four handheld tools on board
four handheld tools on board
a person using a grinder on a wooden table
a person using a grinder on a wooden table

About Chris Heijens Design

Born in 1961 in Amsterdam. Lives & works in Salvador da Bahia (Brazil), Amsterdam (The Netherlands) and Montaigu de Quercy (France). When I was 4 years old my parents gave me my first toolbox. I helplessly fell in love. Building and creating new, never made before, practical, curious or just beautiful objects is highly addictive. Over the years I experimented with all sorts of available stock-parts, materials and techniques. For interior design I still prefer wood for its inherent beauty and machinability. Nowadays living in three countries, with three different setups, toolsets and cultural inheritances, drawing and building is even more inspiring.

Chris Heijens Design can design and produce on commission. For more information please contact me on chrisheijens@gmail.com or fill out a form

Custom Carpentry

Building custom wooden objects like lamps and chairs with passion.

Unique Wooden Lamps

The Lamps of Chris Heijens Design are all designed and hand-made in Salvador da Bahia from certified Brazilian Angelim wood, coated with a waterbased transparent lacque.

Custom Wooden Chairs

Ergonomically designed chairs for comfort and style in any space.

woman wearing yellow long-sleeved dress under white clouds and blue sky during daytime

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