Ellipse Low Table by Thys Van Den Audenaerde

Thys van den Audenaerde is a Belgian designer whose practice spans furniture, interior, exhibition, and graphic design. As the creative force and art director behind barh, he approaches design as both discipline and devotion, guided by an uncompromising pursuit of excellence. For Van den Audenaerde, perfection is not an abstract ideal but a lived principle—an ethos that informs every decision, proportion, and detail. Rooted in a background of fine woodworking, his work reveals a profound respect for material integrity and craftsmanship. Wood is not merely a medium but a collaborator: its grain, texture, and inherent character are allowed to speak with clarity and restraint. Architectural precision underpins his designs, resulting in objects defined by pure lines, balanced proportions, and a…