\" alt=\"A small wooden bench with a cracked, dark gray marble top, standing on a light speckled floor\" width=\"810\" height=\"1078\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rift Coffee Table \\\\\\ Photo: Oksana Tkachuk<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DPMMpy0DFwP\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Rift Coffee Table<\/a> takes a crack at turning breaks into beauty. Inspired by the surface of her Rift Console and the structure of the Dominican Bench, van Divoet transforms a central fissure into the table\u2019s defining feature. The split tabletop is unified by a precise geometric cut, creating a balance between disruption and cohesion. Made from reclaimed oak paneling and crafted with a digital milling machine, the light, playful structure fits together seamlessly \u2013 a surprising revelation that even a crack can be the foundation of something whole.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=589171\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-589171 nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-589171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ariane-van-dievoet-rift-coffee-table-4-810x540.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a cracked gray stone slab with visible white veining and rough texture\" width=\"810\" height=\"540\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rift Coffee Table \\\\\\ Photo: Oksana Tkachuk<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=589169\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-589169 nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-589169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ariane-van-dievoet-rift-coffee-table-2-810x1215.jpg\" alt=\"A modern, empty interior features a curved staircase, concrete walls, a round table in the center, and geometric ceiling lights above\" width=\"810\" height=\"1215\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rift Coffee Table \\\\\\ Photo: Oksana Tkachuk<\/p>\n<p>Fragments, flaws, and fissures are often seen as unsightly, but van Dievoet proves otherwise. Instead of discarding these parts, she transforms them into the driving force of her practice, pushing her to create design that is both inspiring and sustainable.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=589168\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-589168 nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-589168\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ariane-van-dievoet-rift-coffee-table-1-810x1215.jpg\" alt=\"A stone-topped wooden bench is positioned under a ceiling light in an otherwise dark, empty room with concrete floors and walls\" width=\"810\" height=\"1215\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rift Coffee Table \\\\\\ Photo: Oksana Tkachuk<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?attachment_id=589187\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-589187 nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-589187\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ariane-van-dievoet-portrait-810x540.jpg\" alt=\"A woman with long dark hair, wearing a green shirt and jeans, stands and smiles in a bright, minimalist outdoor setting with white walls and stairs\" width=\"810\" height=\"540\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ariane van Dievoet \\\\\\ Photo: Eline Willaert<\/p>\n<p>Ariane van Dievoet\u2019s work can be viewed at the Curated design fair, the Forward furniture exhibition at Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven (October 18-26, 2025), and the Caress exhibition by B Collective during the MAD Parcours in Brussels this November. To learn more about her practice, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/arianevandievoet.com\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer nofollow\">arianevandievoet.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Photography courtesy of Ariane van Dievoet.<\/p>\n<p>                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/vy-yang-headshot-200-100x100.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"avatar\" alt=\"\"\/>                                    <\/p>\n<p>As the Senior Contributing Editor, Vy Yang is obsessed with discovering ways to live well + with intention through design. She&#8217;s probably sharing what she finds over on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/itsafterfive\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Instagram<\/a> stories. 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