AEON PROX.

Melding architectural influences and curved lines, the first BOON_EDITIONS collaboration is designed by Antwerp designer Pieter Maes. Aeon Prox is a collection of elegance and softness. Artistic Elegance - How form follows feeling.

The collection includes limited edition luxury marble furniture and seatings with soft sculptural shapes, elegant materials and unexpected details. These designs are somehow both sharp and curvy, eye-catching and playful. A creation of emotional connections that experiments with the boundaries between art and design putting the undulating silhouettes to decorative use offering an enticing prospect: comfort. Simple and bold movements that balance the inner force of upholstery with the exterior force of gravity that interacts with the surrounding through their organic shapes and strong expression.

The aesthetic is about the power of pure forms that transcend time. Influenced by human history that has never been written down and remains undocumented, artefacts that suggest a distant past or a potential future.

PIETER MAES

Paris-based designer, Pieter Maes was born in Antwerp and graduated from the Design Academy Eindhoven. His work includes furniture collections and limited editions for acclaimed brands and design galleries.

Maes’s works are often marked by a sculptural nature and a tactile consistency. These qualities are rooted in the instinctive comprehension of ancient artefacts and timeless designs. His exclusive contemporary creations portray a contrasted appreciation for furniture that can either comply with traditional ideals or entirely rebel against them. This duality allows for the coexistence of diligence alongside the essence of reverie.

In 2004, the journey of the talented designer Pieter Maes began as he graduated from the Design Academy Eindhoven. The following year, in 2005, he embarked on an exciting internship at Ora-ïto in the vibrant city of Paris.

In 2007, this designer delved into the world of luxury furniture design, joining Vincent Van Duysen Architects in Antwerp. Over the years, his skills and creativity, marked by exclusive designs and artistic elegance, continued to evolve.

In 2011, they embarked on a collaboration called "Stvdio" with Marc Merckx, based in Antwerp, further expanding their design horizons. By 2014, their talent shone as they introduced the "Illum" outdoor furniture collection for Tribù.

In 2016, he took on a significant project, teaming up with Raphael Navot to design furniture for the Hotel National des Arts et Métiers in Paris, marking a pivotal moment in his career.

In 2018, Pieter made a big move by relocating their practice to the heart of the design world, Paris. The following year, in 2019, they entered into a collaboration with BOON Paris, continuing to make waves in the contemporary functional art and design industry.

In 2020, his influence expanded even further with a collaboration with the renowned Ligne Roset. That same year, they showcased his work at an exhibition titled "Aeon Prox" at BOON.

In 2021, his international presence continued to grow, with collaborations with Les Ateliers Courbet in New York City. He also participated in prestigious exhibitions like Salon Art + Design NY and Design Miami.

In 2022, Pieter’s work was featured in the "CONTINUUM" exhibition at Les Ateliers Courbet in NYC, solidifying their reputation as a prominent designer. Additionally, they collaborated with Van Rossum, further cementing their status in the design world.

Throughout Pieter’s career, this designer has demonstrated a remarkable journey of growth and creativity, leaving an indelible mark on the world of design.

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