Axel Vervoordt began his career as an art and antiques dealer in
the late 1960s, when he meticulously renovated a narrow street with
sixteen of the oldest houses in Antwerp. In 1986, his company moved
to a castle near Antwerp, where it grew rapidly, and Vervoordt
became a major collector and decorator. The foundation of
Vervoordt's style is his commitment to making the past a
relevant part of today's design. By juxtaposing different works
of art, gathered throughout space and time, a spontaneous dialogue
between them is revealed, creating a new dimension for the future.
Axel Vervoordt transcends the roles of decorator and collector. He
understands the power of objects to conjure up an entirely new
atmosphere and knows exactly where to place things so as to
transform the space. This gorgeous book will serve as an
inspiration for anyone interested in making their home elegant and
personal, without allowing it to become ostentatious or
superfluous.
