Ethnicraft
Belgian solid-wood furniture: a quiet, organic design language in oak, teak and walnut, read for the US buyer.
A solid-wood house from Belgium.
Ethnicraft began in 1995, when Antwerp entrepreneur Philippe Delaisse brought a container of furniture and accessories home from his travels to sell, and was joined by his long-time friend Benoit Loos. The pair moved from importing to designing and making their own pieces, and built the company into a recognised Belgian house specialising in contemporary solid-wood furniture. It is based in Boom, near Antwerp, and sells through dealers in more than seventy countries.
Its catalogue is shaped by in-house head designer Alain van Havre, who drew the Bok, Mikado and PI collections, alongside outside designers including Jacques Deneef, who designed the Ellipse sofa and the Jack outdoor range. For US buyers, collections reach the market through authorised dealers, with lead times that vary by line and finish.
A selection of lines.
Bok
Alain van Havre's signature solid-wood family, spanning dining chairs, tables and benches in oak or teak, with a soft, organic frame.
The current collection.
N701
The N701 sofa is an inviting design that oozes comfort and relaxation. By combining the different modules and sizes, you have unlimited possibilities when it comes to creating your own unique setting.
Mellow
Comfort ideals form the basis of the Mellow. With clean and classic lines, paired with subtle seam detailing, the Mellow is the welcoming anchor to a liveable lounge space.
Bok
Reminiscent of a goat's curved horns, the Bok collection combines sculptural elegance and contemporary crafting into a graceful and airy form. Just like its matching chair, the Bok dining table has become one of our signature designs.
Mikado
The Mikado solid oak dining table, designed by Alain van Havre, has been one of our most recognizable designs for years. Its sculptural character is the result of a quest to find a balance between functionality and stability.
Nordic
Our Nordic collection combines refined design with the purity of solid wood. The beveled edges gives this solid oak furniture an extra edge, we would say.
Spindle
The Spindle collection found its inspiration in the traditional spinning wheel and incorporates perfectly aligned spokes into the headboard. Slightly tapered legs and rounded edges add a soft, sensual quality to this beautiful bedroom collection.
Air
The name 'Air Bed' says it all: the idea was to add softness, roundness and overall lightness to the usual concept of a bed. Ethnicraft's Air bed in solid oak manages to look sturdy yet light at the same time.
Aleta
Aleta, meaning little wing in Spanish, takes inspiration from the delicate form of a dragonfly's wings, light, agile, and beautifully poised. Its refined silhouette and subtle curves evoke a sense of weightlessness, while its carefully considered proportions offer both balance and comfort.
Billy
Organize your work space with the Billy drawer unit in solid oak. It features three soft-closing drawers and easy access thanks to the handy wheels.
Blackbird
For our Blackbird collection, designer Alain van Havre brings together opposing elements, combining soft round legs and eye-catching graphic lines into light and airy designs.
Bok Outdoor
Reminiscent of a goat's curved horns, the Bok collection combines sculptural elegance and contemporary crafting into a graceful and airy form. The Bok dining table's airy shape yet rock-solid construction make this piece a timeless and remarkable design to enjoy for all the years to come, while the adapted grooved table top makes outdoor living a simple pleasure.
Canyon
The Canyon masterfully captures the essence of fluid movement into a solid form. Mirroring the natural flow and balance of a canyon, this dining table features legs positioned to interact dynamically, creating a corresponding yet intriguing balance.
Casale
Designed by Studio Kaschkasch, the Casale chair boasts straight lines to form a smooth, delicate shape, and the effortless design makes the graceful chair an adaptable piece.
Cena
Named after the Italian word for dinner, the Cena dining table is a celebration of nature's organic beauty, transforming every gathering into a moment of connection. The sinuous base echoes the intricate twists and turns of tree roots and branches, grounding the piece in the poetry of the natural world.
Corto
Inspired by the vaults within grand architectural designs, the Corto's central-footed base provides both visual interest and practical stability with less leg disturbance for your guests. The solid oak round tabletop is the perfect shape to host welcoming and comfortable social or professional gatherings.
Elements
Elegant simplicity forms the basis of the Elements collection. Seamless and softened forms blend perfectly with textural character at the expert hands of artisans.
Elin
The Elin outdoor dining chair reinterprets a familiar silhouette with a light, contemporary touch. Crafted from aluminum with woven detailing, it brings together material contrast and visual warmth in a form that feels both classic and current.
Ellipse
When drawing the Ellipse sofa, designer Jacques Deneef thought of an elegant piece with a generous seating. The natural fabric is woven exclusively for Ethnicraft in Belgium.
Geometric
In the Geometric collection, shapes intersect in unexpected ways, creating playful contrasts with light and shadow at every angle. Inspired by the bestselling side table, the round Geometric dining table makes a practical statement.
Jack
Alluring from every angle, luxuriant shapes and curves form the basis of the Jack collection. Featuring durable and lightweight aluminum paired with upholstery woven in Belgium, the Jack offers clean, classic lines with a modern touch.
Ligna
A clean and pure look with black metal legs, the Ligna storage cupboard offers a perfect storage facility for the kitchen, living room or dining room.
Luna
Relying on some of the oldest artistic ancestral techniques, the Luna coffee tables are created and shaped by hand by our skilled artisans. Natural mineral powders and color pigments blend together to form the table’s earthy tones and unique texture.
M
The Mondrian-inspired M rack is based on the Dutch painter's famous grid of vertical and horizontal lines.
