Trademarks

The company Ay illuminate is based in the Netherlands and works together with local craftsmen who manufacture exceptional lights and luminaires in various countries in Asia and Africa. Ay illuminate's designers are inspired both by nature and by different cultures, which is reflected in the use of organic forms and natural or recycled materials in combination with craftsmenship. www.ayilluminate.com.

When observing or touching a Flexteam sofa it is immediately clear that it is not a mere industrial product. If it is the cutting of fabrics or leathers, the tailored 'dresses' for sofas and beds or the careful assembling - machines only play a minor role. It is the craftmanship which always makes the difference.

Fabio and his family manufacture sofas and beds for more than 40 years. Fatti a mano in Italia. www.flexteam.it

Graypants have their origins in Seattle, USA. The company designs and creates products, architecture, lighting and custom build installations. The 'Scraplights' are probably the best-known product line of graypants. They are made of recycled corrugated cardboard and are assembled in Holland in a workshop for handicapped people by hand. The lights feel at home in private living rooms as well as in stylish hotels, bars and restaurants. www.graypants.com

The JAPTH label offers young Dutch creatives a platform for fresh and urban design. A design that rethinks and perfectly uses the infinite possibilities of LED technology in application and materiality. All luminaires are 'made in Netherlands'. www.japth.com

Italian creativity, outstanding quality and international reputation - that's what POTOCCO stands for. For more than a century, the company has been producing furniture for indoor and outdoor use. The programme mainly comprises chairs and dining tables made from precious woods, finely drawn marble and high-quality upholstery fabrics, and is rounded off by tasteful companions such as sideboards, side tables and poufs. www.potocco.it