MASTERS Member of the week: Lucas Bes

Each week a unique MASTERS Member is highlighted. A MASTERS Member is a member of MASTERS League. Lucas Bes has been the owner of Luucsmo since 2017. He has his own collection in exclusive and sustainable furniture. He also designs and makes custom made designer furniture. What wood is Lucas cut from? Text: Larissa Schaule Jullens
Image: Lucas Bes

Cut from the right cloth

"I design and make exclusive and unique handmade furniture. My designs are artistic yet practical in use. In each piece of furniture I show my passion for the wood and craft. I design and realize the furniture myself, in the future there are plans to expand. Originally I started in construction as a carpenter, but at some point I found out that I wanted to go in the creative direction. I wanted to work with more beautiful and quality wood and then I took the design furniture maker course at the Hout- en Meubileringscollege in Amsterdam."

Sustainable Dutch Design

"Sustainability is very important to me and it shows in my furniture. Every year a lot of trees are cut down, a lot of wood is consumed and little is planted back. Yes, trees are planted, but they are often the same kind of trees that are cut down again after 15 years. These are not the types of wood that are very suitable for furniture. The trees I use in my products take between 80 and 100 years to grow sufficiently. Think for example of oak, walnut or elm wood. This is why I have trees planted back in collaboration with Trees for all. I include sustainability in every step of the process."

From A to Z

"I usually visit the clients, especially if they are custom orders. I listen to the client's wishes and give my advice. When the wishes are clear, I make a rendering of the design. That is a realistic drawing of the furniture. The customer can then visualize what the furniture will look like in his or her home. After seeing the rendering, there is an opportunity to make any adjustments. During the process I keep in touch with the customer and send photos in between. It is possible for the customer to visit the workshop and studio to experience for themselves how his or her furniture is made."

MASTERS League

"I have been a League member for two weeks. The reason for my membership is that I want to expand my network. The League seems to me to be a very valuable network and we are all in the same segment. Sparring with other entrepreneurs is never a bad idea."

Also become a MASTERS League Member? Email for your application to mical@mastershq.nl