Monolit
Balance and function come together in the Monolit console It attracts attention without diverting it from the object you choose to display.
Osso
Osso is one of our most popular designs because of its versatility. This oak stool offers comfortable seating in your dining room, and are also great by themselves against a wall, or next to a sofa.
PI
The PI collection honors nature's design by keeping the strength, curves and lines, as nature intended. Interesting shapes are discovered in this sleek and stylish, polished imperfect, finish.
Revive
Find solace in the Revive bed, where comfort meets practicality. Its linen headboard, effortlessly removable for dry cleaning, ensures a fresh and inviting space.
Safari
With its vintage, adventurous spirit, the Safari lounge chair is a characteristic piece that feels at home in both modern and rustic settings. The gently curved armrests and generous seat invite long moments of ease, while the removable canvas cover ensures practicality.
Shadow
Straightforward and robust with decisive lines, the Shadow sideboard is a simple yet impressive solution to your storage needs.
Solis
Solis, named after the sun, is designed for pure indulgence, whether basking by a shimmering pool in Ibiza or enjoying the golden hour on a New York rooftop. Its distinctive circular form, enveloped in plush cushions, creates a cocoon of relaxation, a place to surrender to warmth and light.
Stairs
An angular composition, designed by Alain van Havre, forms the heart of a design that aims to distance itself from traditional static and immobile surfaces. A unique sense of volume is created which alters your perception of the sideboard as you walk by.
Torsion
Airy with subtle complexities, the Torsion dining table incorporates advanced woodworking techniques to create a light table top with a torsaded base of sculptural elegance.
Vime
Like the delicate form of a bending branch or vine, the Vime lounge chair merges organic fluidity with luxurious comfort. Its sculptural frame, softened by generous cushions, creates an inviting retreat, whether indoors or under an open sky.
Wave
The subtle contours of the cabinet doors and the distinguished shape of the feet are what make the Wave collection so special. Made of solid wood, this sideboard's doors and drawers have no handles and feature a soft closing mechanism.
Whitebird
For our Whitebird collection, designer Alain van Havre brings together opposing elements, combining soft round legs and eye-catching graphic lines into light and airy designs.
Zen
Rooted in the meditative essence of nature, the Zen adjustable lounger is a sanctuary for stillness. Its flowing frame, inspired by the organic shapes of roots, vines, and branches, seems to grow effortlessly into its surroundings.
Ellipse
Designed by Jacques DeneefEllipse is Ethnicraft's upholstered sofa by Antwerp designer Jacques Deneef, who found his starting point in architecture and the rounded shapes he favours. Its defining element is a continuous curved back that wraps the seat, giving the piece a soft, sculptural silhouette in a catalogue otherwise rooted in solid wood.
The collection runs across two- and three-seater formats in a range of upholstery, and pairs naturally with the brand's wood and metal occasional tables. Like the rest of the line, it is built to sit comfortably in both an urban apartment and a country house.
What the pieces are made of.
Across its work Ethnicraft builds in solid oak, teak and walnut, the materials that define the house, paired with upholstery and metal on its seating and occasional pieces. Wood is central to the catalogue; teak is used for the outdoor range, while oak and walnut carry the indoor collections, and each material choice is tied to a named collection rather than left general.
On every brand page these details stay factual and sourced. Collection names, designers and materials are checked against the maker before they go live.
Ethnicraft, answered.
Where is Ethnicraft made?
Ethnicraft is a Belgian house based in Boom, near Antwerp, where it was founded in 1995. It designs solid-wood furniture and works with its own and partner workshops to produce it.
When was Ethnicraft founded?
In 1995, when Philippe Delaisse began selling imported furniture in Antwerp and his friend Benoit Loos joined him. The pair soon moved to designing and making their own pieces.
Who founded Ethnicraft?
Philippe Delaisse and Benoit Loos, two long-time friends from Antwerp. The company marked its thirtieth anniversary in the mid-2020s.
What are Ethnicraft's signature collections?
Among the best known are Bok, Mikado and PI by in-house designer Alain van Havre, and the Ellipse sofa and Jack outdoor range by Jacques Deneef.
Who designs for Ethnicraft?
Alain van Havre is the in-house head designer, behind Bok, Mikado and PI. Outside designers include Jacques Deneef, who drew the Ellipse sofa and the Jack outdoor collection.
What materials does Ethnicraft use?
Mainly solid oak, teak and walnut, paired with upholstery and metal on its seating and occasional pieces. Teak is reserved for the outdoor range.
What is the Bok collection?
Bok is Alain van Havre's signature solid-wood family, running across dining chairs, tables and benches in oak or teak, defined by a soft, organic frame.
What is the Mikado table?
Mikado is a solid-oak dining and coffee table by Alain van Havre, built on a sculptural crossed-leg base inspired by the pick-up-sticks game it is named for.
Does Ethnicraft make outdoor furniture?
Yes. Its outdoor work, including the Jack collection by Jacques Deneef, is built in teak with cushions woven for Ethnicraft in Belgium, though the house is best known for indoor solid wood.
Is Ethnicraft available in the US?
Yes. Collections reach the US through authorised dealers and design stores, with lead times that vary by line and finish.
How should I care for Ethnicraft furniture?
Care depends on the material; oak, teak and walnut each have their own guidance, and outdoor teak greys naturally if left untreated. Follow the maker's collection-specific advice.
Can I buy from this site?
No. Premium Furniture is an independent editorial directory. We document the house and point you to the maker.