In a world increasingly defined by mass production, Gardeco stands as a quiet rebellion — a Belgian brand that reminds us that art, in its purest form, is made by hands, not machines. Founded in 1999 by Dirk Steenbeke and Sabine Van der Velden, Gardeco bridges the intimate world of artisan craft with the refined aesthetic of contemporary interiors.
At first glance, Gardeco’s pieces may seem like sculptures — and they are — but they’re also storytellers. Each object carries the fingerprint of its creator, whether it’s a ceramic vase moulded by a local artisan in Portugal or a bronzed figure cast in a family-owned foundry in Mexico. Every curve, imperfection, and glaze embodies authentic human expression, turning living spaces into galleries of personal connection.
Gardeco lies in its philosophy of accessible art. The brand’s mission isn’t to create décor for display — it’s to make art a daily presence. Their collections often emerge from collaborations with sculptors, ceramicists, and designers across the globe, including Atelier Vierkant, Eva Claessens, and Reinier Bosch. The result is a body of work that merges cultural diversity with design uniformity — timeless forms that transcend borders and trends.
Beyond aesthetics, Gardeco invites reflection. Their bronzes and ceramics are meditations in form and shadow, objects that transform with light, mood, and perspective. In modern interiors dominated by glass and geometry, a Gardeco sculpture restores warmth, balance, and tactility — the soul of the handmade.
Expect textural contrasts: terracotta paired with smooth glazes, oxidised bronze beside minimalist stone, and abstract silhouettes softened by organic movement. Each piece brings a whisper of European atelier culture into the Singapore home — a poetic reminder that design and emotion are inseparable.
Gardeco proves that art doesn’t have to hang on a wall to be meaningful. It can sit quietly on a console, rest gently on a coffee table, or become a conversation between light and space. It is not decoration; it is presence.
At Royal Interiors Singapore, Gardeco’s collection invites you to rediscover living as an art form — one that values patience, texture, and the beauty of imperfection.
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