Sylvain Willenz

Belgian industrial designer Sylvain Willenz (b. 1978) is celebrated for an assertive, graphic approach characterized by bold lines, friendly silhouettes, and honest material use. Graduating with a Master’s in Design Products from London's Royal College of Art in 2003, Willenz founded his Brussels-based studio in 2004, working across furniture, lighting, and textiles. Willenz achieved international design acclaim with the iconic Torch Light for Established & Sons, inspired by the tactile form of handheld flashlights and rubber automotive torches. He has authored celebrated collections for HAY, including the versatile Standard and Rebar table series, alongside graphic textiles for Kvadrat, minimalist seating for Retegui and Menu, and luminaires for Stilnovo.