Balthazars
The Brussels Furniture Fair awards
Balthazars Edition 2024
The annual Balthazar Awards celebrate outstanding works by designers and manufacturers at the Brussels Furniture Fair. The awards are split into Best of Belgium, Best International, Best of Innovation and Love at First Sight. For the first time, we also have a Best of BDI award, which shines the spotlight on a young designer whose work is exhibited at the Belgian Design Island in Hall 3, a first at the fair. The independent jury is composed of Meubihome journalist Veerle Windels, Lennart Van Uffelen, designer and practice lecturer at LUCA school of arts, and Hans Lecompte, the driving force behind the VOMO course in Mechelen.
THE WINNERS ARE…
The jury chose the following winners and laureates of the BRUSSELS Balthazar Awards 2024!
Best of Belgium
for the best Belgian product/collection
Innovation
for the most innovative product/collection
Best International
for the best product/collection of a foreign exhibitor
Love at first sight
for the product that most captivates the jury
Best of BDI (Young Designer)
for the most promising design
Balthazar winners in 2024
the winners and laureates have been chosen
Moome with Noor
BEST OF BELGIUM
With Noor, Moome has produced a single-seater that is as attractive as it is discreet. Studio Segers’ design is restrained, although the version is available in some six colours. Timeless design goes hand in hand with comfort in this model. Did someone say 60s?
Laureates:
Passe Partout with Big Foot
Michel Denolf with Curvo
Dutch Bedding Company (M-Line) with Element
BEST INTERNATIONAL
Element is the umbrella name for M-Line’s new collection. The jury was drawn to the overall concept, with the numerous combinations of headboards, side tables, legs and frame resulting in a fresh and light design. The ultimate bed for the young generation.
Laureates:
Dienne Salotti with Curvi
Himolla with Pöff
Toon De Somer with Gaudi
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
Gaudi is a true eye-catcher. With the atmosphere of Mykonos or Ibiza. A piece of paradise made in Antwerp. The organic shapes are endless; the system is modular. You can even turn it into a TV cabinet if you prefer. The cabinet frame can be finished in over 200 colours or you can opt for full customization.
Laureates:
Unit 14 with Bill
Lucide with Fits
Mecam with Endossa
INNOVATION
Mecam has long stood for innovations that have led to the ultimate seating comfort. Endossa is no different. A modular system from which every customer can select the perfect elements for their unique seating plan. A wide selection of fabrics and colours. Comfort guaranteed.
Laureates:
Kreamat with Diva Let
Medalounger with Triumph
Glass-in-Wood by Lize Faassen
Best of BDI (Young Designer)
Lize completed an internship at a studio making stained glass windows and was impressed by the métier. A craft that is sadly disappearing, so Lize devised an alternative. This alumna of LUCA school of arts combined glass with wood to create this unique cabinet. A kind of futuristic peep box, in which craftsmanship and timelessness converge.
Laureates:
Monta lounge chair, design by Mike Polfliet (M-nder collection)
Loops by Bent Fierens