Basten Leijh Design Studio

23/10/2026

20 years of designing for the long run.
Thanks to and ai A quick trip down memory lane through some of the products I’ve had the privilege of designing

21/10/2026

Step into the cirene silence. 🤫
This Dutch Design Week, we’re bringing ‘Ahrend Cerene’ to Hall 4 — IDHub. Ahrend Cerene creates space for focus in a world full of noise. A place to breathe, to think, to simply be.
For interior architects, this box is the answer: colour and fabric are fully bespoke, tailored to any project. Here wrapped in ‘Odette ex’ by BYBORRE® — but fabrics from Kvadrat , Gabriel Fabrics , DE PLOEG interior textiles and more can all be applied. Your vision, your materials.
📍 Dutch Design Week, Hall 4 — IDHub
🗓️ Until October 26
Come find your moment of calm. We’d love to see you there.
AcousticDesign BespokeDesign InteriorArchitects

27/09/2026

“Still water, full heart.” Joint venture Seable&Co Airframe by Espen Oino - ByBorre- Coverworks - Airtrack - Basten Leijh (MYS)

24/09/2026

⛵ Thrilling Road Trip Ahead! ⛵

After an unforgettable two days at the Monaco Yacht Show I’m still buzzing with energy and pride! It was an absolute honor to present the Seable&Co. AIRFRAME—our innovative inflatable concept—to such a dynamic audience.

The reactions were incredible, and I’m truly grateful for the warm welcome and enthusiasm from everyone in this fascinating (and yes, slightly bizarre) superyacht industry. The BYBORRE® fabric also received fantastic feedback, which was the cherry on top!

Now, it’s time to hit the road and carry this momentum forward. Blessed and ready for what’s next! 🚗💨

Special thanks to Espen Oeino team and the Seable&Co. team for their hospetality and design team effort!

28/07/2026

🏆 THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE! 🏆
The Royal Ahrend Cerene Office Pod has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Design Award—a global seal of excellence in innovation and design! ✨
A sanctuary for focus, collaboration, and creativity, Cerene redefines the modern workspace with its sleek, modular design and functionality.
OfficeOfTheFuture

27/07/2026

Basten Leijh X Ahrend X BYBORRE
full press release https://designspotter.com/newswire/basten-leijh-x-ahrend-x-byborre/

Ahrend X BYBORRE is a new collaboration in which Dutch nature, textile innovation, and spatial design come together. For the Ahrend Cerene, BYBORRE collaborated with Viktor Hachmang to develop a new knitted textile application inspired by the Dutch landscape.

Office pod as a canvas for brand identity and design freedom
This transforms the Ahrend Cerene into more than just a functional focus space: the large textile surface turns the office pod into a canvas for design, atmosphere, and identity. The office pod can blend subtly into an interior or, conversely, stand out as a bold spatial element. In this way, the Ahrend Cerene offers designers, architects, and organizations greater freedom to organize open workspaces according to user needs and brand identity.

Greater freedom to shape open workspaces
This collaboration responds to a broader trend in office design: workspaces need to become more flexible, more personalized, and more appealing. Focus spaces like the Ahrend Cerene bring a sense of calm to open work environments, while BYBORRE’s customizable textiles add a new layer of design expression.

Image: Ahrend Cerene. Design BASTEN LEIJH. Textiles BYBORRE: Viktor Hachmang (‘blue squares’), Odette Ex (‘florals’) © Bram Spaan

27/07/2026

Spoinq U-Tube designed by BASTEN LEIJH
full press release https://designspotter.com/newswire/spoinq-u-tube-designed-by-basten-leijh/

Fun & Function Spoinq U-Tube designed by BASTEN LEIJH Smart Design Meets Elegance U-Tube is a new collection featuring a chair and a bar stool crafted from steel tubing. These pieces embody the perfect balance between playfulness and functionality.

Minimal Materials, Maximum Impact
With a focus on sustainability and aesthetics, both designs make optimal use of minimal materials. The simple yet thoughtful construction highlights the beauty of pure lines and clever engineering, without compromising comfort or stability.

Rotating Bar Stool
A standout feature of the exhibition is the rotating Bar Stool. This design incorporates intuitive movement and functionality. The stool rotates seamlessly with no visible mechanical elements, creating a refined and surprising user experience. Elegance, innovation, and playful design converge.

U-Tube was launched recently at Design District Rotterdam by Spoinq.

Sustainable Design with Meaning – Where Fun and Functionality Unite
BASTEN LEIJH DESIGN STUDIO Amsterdam, Netherlands

Image: Spoinq U-Tube Chair and Bar Stool © Simone De Geus
Statius PR

12/07/2026

09/07/2026

Ahrend Cerene wins Red Dot award! Thanks &