About De Machinekamer

At De Machinekamer, everything revolves around a love for design. Our journey began with a passion for restoring iconic furniture and has evolved into a leading destination for both vintage design classics and contemporary pieces. Whether you’re looking for an authentic piece from the past century or a modern piece that fits seamlessly into your interior, you’ll find it here. We invite you to explore our inspiring collections and join us on a journey of craftsmanship, quality, and design.

Freedom of design

We are De Machinekamer, a haven for both existing and new design classics. We are passionate about extraordinary products—items with a story to tell. Not mass production, but unique pieces with layered character. We love to deconstruct design classics down to the last screw, understanding how every detail was crafted.

The scent of vintage, for us, is the scent of adventure and treasure hunting. The rich history of design classics serves as our inspiration for the future—a driving force for progress.

We aim to elevate design by reviving old classics and creating new ones. To add an extra dimension to the original essence of design.
With respect for timeless design principles, we (re)design new iconic pieces that fit today’s world. Freedom of design is, for us, the freedom to share products that truly deserve the label ‘design’ with the world.

How it all started

De Machinekamer was founded by friends Rick and Olger. In 2006, they purchased their first batch of tubular frame chairs, which they restored and successfully sold. What started with a single chair quickly grew into an extensive collection of tubular frame chairs and vintage design finds from the 1930s to the 1980s. A trip to Norway resulted in a car filled with Scandinavian furniture, confirming their love for Scandinavian design. Their passion for design furniture and the joy of restoring it evolved from a hobby into a serious business.

The name

Initially, Rick and Olger worked from home, but they soon needed more space. They found a workshop/store in the old machine room of an agricultural company. With the original sign reading "Machinekamer" still on the door, the name was an obvious choice.

The old machine room soon became too small, and in 2012 they moved to a new location: the former company garage of the Bruynzeel factory in Zaandam. This industrial space, located near other home furniture stores, was transformed into the perfect spot for their furniture after a thorough renovation.

Original designs

With their extensive knowledge of materials and design, they began creating their own furniture. These new pieces complemented the existing vintage collection and met the needs of modern customers, proving to be a great success. Starting with chairs and armchairs, their range expanded to include tables and sofas, and it continues to grow.

As experts in Dutch design classics, they had the opportunity to reissue the Galvanitas S16 chair. In an exclusive collaboration, the chairs are reproduced using the original molds, now available in modern colors.

Second store

With a growing customer base across the Netherlands, they opened a second store in Utrecht in 2020. Located in a 1960s building, this 650 m² showroom was transformed into a bright and inviting space on Utrecht's furniture boulevard.

In the media

Over the years, De Machinekamer has received a lot of attention from stylists and businesses. Their vintage design classics are regularly featured in various media and are also popular in hospitality venues. Worldwide, restaurants and bars are furnished with pieces from De Machinekamer. (photo: Spingaren)