Geiger introduces Brabo by Vincent Van Duysen,

the Belgian architects first collaboration

with a North American furniture manufacturer

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Whatever I do, its about seduction and surprise! says architect and designer Vincent brabo_chair_w_walnut_P

Van Duysen. I want to design things that stick in yourmemory.

When approached to design a new lounge collection, Van Duysen immediately felt the
connection with Geigers past: It was a chance to mix the design dna of Ward Bennett,
a designer Ive admired for many years, with my own design philosophy, to create
something new and fresh and that continues Geigers legacy. The design hadtoreflect
the brands unique attitude.

The result of the collaboration, his first with a North American manufacturer, is Brabo.
Alounge collection of architectural proportions and delicate material contrasts,
Brabofeatures a sensitive mixture of metal, wood and leather. Taming such a mixed-
media composition requires a refined aesthetic and impeccable editing skills. There
was a lot of fine tuning to arrive at just the right balance of materials, especially in
adesign based on exposed structure, he continues. Because everything is visible, the
subtlety of the transitions was essential. It had to be beautiful from every angle.

Brabo features a club chair, settee and sofa, as well as side and coffee tables. All are
available in ash or walnut, in 18 ash finishes and eight walnut finishes, and can be
specified in three metal finishes. Orders will be accepted beginning September 2013.

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According to folklore, Van Duysens home city of Antwerp was named from the legend
ofa mythical giant who lived near the river Scheldt. He exacted a toll from those
crossing the river; for those who refused, he severed one of their hands and threw it
into the river. Eventually, the giant was slain by a young hero named Brabo, who
cutoffthe giants own hand and flung it into the river. Antwerp was later named from
theDutch hand werpen, throwing hand.

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Vincent Van Duysen

Photography Mark Segal

Vincent Van Duysen was born 1962 in Lokeren, Belgium. He studied architecture at the
Architecture Institute Saint-Lucas in Ghent. After two years in Milan, he returned to
Belgium, establishing his eponymous practice in Antwerp in 1990.

For more than two decades, Van Duysen has created exquisite buildings and residences
with profoundly elemental spaces enriched by material purity. He is inspired by classical
forms as he strives for order and claritybut never at the expense of warmth or
craftsmanship. Functionality, durability and comfort are hallmarks of his designs, which
are both minimal in their timeless forms yet infused with great humanity and warmth.

Van Duysens architectural practice is broad, ranging from private homes, apartments,
shops, restaurants and offices throughout Europe, the Middle East and the United States.
In addition, he is an accomplished designer of furniture and decorative objects for Trib,
B&B Italia, Poliform and Swarovski, among others. Van Duysens work has been featured
in international publications, books (including two monographs) and exhibitions
worldwide. His collaboration with Geiger is his first with a North American company.

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Concordia office building

Waregem Belgium
Photography Alberto Piovano

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Vincent Van Duysen private residence

Antwerp Belgium
Photography Martyn Thompson

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Photography Alberto Piovano

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Geiger International

In 1964, with four craftsmen and a 2,000-square-foot shop, John Geiger built furniture
by handwhile building aculture of quality that flourishes today. His love of and
respect for the materials he worked with, combined withhis appetite for perfection, set
new international standards in wood furniture manufacturing. Today, Geigers excellent
reputation for design, engineering and craftsmanship continues to enhance business
interiors with an elegant and intelligent portfolio of great design for the modern office.

At Geiger, we define great design as design that shapes the customers work in smart and
innovative ways, touching their heart and satisfying their intellect. While acknowledging
the power of inspiration and creativity, we recognize that successful design is based on
understanding and unique insight. Every aesthetic decision serves afunctional need, and
each functional choice is expressed with beautiful purpose.

We come by this dedication to great design honestly. Ward Bennett, Geigers godfather
of design, is known for the sensual minimalism that defined his furniture and interior
designs: spare forms animated by rich materials, including warm woods, textiles, stone
and leather. The effect was comfortable, elegant, luxurious and unmistakably Bennett.

Geiger continues in Ward Bennetts footsteps, with comfortable furniture brought to life
through simple, clean lines expressed in warm, high-touch materials. Vincent Van
Duysens Brabo lounge collection continues this rich tradition with new designs that
arerelevant to the places people live and work today.

John Geiger (left) and

Ward Bennett

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