Willem van Ast
Director, Arco Contemporary Furniture, The Netherlands
Willem van Ast started working as a designer at Arco Contemporary Furniture in 1967. He introduced the modern, minimalist style to the company in the 1970s. With van Ast as the company's owner and director, Arco has developed into one of the leading brands specialising in contemporary wooden furniture. His own designs and collaborations with external designers played important roles in this development process.
Director, Arco Contemporary Furniture, The Netherlands
Willem van Ast started working as a designer at Arco Contemporary Furniture in 1967. He introduced the modern, minimalist style to the company in the 1970s. With van Ast as the company's owner and director, Arco has developed into one of the leading brands specialising in contemporary wooden furniture. His own designs and collaborations with external designers played important roles in this development process.
